Which major artists will be lighting up stages across the United Kingdom in 2026? Music fans can look forward to an impressive lineup of tours spanning various genres and featuring both established stars and rising talents. The concert calendar is already filling up with must-see events that promise unforgettable performances.
Lily Allen will start her “West End Girl” arena tour from March through June 2026, visiting eleven cities including London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Bad Bunny, the globally renowned Latin star, will bring his energetic performances to major UK venues as part of his worldwide tour schedule.
Experience Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour and Bad Bunny’s global sensation across major UK venues in 2026.
For R&B enthusiasts, The Weeknd will perform five exclusive shows at London’s Wembley Stadium between August 14-19, making these his only UK appearances during his European tour leg. Heavy metal legends Metallica will thunder through UK stadiums with their M72 World Tour, featuring a unique “No Repeat Weekend” format for their London dates.
Rock icons Bon Jovi return to the UK for the first time since 2019 with their “Forever Tour,” culminating in two nights at Wembley Stadium. Michael Bublé will showcase his world-class showmanship at various outdoor venues from July 1 to July 6, 2026. Pop superstar Ariana Grande will bring her “Eternal Sunshine Tour” to London’s O2 Arena on September 8, while breakthrough artist RAYE will perform headline shows following her recent awards success.
Hip-hop fans can catch Dave‘s “The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour” in March, and Lewis Capaldi makes his comeback with a summer tour including a BST Hyde Park headline set. Biffy Clyro will embark on an extensive tour across the UK in January 2026 to promote their 10th studio album *Futique*. Classic rock enthusiasts can enjoy Deep Purple’s November tour and Def Leppard’s special O2 Arena show with guests Extreme.
The Streets will perform their classic album “A Grand Don’t Come For Free” in full across multiple UK cities. Country music fans should note Luke Combs‘ record-setting Wembley Stadium concerts on July 31 and August 1.
With additional performances by James Taylor, David Byrne, The B-52’s with Devo, and Latin stars Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, 2026 promises an exceptional year for live music across the UK. Fans of ’90s Britpop can rejoice as Oasis continues their momentous comeback with additional gigs at iconic venues including Etihad Stadium and Knebworth.
