Emeli Sandé announces huge UK tour celebrating 15 years of her debut album
She will be performing 24 dates across the UK and EU
Last updated 4th Sep 2026
It's been a massive 15 years since Emeli Sandé arrived on the music scene with her debut album 'Our Version of Events'. The album, which reached Number 1 in the UK, featured hits such as 'Heaven', 'Next to Me' and 'Clown'.
Now as the 15th anniversary approaches in February 2027, the singer has announced she will be going on a huge 24-date tour across the UK and EU, starting in Dublin on 2nd February 2027, continuing onto York on 4th February, and ending the UK leg in Southend on 20th February, before continuing onto mainland Europe.
Emeli took to social media to share the exciting news, writing: '15 years of Our Version of Events ❤️
'I’m heading out on a very special UK + EU tour to celebrate 15 years of Our Version of Events. I can’t wait to sing these songs with you again!
'I can’t quite believe it’s been 15 years since I released this album. It changed my life in so many ways, and I’m so excited to celebrate it with you all.
'To mark the occasion, a special gold vinyl edition of the album will also be released on Saturday 17th October for National Album Day. UK fans - if you pre-order the National Album Day gold vinyl before Tuesday 8th September at 5pm, you will receive a pre-sale code for the tour! Link in bio ✨
'15 years of memories - let’s make some more!'
What dates is Emeli Sandé performing in the UK and Ireland?
She will be performing several dates starting in Dublin, continuing onto York, Sheffield, Gateshead and more, ending the UK leg in Southend.
February 2027
Dublin, 3 Olympia Theatre — Tue 2nd
York, Barbican — Thu 4th
Sheffield, City Hall — Fri 5th
Gateshead, The Glasshouse — Sat 6th
Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall — Mon 8th
London, Palladium — Wed 10th
Oxford, New Theatre — Thu 11th
Birmingham, Symphony Hall — Fri 12th
Manchester, Opera House — Sun 14th
Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall — Mon 15th
Bath, Forum — Tue 16th
Cardiff, New Theatre — Thu 18th
Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall — Fri 19th
Southend, Cliffs Pavilion — Sat 20th
How to buy tickets
You can buy tickets to see Emeli from Friday 11th September at 9am, from Aloud.com
When was 'Our Version of Events' released?
The album was originally released on 13th February 2012, to celebrate the 15th anniversary a special edition will also be released. On 17th October 2026 a special gold vinyl edition of the album will be released and is available to pre-order now.
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