Richard Ashcroft has been doing a spectacular job at the impossible this summer: putting on a show before the band that everyone is waiting for. To warm up a crowd before an Oasis gig is one thing; to do so with a set of bulletproof classics, from Bittersweet Symphony to Sonnet to Lucky Manis another.
Now, whether you’ve seen that slot and fancy a longer version or have missed out on the Oasis gig but are still desperate to see Ashcroft live, you can breathe easy. He’s just announced an extended run of UK headline dates to take place next year. The frontman of The Verve initially announced a one-off show at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena in November, and will now follow this with four more gigs – including a night at London’s O2 Arena.
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Taking place on Saturday, March 28Ashcroft’s night in London will be the penultimate tour date on a run that will also see him hit Cardiff, Liverpool, and Leeds. The shows will come after the release of his solo album, Lovin’ Youwhich drops on October 3, 2025, meaning Ashcroft’s solo UK tour dates will be among the first chances to hear some of the new material live.
How to get tickets to see Richard Ashcroft
Tickets to see Richard Ashcroft go on general sale this Friday, August 1 at 9:30amand you can find them via Ticketmaster. There will also be a pre-sale taking place on Wednesday, July 30 at the same time, and you can gain access if you’ve pre-ordered Lovin’ You in any format via his webstore.
Richard Ashcroft tour dates
November 8, 2025 – Manchester, Co-op Live (already announced)
March 24, 2026 – Cardiff Utilita Arena
March 26, 2026 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
March 28, 2026 – London, The O2
April 2, 2026 – Leeds, First Direct Arena
Tickets to see Richard Ashcroft on his newly announced solo tour go on general sale this Friday, August 1 at 9:30am, and you can find them here. There is a pre-sale taking place on Wednesday, July 30, which you can find details for above.
