An iconic Southampton born R&B star will take to the stage this summer in a high-profile live performance.
Craig David will headline the Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, closing out the weekend on July 26 with his signature TS5 set.
Jess Glynne will perform the night before on July 25, launching the entertainment for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, which returns to Southsea as the eighth stop of the SailGP 2026 season.
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Leah Davis, SailGP’s chief marketing officer, said: "Portsmouth delivered an incredible atmosphere for SailGP’s debut last year, and we’re building on that momentum as one of our most iconic stops in 2026.
"Having Jess Glynne and Craig David headline our Après-Sail music programme brings an incredible new energy to the weekend, pairing world-class racing with world-class live music."
20,000 fans are expected, with performances following each day’s racing.
The Portsmouth event marks the eighth stop of the SailGP 2026 season.
Thirteen national teams will compete, including the home Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team.
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