Richard Ashcroft has announced four new headline arena shows in the UK, as he looks to capitalise on the momentum from his support slot with Oasis.
The Verve frontman is currently supporting Oasis throughout the UK and Ireland legs of their massive Oasis Live ’25 tour.
Ashcroft has earned stellar reviews for his performances at Principality Stadium, Heaton Park and Wembley Stadium so far, with hits such as ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ and ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ almost stealing the show from Oasis.
The 90s icon has now announced four arena shows throughout the UK for Spring 2026. Ashcroft will head to Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on March 24 before performing in Liverpool, London and Leeds. Tickets for these shows will go on general sale on August 1 at 9:30am. Head here to buy tickets.
Due to demand Richard’s delighted to announce 4 extra arena shows in Cardiff, Liverpool, London & Leeds Mar/Apr 2026. Tickets on general sale 1st Aug 9:30am. Pre-order ‘Lovin You’ from the official store for pre-sale link + code for early access to tickets https://t.co/21VmzarW8S pic.twitter.com/PD8nrl6kHN
— Richard Ashcroft (@richardashcroft) July 28, 2025
These newly announced shows follow on from his already sold out upcoming performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on November 8 this year.
The 53 year-old will continue touring with Oasis throughout August – with dates in London, Edinburgh and Dublin – before two more shows at Wembley Stadium at the end of September (27 and 28) to close out the tour.
Ashcroft will then head off on his own to play the aforementioned Co-op Live show before releasing his new album, ‘Lovin’ You’, on October 3.
‘Lovin’ You’ will be Ashcroft’s first release with entirely new material since 2018’s ‘Natural Rebel’ and the new album has been teased with the lead single, ‘Lover’. You can check out ‘Lover’ below.
In other news relating to Ashcroft, he – or more specifically a ‘fan’ of his – went viral following the first Oasis show in Cardiff. A video took over social media showing a concert-goer ‘Shazaming’ The Verve’s classic ‘Bittersweet Symphony’.
This left everyone in disbelief, with one user saying “this melon is on Shazam trying to find out what it’s called” and another saying “Did they just Shazam the national anthem”.
Richard Ashcroft performs Bittersweet Symphony ahead of the Oasis gig, and this melon is on Shazam trying to find out what it’s called pic.twitter.com/frp9MvfrcT
— Joke Blog (@joke_blog) July 4, 2025
Well, Ashcroft himself responded the very next day. In a showing of support for the unknowing fan, Ashcroft stated: “Thanks to everyone who came down and gave such beautiful support for my set. If you don’t know it Shazam it, all new fans are welcome!”
Head here to purchase tickets to Ashcroft’s newly announced shows, and here to pre-order his upcoming album, ‘Lovin’ You’, out October 3.
