Bob Dylan announces 2026 UK dates with five night residency at London's Royal Festival Hall

16 July 2026, 16:07 | Updated: 16 July 2026, 17:09

Bob Dylan in 2012 — Bob Dylan performs in 2012. Picture: AP Photo/David Vincent

By Jenny Mensah

The legendary singer-songwriter will embark on tour dates this side of the pond this year.

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Bob Dylan has announced UK tour dates for 2026.

The Blowin In The Wind singer will set out on a string of dates on this side of the pond, which kicks-off at Bournemouth BIC Windsor Hall on Wednesday 25th November and includes dates in Birmingham, Sheffield and Blackpool, before being capped off with five nights at London's Royal Festival Hall.

Tickets for the shows go on general sale next Wednesday 22nd July from 10am with the pre-sale taking place on Monday 20th July at 10am.

Bob Dylan announces 2026 UK dates. Picture: Press

The five Royal Festival Hall shows will be Dylan’s first since a run of three performances at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024. Dylan’s first gig in the UK was at The King & Queen pub in Fitzrovia, London, in 1962.

The 2026 Bob Dylan UK shows are in partnership with Yondr, which will prohibit the use of video cameras and mobile phones, making the occasion even more unique.

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