BBC Radio 1 has announced the schedule for Live Lounge Month 2026, running from Monday 5 October to Friday 30 October. The lineup was revealed by Charlie Hedges and Jeremiah Asiamah during the debut broadcast of their new BBC Radio 1 show. Performances are scheduled for every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm.
The month begins on 5 October with Blossoms, followed by Nothing But Thieves on 7 October and Sam Smith on 9 October. The second week features Stella Lefty on 12 October, Chase & Status on 14 October, and Jorja Smith on 16 October. The third week includes beabadoobee on 19 October, Rachel Chinouriri on 21 October, and Odeal on 23 October. The final week consists of Anderson .Paak x Cordae on 26 October, an unannounced artist on 28 October, and Royal Blood on 30 October.
Each session consists of live versions of original hits and cover tracks. These performances will be broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and the BBC Sounds platform. Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, confirmed that the artists will perform stripped back versions of their work.
The schedule includes a mix of established global acts and breakthrough artists. The lineup features Jorja Smith, who recently achieved a number one album. All sessions are produced for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge stage. The broadcast window for each performance is 12pm on the designated dates.