A major tribute concert for David Bowie is reportedly being planned to fill the void left by Glastonbury's fallow year in 2026. The event, rumoured to take place at London's O2 Arena, would mark the 10th anniversary of the iconic musician's death.
According to a source cited by The Mirror, organisers aim to create a 'huge concert honouring' Bowie, with proceeds potentially donated to Teenage Cancer Trust and music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins. The source described the event as 'the jewel in the crown of their summer music plans' in a year without Glastonbury.
Bowie, who headlined Glastonbury in 2000, died on 10 January 2016 at age 69, two days after releasing his final album, Blackstar. His death was attributed to liver cancer, which he had been battling for 18 months. The album reached number one and remained in the charts for three weeks.
This year has already seen numerous tributes to the Ziggy Stardust legend, including a docuseries focusing on his final years. Glastonbury, which typically takes place in late June, has not had a fallow year since the pandemic, but 2026 will see the land rest.
