14 June - 24 June 2018 Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE18XX
Since 1993 some of the world most distinguished musicians have been the guest directors of Meltdown festival. From John Peel through to Massive Attack, via David Bowie, Patti Smith, Morrissey and more, Meltdown has given seminal artists the chance to pick their favourite artists to play and exhibit their work at Southbank Centre.
The New York Dolls reunited for Morrissey; Jeff Buckley played his final UK show at Elvis Costello's Meltdown; Nick Cave, Grace Jones and Pete Doherty sang Disney songs with Jarvis Cocker; Patti Smith performed Horses in full for her Meltdown. This festival brings legendary artists to Southbank Centre for a very special week of one-off performances.
Robert Smith of The Cure curates the 25th event this year and guests include The Libertines, Deftones, 65daysofstatic, Low, Placebo, The Cure, Kristen Hersh and many more!
The Cure
Maybeshewill
The Soft Moon
Eat Static (DJ set)
And Also The Trees
Suzanne Vega
My Bloody Valentine
The Joy Formidable
Kidsmoke
Mono
Nine Inch Nails
pg.lost
Kristen Hersh
Mogwai
Jonsi, Alex Somers & Paul Corley
Moon Duo
Low
Deftones
Vex Red
Douglas Dare
Frightened Rabbit
Manic Street Preachers
The Anchoress
Emma Ruth Rundle
God is an Astronaut
Death Cab For Cutie
Loop
Alcest
Emma Ruth
The Libertines
Vessels Live and DJ Set
Jambinal
Placebo
The Notwist
Kiasmos DJ Set
JoyCut
65daysofstatic
The Psychedelic Furs
Southbank Centre
There are no camping options for this event.
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE18XX
Meltdown