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The NME Magazine July/August 2026 issue is out this week – here’s how to get your copy
NME Magazine has confirmed its July/August 2026 print issue goes on sale this Thursday, 30 July, at 2pm BST, exclusively via retailer Dawsons. The release matters to fans because previous issues since the title's 2023 relaunch have sold out within minutes, and this edition marks the return of the classic NME crossword after several years' absence, alongside a bundled copy of sister publication MusicTech Magazine.
The issue's cover star is being kept secret for now, though readers are pointed towards a mini crossword for clues. NME's weekly print run, first launched in 1952, ended in 2018 before the title returned in July 2023 as a bi-monthly global magazine featuring emerging artists, exclusive features and reviews; past covers have included Chappell Roan, Kneecap and LE SSERAFIM. Readers who sign up to NME's mailing list can receive a "queue jump" ticket shortly before the on-sale time, giving them earlier access to a copy.
In short
- NME's July/August 2026 print issue launches Thursday 30 July, 2pm BST
- Sold exclusively online via Dawsons; past issues sold out in minutes
- Classic NME crossword returns; bundled with MusicTech Magazine, cover star secret
Explained simply
NME is a British music and culture publication founded in 1952, originally as a weekly print magazine that became one of the country's most influential music titles. The weekly print edition was discontinued in 2018, but the magazine returned in July 2023 as a bi-monthly global publication featuring emerging artists, exclusive interviews and reviews.
Since the 2023 relaunch, each print issue has sold out within minutes of release. The magazine features cover stars from the world of music and entertainment, with past editions showcasing artists including Chappell Roan, Kneecap and LE SSERAFIM. This means readers interested in purchasing copies must act quickly when each issue becomes available.
The July/August 2026 edition reintroduces the magazine's classic crossword puzzle after several years' absence and includes a bundled copy of sister publication MusicTech Magazine.