Just delivered: freshly squeezed talent to add to your playlist rotation for 2026.
Our 2026 Ticketmaster Fresh List is here to brighten up your day and give audiences something new to listen to – and get obsessed with. It’s all about that “I liked them before they were big” feeling, supporting new favourite artists from the very start and building momentum ahead of their breakthrough year.
The Brightest Names for 2026:
- Annahstasia
- Basht.
- Beattie
- Ben Walker
- Chloe Qisha
- Déyyess
- Florence Road
- Naïka
- Nectar Woode
- Skye Newman
And what’s more, every artist named on the Fresh List will automatically be nominated for the inaugural Fresh Award at the Ticketmaster Awards next January. This new category puts the decision in fans’ hands, allowing them to vote for their favourite rising act of the year; driving deeper engagement and spotlighting the next wave of headline talent.
Partnering with Ticketmaster means your events can be discovered on guides like this – placing your shows alongside curated new music highlights and surfacing them to highly engaged fans actively looking for what’s next. Showcasing emerging artists doesn’t just support talent development; it positions your venue and events at the forefront of cultural discovery.
Because it’s not just about what’s trending, it’s about what’s next. And chances are, the next breakout act is already booking dates.
👉 Discover upcoming shows from Fresh List artists on the New Music Guide:
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/fresh
👉 Listen to the fresh music artists here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QWvXexrPWnvePnLU074dK
