At the end of last year, Elvis Costello announced a set of UK dates for the summertime, which will see him celebrate the first period of his storied music career. He’ll be joined by The Imposters with Charlie Sexton on each date, performing a set that focuses largely on the early pillars of his discography.
And now, he’s added a few more shows to the schedule!
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Titled ‘Radio Soul! The Early Songs of Elvis Costello’, the tour will see him play a London show at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Monday, June 15, as well as a newly-added show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Saturday, June 20. These come alongside gigs in Brighton (which was also just added), Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Newcastle.
According to Costello, ‘Radio Soul’ will be among the songs performed, and is a first draft of what would become the hit song Radio Radio.
As mentioned, Elvis Costello will be backed by The Imposters with Charlie Sexton for the shows next year. The Imposters features keyboardist Stevie Nieve and drummer Pete Thomas, both of whom were members of The Attractions, who formed with Elvis Costello in 1977. Charlie Sexton, meanwhile, first played with Elvis Costello in 2021, and has continued touring with him since.
These dates come among a cluster of previously announced European shows that Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton are supporting Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, which feature gigs in Glasgow, Chelmsford, Oxfordshire, Cardiff, and more. The shows announced today, however, are the chance to see the full headline performance.
When do tickets to see Elvis Costello go on sale?
Tickets to the newly added shows on the Elvis Costello tour go on general sale this Friday, February 6, at 10pm.
‘Radio Soul! The Early Songs of Elvis Costello’ UK tour dates 2026
June 12 – Brighton, Brighton Centre (just added)
June 13 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
June 15 – London, Royal Albert Hall
June 20 – London, Shepherd’s Bush Empire (just added)
June 26 – Portsmouth, Guildhall
July 6 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
