2025 was an unforgettable year for live music, highlighted by events like the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour and a memorable viral moment at a Coldplay concert.
Despite an already impressive schedule, 2026 promises to be just as strong, as live music continues to grow in popularity.
Live music is booming in the UK! In 2024, a concert started somewhere in the country roughly every two and a half minutes, according to industry group LIVE. And spending on concerts has fully recovered from the pandemic, reaching £5 billion, as reported by Statista.
No matter what kind of music you enjoy – pop, classic rock, or alternative – we’ve put together a fantastic list of top artists who will be performing in UK venues in 2026.
Many artists concentrate their tours on major UK cities, but our list features musicians playing shows in venues throughout the entire country. We’ll also be updating it frequently as new tour dates are revealed this year.
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- Best upcoming concerts in the UK at a glance
- Who is touring the UK in 2026?
- Which artists still have tickets for 2026 UK tour dates?
- Who else is rumoured to tour the UK in 2026?
Best upcoming concerts in the UK at a glance:
- Ariana Grande
- Biffy Clyro
- Bon Jovi
- Def Leppard
- Deftones
- Doja Cat
- Florence and the Machine
- Foo Fighters
- Gorillaz
- Lewis Capaldi
- Lily Allen
- Michael Bublé
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
- Reneé Rapp
- System of a Down
- Take That
- The Weeknd
Who is touring the UK in 2026?
Biffy Clyro
- 9th — 21st January 2026
Biffy Clyro will be touring the UK in 2026 to support their upcoming album, ‘Futique,’ which is set to be released on September 26th, 2025.
Florence and the Machine
- 6th — 20th February 2026
Florence + The Machine released their latest album, Everybody Scream, on Halloween, staying true to their signature sound. Fans will be able to hear the new songs—including the title track, “Everybody Scream”—along with their popular hits like “Dog Days Are Over” and “Shake It Out” when the band tours in February.
Deftones
- 12th February – 20th February 2026
Didn’t get to see Deftones and Weezer at Crystal Palace Park this year? Don’t worry – Deftones will be back in the UK in 2026!
Raye
- 17th February — 4th March 2026
Raye is hitting the road! The talented singer behind ‘Escapism’ has announced tour dates for 2026, including shows in London, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham.
Lily Allen
- 2nd Mar — 30th Jun 2026
Lily Allen is planning two UK tours in 2026 to perform songs from her new album, West End Girl. She’ll be playing both theatre and arena shows.
Reneé Rapp
- 18th — 19th March 2026
Reneé Rapp, the American singer and songwriter, is bringing her Bite Me tour to both London and Manchester.
Gorillaz
- 21st March — 20th June 2026
As a huge Gorillaz fan, I’m thrilled to hear they’re hitting the road in 2026! It’s all to celebrate their new album, The Mountain, and honestly, I can’t wait to see what they bring to the stage. Damon Albarn and the crew always put on an incredible show.
Olivia Dean
- 22nd April — 2nd May 2026
The popular neo-soul artist is coming back to the UK for shows in London, Glasgow, and Manchester, bringing her blend of R&B and pop music.
Doja Cat
- 21st May — 29th May 2026
Doja Cat is bringing her Tour Ma Vie world tour to the UK in 2026.
Take That
- 29th May — 1st July 2026
Take That fans are celebrating! The band has announced they’re bringing back their famous ‘The Circus Tour’.
Launched in 2009, this tour quickly became the fastest-selling in UK history. The performances were spectacular, featuring fire breathers, acrobats, stilt walkers, and even a giant mechanical elephant, making it a truly memorable experience and one of the best tours of the 2000s.
Foo Fighters
- 25th — 27th June 2026
Foo Fighters, famous for their popular rock songs like “All My Life,” “The Pretender,” “Best Of You,” and “My Hero,” are coming to the UK in 2026 to perform these classics and more.
The band will only be playing two UK dates, both at Anfield in Liverpool.
Def Leppard
- 26th June — 6th July 2026
Def Leppard, the iconic rock band, is hitting the road for a major UK arena tour, with stops in cities like Sheffield and Belfast. Fans can expect a high-energy show featuring both their biggest hits and some exciting new surprises, as they’ll be joined by American rock band Extreme.
Pitbull
- 30th June — 10th July 2026
That’s right, Pitbull is coming back! His concerts in the UK last year were a huge success, so get ready to party again – and maybe even wear a bald cap!
My Chemical Romance
- 30th June — 11th July 2026
My Chemical Romance, the famous emo band, is bringing their ‘Long Live The Black Parade!’ tour to the UK in 2026, with shows planned for London, Liverpool, and Glasgow.
Michael Bublé
- 1st Jul 2026 — 6th Jul 2026
Michael Bublé is coming to the UK next summer! He’ll be performing at several major festivals, giving fans plenty of opportunities to see him live.
System of a Down
- 13th — 15th July 2026
System of a Down is returning to the UK for a tour after nine years! Originally scheduled for a single performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, they’ve added a second show due to overwhelming fan demand. They’ll be joined on tour by Queens Of The Stone Age and Acid Bath.
Luke Combs
- 24th July — 1st August 2026
Luke Combs’ 2026 tour sold out immediately, and when he added more shows, those sold out just as fast! Fortunately, you can still get tickets through Seat Unique, which offers hospitality packages.
The Weeknd
- 14th — 23rd August 2026
Because tickets are selling incredibly fast, The Weeknd has added more dates to his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. He’s now playing five shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, instead of the originally planned two, and will also perform two concerts at Croke Park in Dublin.
Ariana Grande
- 15th August — 1st September 2026
Ariana Grande is hitting the road next summer for her first tour in seven years, and we at Going Out couldn’t be more excited! Tickets sold out so quickly last week that she’s added five extra shows, effectively doubling the tour’s length.
Bon Jovi
- 28th August — 9th September 2026
Bon Jovi, one of the biggest rock bands of all time, is hitting the road again with their new Forever tour, bringing their music to fans around the world.
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Which artists still have tickets for 2026 UK tour dates?
I’ve been checking for tickets for the 2026 tours, and even though demand has been really high lately, there are still plenty of general admission tickets available for all the artists listed. You can find all the remaining tickets right there with each artist’s information.
The way people buy tickets has changed a lot recently, especially with so many more people wanting to go to live events since the pandemic ended.
It’s become really tough to buy tickets for popular artists playing at big venues like the O2, Wembley Stadium, or the Eventim Apollo these days.
With tours and concerts becoming harder to get tickets for, a good solution is to buy hospitality packages, which often include guaranteed entry.
Let’s be real, hospitality tickets can be seriously expensive, so they’re not within reach for all of us film fans. But if you can swing it, you’ve got a much better chance of getting them than regular tickets. There’s just less competition, which means a higher likelihood of snagging that VIP experience!
Who else is rumoured to tour the UK in 2026?
Although nothing is official, many rumors are going around about which artists will be announcing tour dates in the UK soon.
In 2026, U2, the iconic Irish rock band, will celebrate their 50th anniversary. Given their history of marking milestones with tours and shows, fans can likely expect an announcement about celebrations in the near future.
Fred Again just announced his new album, ‘USB,’ will be released on December 12th, 2025, leading many to believe a tour might follow.
Be sure to check back so we can keep you up-to-date with all the last UK tour rumours.
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