When the final encore faded at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on 19 September, one of the busiest British tours of André Rieu’s recent years came to an end. Over eleven days, the Johann Strauss Orchestra visited seven UK cities in eight concerts, following a spring leg that had already taken the same brand-new show to Belfast and Dublin. Now the question on every fan’s lips is simple: when does he come back?
A Tour Across Britain and Ireland
The 2026 UK and Ireland tour came in two parts. In April, André played The SSE Arena in Belfast on 9 April and Dublin’s 3Arena on 10 and 11 April. You can read more about the Irish shows in our Dublin 2026 preview. The second leg followed in September, when the tour crossed Britain from north to south.
The September Route
The British run began in Scotland and finished in the Midlands, with each date in a major city arena:
- Aberdeen: P&J Live, 9 September
- Glasgow: OVO Hydro, 10 September
- Manchester: Co-op Live, 11 September
- Liverpool: M&S Bank Arena, 12 September
- Nottingham: Motorpoint Arena, 16 September
- London: OVO Arena Wembley, 17 and 18 September
- Birmingham: bp pulse LIVE, 19 September
You can see the full list on our André Rieu UK concerts page.
Eight Concerts in Eleven Days
It was a demanding schedule. After opening in Aberdeen on 9 September, the orchestra played four nights in a row across Scotland and northern England, and the only real pause came between Liverpool on 12 September and Nottingham on 16 September. The tour then moved south for the London double-header and finished in Birmingham, a rhythm that shows how much the production relies on a tightly planned route of large, well-connected arenas.
Two Nights at Wembley
London was the heart of the tour. Rather than a single night, André played two evenings at OVO Arena Wembley, and the second date was added after demand for the first. For a closer look at the capital’s concerts and how to find tickets for future visits, see our André Rieu London tickets page.
What Happens Next: No 2027 Dates Yet
Here is the honest picture. At the time of writing, André Rieu’s official calendar lists no UK or Ireland dates for 2027. The confirmed 2027 schedule so far is focused on mainland Europe: the Netherlands, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Greece, Poland and the Czech Republic, leading up to the summer season in Maastricht in July.
There is a useful clue in how the 2026 tour unfolded. Details of the Belfast and Dublin shows were already circulating in mid-2025, many months before the first concert. If a similar rhythm applies, news of a future UK and Ireland tour could arrive well ahead of the shows themselves. That is an expectation, not an announcement, and a return in 2028 is just as possible as one in 2027.
Venues That Could Host a Return
With nothing announced, the following is our own informed speculation. We will update this article, and our UK page, the moment official dates appear.
The Most Likely Repeats
Moving a full orchestra, a large stage and a touring crew is a major operation, and returning to arenas the production already knows makes that simpler. For that reason, the 2026 venues look like the safest bets: OVO Arena Wembley in London, the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Co-op Live in Manchester, bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham and P&J Live in Aberdeen, together with the SSE Arena in Belfast and Dublin’s 3Arena for Ireland.
Cities That Could Be Added
Some large UK cities were not on the 2026 route. If the tour grows, Leeds, Cardiff, Newcastle and Sheffield are natural candidates, as each has a major indoor arena. These are suggestions only, and venue names can change, so treat them as ideas, not predictions.
What to Expect From a 2027 Tour
Whatever the route, a few things are easy to predict. Each André Rieu tour is billed around a fresh programme, with sweeping Strauss waltzes, operatic favourites, film themes and sing-along moments that have made the concerts a family tradition. Extra dates are also a good sign to watch for: in 2026, London’s second night was added once demand became clear, so popular cities can expand.
Tickets tend to go first for the best seats, so it pays to be ready. When dates are announced, buy through the official channels or recognised sellers, and follow our concert calendar for every confirmed date across Europe. If you would like to hear about new announcements without searching, you can subscribe to our newsletter below.
Planning Ahead
If a new tour is announced, the first weeks matter most. Decide in advance which city and date suit you best, and check whether your preferred arena is likely to add a second night. If you are travelling, book your hotel early, because rooms near the big arenas fill quickly on concert days. Our hotel recommendations include guides for several tour cities, and we plan to add more as new dates are confirmed.
A Return Worth Waiting For
The 2026 tour showed how warmly Britain and Ireland welcome André Rieu, from the northern arenas of Aberdeen and Glasgow to two nights in the capital. Whenever the next dates arrive, there is every reason to expect another celebration, and when they do, we will be the first to put them on the calendar.
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