The biggest tours to look forward to in 2023 and beyond
There are still some huge shows to come across the UK
Last updated 8th Apr 2024
Over the coming months we'll see some fantastic artists on tour, who gave us huge hits in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Find out which of your favourite artists and bands are touring the UK in 2023 with our handy guide.
You can expect the likes of Madness, Shania Twain, Madonna and Cliff Richard to be heading out on tour, with legendary artists such as Rick Astley and Eric Clapton touring in 2024. There's also still time to see the hugely popular 'ABBA Voyage' performance in London with shows now extended to 2026!
See which music tours are coming to the UK in 2023:
ABBA - 'ABBA Voyage'
ABBA's virtual tour 'ABBA Voyage' started in May 2022. The tour sees the ABBA avatars accompanied by a 10-piece live band, all taking place in a custom-built arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
The shows were due to run until October 2022, but due popular demand from fans, they will now run until 2026.
ABC
ABC will return with their much-loved 'The Lexicon of Love' orchestral tour in 2025, with a 16-date run seeing them perform their masterpiece 1982 album 'The Lexicon of Love' in its entirety, alongside other hits from ABC's back catalogue - accompanied by The Lexicon Sinfonia conducted by Anne Dudley. The tour opens at Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday 30th October 2025 and wraps up Blackpool Opera House on Saturday 22nd November 2025, visiting Cardiff, Brighton, Birmingham, Southend, Nottingham, Sheffield, London, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bath and Manchester along the way. Tickets go on sale from Aloud.com at 10am on Friday 6th December.
The Stylistics
The Stylistics have announced a 23 date tour of England and Wales. The band will be performing their classic hits such as 'I'm Stone in Love with You', 'Let's Put It All Together', 'Sing Baby Sing' and 'Rockin' Roll Baby'.
Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard has announced six UK dates as part of his 'Can't Stop Me Now' tour, which will see him perform across Australia, New Zealand and the UK in November and December 2025.
The Stranglers
The Stranglers have announced their '51' tour, taking in nine dates across England and Scotland this autumn. The band will be starting in Leeds in October, and ending with two dates in London, the last being on the 1st November.
Heaven 17
Heaven 17 have announced a tour taking place this November. Heaven 17 will play in their hometown Sheffield as well as London, Bexhill, Norwich, Oxford, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Bournemouth and Manchester on the 13-date trek.
Madness
Madness have lined up a massive December 2025 UK arena tour including 13 dates across the country. Starting on Thursday Thu 2nd December at Sheffield Utilita Arena, they perform around the UK, before wrapping up at London's The O2 five dates before Christmas.
Del Amitri
Scottish band Del Amitri have announced two dates this Christmas for their fans, performing in Glasgow and Edinburgh this December for some special shows.
Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan will be going on tour in February and March 2026 with his 'Doin' Fine Encore' tour. The singer said: "I am so excited about extending this tour. There were some places we were unable to visit on the 'Doin' Fine 25' tour for logistical reasons, so it's great to be able to go and perform in those venues.
"My performing career has been an incredible ride, and I can't wait to celebrate it by performing the songs that have been such an important part of my life. It's been a fantastic tour so far, and I look forward to sharing all those special moments with my fans."
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys have announced a series of intimate gigs, taking place in April 2026. 'Obscure Pet Shop Boys', are truly for the biggest fans of the band, as they'll be performing non-single album tracks and B-sides, from throughout their long career.
Toyah Willcox
To celebrate 45 years in the music industry, 80s legend Toyah Willcox will be heading on tour from 2025 to 2026, starting by supporting The Human League at a series of shows in the summer of 2025, before her HUGE tour gets underway in March 2026. Entitled 'Songs & Stories Tour 2026', she'll take the tour to 49 intimate venues across England, Scotland and Wales — finishing on 14th June 2026.
Toyah also has a number of gigs in October and December 2025, in celebration of the release of her new greatest hits album, 'Chameleon: The Very Best Of Toyah'.
Rick Astley
Rick Astley has announced a huge UK tour with special guest Gabrielle. The 'Never Gonna Give You Up' singer will perform across the UK with gigs in Glasgow, London, Liverpool, Newcastle and many more, in April 2026.
Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack will be on tour throughout April and May 2026, celebrating 50 years in the music business and the release of his album 'The Country Side of Paul Carrack'. The singer said of the tour: "There's no feeling like performing live with this band. We've been through it all together, and we're excited to bring something new to these incredible venues. It's going to be a big one."
James Morrison
James Morrison has announced a tour for 2026 celebrating 20 years since the release of his debut album 'Undiscovered'. The singer will perform throughout May and the beginning of June, playing songs from his 5x Platinum album, along with some of this biggest hits.
Billy Ocean
In October 2025, Billy Ocean announced dates for his Summer 2026 tour where he will be performing across the UK from May until August. The singer will be joined by special guest, former Wet Wet Wet and solo artist Marti Pellow.
Foreigner
'I Want To Know What Love Is' band Foreigner have announced two UK dates for June 2026. The band will perform their biggest anthems from their back catalogue at the very special concerts.
UB40
UB40 have announced a huge tour taking place in June 2026. The band are expected to perform many of their iconic classic hits from their back catalogue and some brand new tracks which will feature on their upcoming studio album, due for release in Spring 2026.
The Human League
'Don't You Want Me' band The Human League have announced they will be performing a big outdoor show in 2026. The band, who will be joined by special guests ABC, will be taking to the stage for this one-off show in Leeds.
Boyzone
In September 2025, Boyzone announced they would be reuniting for their largest gig ever. Due to take place in London on Saturday 6th June 2026, the band will be playing to 44,000 fans for their show called 'One For The Road: Live At Emirates Stadium, London'.
Beverley Knight
Beverley Knight has announced a huge UK headline tour for 2026 called 'Born to Perform'. The show will see Beverley perform some of her biggest hits as she also takes the audience on a journey through her career of music and theatre. The tour takes place throughout June 2026.
Westlife
After much excitement and teasing, the band revealed they will be playing across the UK in September and October 2026, as part of their 'Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour'. The band will start their UK leg in Aberdeen on Tuesday 29th September, before performing across the UK, ending with FIVE dates in Belfast (previously announced).
You can hear songs from these amazing artists on Greatest Hits Radio.
Now read:
Elton John: The man who gave us 'Sacrifice' and 'Your Song'
Bruce Springsteen: From 'Born to Run' to Broadway 🎸
Everything you need to know about ABBA's concert experience 'ABBA Voyage'