Rick Astley returning to the road in 2026 for arena tour
Rick Astley will be back performing live at arenas across the UK and Ireland in April 2026.
Rick Astley has announced an April 2026 UK and Ireland tour with Gabrielle.
The '80s pop icon's jaunt kicks off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on April 10 and will wrap at London’s The O2 Arena on April 25. Joining him as special guest is soul-pop legend Gabrielle, promising fans a night of nostalgia, feel-good anthems, and timeless talent.
Tickets for the 2026 tour go on general sale at 9.30am on Friday, September 5 via gigsandtours.com, ticketmaster.co.uk, axs.com, and rickastley.co.uk.
Catapulted to global fame in 1987 with the unforgettable Never Gonna Give You Up, he quickly became a chart-topping sensation, earning BRIT Awards and selling over 15 million copies of his debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. After stepping away from the spotlight in the ’90s, Rick made a stunning comeback in 2016 with 50, a self-penned album that soared to No.1 and reignited his place in pop culture.
Since then, he’s remained a fixture on the live circuit, collaborating with acts like Foo Fighters and Blossoms, performing at Glastonbury, and releasing his critically acclaimed eighth studio album Are We There Yet?, which reached No.2 on the UK charts. With over 40 million records sold and countless tours under his belt, Astley’s enduring appeal continues to span generations.
After a brief hiatus in 2025, Rick is ready to return to the stage with renewed energy and a setlist sure to span decades of hits. Fans can also look forward to the paperback release of his Sunday Times bestselling autobiography Never on October 9. Published by Macmillan, the memoir offers a candid, humorous, and heartfelt glimpse into the life of one of pop’s most beloved voices.
Rick Astley’s 2026 UK and Ireland tour dates:
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10 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
11 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
13 – Belfast, SSE
14 – Dublin, 3Arena
16 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
17 – Manchester, Co-op Live
18 – Leeds, First Direct Bank Arena
20 – Bournemouth, International Centre
21 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
22 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
24 –Birmingham, BP Pulse LIVE
25 – London, The O2
