Irish rock veterans Hothouse Flowers have unveiled plans for a major 21-date UK headline tour in 2026. This comprehensive ‘Greatest Hits’ run follows the immense success of their 2025 shows and is set to span the length of the country through November and December.
The tour kicks off on November 2 at Milton Keynes’ The Stables, beginning a dense month of performances that will see the band visit key venues including the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea (Nov 3), the O2 Institute in Birmingham (Nov 9), and Manchester’s O2 Ritz (Nov 10). A headline performance at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire is scheduled for November 11, followed by dates in Liverpool, Bristol, and Brighton. The band will conclude the tour with a traditional festive flair in Scotland, playing Aberdeen’s Lemon Tree on December 20 and finishing at the legendary Glasgow Barrowland on December 21.
Renowned for a live reputation forged in the late-night clubs of Dublin, Hothouse Flowers have spent four decades perfecting a genre-blending sound that fuses rock, soul, and traditional Irish influences. This 2026 itinerary marks a celebration of their entire discography, from the chart-topping debut People (1988) and its iconic single "Don’t Go," to the soulful "I Can See Clearly Now" from Home (1990). Fans can also expect staples from Songs from the Rain and later works like Let’s Do This Thing.
The band’s enduring appeal lies in their improvisational chemistry; Hothouse Flowers famously pride themselves on the fact that no two performances are ever identical. Having reached No. 2 in the UK charts at the height of their early fame, the group continues to command a devoted following that spans generations. Tickets for all dates go on sale this Friday, March 6, at 10:00 AM via Ticketmaster.
