Sam Smith has announced a series of intimate UK concert dates as part of their highly anticipated global "To Be Free" residencies, including an extensive eight-night run in London. The newly revealed performances are scheduled to kick off on September 3, 2026, at Manchester’s Albert Hall before heading to the capital for an exclusive engagement at the London Coliseum. The headline shows arrive alongside the release of their heart-stopping new single, "My Guy," and the announcement of their upcoming fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, which lands on August 21 via Capitol Records UK.
The residential live concept originally debuted last autumn in New York, where the performer completed a massive 24-night stint at Brooklyn's historic Warsaw venue. They then moved to San Francisco, becoming one of the first contemporary artists to grace the newly restored stage of the legendary Castro Theatre. Designed as a stripped-back, intimate live experience, each concert blends long-standing fan favorites with previously unreleased material. Past international dates have also featured surprise duet appearances from star artists like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, Brandi Carlile, and Kim Petras. Among the fresh material showcased is the current tender love single "My Guy," which was co-written alongside alternative singer Feist.
Prior to returning to home turf, the multi-Platinum, Grammy, and Oscar-winning songwriter will take the residency to Mexico for five stadium dates in August. The singer has already given audiences a glimpse of the new era through special performances at the inaugural MAJ Awards in Japan, BBC Two’s Later... with Jools Holland, and a recent poignant set for NYC Pride at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center.
As one of the most celebrated musical forces in recent history, the artist has amassed over 64 million adjusted album sales and a staggering 57 billion career streams across their critical discography. Fans can gain early ticket access to the upcoming autumn UK residency dates through the official artist store pre-sale portal, where pre-orders for the Hazel Eyes studio album are also currently live.
