Tickets are now on sale for Heaven 17's 45th anniversary tour of their debut album
'Penthouse and Pavement' was released in 1981
Last updated 1st May 2026
Tickets to see 'Temptation' band Heaven 17 have now gone on sale. The new tour will celebrate 45 years since the release of their debut album, 'Penthouse and Pavement'. It was originally released in September 1981, and featured songs such as 'Play to Win', 'Penthouse and Pavement' and 'The Height of the Fighting (He-La-Hu)'.
The tour will start in early October 2026, with a date at Wolverhampton' Wulfrun Hall, before they travel to locations such as London, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Liverpool and a homecoming gig at Sheffield’s Octagon on Sunday 18th October.
Following 'Penthouse and Pavement's release in 1981, the album went on to be certified Platinum and climbed to Number 14 in the UK chart, the following year.
Speaking about the tour, band member Martyn Ware said: "This will be a fantastic tour to celebrate the influence that Penthouse and Pavement had on a generation of electronic funk lovers - we can’t wait!"
Glenn Gregory added: "I’m a Heaven 17 fan, but there’s no doubt in my mind that Penthouse and Pavement is the best album they ever made."
In 2025, Kate Thornton caught up with the band where they revealed how they helped to re-launch Tina Turner's career.
What dates are they performing in the UK?
They will be performing across the UK starting in Wolverhampton and finishing in Leeds.
October 2026
Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall - Thu 8th
Cardiff, Tramshed - Fri 9th
Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion - Sun 11th
London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire - Tue 13th
Manchester, O2 Ritz - Wed 14th
Newcastle, Boiler Shop - Thu 15th
Edinburgh, Corn Exchange - Fri 16th
Sheffield, Octagon - Sun 18th
Norwich, Waterfront - Mon 19th
Northampton, Roadmenders - Tue 20th
Liverpool, O2 Academy - Thu 22nd
Leeds, Beckett Students’ Union - Fri 23rd
How to buy tickets
You can buy tickets now from Aloud.com.
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