Richard Ashcroft's 2026 arena dates: How to buy tickets

15 August 2025, 09:00

Due to "overwhelming demand" the Verve legend will take to the stage again for yet more solo headline dates in March and April next year.

Richard Ashcroft has added new dates to his headline arena tour for 2026.

After embarking on the biggest shows of the year as special guest on the Oasis Live '25 tour, the former Verve frontman announced a huge headline date at Manchester Co-op Live for this November, followed by additional shows in Cardiff, Liverpool, London and Leeds next year.

Now the Song For The Lovers legend has now announced additional UK arena dates due to overwhelming demand, with shows in Glasgow OVO Hydro, Birmingham Utilita Arena and Newcastle Utilita Arena.

The new tickets will go on general sale from Friday 15th August from 9:30am via richardashcroft.com with pre-sale information below.

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Richard Ashcroft's UK arena tour dates:

NOVEMBER 2025:

• 8th November - Manchester, Co-Op Live (SOLD OUT)

MARCH 2026:

• 24th – Cardiff, Utilita Arena (SOLD OUT)
• 26th – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
• 28th – London, The O2
• 31st - Glasgow OVO Hydro - NEW DATE ADDED

APRIL 2026:

• 2nd – Leeds, First Direct Arena
• 4th - Birmingham, Utilita Arena - NEW DATE ADDED
• 6th - Newcastle, Utilita Arena - NEW DATE ADDED

How to buy tickets:

• Tickets for Richard Ashcroft's new dates go on general sale via richardashcroft.com on Friday 15th August from 9.30am.
• Fans who pre-order Ashcroft's upcoming album Lovin You from the official store you will receive a pre-sale link + code for early access to tickets.
• Those who have already pre-ordered the album from the official store will automatically receive a pre-sale link + code.
• The pre-sale will start at 9:30am on Wednesday 13th August.

Richard Ashcroft's tour announcement follows the news of his upcoming album , Lovin' You, and the release of his single, Lover, which interpolates one of Ashcroft's favorite songs, Love and Affection by Joan Armatrading and earned the praise of the legendary songwriter herself, who said: “I love how he’s used my song and I love his song.”

Watch its joyous video below:

Richard Ashcroft - Lover (Official Video)

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