Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Announce First Headline UK Tour in 16 Years – July 2026 Dates

Rock icon Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are returning to the UK for their first headline tour in 16 years this summer.

The five-date run kicks off in Glasgow on Thursday 2 July 2026 and culminates with a grand finale at London’s British Airways ARC on Wednesday 8 July.

Tickets go on sale Friday 24 April 2026 at 10am Here.

Joan Jett said: “We can’t wait to be back on stage in the UK this Summer! I wrote and recorded ‘Bad Reputation’, my first solo LP in London. It’s been too long since we’ve been in the UK and we’re excited to see everyone!”

The band will perform legendary hits including ‘I Love Rock N’ Roll’, ‘Bad Reputation’, ‘I Hate Myself For Loving You’ and many more.

Support on all dates comes from UK Britpunk duo The Meffs.

These headline shows replace Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ previously announced special guest slots on Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds UK Tour, which have now been scaled back to more intimate venues.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts UK Headline Tour 2026 – Full Dates

Thursday 2 July – Glasgow, O2 Academy
Saturday 4 July – Manchester, O2 Academy
Sunday 5 July – Leeds, O2 Academy
Tuesday 7 July – Wolverhampton, The Civic Hall
Wednesday 8 July – London, British Airways ARC

Tickets are expected to sell fast — these are Joan Jett’s first UK headline shows since 2010.

FAQs – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts UK Tour 2026

When is Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ UK headline tour? July 2026 across five dates from 2–8 July.

What venues are they playing? Glasgow O2 Academy, Manchester O2 Academy, Leeds O2 Academy, Wolverhampton The Civic Hall and London British Airways ARC.

Who is supporting Joan Jett on the tour? UK Britpunk duo The Meffs will support all dates.

When do tickets go on sale? Friday 24 April 2026 at 10am via Planet Rock Tickets.

Will Joan Jett play her classic hits? Yes – expect “I Love Rock N’ Roll”, “Bad Reputation”, “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and more.

Why are these headline shows instead of supporting Sammy Hagar? The original support slots have been replaced by these full headline dates at more intimate venues.

Rock News final word: Joan Jett is finally back where she belongs — headlining UK arenas after 16 long years. With The Meffs in support and a set packed with rock anthems, this is one of the must-see tours of summer 2026. Get your tickets the second they go on sale — these shows will be legendary.