Is it just me, or does Richard Ashcroft’s upcoming 2026 UK tour feel like the universe’s way of saying, “Britpop isn’t done yet!”? After stealing the spotlight supporting Oasis in 2025, this Greater Manchester legend—yes, that 53-year-old “Lucky Man” himself—is gearing up to hit the road solo. With Liam and Noel Gallagher unleashing their Wembley magic once again, Ashcroft’s solo gigs are shaping up to be the perfect celestial encore. Maybe Saturn’s in retrograde or Mercury’s flirting with Venus, but honestly, this timing couldn’t be more spot on for a Britpop revival. Ready to snag those tickets and soak up some timeless tunes? LEARN MORE
The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has announced a string of 2026 UK live dates, following his triumphant 2025 Oasis support slots.
Britpop summer is still in full swing, with Liam and Noel Gallagher ready to take over London’s Wembley Stadium once again this week with a trio of shows.
Joining them on their first live gigs since their infamous split in August 2009 is fellow Greater Manchester icon Richard Ashcroft – the 53-year-old ‘Lucky Man’ singer who is set to hit the road on his own solo tour in 2026.
Richard Ashcroft is currently on tour with Oasis across the UK and Ireland (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Tickets for the new shows are set to go on sale this Friday (1 August) at 9.30am. You can grab them from Ticketmaster, Seat Unique and other ticketing websites.
Below, we’ve got everything you need to know about snagging tickets to Richard Ashcroft live in 2026, as well as predicted set lists, prices and venues.
Following his stellar support slots on the Oasis UK & Ireland 2025 tour, Ashcroft is striking out on his own, first with a headline show at Cornwall’s Scorrier House on September 23.
A gig at The Co-Op Live arena in Manchester on November 8 follows, with tickets still available from £96 on StubHub.
On March 24, 2026, the ‘Check the Meaning’ hitmaker will take over Cardiff’s Utilita Arena before heading to the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
Hospitality tickets for Ashcroft’s live date in Liverpool start from £160 per person via Seat Unique.
General sale for tickets to see The Verve singer go on sale this Friday (Lorne Thomson/Redferns/Getty Images)
For £260pp, you’ll be able to enjoy the gig from the panoramic balcony area, chill in your own private suite, and indulge in stellar food.
After Liverpool, Ashcroft will head to London’s O2 Arena on March 28, with tickets already available on Viagogo.
The 2026 live dates will finish with a special show at Leeds First Direct Arena on April 2. Tickets start from £97 on Viagogo.
General sale tickets for Richard Ashcroft’s new 2026 live dates are officially available to purchase from Friday, 1 August, at 9.30am, according to Ticketmaster.
However, a wave of tickets are already on sale via Viagogo and StubHub, as well as hospitality experiences available by logging onto Seat Unique.
Ashcroft has been playing Verve classics like ‘Sonnet’ and ‘Lucky Man’ while supporting Oasis (Gie Knaeps/Getty Images)
Ashcroft has been busting out Verve classics like ‘Sonnet’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ whilst on tour with Oasis, as well as some of his solo favourites like 2006’s ‘Break the Night With Colour’ and 2021’s ‘Weeping Willow’.
Expect similar tracks to make it onto his upcoming 2025/26 solo dates, as well as some hidden gems.
Tickets are still available to Oasis’ legendary 2025 Wembley Run, starting from £321 on Viagogo and £343 on StubHub.
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