Where Can I See CMAT Live in Yorkshire?

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Inspiration • November 27th, 2025

Get ready, because some seriously big news just dropped for music fans. The one and only CMAT, the international pop star with the sharpest humour and a voice that could stop traffic, is heading to Yorkshire for two massive outdoor headline shows in the summer of 2026. If you’ve been following her journey from cult hero to global sensation, you’ll know these gigs are going to be properly special. She’s bringing her genre-blending anthems and incredible stage presence for two nights that promise to be unforgettable. The news, which was previously embargoed, is now out, and people are already talking.

Yorkshire gets two huge CMAT shows

So, where and when is all this happening? Mark your calendars. CMAT will be kicking things off by headlining TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall in Halifax on Friday, 17 July 2026. But she’s not stopping there. The very next night, Saturday, 18 July 2026, she’ll be taking her amazing live show to the coast to headline TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre. That’s two huge opportunities to see one of the most exciting artists around right now, right in the heart of Yorkshire. These aren't just any gigs; these are major headline shows, proving just how far she's come. Tickets are set to go on sale, so it’s probably a good idea to get ready if you want to be there.

From support act to headliner at The Piece Hall

For fans who have been following CMAT for a while, the show at The Piece Hall feels like a real full-circle moment. She actually played at the historic Halifax venue back in 2022, when she was supporting the brilliant Swedish duo First Aid Kit. Now, just a few years later, she’s returning to the same stage, but this time as the main event. It just shows how her star has risen. And if that wasn't exciting enough, her performance at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre will be her first time playing on the Yorkshire coast. She’ll be taking over Europe’s largest open-air theatre, which is a massive deal and a clear sign that CMAT is one of the most essential live acts of her generation. These shows are a testament to her incredible talent and hard work.

Who is CMAT anyway?

It’s a bit mad to think that Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, or CMAT as the world knows her, only burst onto the scene about five years ago with her debut single ‘Another Day (KFC)’. Since then, she’s become one of the most talked-about voices in pop music. Her albums are a perfect mix of laugh-out-loud humour, raw honesty, and tunes you just can’t get out of your head. Her first album, If My Wife New I’d Be Dead, and the follow-up, Crazymad, For Me, both shot to the top of the Irish album charts. The latter even got an Ivor Novello nomination, which is a huge honour for songwriters. Her latest album, EURO-COUNTRY, was nominated for the super-prestigious Mercury Prize Album of the Year 2025. It features the viral hit ‘Take A Sexy Picture Of Me’, which sparked a global dance craze on TikTok and became her first UK Top 100 single. It’s the kind of song you hear once and are humming for days. Fans who follow her on Instagram and Facebook know she brings that same wit and charm to everything she does. After a show-stopping performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, it's clear her headline shows are not to be missed.

What the organisers are saying

The people putting on these massive live events are just as excited as the fans. Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL, who is the CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, had some fantastic things to say about bringing CMAT to Halifax.

“We strive to bring both legends and current stars to our summer series and we are definitely delivering with CMAT. After wowing the crowds on this year’s festival circuit, she is without doubt the woman of the moment. Her unique energy and smart lyrics combined with her unifying presence are just what The Piece Hall is all about. I hope everyone is practising the moves to that now iconic dance, which will look so very cool in our beautiful courtyard!”

And it's the same story over in Scarborough. Julian Murray, from the promoters Cuffe and Taylor, shared just how long they’ve wanted to get CMAT to play at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

“CMAT has been on our wishlist of headline artists for the last few years so we are delighted to announce Ciara and her incredible band will headline Scarborough OAT in 2026. Her show-stopping performance on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage earlier this year – alongside sold out shows over many years – has cemented her place in the nation’s hearts. CMAT continues her rise from cult hero to global sensation and her headline show on the Yorkshire coast promises to be one of her most unmissable yet and a true highlight for 2026.”

A summer packed with massive artists

CMAT is joining an absolutely stacked line-up of artists for the 2026 summer series at both venues. It seems like TK Maxx Presents is pulling out all the stops. Whether you’re into indie, pop, rock, or classic legends, there’s something for everyone. Other major artists performing include the likes of the Scissor Sisters, James Taylor, and Paul Weller. Here’s a look at who else is playing. It's a real mix of legendary names and current chart-toppers, from Deacon Blue to Teddy Swims.

TK Maxx Presents Live at The Piece Hall 2026 Line-up

JUN 6: SHED SEVEN + SEB LOWE + THE GUEST LIST
JUN 11: MADNESS + HOLLIE COOK + THE SKINTS
JUN 12: MADNESS + HOLLIE COOK + THE SKINTS
JUN 13: EMBRACE + IDLEWILD + THE HAZY JANES
JUN 14: Paul Weller
JUN 16: SKUNK ANANSIE + GARBAGE
JUN 17: THE BEACH BOYS + 10cc
JUN 18: AMY MACDONALD + THE CORAL + NATHAN EVANS + SAINT PHNX
JUN 19: The Kooks
JUN 20: ETHEL CAIN
JUN 21: BELLE AND SEBASTIAN + SAINT ETIENNE
JUN 23: MCFLY + TWIN ATLANTIC + REMEMBER MONDAY
JUN 24: MCFLY + TWIN ATLANTIC + REMEMBER MONDAY
JUN 30: Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
JUL 4: JAMES ARTHUR
JUL 5: DAVID GRAY + THE DIVINE COMEDY
JUL 8: Deacon Blue + LIGHTNING SEEDS
JUL 9: Deacon Blue + LIGHTNING SEEDS
JUL 10: BILLY OCEAN + MARTI PELLOW
JUL 12: BILLY OCEAN + MARTI PELLOW
JUL 16: James Taylor + his ALL-STAR BAND
JUL 17: CMAT
JUL 19: ALEX JAMES’ BRITPOP CLASSICAL
JUL 23: THE FLAMING LIPS + THE BETA BAND
JUL 26: TOM GRENNAN
JUL 31: GARY NEWMAN + LADYTRON
AUG 1: OPETH + PARADISE LOST
AUG 8: THE K’S
AUG 9: Scissor Sisters
AUG 15: HOLLY JOHNSON + ABC + HEAVEN 17
AUG 21: THE WOMBATS

TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026 Line-up

JUN 5: RICK ASTLEY + THE LOTTERY WINNERS
JUN 6: MADNESS + HOLLIE COOK + THE BEAT FEAT. RANKING JNR
JUN 12: Paul Weller
JUN 18: The Kooks
JUN 20: SKUNK ANANSIE + GARBAGE
JUN 26: PETE TONG IBIZA CLASSICS
JUN 28: BILLY OCEAN + MARTI PELLOW
JUL 2: Bowling For Soup + Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
JUL 3: JAMES ARTHUR
JUL 4: DAVID GRAY + THE DIVINE COMEDY
JUL 10: Deacon Blue + LIGHTNING SEEDS
JUL 17: ALEX JAMES’ BRITPOP CLASSICAL
JUL 18: CMAT
JUL 22: Teddy Swims + JORDAN RAKEI
JUL 23: Teddy Swims + JORDAN RAKEI
JUL 25: James Taylor + his ALL-STAR BAND
AUG 1: THE STREETS
AUG 8: Scissor Sisters
AUG 14: HOLLY JOHNSON + ABC + HEAVEN 17

The events are sponsored by TK Maxx, a brand that, along with its sister brand Homesense, is known across Europe for offering amazing finds at great prices. It feels like a perfect fit for a series of summer music events that deliver top-tier talent and unforgettable experiences.