Michael Ball’s Yorkshire Stops on the 2026 UK Tour

If you’re a fan of powerhouse vocals and musical theatre royalty, there’s some exciting news to brighten the year ahead. Michael Ball has announced a brand new album alongside a major UK tour for 2026 — and Yorkshire fans are in for a treat, with four Yorkshire dates on the schedule.

A brand new album on the way

The upcoming album, titled Glow, will be Michael Ball’s 23rd solo release and features original new songs. Scheduled for early 2026, the album marks a fresh creative chapter. Speaking about the process, he said:

“There’s probably only one thing I enjoy more than being in the studio — writing, producing, and singing songs with people I love — and that’s taking it all out on the road and performing those songs as well as all the old favourites to the audiences I love.”

Fans across Yorkshire won’t have to travel far to hear Glow live.

Michael Ball brings the Glow UK Tour to Yorkshire

The Glow UK Tour kicks off late August and runs into early October — and Yorkshire is right at the heart of it. Four dates across the county mean fans can catch the show in Bradford, Sheffield, Hull, and York as part of the September run.

These concerts will blend brand new songs with classics from across his remarkable 40-year career, bringing that unmistakable Michael Ball warmth and stage presence to Yorkshire’s top venues.

How to get tickets

Fans can access early tickets by pre-ordering Glow from Michael Ball’s official store, unlocking a pre-sale starting Wednesday 3 December at 9am. If you prefer to wait, general sale opens Friday 5 December at 9am, with Mastercard preferred access launching at the same time.

Yorkshire Tour Dates for Michael Ball’s Glow UK Tour 2026

Below are the key dates Yorkshire audiences will want to mark in their diaries:

Thu 03 September – Bradford – St George’s Hall
Sat 05 September – Sheffield – City Hall
Sun 06 September – Hull – Connexin Live
Sat 12 September – York – Barbican

Full UK Tour Schedule

August 2026

Date	City	Venue
Wed 26	Cambridge	Corn Exchange
Thu 27	Ipswich	Regent Theatre
Sat 29	Oxford	New Theatre
Sun 30	Birmingham	Symphony Hall

September 2026

Wed 02 | Liverpool | Philharmonic Hall
Thu 03 | Bradford | St George’s Hall
Sat 05 | Sheffield | City Hall
Sun 06 | Hull | Connexin Live
Tue 08 | Glasgow | Royal Concert Hall
Wed 09 | Edinburgh | Usher Hall
Fri 11 | Newcastle | O2 City Hall
Sat 12 | York | Barbican
Mon 14 | Manchester | Bridgewater Hall
Wed 16 | Stoke-on-Trent | Regent Theatre
Thu 17 | Leicester | De Montfort Hall
Sat 19 | Nottingham | Royal Concert Hall
Sun 20 | Milton Keynes | Theatre
Tue 22 | Brighton | Dome
Wed 23 | Bristol | Beacon
Fri 25 | Southend | Cliffs Pavilion
Sat 26 | Bournemouth | Pavilion Theatre
Mon 28 | Torquay | Princess Theatre
Tue 29 | Cardiff | New Theatre

October 2026

Thu 01 | London | The Palladium
Fri 02 | Portsmouth | Guildhall

Who exactly is Michael Ball?

Michael Ball is one of the UK’s most celebrated musical theatre stars, with a career spanning more than four decades. A double Olivier Award winner, multi-platinum recording artist, and familiar voice on BBC Radio 2, he’s played iconic roles in Les Misérables, Hairspray, and Sweeney Todd, and has performed on both the West End and Broadway.

His Royal Albert Hall Proms performance made history as the first solo concert by a musical theatre performer — a testament to his enduring appeal and extraordinary talent.

With Glow and the 2026 tour, Michael Ball is set to deliver another standout year — and for Yorkshire fans, the chance to see him close to home makes it even better.