Ezra Collective will perform at Birmingham's O2 Academy on March 14, 2027, as part of their UK tour supporting their upcoming fourth studio album, Here Because of Hope. The Mercury Prize and BRIT Award-winning jazz and soul quintet have already sold out all four headline shows at London's O2 Academy Brixton, following previous sell-out performances at Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall. A limited number of tickets for the Birmingham date remain available, but they are expected to sell out soon.
New Single and Album Announcement
The band recently released "Jubilee Feeling," the third track unveiled from Here Because of Hope, which is scheduled for release on September 11, ahead of the tour. Known for feel-good tunes such as "God Gave Me Feet For Dancing," "Ajala," and "No-one's Watching Me" featuring Yazmin Lacey and Olivia Dean, Ezra Collective continues to build anticipation with their distinctive blend of jazz, soul, and Afrobeat influences.
Band leader Femi Koleoso explained the significance of the new single's title: "The word Jubilee is very precious to me. Not just because it's the name of the church I grew up at, and the name of the youth group I work at, but its actual meaning — 'the year of Jubilee, a year when everyone's debts are settled, all prisoners set free' — is almost like an equalisation day, a celebration to say we can start all over again."
Tour Dates and Venues
The 2027 tour kicks off on February 26 at The Prospect Building in Bristol and concludes at the O2 Academy Brixton on March 21. Several dates have already sold out, including both Bristol shows on February 26 and 27, the Nottingham date at Rock City on March 3, and the Manchester performances at Warehouse, Aviva Studios on March 12 and 13. The Glasgow show at O2 Academy on March 8 and the Edinburgh date at Usher Hall on March 10 still have tickets available, as does the Birmingham concert.
Full 2027 tour schedule:
- 26 FEB / Bristol, UK / The Prospect Building - SOLD OUT
- 27 FEB / Bristol, UK / The Prospect Building - SOLD OUT
- 28 FEB / Bristol, UK / The Prospect Building
- 03 MAR / Nottingham, UK / Rock City - SOLD OUT
- 08 MAR / Glasgow, UK / O2 Academy
- 10 MAR / Edinburgh, UK / Usher Hall
- 12 MAR / Manchester, UK / Warehouse, Aviva Studios - SOLD OUT
- 13 MAR / Manchester, UK / Warehouse, Aviva Studios
- 14 MAR / Birmingham, UK / O2 Academy
- 18 MAR / London, UK / O2 Academy Brixton — SOLD OUT
- 19 MAR / London, UK / O2 Academy Brixton — SOLD OUT
- 20 MAR / London, UK / O2 Academy Brixton – SOLD OUT
- 21 MAR / London, UK / O2 Academy Brixton - SOLD OUT
How to Secure Tickets
Tickets for the Birmingham show can be booked via Ticketmaster. Given the rapid sell-out of other dates, fans are advised to act quickly to avoid missing out. The band's previous performances at major venues like Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall have demonstrated their widespread appeal, and the remaining availability for this Birmingham date is expected to diminish rapidly.
With the album release set for September 11 and the tour beginning in late February, Ezra Collective's return to Birmingham promises to be a highlight of the 2027 live music calendar.
