Psychedelic garage rock singer-songwriter Du Blonde and DJ and broadcaster Katie Owen will join the TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions 2026.

Du Blonde will support Garbage and Skunk Anansie at their co-headline show in Southampton’s Guildhall Square on June 23.

Meanwhile, Katie Owen will support Billy Ocean and special guest Marti Pellow at the same venue on June 21.

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Katie Owen and Du Blonde have been added to the Southampton Summer Sessions line-up. (Image: Summer Sessions)

Cuffe & Taylor promoter Mark Harrison said: “We’re so proud to share the final line-up for this year’s Southampton Summer Sessions, packed with huge stars and moments fans will never forget.

“It’s our most exciting programme yet! Since we launched the concert series in 2024, our aim has always been to bring world-class artists and unforgettable experiences to this amazing city and we can’t wait for a summer of incredible live music in 2026.”

Du Blonde, known for a confessional style and collaborations with artists such as Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and Ezra Furman, released the album Sniff More Gritty in 2024.

Their music blends punk, blues, garage rock, and soul.

Katie Owen, a DJ of South Wales, has previously supported Kasabian and is known for mixing disco, rock, grunge, and pop in her sets.

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The 2026 Southampton Summer Sessions mark the event’s third year and will feature 10 nights of live music in Guildhall Square over three weeks.

Headliners include Paul Weller, The Beach Boys, Pete Tong, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, Bowling For Soup & Frank Turner, Deacon Blue, and Amy Macdonald.

From surf rock and pop-punk to Ibiza classics and alternative rock, organisers promise something for everyone.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

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