Take That Announces Major 2026 Circus Live Tour Revival
British pop icons Take That have officially revealed full details for their highly anticipated Circus Live Tour revival, scheduled for summer 2026. The legendary band, consisting of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald, will bring back their record-breaking production to stadiums across the United Kingdom and Ireland, seventeen years after the original tour's phenomenal success.
Historic Tour Returns with Enhanced Lineup
The original Circus Live Tour in 2009 set unprecedented records in British music history, becoming the fastest-selling tour ever with over 600,000 tickets sold in under five hours. The spectacular production ultimately attracted more than one million fans to sold-out shows throughout the UK and Ireland. Now, the band is preparing to recreate that magical experience for both longtime devotees and new audiences.
This revived edition will feature special guest appearances from acclaimed Irish rock band The Script and iconic American singer Belinda Carlisle, adding fresh energy to the celebrated production. The band members have expressed particular excitement about revisiting what they describe as "one of our favourite experiences as a band."
Complete 2026 Tour Schedule and Venues
The extensive stadium tour will visit seven major cities across the UK and Ireland throughout May, June and July 2026. The comprehensive schedule includes multiple nights in several locations to accommodate the expected high demand.
Confirmed Take That Circus Live Tour Dates:
- Friday 29 May - Southampton St Mary's Stadium
- Saturday 30 May - Southampton St Mary's Stadium
- Thursday 04 June - Coventry Building Society Arena
- Friday 05 June - Coventry Building Society Arena
- Saturday 06 June - Coventry Building Society Arena
- Tuesday 09 June - Sunderland Stadium of Light
- Friday 12 June - Glasgow Hampden Park
- Saturday 13 June - Glasgow Hampden Park
- Tuesday 16 June - Cardiff Principality Stadium
- Friday 19 June - Manchester Etihad Stadium
- Saturday 20 June - Manchester Etihad Stadium
- Sunday 21 June - Manchester Etihad Stadium
- Thursday 25 June - London Stadium
- Friday 26 June - London Stadium
- Saturday 27 June - London Stadium
- Wednesday 01 July - Manchester Etihad Stadium
- Saturday 04 July - Dublin Aviva Stadium
Additional support acts beyond The Script and Belinda Carlisle are expected to be confirmed closer to the tour dates.
Ticket Information and Exclusive Presale Access
General ticket sales for the Circus Live Tour 2026 will commence on Friday 26th September at 9:30 AM through official ticketing partners including Ticketmaster, GigsandTours, and the band's official website. Fans seeking early access can secure priority tickets by pre-ordering Take That's forthcoming tenth studio album, scheduled for release in late 2026, directly from the official Take That store.
The band shared their enthusiasm about the tour revival, stating: "We've talked many times about how much we'd love to do it again one day. Well, that time has come! We're so excited to welcome audiences old and new across the UK and Ireland to the spectacle of The Circus Live next summer."
This major tour announcement follows a series of high-profile concert revelations for 2026, including Lewis Capaldi's BST Hyde Park performance and Duran Duran's upcoming tour dates, indicating a particularly vibrant live music season ahead for British audiences.
