There’s a huge lineup of outdoor gigs set to take place in Summer 2026 and they’re coming to Halifax’s very own Grade I Listed building, Piece Hall.
If it wasn’t apparent already, the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting darker, so what better way to cure your summer blues than booking an outdoor concert or two.
Piece Hall has become a staple gig spot over the years hosting the likes of Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, KT Tunstall and The Smashing Pumpkins with 2026 shaping up to be just as good.
The lineup so far spans everything from pop, rock, soul, alternative and many more meaning there’s plenty of opportunities for you to visit this Halifax landmark.
So with no further ado, here’s all the big gigs and artists who are coming to Piece Hall in Halifax next summer.
Embrace
Of course, we couldn’t have anyone else kicking off this outdoor summer gig series than Embrace who are local musical legends being from the neighbouring town of Brighouse.
This rock band aren’t just heading on the road to play out their tracks, they’re also celebrating 30 years since they first established themselves in the music industry, forming in 1996.
Expect to hear huge hits like ‘Gravity’, ‘Ashes’, ‘Come Back To What You Know’ and make sure to raise a glass or two to these lads on their remarkable achievement on 13 June 2026.
Paul Weller (14 June)
Ladies and gentleman, ‘The Modfather’ is in town and he’s bringing his trailblazing rock hits to Piece Hall in Halifax for all to enjoy.
After being the frontman of The Jam throughout the late 70’s, Weller went on to become an award-winning soloist and influential figure in music.
Now, Paul Weller is ready to rock out to crowds on 14 June when he plays his timeless classics like ‘You Do Something To Me’ and ‘Wild Wood’.
The Kooks (19 June)
‘Ooh La’ The Kooks are coming to Piece Hall next summer too and they’re ready to rock out with the Halfiax crowd.
The Indie band are making sure their summer schedule is stacked with concerts in many outdoor live music spaces including Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Delamere Forest too.
Get ready to belt all the words to ‘She Moves in Her Own Way’ and more when they visit on 19 June.
Ethel Cain
The ‘American Teenager’ songwriter is gearing up to play her second Piece Hall date visiting West Yorkshire back in 2023 after the release of Preacher’s Daughter.
Gaining popularity in the Alternative and Indie space, Cain has released another album in August this year titled ‘Willougby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You’.
We’re expecting to hear one name get screamed louder than others on 20 June with Cain’s popular track ‘Janie’ making waves online.
Belle and Sebastian
Scottish indie-pop collective Belle and Sebastian are playing just one day later and you won’t be ‘Waiting for the Moon to Rise’ when they play during summer.
This date marks part of their anniversary tour, where just like Embrace they’re celebrating 30 years of ‘Tigermilk’ and ‘If You’re Feeling Sinister’ playing each in full on alternate nights.
We’re hoping it’s ‘Another Sunny Day’ when Belle and Sebastian make their way over to Piece Hall on 21 June.
James Arthur (4 July)
X-Factor winner turned hitmaker, James Arthur is heading to Halifax for one night only playing his radio-reigning records.
Arthur has amassed 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify with hits like ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’,’Impossible’ and ‘Train Wreck’.
You can catch this pop star strumming his iconic guitar to the West Yorkshire crowds and singing his catchy melodies at the Piece Hall on 4 July.
Tom Grennan (26 July)
It’s impossible to talk about Tom Grennan without making reference to his stint lending his vocals to men’s grooming brand Gillette – “The best a man can get”.
Besides soundtracking the UK advert, the pop vocalist has released a string of singles like ‘Remind Me’, ‘Little Bit of Love’ and fronting the Calvin Harris tune ‘By Your Side’.
Grennan is serenading the nation with a string of concerts throughout summer including Lincoln Castle, Ludlow Castle and Piece Hall on 26 July.
Opeth (1 August)
Swedish Prog-rock band Opeth are kicking off August with some bold snares, metal melodies and a flurry of guitar riffs.
Opeth’s latest LP ‘The Last Will and Testament’ dropped in 2024 and it’s this very record they’ll be giving most of their setlist to.
With this gig taking place during summer, you’ll be able to catch the ‘Ending Credits’ without the sun setting too soon on 1 August.
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For all the gigs listed above, doors are expected to open at 6pm with a last entry time scheduled for 8pm and anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Each live show also has a curfew of 10.30pm meaning you can leave this Grade I Listed building in plenty of time before the clock strikes 12, or enjoy a pint or two in one of Halifax’s notable watering holes.
You can grab tickets to any of the above summer gigs at Piece Hall in Halifax and browse the outdoor venue’s other activities HERE.
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