Justin Hawkins Announces ‘Rides Again… Again’ 2026 Solo Tour

Justin Hawkins, frontman of British rock band The Darkness, has announced his return to the stage in early 2026 with a new solo tour titled ‘Justin Hawkins Rides Again… Again’. The tour follows the success of his 2024 one-man show, which brought his popular YouTube channel boasting over 600,000 subscribers—to a live audience across the UK.

The upcoming tour will once again blend musical analysis, industry commentary, and live performance in Hawkins’ unique, high-energy style. Known for his flamboyant stage presence and deep knowledge of music history and business, Hawkins will perform across a range of UK venues, from Swindon to Milton Keynes, Crewe, Ilkley, and more.

Building on the format of his previous shows, Rides Again… Again will feature Hawkins dissecting contemporary and classic songs, discussing cultural trends, and offering behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of the modern music industry. Audiences can expect a mix of performance, comedy, and commentary, all delivered in Hawkins’ signature style.

The tour offers fans an opportunity to see one of British rock’s most distinctive voices in an intimate and interactive setting. Justin Hawkins first rose to fame in the early 2000s with The Darkness, earning chart success and widespread acclaim for his vocal range, showmanship, and theatrical performances.

Tour Dates:

01/12 – Swindon Wyvern
01/13 – Cardiff New Theatre
01/14 – Chester Storyhouse
01/16 – Ilkley Kings Hall
01/17 – Manchester RNCM Theatre
01/18 – Warrington Parr Hall
01/20 – Sunderland Firestation
01/21 – Aberdeen Tivoli Theatre
01/23 – Glasgow Clyde Rooms
01/24 – Edinburgh Queens Hall
01/25 – Wolves Wulfrun Hall
01/27 – Buxton Opera House
01/28 – Crewe Lyceum
01/29 – Cheltenham Town Hall
01/31 – Watford Colosseum
02/01 – Southend Palace Theatre
02/03 – Bury St Edmunds Apex
02/04 – Wimborne Tivoli
02/06 – Milton Keynes Stables
02/07 – London Cadogan Hall

Tickets for Justin Hawkins Rides Again… Again are available now from here.

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