Van Morrison announces 10 UK shows for Autumn 2026
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Last updated 7th Aug 2026
Following the phenomenal demand for his upcoming September shows in London, singer/songwriter Van Morrison has now added 10 extra UK dates for this coming Autumn.
The 'Brown Eyed Girl' hitmaker, who received the Jazz FM Award for Lifetime Achievement in April this year, will open the tour with two nights at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on 8th & 9th October, before closing at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on 3rd November 2026.
When is Van Morrison on tour?
As well as his residency at British Airways ARC in London this September, Van Morrison will also tour the UK in October/November. See the full list of dates below:
October 2026
Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall – Thu 8th and Fri 9th
Swansea, Arena – Sun 11th
Bristol, Beacon – Mon 12th
Plymouth, Arena – Tue 27th
Torquay, Princess Theatre – Wed 28th
Brighton, Dome – Fri 30th and Sat 31st
November 2026
Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall – Mon 2nd
Edinburgh, Usher Hall – Tue 3rd
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2026 has been a busy year for the Northern Irish singer. As well as being honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jazz FM Awards, Van Morrison released his 48th studio album 'Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge' in January.
The album is a return to the blues with fresh takes on songs by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Lead Belly and more and was met with widespread critical acclaim.
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