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Music legend Paul Weller has announced a string of major outdoor headline shows for summer 2026, treating fans to a run of live dates in some of the UK’s most iconic open-air venues. The announcement cements his status as one of Britain’s hardest-working and most enduring live performers.
The former frontman of The Jam and The Style Council, and now a highly respected solo artist with a career spanning nearly five decades, will take to the stage at eight venues across June and July 2026.
The run kicks off on June 12 at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, before continuing to Live at Lincoln Castle (June 13), The Piece Hall, Halifax (June 14), Pier Head, Liverpool (June 18), and Southampton Summer Sessions (June 20).
In July, Weller will head south for a show at Dreamland, Margate (July 3), before wrapping up the run with performances at Bedford Summer Sessions (July 5) and Exhibition Park, Newcastle (July 10).
Tickets for all shows go on general sale at 10am this Friday, and demand is expected to be high as fans rush to see one of the UK’s greatest musical icons perform a mix of classic hits and newer material from his extensive solo catalogue.
Full List of 2026 Paul Weller Outdoor Shows
June
12 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre
13 – Live at Lincoln Castle
14 – The Piece Hall, Halifax
18 – Pier Head, Liverpool
20 – Southampton Summer Sessions
July
3 – Dreamland, Margate
5 – Bedford Summer Sessions
10 – Exhibition Park, Newcastle
The 66-year-old “Modfather” continues to draw huge crowds, with his live sets celebrated for blending The Jam anthems (Town Called Malice, That’s Entertainment, Going Underground) with Style Council favourites (Shout to the Top, Walls Come Tumbling Down) and standout solo hits like You Do Something to Me, Wild Wood, and Changingman.
Weller’s influence across generations remains as strong as ever. Over the past decade, he’s released a string of critically acclaimed albums, including True Meanings, Fat Pop (Volume 1), and On Sunset, showcasing his ability to evolve while staying true to his soulful British roots.
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The 2026 shows are expected to follow the release of new material, with insiders hinting that Weller is currently back in the studio. Known for his restless creativity, he has rarely gone more than two years without recording something new.
Venues like The Piece Hall and Scarborough Open Air Theatre have become favourites for heritage artists seeking atmospheric outdoor settings, and Weller’s music, steeped in nostalgia but bursting with energy, is a perfect match for summer evenings under the sky.
Fans who’ve followed him since the days of In the City and Stanley Road will no doubt relish another chance to see one of Britain’s most respected musicians in action. Whether backed by his long-time touring band or stripped down for acoustic moments, Weller’s stage presence remains as commanding as ever.
For those who grew up with his music, these 2026 outdoor shows promise to be more than just concerts, they’ll be celebrations of a lifetime’s soundtrack.
