Blur's Alex James to bring Britpop Classical tour across the UK in 2026
With Britpop experiencing a revival amid the Oasis Live '25 tour, Blur's Alex James is doing his bit to bring '90s classics to the masses.
Blur's Alex James has announced the Britpop Classical tour.
After the orchestral show with a difference went down a storm with festival-goers at the rock star's Big Feastival extravaganza in the summer, the bassist for the Britpop band has announced a run of dates across the UK next March.
As well as the symphony orchestra, special guests performing Britpop classics by the likes of Blur, their rivals Oasis, Pulp, and Supergrass will include actor and musician Phil Daniels (featured on Blur's Parklife), Saffron of Republica, and Gary Stringer of Reef.
James said: “Somehow all of these songs mean more to people now than they did when they were first released. They really resonate with my kids’ generation too.
“Bringing them back to life with a symphony orchestra, a kick ass band, some old friends and very special guests totally blew the roof off at Feastival and I absolutely cannot wait to get this show on the road.”
The run will kick off in style at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on March 11. It will then head to Birmingham, Manchester, Brighton, Nottingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Sheffield.
As well as the dates in March, Britpop Classical will head to Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Halifax’s Piece Hall, Dreamland in Margate, and Latitude Festival 2026.
Tickets go on general sale at 12pm GMT on October 31.
An artist/O2 Priority pre-sale will go live at 9am GMT October 29, with further pre-sales at the same time on October 30.
Alex James’ Britpop Classical 2026 UK tour dates:
March 11 – Royal Albert Hall, London
March 12 – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
March 14 – O2 Apollo, Manchester
March 15 – Brighton Centre, Brighton
March 17 – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
March 18 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle
March 19 – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
March 21 – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
