Billboard is keeping track of the major album releases arriving in 2026, as artists across genres began announcing new projects and release dates early in the year. The publication says the calendar is meant to help fans follow albums that have been revealed, delayed, or still only teased.
Among the notable releases already highlighted is Hilary Duff’s Luck…or Something, her first album in 10 years. According to Billboard, Duff announced her return to music in September along with a new deal with Atlantic Records and a docuseries tied to her comeback.
Billboard also noted major releases from BTS and BLACKPINK. BTS said on Jan. 4 that its next album would arrive in March after the group spent years on military service and solo work, while BLACKPINK announced DEADLINE in early January, with the album released in February.
Harry Styles followed with his own album announcement, and Billboard says his fourth studio album arrived in March. The publication also listed upcoming projects from Madonna, Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande, all of which were expected before the end of July.
To make the schedule easier to follow, Billboard organized the releases by month and week and included a separate section for albums that have been announced without a confirmed release date.
