2026 Album Release Dates: The Complete Music Calendar
Major music artists including BTS, BLACKPINK, and Harry Styles have scheduled album releases for 2026. According to the current release calendar, these projects are joined by the return of Hilary Duff after a 10-year hiatus and anticipated projects from Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande slated for arrival by July.
Which major artists are releasing albums in early 2026?
The first quarter of 2026 features several high-profile returns. BLACKPINK released DEADLINE in February, while Harry Styles debuted his fourth studio album in March, according to the release schedule.
Hilary Duff released Luck…or Something in February via Atlantic Records. Duff announced her return to music in September, which included a new label deal and a docuseries tracking her musical comeback.
K-pop group BTS announced on Jan. 4 that their next album, Arirang, would arrive in March. This release follows a yearslong break where members completed mandatory South Korean military duties and pursued solo ventures.
What other releases are scheduled for the first half of 2026?
Spring and early summer schedules include several women superstars. Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande have all slated projects to arrive before the end of July.
April releases include Foo Fighters’ Your Favorite Toy on April 24 and Nine Inch Nails’ Nine Inch Noize on April 17. Other notable April dates include Snoop Dogg’s 10 Til’ Midnight on April 10 and Demi Lovato’s It’s Not That Deep (Unless You Want It to Be) on April 24.
May and June lists feature Dua Lipa’s Live From Mexico on May 22 and Drake’s Iceman on May 15. Olivia Rodrigo is scheduled to release You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love on June 12.
Which albums are expected later in 2026?
The latter half of the year includes Madonna’s Confessions II on July 3 and The Rolling Stones’ Foreign Tongues on July 10. Shania Twain is scheduled to release Little Miss Twain on July 24.
August features the release of Prince’s Timeless on Aug. 28. Later dates include Anthrax’s Cursum Perficio on Sept. 18 and Wynonna’s The Hard Truth on Oct. 2.
Several artists have teased projects that lack specific dates. These include Lana Del Rey’s Stove, a metal album from William Shatner, and an unannounced title from 4 Non Blondes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the BTS album arriving?
BTS’s album, Arirang, is scheduled for release in March 2026.
What is the significance of Hilary Duff’s new album?
Luck…or Something is Duff’s first album in 10 years and is accompanied by a docuseries.
Which artists are releasing music in July 2026?
Scheduled July releases include Madonna, Adam Lambert, Jack White, My Chemical Romance, The Rolling Stones, DJ Khaled, Gracie Abrams, Charli xcx, Flo, and Shania Twain.
Which of these 2026 releases are you most looking forward to?