Bob Dylan announces new 2026 concert dates in UK

Bob Dylan has announced a new UK tour for 2026, which will include a five-night residency at London's Royal Festival Hall.

The legendary singer-songwriter has scheduled performances in November and December, with concerts in Bournemouth, Birmingham and Sheffield before heading to Blackpool for two nights at the Opera House. The tour will end with five performances at Royal Festival Hall in London.

The announcement comes after Dylan's successful Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour, which was launched after the release of his 2020 album of the same name. 

The tour met with praise from both fans and critics for its intimate performances and unpredictable setlists.

The upcoming concerts will also mark Dylan's first performances in London since his three-night run at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024.

Like many of his recent shows, the 2026 tour will use Yondr pouches to create a phone-free concert experience. Audience members will be required to lock away their mobile phones and recording devices for the duration of each performance.

The tour also comes after the release of The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956–1963, Dylan's 2025 archival collection featuring recordings from the early years of his career.

General ticket sales for the UK tour will begin at 10 a.m. on July 22, while promoter and venue presales will open on July 20.