Wet Wet Wet: Everything you need to know about their 40th anniversary tour

Wet Wet Wet
Author: Priyanca RajputPublished 10 hours ago

Imagine a band that defined a generation, scored timeless Number 1 hits, and still has fans singing every word four decades later. That's Wet Wet Wet, and they're not looking back - they're looking forward with a massive 2027 UK tour.

As they celebrate 40 years since their debut album changed everything, the trio is gearing up for 40 shows across Britain. Here's all the details on dates, what they'll play, and why this tour is unmissable!

When are Wet Wet Wet touring?

Wet Wet Wet will perform 40 shows across the UK in 2027, split across two extensive touring runs.

Take a look at the full list of dates and venues below:

February 2027

Watford, Colosseum - Sun 7th

Peterborough, New Theatre - Mon 8th

Ipswich, Regent Theatre - Tue 9th

Basingstoke, Anvil - Thu 11th

Poole, Lighthouse - Fri 12th

Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre - Sat 13th

Cardiff, New Theatre - Sun 14th

Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre - Mon 15th

Stoke, Victoria Hall - Wed 17th

Llandudno, Venue Cymru Theatre - Thu 18th

Carlisle, Sands Centre - Fri 19th

Hull, Connexin Live - Sat 20th

Halifax, Victoria Theatre - Sun 21st

Stockton, The Globe - Tue 23rd

Dunfermline, Alhambra Theatre - Wed 24th

Dundee, Caird Hall - Thu 25th

Blackpool, Opera House - Fri 26th

Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall - Sat 27th

October 2027

Leicester, De Montfort Hall - Mon 4th

Oxford, New Theatre - Tue 5th

Stevenage, Gordon Craig Concert Hall - Wed 6th

Swansea, Building Society Arena - Fri 8th

Bath, The Forum - Sat 9th

Truro, Hall for Cornwall - Sun 10th

Torquay, Princess Theatre - Mon 11th

London, Palladium - Tue 12th

To Be Announced - Thu 14th

Birmingham, Symphony Hall - Fri 15th

Sheffield, City Hall - Sat 16th

Manchester, Bridgewater Hall - Sun 17th

Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall - Mon 18th

Aberdeen, Music Hall - Wed 20th

Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall - Thu 21st

Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall - Fri 22nd

Edinburgh, Usher Hall - Sat 23rd

Gateshead, Glasshouse - Sun 24th

York, Barbican - Tue 26th

Southend, Cliffs Pavilion - Wed 27th

Eastbourne, Congress Theatre - Thu 28th

Portsmouth, Guildhall - Fri 29th

They recently completed their first European headline tour in over 25 years in May 2026, followed by intimate acoustic shows in the UK.

What are they performing?

The band will perform the entire debut album 'Popped In Souled Out' alongside a catalogue of beloved hits spanning their remarkable career . The 1987 album reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the hit singles: 'Wishing I Was Lucky', 'Sweet Little Mystery', 'Angel Eyes' and 'Temptation'.

The show celebrates both where it all began and what followed, including their three UK Number 1 singles: 'With A Little Help From My Friends', 'Goodnight Girl', and their ubiquitous cover of 'Love Is All Around'.

When does the tour start?

The 2027 'Popped In Souled Out' UK tour kicks off on Sunday 7th February 2027 at Watford Colosseum.

When are tickets on sale?

Tickets are on sale via Aloud.com.

Speaking ahead of the shows, Graeme Clark said: "When we made Popped In Souled Out, I was just a young guy. 40 years later, those songs have taken on a life of their own, and this tour is about celebrating where it all began without forgetting what followed. It'll feel like stepping back into those original PISO shoes – only now with a lifetime of experience and with an audience who've been with us through every twist and turn."

Kevin Simm said: "I'm really excited to be going back out on tour in 2027 and celebrating 40 years of Popped In Souled Out. It's an absolute honour and a privilege as always to sing these iconic and timeless songs, and to perform them in so many venues across the UK to so many fans of the band is really a dream come true."

Graeme Duffin added: "I'd have been gobsmacked if anyone had told me 40 years ago that the tracks on Popped In Souled Out would still be loved by so many and that I'd still be performing them with the band after all that time. These shows are going to be a blast, and I know that fans are going to enjoy the shows just as much as us when we hit the road again next year."

Special guests

Select dates will feature special guests: Roachford, Nick Heyward, Rebecca Ferguson, Heather Small, Johnny Hates Jazz, The Christians, and The South.

The current lineup includes founding member Graeme, long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin, and lead vocalist Kevin.

Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Their albums have been certified 20x platinum in the UK alone. The band appeared on the Top of the Pops 56 times!

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Wet Wet Wet

Wet Wet Wet will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album 'Popped In Souled Out' with a 40-date UK tour in 2027. The run is split across February and October, beginning on 7th February in Watford and wrapping up on 29th October in Portsmouth, with one October date still to be announced.


Across the shows, they'll perform songs from the milestone album alongside a set packed with career favourites, including hits that helped define their pop success. Select dates will also feature special guests including Roachford, Nick Heyward, Rebecca Ferguson, Heather Small, Johnny Hates Jazz, The Christians and The South.