Rick Wakeman announces February and March 2027 UK tour
The Wizard of Prog – Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour
Rick Wakeman has marked his 77th birthday today by announcing a major UK tour for February and March 2027 with his band, the English Rock Ensemble.
The Wizard Of Prog – Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour takes in 17 shows across the England, Scotland and Wales making it Rick’s longest-ever trek with his English Rock Ensemble bandmates.
Opening in Brighton on Wednesday 17th February 2027, Rick and co. play Poole, Bristol, Cardiff, Ipswich, Manchester, Edinburgh, Gateshead, Sheffield, Liverpool, Folkestone, Oxford, Southend, London, Birmingham and York before concluding on Friday 12th March 2027 in Leicester.
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While recent Rick Wakeman shows have focused on a complete album, the setlist this time will feature a broad sweep across Rick’s classic back catalogue, featuring live tracks that are fan favourites the world over.
Audiences can expect to hear extracts from his epic concept albums like ‘Journey To The Centre Of The Earth’ and ‘The Myths & Legends of King Arthur & The Knights Of The Round Table’ and other solo work, as well as music he recorded with YES – and of course, a few surprises along the way.
Rick Wakeman says: “All tours are special, but this one is really very special. I can’t exactly tell you why, but trust me… it is.”
The band line-up on the tour will feature Rick leading from the keyboards, along with Jesse Smith (lead vocals), Adam Wakeman (keyboard, guitars and backing vocals), Dave Colquhoun (guitars and backing vocals), Lee Pomeroy (bass and backing vocals), Adam Falkner (drums) and backing vocalists Sara Davey, Jo Goldsmith-Eteson and Jo Marshall.
Alongside the tour, Rick Wakeman has announced that his definitive autobiography The Wizard of Prog will be released on 29th October 2026 via Penguin Random House.
Rick Wakeman’s The Wizard of Prog UK tour dates:
FEBRUARY 2027
Brighton Dome – Wed 17th
Poole Lighthouse – Thu 18th
Bristol Beacon – Fri 19th
Cardiff New Theatre – Sun 21st
Ipswich Regent Theatre – Mon 22nd
Manchester Opera House – Wed 24th
Edinburgh Usher Hall – Thu 25th
Gateshead Glasshouse – Fri 26th
Sheffield City Hall – Sun 28th
MARCH 2027
Liverpool Philharmonic – Mon 1st
Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall – Wed 3rd
Oxford New Theatre – Thu 4th
Southend Cliffs Pavilion – Fri 5th
London Coliseum – Sun 7th
Birmingham Symphony Hall – Mon 8th
York Barbican – Thu 11th
Leicester De Montfort Hall – Fri 12th