Adele is 38 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 5 May 1988.
English singer-songwriter of Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You and Hello, whose albums 21 and 25 broke sales records
Did you know?She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology alongside other future stars like Leona Lewis and Jessie J.
Quick facts
Date of birth5 May 1988
Age38
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceTottenham, United Kingdom
Occupationsinger-songwriter, musician, recording artist
Editor's Take:
Adele has one of the most powerful and emotional voices in modern music. She grew up in Tottenham, London, and studied at the BRIT School. Her debut album 19 won her the Grammy for Best New Artist. Her second album, 21, became one of the best-selling albums of the century. Songs like Rolling in the Deep and Someone Like You were global hits. Skyfall won her an Oscar. Her albums, named after her age, chart her life and heartbreaks.
Key Milestones
2008: 19 – debut album
2011: 21 – global bestseller
2013: Skyfall – Oscar
2015: 25 – Hello
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins ( ə-DEL; born 5 May 1988) is an English singer and songwriter. Regarded as a British cultural icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting.
