# 2026 Album Release Calendar

> Upcoming music releases from Hilary Duff to Taylor Swift in 2026.
- Title: 2026 Album Release Calendar · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Upcoming music releases from Hilary Duff to Taylor Swift in 2026. Hilary Duff, BTS, BLACKPINK, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift announced major 2026 album…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/lists/new-albums-2026-calendar-new-music-releases-this-year
- Author: Anna Chan
- Published: 2026-09-23T20:11:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hilary duff, bts, blackpink, harry styles, taylor swift, 2026, album releases, release calendar
## Hilary Duff's return album
Hilary Duff's first album in 10 years, Luck…or Something, drops in February after announcing a label deal with Atlantic Records in September.

> Luck…or Something
## BTS's next album
BTS announced its next album arriving in March after members completed mandatory military duties and solo ventures.

> BTS
## BLACKPINK's new music
BLACKPINK announced DEADLINE dropping in February, with three members releasing solo projects in August.

> DEADLINE
## Harry Styles' album
Harry Styles revealed his fourth studio album debuting in March the day after BLACKPINK's announcement.

> Harry Styles
## Summer album announcements
Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande all released albums before the end of July as winter moved into spring.

> Madonna
## Taylor Swift's surprise release
Taylor Swift revealed 'Patient Zero' on Sept. 22, followed by The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore with four new songs less than 24 hours later.

> Patient Zero
## Key takeaway

Hilary Duff, BTS, BLACKPINK, Harry Styles, and Taylor Swift announced major 2026 album releases with specific dates.