Richard Ashcroft announces even more headline shows for 2026 due to huge demand

RICHARD ASHCROFT

ANNOUNCES EVEN MORE HEADLINE SHOWS FOR 2026

GLASGOW, BIRMINGHAM & NEWCASTLE

FOLLOWING IMMEDIATE SELL OUT OF MANCHESTER CO-OP LIVE

NEW ALBUM ‘LOVIN’ YOU’ TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 10TH PRE-ORDER HERE

SUMMER STADIUM SHOWS AS SPECIAL GUEST TO OASIS UNDERWAY

After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, selling out Manchester’s Co-op Live, and announcing extra tour dates for 2026, Richard Ashcroft today announces even more UK dates due to huge demand. Richard will perform at arenas in Glasgow, Birmingham and Newcastle in Spring 2026, with tickets on sale at 9.30am on Friday 1st August, here.

Following the immediate sell out of Manchester’s Co-Op Live, Richard Ashcroft announced further arena shows for 2026 in Cardiff, Liverpool, London and Leeds. Now, due to even further demand, Ashcroft has extended his 2026 run into Glasgow, Birmingham and Newcastle.

The announcement follows the news of the October 10th release date of his brand-new album ‘Lovin’ You’. His seventh solo set, ‘Lovin’ You’ is his first all-new album since 2018’s ‘Natural Rebel’ and follows 2021’s ‘Acoustic Hymns, Vol. 1’.

The ‘Lovin’ You’ album opens with its first single ‘Lover’, which received nationwide airplay. The song interpolates Joan Armatrading’s classic ‘Love And Affection’, which earned the praise of the legendary songwriter herself: “I love how he’s used my song and I love his song.”

That single sets the standard for a record which finds Richard at the peak of his powers. It’s a set which spans the many facets of his sound, from his classic string-soaked acoustic balladry and anthemic indie-rock, through to flashes of Americana, soul and glitchy electro beats. Its themes are intimate and personal, dominated by love, romance and affecting messages of support for those struggling with life’s challenges.

The songs on ‘Lovin’ You’ were written by Richard, who co-produced the album with Chris Potter and Emre Ramazanoglu. There is also the track ‘I’m A Rebel’, co-written and produced with Mirwais of Madonna fame.

‘Lovin’ You’ is now available to pre-order HERE. It will be released on standard black vinyl, CD and digital formats. There is also a range of retailer exclusive vinyl variants: his official store offers a neon orange vinyl, Amazon UK have a regular orange version, and select independent stores will stock a blue version.

A two-time Ivor Novello Award winner (Songwriter of the Year and Outstanding Contribution To British Music), Richard Ashcroft has become one of the most accomplished and influential songwriters around over the course of a career which spans three decades. His first chapter with The Verve reached a remarkable peak with ‘Urban Hymns’, a hit-laden set (‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’, ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’, ‘Lucky Man’, ‘Sonnet’) which is one of the biggest selling albums in UK history with 11 x Platinum certifications. The band achieved a second #1 album with ‘Forth’ and won three BRIT Awards.

His solo career continued that acclaim with his debut ‘Alone With Everybody’ shooting to #1 and all five subsequent studio albums landing between #2 and #5. Between The Verve and his solo work he has achieved three UK #1 albums and another five Top 10 records, plus a #1 single and five Top 10 hits.

Richard Ashcroft and Oasis share a mutual admiration which dates back to touring together before Oasis first broke through. Richard will perform as special guest on all of their UK shows.

AUGUST - WITH OASIS

12th - Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT)

16th - Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT)

17th - Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT)

23rd - Cornwall, Live At Scurrier House (HEADLINE SHOW)

SEPTEMBER - WITH OASIS

27th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

28th - London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)

NOVEMBER – HEADLINE SHOW

8th – Manchester, Co-op Live (SOLD OUT)

MARCH 2026 – HEADLINE SHOWS

24th – Cardiff, Utilita Arena (SOLD OUT)

26th – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena (SOLD OUT)

28th – London, The O2

31st - Glasgow OVO Hydro NEW DATE

APRIL 2026 – HEADLINE SHOW

2nd – Leeds, First Direct Arena

4th – Birmingham, Utilita Arena NEW DATE

6th – Newcastle, Utilita Arena NEW DATE