TLDR: Harry Styles broke his silence on December 27, 2025, with an eight-minute video called “Forever, Forever” that ended with “WE BELONG TOGETHER.” Since then, fans have been piecing together evidence that strongly suggests new music is coming in early 2026.
He was spotted recording in Berlin throughout 2025 with producer Kid Harpoon, and a leak from Abbey Road Studios claimed the album was “already finished” in April 2025.
Wembley Stadium has a suspicious 30-day gap in June 2026 that matches rumors of a 10-12 show residency. Industry insiders confirm a summer 2026 tour is happening. He launched webelongtogether.co directing fans to a WhatsApp community.
All signs point to: lead single in February, album (HS4) in March, and a massive tour starting with Wembley in June 2026.
Harry Styles has been quiet. Really quiet. His last tour, “Love On Tour,” ended in July 2023 in Italy.
Since then? Basically radio silence. No new music, no announcements, just occasional paparazzi photos of him living his life.
But on December 27, 2025, that silence broke. And fans immediately went into detective mode because Harry doesn’t do anything without layers of meaning.
Here’s everything we know about what’s coming in 2026, from the cryptic video to the suspicious gaps in stadium schedules to the recording sessions in Berlin. Spoiler: new music is definitely coming, and it looks like the tour will be different from anything he’s done before.
He Dropped a Mysterious Video Called “Forever, Forever”
On December 27, 2025, Harry Styles’ official YouTube channel released an eight-minute video titled “Forever, Forever.” No warning, no buildup, just suddenly there.
The video is instrumental (no vocals, just music) set to documentary-style footage from his final “Love On Tour” show in Reggio Emilia, Italy on July 22, 2023. But here’s the important part. The video doesn’t focus on Harry performing. It focuses on the fans.
You hear fans talking about the show ending. One says, “Some sadness because it is the last show, then he will disappear.” Another says, “We won’t see him dancing on stages anymore.” The video acknowledges that fear of abandonment that happens when an artist goes on hiatus.
The production quality is cinematic. Aerial shots where the camera glides over water, helicopter footage creating patterns on the water’s surface. There’s imagery of a waterfall (fans identified it as “Beering Waterfall”).
The video transitions from earthly landscapes to Harry ascending into clouds with a golden glow. Very metaphorical, very intentional.
Then the video ends with capitalized text: “WE BELONG TOGETHER.”
That phrase is the key to everything!
The “We Belong Together” Campaign Is Real
The phrase “We Belong Together” isn’t just a nice sentiment. It’s the marketing strategy for the entire comeback.
On two levels, it works perfectly. First, it validates the emotional connection fans built during the last tour. “Yes, that bond was real, I felt it too.” Second, it promises something new. Where “Harry’s House” was about belonging to yourself and internal spaces, “We Belong Together” suggests relationships, community, connection.
Here’s where it gets concrete. The domain webelongtogether.co launched at the same time as the video. It directs people to a WhatsApp community managed by “HSHQ” (Harry Styles Headquarters). This is a shift toward direct communication with fans, bypassing Instagram and Twitter algorithms.
Why does this matter? When you control the communication channel, you can guarantee that tour announcements and album drops reach everyone. No algorithmic suppression. Just direct access to millions of fans ready to buy tickets and stream music.
He Was Recording in Berlin All Year (And That’s a Big Clue)
Throughout early to mid 2025, Harry Styles was repeatedly spotted in Berlin, Germany. Not on vacation. Working. He was seen with Kid Harpoon, the producer who’s been crucial to his sound since “Fine Line.”
Why Berlin matters? In music history, Berlin equals David Bowie’s “Berlin Trilogy” (Low, Heroes, Lodger). That era was experimental, electronic, avant-garde art-rock. Bowie is one of Harry’s biggest influences. So choosing Berlin as a recording location is a statement.
There are reports he visited Berghain, the legendary techno club. He was also reportedly working with Fred Again.., a producer known for blending emotional intimacy with house and garage rhythms. This all suggests the new album might have electronic influences, maybe “krautrock” textures, definitely something different from “Harry’s House.”
By April 2025, he’d moved operations to London. A leak from Abbey Road Studios (later verified by credible TikTok music investigators) claimed Harry said the album was “already finished” and he was there to “re-record the final two tracks.”
So the timeline looks like: writing in 2024, primary recording in Berlin early 2025, final vocals at Abbey Road in April 2025, mixing and mastering in late 2025 (he was spotted at NYC studios with Zoe Kravitz). That timeline fits perfectly with a Q1 2026 release.
He Allegedly Wrote It All on a Typewriter
Here’s a weird detail that somehow fits. Australian radio (The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick) reported that Harry wrote the entire album on a typewriter.
If that’s true, it creates an interesting contrast. Lyrics written on an analog typewriter (tactile, nostalgic, slow) paired with music potentially influenced by Berlin’s electronic scene (synthetic, modern, driving). That tension between organic and synthetic has defined his evolution since One Direction.
There’s also the theory that Harry has been photographing fans with a digital camera during his time off. The “Forever, Forever” video uses a grainy, nostalgic film aesthetic.
Fans think this means the album art might include photos Harry took of fans, making them literally part of the artwork. “We Belong Together” as a concept, with fans in the actual album packaging.
Wembley Stadium Has a Suspicious Gap in June 2026
Here’s where it gets really interesting. If you look at Wembley Stadium’s publicly available schedule for summer 2026, there’s a giant hole.
May 30: Betfred Challenge Cup Finals. Then nothing publicly confirmed for the entire month of June. Nothing until My Chemical Romance on July 8th.
A 30-day vacancy at Wembley Stadium during prime summer touring season makes no economic sense. Wembley is a high-demand venue. They don’t just leave it empty.
The rumors say Harry is planning 10-12 shows at Wembley. A run like that needs roughly 20-25 days when you account for performance days plus rest days. June 5th to June 30th would fit that perfectly.
This matches what he did with “Love On Tour” but scaled up. He did 15 nights at Madison Square Garden, 15 at The Forum. Those were arena residencies. This would be a stadium residency. Wembley holds 90,000 people. Ten shows would be nearly a million tickets just in London.
If Harry takes June at Wembley, he effectively opens the entire summer stadium season. My Chemical Romance follows in July, then Bruno Mars, then The Weeknd in August. He’d be setting the bar.
Billboard Confirmed a Summer 2026 Tour Is Happening
Multiple independent sources, including Billboard, have reported that Harry Styles has a summer 2026 tour planned. Australian radio insiders claim they’re “100% certain” of an Australian leg, likely late 2026 or early 2027.
The consistency of these reports across different territories (US, UK, Australia) suggests this isn’t speculation. It’s a finalized plan.
What’s interesting is the touring model appears to be different. Instead of the traditional “hit 50 cities” approach, he seems to be doing residencies. Wembley for June. Then possibly Madison Square Garden or another major venue for North America.
There’s debate about whether he’ll do The Sphere in Las Vegas. The “Forever, Forever” video’s high-res nature imagery and immersive audio seem technically designed for The Sphere’s capabilities. But The Sphere is often seen as a “legacy artist” move, which might not fit where Harry is in his career right now. Most people think MSG is more likely.
Nathan Hubbard, former Ticketmaster CEO, predicted an “A-lister doing a 30-night MSG residency in 2026.” Given Harry’s history with MSG (his banner literally hangs there from the last tour), he’s the obvious candidate.
Glastonbury 2027 Is Almost Certain
Early rumors had Harry headlining Glastonbury 2026. But 2026 is a “fallow year” for the festival (they take a break to let the land recover). So those rumors have shifted to Glastonbury 2027 being almost guaranteed.
This means the tour needs to be structured to last 18-24 months, keeping him on the road through summer 2027 to hit Glastonbury. That’s why the residency model makes sense. It’s less physically exhausting than constantly traveling to new cities while still maintaining massive revenue.
The Release Timeline That Makes Sense
Based on all the evidence (venue schedules, recording timeline, industry patterns), here’s the most likely scenario:
- January 2026: Continued soft rollout through webelongtogether.co and WhatsApp community.
- February 2026: Lead single drops, possibly debuting at the GRAMMYs or BRITS for maximum impact.
- March 2026: Album release (HS4, the fourth studio album).
- April 2026: Secret warm-up shows in small venues (London or LA) to test new material.
- June 2026: Wembley residency (10-12 nights). The global centerpiece.
- July-August 2026: North American leg (MSG or similar hub).
- Late 2026/Early 2027: Australia, Asia, South America.
- June 2027: Glastonbury Festival headline slot.
Why March for the album?
Columbia Records (Harry’s label) needs to avoid competing with Beyoncé, who might release Act III of her trilogy in May 2026. They’d space Harry’s release in Q1 to avoid internal cannibalization.
What About That Erskine Records Drama?
In early 2025, there were headlines about Erskine Records Limited (Harry’s recording company) getting a “First Gazette Notice for compulsory strike off.” Sounds scary, right?
It’s not. This is a routine UK administrative warning for companies that are late filing paperwork. Accountants resolve it immediately. The fact that “Erskine Records” trademarks are still being filed globally (including the US) confirms the company is very much active.
The aggressive trademarking of “We Belong Together” and expansion into lifestyle categories (beauty products through “Pleasing,” home goods) suggests the 2026 tour will feature extensive, high-margin merchandise that goes way beyond t-shirts.
The Taylor Swift Parallel Fans Keep Mentioning
Fans constantly compare Harry’s trajectory to Taylor Swift’s. The “Style” connection (the song, the paper plane necklace rumors) remains part of fan lore. Harry’s potential Wembley residency mirrors the scale of Swift’s Eras Tour London shows.
Some fans interpret “We Belong Together” as Harry responding to breakup narratives from previous albums. Like he’s signaling healing or unification of his public and private personas. Whether that’s reading too much into it or actually accurate, only Harry knows. But the fan theories are part of the excitement.
Why He Waited So Long
The hiatus from July 2023 to early 2026 is actually strategic. The pop music cycle is intense. You can oversaturate the market. By taking 2+ years off, Harry reset public fatigue. When he comes back, it feels like an event, not just another album drop.
The “Forever, Forever” video explicitly addresses fan fears (“then he will disappear”) and answers with “We Belong Together.” That’s reassurance marketing. He’s telling fans the hiatus was a pause, not an ending. This psychological safety makes fans more willing to reinvest emotionally and financially.
Also, the vinyl manufacturing backlog is real. If the album was finished in April 2025 and he’s releasing in March 2026, that gives almost a year for vinyl production. Harry moves massive vinyl numbers, so that timeline tracks.
What We Know For Sure vs. What’s Still Speculation
Confirmed:
“Forever, Forever” video dropped December 27, 2025. Webelongtogether.co domain is live. WhatsApp community is active. Harry was recording in Berlin and London throughout 2025. Billboard reported a summer 2026 tour. Wembley has that suspicious June gap.
Very Likely:
New album (HS4) coming Q1 2026. Wembley residency in June 2026. Tour extending into 2027. Glastonbury 2027 headline slot. Electronic/experimental influences from Berlin sessions.
Still Rumored:
Exact album release date. Lead single timing. MSG residency vs. Sphere. Specific tour dates beyond Wembley. Collaborators beyond Kid Harpoon and Fred Again. Whether “We Belong Together” is the album title or just campaign slogan.
The Bottom Line
Is Harry Styles releasing new music soon? Yes. All evidence points to early 2026.
The “Forever, Forever” video wasn’t just nostalgia. It was the opening move of a carefully planned comeback. The recording sessions in Berlin, the Abbey Road finish, the trademark filings, the WhatsApp community, the Wembley schedule gap, all of it fits together.
What’s coming isn’t just an album drop. It’s a multi-year strategy to transition Harry from a traditional touring artist to a “destination” artist. Instead of exhausting himself playing 100 cities, he’ll do residencies where fans travel to him. Wembley for 10-12 nights. MSG potentially for a month. Glastonbury 2027 as the victory lap.
The sound will probably be different. More electronic, more experimental, influenced by that time in Berlin. But still recognizably Harry Styles. The typewriter lyrics paired with synthetic production. Organic meets digital.
And the whole “We Belong Together” concept? It’s addressing the hiatus head-on. “I didn’t disappear. We’re still connected. Let’s do this again, but bigger.”
So yeah. Harry Styles is coming back. Probably lead single in February, album in March, tour starting June at Wembley. The 2.5-year wait is almost over.
And based on all the preparation that’s gone into this, it’s going to be massive.
