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Lily Allen is levelling up in a way fans have been waiting years to see. After the explosive success of her chart-topping revenge album West End Girl, the singer has now confirmed her biggest ever headline tour, a full arena run across the UK and Ireland, set for June 2026. The announcement comes on the back of a whirlwind month in which Allen sold out a string of intimate theatre shows in minutes, proving that public demand for her live comeback is bigger than ever.
The 2026 tour marks a significant milestone for the star. Not only will she be stepping onto arena stages for the first time as a solo headliner, but the dates also coincide with the 20th anniversary of her debut album Alright, Still, the record that launched her into the spotlight back in 2006. The combination of nostalgia, a new creative chapter, and a fanbase that has grown dramatically over two decades makes this tour one of the most anticipated pop events of next year.
Lily confirmed that each show on the tour will feature a full performance of West End Girl, an album praised for its bold lyricism, emotional depth and pure catharsis. Critics have praised the project as her strongest work yet, a fearless body of songs that blends pop brilliance with raw storytelling. Fans are already speculating about what the live version might look like: updated visuals, theatrical staging, and perhaps even reimagined versions of older hits.
The arena run begins on 16 June 2026 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, before moving through Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Cardiff, Birmingham and London, with a final date in Dublin at the end of the month. The London show, scheduled for 27 June at The O2, is expected to be one of the fastest-selling dates of the entire tour.
The shows will see Lily Allen perform the entirety of her beloved new album West End Girl in the order that the tracks appear on the record.
The full list of confirmed shows is as follows:
16 June – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
17 June – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
19 June – Manchester, AO Arena
21 June – Leeds, First Direct Arena
23 June – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
24 June – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
26 June – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
27 June – London, The O2
30 June – Dublin, 3Arena
Tickets go on sale Thursday 27 November at 10am, and if her recent theatre dates are anything to go by, fans are advised to move quickly. Pre-sale registrations and fan groups are already buzzing across social media, with many expecting these dates to sell out instantly.
For Lily Allen, this tour marks a triumphant new chapter, a bold declaration that she’s not just back, but bigger than ever. After years away from large-scale touring and a period of personal reinvention, the success of West End Girl has reignited her connection with audiences around the world. Arena stages are the next natural step.
Whether fans fell in love with her early hits like “Smile” and “LDN”, or they’ve only just discovered her through her latest work, the 2026 tour is shaping up to be a major moment. A celebration of the past. A showcase of the present. And perhaps the beginning of something entirely new.
