NME Magazine Announces September/October 2026 Issue

The September/October 2026 issue of NME Magazine goes on sale on Thursday, October 1 at 2pm BST. Music readers will only be able to purchase the magazine online through Dawsons. In addition, this issue of NME Magazine will be bundled together alongside Guitar.com Magazine. Both NME and Guitar.com operate as sister publications within NME Networks.

NME previously ceased publication of its weekly print edition back in 2018. The publication later announced its return to print in July 2023, introducing a new bimonthly global print magazine format. Since returning to print, the magazine's print covers have featured names including ENHYPEN, Laufey, The Last Dinner Party, Chappell Roan, Kneecap, LE SSERAFIM, Nemahsis, and Oklou.

For the September/October 2026 issue, the specific cover stars for both NME Magazine and Guitar.com Magazine are currently being kept secret. The September/October 2026 issue will feature the classic 15x15 NME crossword.