Harry Styles Pays Tribute to One Direction During His 12th (Record-Breaking) Wembley Concert

Twelve. Together, Together. All together passionately, while on stage there’s just one man stealing the show and taking center stage. His name is Harry Edward Styles, better known simply as Harry Styles, who has been in the thick of the tour promoting his latest album, “Kiss All The Time. Album *Occasionally*.” Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated tours of 2026, it’s currently in the midst of its first leg in Europe—from Amsterdam to his hometown of London. Not in a rush—or rather, almost not, judging by the videos fans shot last week.

And it was in London that history was made. Because the British artist had announced not one, not two, not three dates at the spectacular and legendary Wembley Stadium. But a full twelve. An all-time record that no one had ever achieved before, surpassing big names like Coldplay and Taylor Swift. And that record, once considered “unbeatable,” is now a reality. A dream that’s been a long time coming, and is now finally a true story. A story made up of songs, style, and music, which had thousands of people at Wembley singing and dancing. But it even moved people to tears. Even Styles himself, at the penultimate UK date, when he perhaps realized just how far he’d come to reach that exact moment.

@lauradbrinker Harry crying on stage tonight ❤️‍🩹 #harrystyles #togethertogetherlondon #harrystyleswembley #fyp #togethertogether ♬ original sound – lau

But during the twelfth and final leg of his tour in Great Britain, Harry wanted to enjoy every moment right up to the very end—and there were plenty of surprises. Like the one Harry’s older sister, Gemma, gave him when she took the stage to mark an inevitably historic moment. “I’m so proud of you. And not just for this (the twelve nights at Wembley, ed.). I’m proud of who you are, of who you allow others to be, and of the impact you’ve had on so many people—not least those who are lucky enough to love you,” his sister said on stage in a very sweet moment, concluding with: “I love you so much, and, yes, please, join me in congratulating you on these 12 historic nights at Wembley.”

@marykate.mcg!!!! #harrystyles #wembley #togethertogether #harry #london ♬ original sound – mary kate mcg

Twelve nights that might have been unthinkable 16 years ago, when a very young Harry Styles auditioned for the British edition of *X Factor*, ending up in a boy band that would change the course of British and international music. One Direction are legends in the history of pop, and despite the group’s breakup and the recent passing of one of its members, Liam Payne, who died in 2024 at just 31 years old, his memory was inevitably included in the acknowledgments for this incredible achievement. “I wouldn’t be on this stage if it weren’t for four of my friends who played a fundamental role in this journey,” Styles said, before thanking each of his companions from the early stages of his career one by one. “I want to thank Niall, Louis, Zayn, and my dear friend Liam for these nights and for everything I’ve learned during this time: friendship, everything… None of this would have been possible; I wouldn’t be here without you—thank you so much,” Styles concluded, in a deeply touching and nostalgic tribute that fans in the audience and at home couldn’t help but listen to, likely moved to tears. This was especially poignant given the presence—captured by several fans on social media—of Liam Payne’s own relatives in the stands at Wembley during Harry’s concert.

@nilenochill Harry thanking One Direction actually broke my heart 💔#harrystyles #onedirection #togethertogether #concert ♬ original sound – nile🤍

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