Key Highlights
- CMAT, a chart-topping singer-songwriter, will headline the Tk Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
- This marks CMAT’s first-ever performance at the North Yorkshire coast and is part of her 2026 headline tour.
- Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, November 23, 2024, via scarboroughopenairtheatre.com and ticketmaster.co.uk.
- CMAT’s latest release, “EURO-COUNTRY,” has propelled her to new heights, earning nominations for the Mercury Prize Album of the Year 2025.
New Pop Sensation Set for North Yorkshire Show in 2026
Pop star CMA T (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) is set to take the stage at the Tk Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on July 18, 2026. This event marks her first-ever performance in North Yorkshire and highlights her growing popularity beyond her native London.
The performance will be a part of her 2026 headline tour, which is anticipated to bring her unique blend of wit, powerful vocals, and genre-defying anthems to the Tk Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre. The theatre, Europe’s largest open-air venue, has been chosen for this special event.
“It’s an incredible opportunity,” says CMA T, reflecting on her journey from a cult favorite to a global star. “Performing at the North Yorkshire coast promises to be one of my most unmissable events yet.”
Event Details and Ticket Information
Tickets for this highly anticipated show will go on sale at 10:00 AM this Friday, November 23, 2024. Fans can purchase tickets through scarboroughopenairtheatre.com or ticketmaster.co.uk. The event is set to be a highlight for music enthusiasts and fans of CMA T.
The concert will feature hits from her acclaimed albums such as “If My Wife New I’d Be Dead” and the Ivor Novello-nominated “Crazymad, For Me.” Her latest release, “EURO-COUNTRY, has garnered significant attention, particularly with its viral hit “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me,” which propelled her to a Top 100 position in the UK charts.
Background and Career Highlights of CMAT
CMA T burst onto the scene in 2021 with her debut single “Another Day (KFC), quickly establishing herself as one of modern pop’s most distinctive voices. Her career has been marked by a blend of biting humor, emotional honesty, and unforgettable melodies. She was even nominated for the BBC Sound of 2024 list.
Her rise to stardom is evident in her upcoming performances, with CMA T set to join other headline acts such as Bowling For Soup, Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls, Scissor Sisters, Madness, Rick Astley, Alex James’ Britpop Classical, The Kooks, and James Arthur at the Tk Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2026.
Local promoters Julian Murray of Cuffe and Taylor express their excitement about hosting CMAT. “CMAT has been on our wishlist for years, so we are delighted to announce her performance in 2026.
Her show-stopping performances have cemented her place in the nation’s hearts.”
The event is not only a highlight for CMA T‘s fans but also an exciting addition to North Yorkshire’s cultural calendar. For more information and ticket details, visit scarboroughopenairtheatre.com.
