One of the UK’s most electrifying musical collectives, Nubiyan Twist, is set to bring their high-energy fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and afrobeat to stages across the country this year, buy tickets below. The 9-piece ensemble has announced an extensive 2026 UK Tour to celebrate their forthcoming album, Chasing Shadows, which arrives on March 20 via Strut Records.
The tour marks a significant milestone for the band as they introduce their new lead vocalist, Eniola, a standout graduate of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Fans catching the group live can expect a setlist that pushes into soulful new territory while retaining the virtuosic musicianship that has earned them MOBO and AIM Award nominations.
The new material features a global cast of collaborators—from Malian star Fatoumata Diawara to The Pharcyde’s Bootie Brown—suggesting a live show that will transcend geography and genre alike.
The first leg of the tour kicks off in the north on April 22 at Newcastle’s Digital, before heading to the band's spiritual home for a massive night at Leeds’ Project House on April 23. The spring run includes major stops at Manchester’s New Century Hall, Glasgow’s Charlie’s Loft, and a flagship London performance at the iconic KOKO on April 30.
After hitting Bristol, Cardiff, and Sheffield in May, the band will return for a second leg in October, focusing on the south with dates in Southampton, Falmouth, Totnes, and Stroud.
2026 UK Tour Dates:
22 Apr – Newcastle, Digital
23 Apr – Leeds, Project House
24 Apr – Manchester, New Century Hall
30 Apr – London, KOKO
06 May – Cardiff, Tramshed
07 May – Bristol, SWX
07 Oct – Southampton, The Brook
10 Oct – Stroud, Sub Rooms
With a reputation for "human music in a digital world" and a history of collaborating with legends like Nile Rodgers and Tony Allen, Nubiyan Twist’s 2026 tour promises to be one of the year's most vibrant live experiences.
Full details and tickets are available now below.
