2026 Album Release Calendar: Track Highly Anticipated Upcoming Albums from Top Artists

Keeping track of upcoming album releases can be challenging for music fans. Artists often tease new projects, announce release dates, and then delay them without providing new timelines. Some albums are even announced just days before their release, adding to the confusion.

As 2026 began, musicians across various genres started revealing their new projects and album release dates. To help fans stay informed, a comprehensive calendar has been organized to track notable releases throughout the year.

Notable Releases in 2026

One of the most anticipated albums was Hilary Duff’s Luck…or Something, marking her first album in a decade. The singer and actress announced her return to music in September, revealing a new label deal with Atlantic Records, alongside plans for new music and a docuseries documenting her musical comeback. The album was released in February.

BTS also made headlines shortly after the new year. On January 4, the K-pop supergroup announced their upcoming album, which follows a hiatus for mandatory military service and solo projects. This highly anticipated release is set for March.

Fellow K-pop sensation BLACKPINK joined the fray by announcing their new music in early January, with their album DEADLINE scheduled for release in February.

Harry Styles followed suit, revealing his fourth studio album the day after BLACKPINK’s announcement, which is also set to debut in March.

As winter transitioned into spring, several prominent female artists, including Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande, teased and confirmed their upcoming albums, all expected before the end of July.

To assist fans in keeping track of these releases, the following calendar outlines the notable album launches month by month, along with a section for albums that have been announced but lack specific release dates.

January Releases

• January 9:
  • The Kid Laroi, Before I Forget (Columbia Records)
  • Zach Bryan, With Heaven On Top
• January 12:
  • DxS (SEVENTEEN), Serenade (PLEDIS Entertainment)
• January 16:
  • A$AP Rocky, Don’t Be Dumb
  • DaBaby, Be More Grateful
  • ENHYPEN, THE SIN: VANISH (BELIFT LAB)
  • Heated Rivalry soundtrack
  • Madison Beer, Locket (Epic Records)
• January 23:
  • Louis Tomlinson, How Did I Get Here?
  • Megadeth, Megadeth (Tradecraft/BLKIIBLK)
  • XG, THE CORE – 核
• January 30:
  • Don Toliver, Octane (Cactus Jack/Atlantic)
  • DaBaby, Be More Grateful (SCMG/Interscope)

February Releases

• February 6:
  • J. Cole, The Fall-Off
  • KMFDM, ENEMY
  • Nick Jonas, Sunday Best (Republic Records)
  • Puscifer, Normal Isn’t (Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG)
• February 13:
  • Brent Faiyaz, Icon (ISO Supremacy)
  • Charli XCX, Wuthering Heights companion album
  • Jill Scott, To Whom This May Concern (Human Re Sources/The Orchard)
• February 20:
  • Baby Keem, Ca$ino
  • EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert Soundtrack (Legacy Recordings)
  • Hilary Duff, Luck…or Something (Atlantic Records)
  • Megan Moroney, Cloud 9
  • Mumford & Sons, Prizefighter (Glassnote)
  • Yungblud, Idols II (Capitol Records/Locomotion)
• February 27:
  • BLACKPINK, DEADLINE
  • Bruno Mars, The Romantic
  • Gorillaz, The Mountain (KONG/The Orchard)
  • Mitski, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me (Dead Oceans)
  • Paul McCartney, Man on the Run soundtrack

March Releases

• March 6:
  • Harry Styles, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally
  • Juanes, JuanesTeban
• March 13:
  • Jack Harlow, Monica
  • Lamb of God, Into Oblivion (Epic Records)
• March 20:
  • BTS, Arirang (BigHit Music)
  • Luke Combs, The Way I Am (Sony Music Nashville)
  • The Dandy Warhols, Pin Ups (Beat The World/Little Cloud Records)
• March 27:
  • Fetty Wap, Zavier
  • RAYE, This Music May Contain Hope (Human Re Sources)
  • Robyn, Sexistential (Young)
  • The Twilight Sad, It’s the Long Goodbye (Rock Actions Records)
  • Ye, Bully (gamma.)
  • Charlie Puth, Whatever’s Clever (Atlantic)
  • Yeat, ADL (Capitol)
  • Melanie Martinez, Hades (Atlantic)
  • Central Cee, All Roads Lead Home (Columbia)

April Releases

• April 3:
  • Charley Crockett, Age of the Ram
• April 10:
  • Ella Langley, Dandelion (SAWGOD/Columbia Records)
  • Snoop Dogg, 10 Til’ Midnight
• April 14:
  • They Might Be Giants, The World Is to Dig
• April 15:
  • John Summit, CTRL Escape (Experts Only/Darkroom Records)
• April 17:
  • M.I.A., M.I.7 (OHMNIMUSIC)
  • Nine Inch Nails, Nine Inch Noize
  • Zayn, Konnakol (Mercury Records/Island Records U.K.)
• April 22:
  • Akon, Beautiful Day (Konvict Kulture)
• April 24:
  • Demi Lovato, It’s Not That Deep (Unless You Want It to Be) (DLG Recordings/Island Records)
  • Foo Fighters, Your Favorite Toy (Roswell Records/RCA Records)
  • Kehlani, Kehlani (Atlantic Records)
  • Noah Kahan, The Great Divide (Mercury)
  • Jason Aldean, Songs About Us (Broken Bow)
  • Meghan Trainor, Toy With Me (Epic)
• April 30:
  • Health, Addendum (Loma Vista Recordings)

June Releases

• June 5:
  • Death Cab for Cutie, I Built You a Tower (ANTI-Records)
  • Evanescence, Sanctuary
  • Niall Horan, Dinner Party (Capitol Records)
• June 12:
  • Bebe Rexha, Dirty Blonde
  • Olivia Rodrigo, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love (Geffen Records)
  • Sublime, Until the Sun Explodes
• June 16:
  • Muse, The WOW! Signal (Warner Records)
• June 26:
  • The Pretty Reckless, Dear God (Fearless Records)

July Releases

• July 3:
  • Madonna, Confessions II (Warner Records)

August Releases

• August 14:
  • KATSEYE, WILD (HYBE x Geffen)

Expected Releases in 2026

Several albums have been teased but do not yet have confirmed release dates:

• 4 Non Blondes, [title not yet announced] (Kill Rock Stars)
• Lana Del Rey, Stove
• William Shatner, [as yet untitled metal album]

For ongoing updates on album release dates throughout 2026, refer to the calendar provided.

As reported by www.billboard.com.

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Published on 2026-05-01 18:43:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk