Yungblud Announces Extra 2026 UK Arena Tour Show at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena
Yungblud, the 27-year-old British rock sensation, has added a new date to his highly anticipated ‘Idols UK & Ireland Tour’ due to overwhelming fan demand. The extra show will take place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on April 21, 2026, marking his biggest indoor headline run yet. Tickets go on sale at 10 AM BST on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Tour Expansion: Meeting Fan Demand
The creative force behind three consecutive UK Number 1 albums—21st Century Liability (2018), Weird! (2020), and Yungblud (2022)—Yungblud has responded to ticket frenzy by adding the Newcastle date. Originally announced in June 2025, the ‘Idols UK & Ireland Tour’ includes a headline night at London’s O2 Arena, with the Cardiff Utilita Arena show already sold out.
Album Success: ‘Idols’ Tops Charts
Yungblud’s fourth studio album, Idols, released on June 15, 2025, debuted at Number 1 in the UK, earning critical acclaim. The album blends “big, soaring melodies, angsty pop-rock ballads and even the gutsy theatrics of Queen” (The Telegraph), showcases “a newfound maturity in songwriting and production” on ‘Hello Heaven, Hello’ (The Independent), and is hailed as “YUNGBLUD like you’ve never heard him before” (Kerrang!).
Live Performances: From BLUDFEST to Arenas
The 2026 tour follows the triumphant return of BLUDFEST 2025 at Milton Keynes’ National Bowl on June 28, where Yungblud curated a lineup and welcomed Billy Idol for a live rendition of “White Wedding.” Clash Magazine noted, “[Yungblud] absolutely owns the stage and runway, covering every inch as he tears through ‘Hello Heaven Hello’ and ‘Lovesick Lullaby’… Confetti cannons and flames match the celebratory air of the day and even live debuts of ‘Change’ and ‘The Greatest Parade’ go down like classics already.”
Recent Highlights: Black Sabbath Farewell
Earlier this month, on July 5, 2025, Yungblud joined a supergroup at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, delivering a stunning performance of the 1972 track “Changes.” Released as a single on July 10, the cover raises funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice, Cure Parkinson’s, and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with over £25,000 donated so far (web:14).
Tour Details and Ticket Info
The ‘Idols UK & Ireland Tour’ kicks off March 15, 2026, at Dublin’s 3Arena, with confirmed dates including Manchester’s Co-op Live (April 18), London’s O2 Arena (April 25), and now Newcastle’s Utilita Arena (April 21). Pre-sale begins Wednesday, July 23, at 10 AM BST for fan club members, with general sale at 10 AM BST on Friday, July 25, via yungblud.com.
With Idols topping charts and BLUDFEST’s success, Yungblud’s 2026 UK arena tour, now including Newcastle on April 21, promises an explosive return. Secure tickets from July 25 and join the rock revolution.
The Idols UK &+ Ireland Tour dates are as follows:
15.04.26 Dublin, 3Arena
17.04.26 Leeds, First Direct Arena
18.04.26 Cardiff, Utilita Arena
20.04.26 Glasgow, OVO Hydro
21.04.26 Newcastle, Utilita Arena
23.04.26 Birmingham, Utilita Arena
24.04.26 London, The O2
25.04.26 Manchester, AO Arena
You can buy tickets to see Yungblud at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena here.
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