Global pop superstar Harry Styles has officially announced his long-awaited return to music, confirming that his fourth studio album will arrive in early March 2026.
Album Details and Cryptic Campaign
The new record, titled 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,' is scheduled for release on 6 March 2026. The announcement brings an end to months of speculation, which intensified after mysterious billboards appeared in major cities worldwide. These billboards, bearing the phrase "We belong together," were spotted in locations including New York, Manchester, Palermo, and São Paulo.
Styles' last album was the massively successful 'Harry's House,' released in 2022. That record, featuring chart-topping singles like "As It Was" and "Watermelon Sugar," earned him the prestigious Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2023, as well as the equivalent honour at the Brit Awards.
Speculation on Major Live Performances
The news of Styles' musical comeback is accompanied by strong rumours regarding major live performances. Industry reports suggest he is a leading contender to headline the Glastonbury Festival in 2027, when the event returns after its traditional fallow year.
Furthermore, it has been reported that Styles has signed a deal for a residency at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, a venue where he previously performed for 15 consecutive nights. There is also talk of a potential UK residency at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester. Styles is a significant investor in this new venue, which is set to host the Brit Awards next month—marking the ceremony's first time outside London.
Return Amidst a Changing Pop Landscape
Styles' announcement marks a high-profile return to a pop landscape currently dominated by female artists such as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo. He is also the latest former member of One Direction to announce new music following the tragic death of his former bandmate, Liam Payne, in October 2024.
The group, formed on The X Factor in 2010, became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time before going on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Styles' former bandmates are also active: Louis Tomlinson is preparing to release his album 'How Did I Get Here?' on 23 January and is filming a Netflix documentary with Zayn Malik, while Niall Horan has been working on a follow-up to his 2023 album.
Fans can now officially mark their calendars for the arrival of 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally' this spring, with anticipation sure to build for accompanying tour dates.
