Joanne Shaw Taylor Tour Dates

November 2, 2025 rocknews

British blues guitar virtuoso Joanne Shaw Taylor is set to ignite stages across the UK with her January 2026 headline tour, fresh off the release of her critically acclaimed studio album Black & Gold via Journeyman Records. Tickets are on sale now via Gigantic.com, PlanetRockTickets.co.uk, and JoanneShawTaylor.com.

“Every time you see her, you almost forget how good she is. Right now, Joanne Shaw Taylor is better than ever.” – Maximum Volume Music

With five intimate yet explosive shows lined up, this tour promises a powerhouse blend of her signature blues-rock riffs, soulful vocals, and boundary-pushing songwriting. Expect deep cuts from Black & Gold, fan-favorite anthems from her rich catalog, and heartfelt nods to blues legends – all delivered by Joanne and her incredible band.

Black & Gold: Joanne’s Rave-Reviewed Masterpiece

Released to universal acclaim, Black & Gold is Joanne’s most ambitious work yet – a sonic tapestry weaving blues grit, rock fire, soul depth, and pop sheen. Available on vinyl, CD, and digital HERE.

Critical Acclaim Highlights:

Blues in Britain: “JST is a great guitar player. On Black & Gold she’s on absolute top form.”
Bluestown Music: “Black & Gold is a true musical treat, wonderfully performed, immaculately produced.”
Classic Rock (9/10): “Blues chanteuse strikes gold.”
Rock and Blues Muse: “Joanne Shaw Taylor paints Black & Gold with a colourful palette, appealing to her established rootsier fans while broadening boundaries to entice a larger audience.”

The album’s standout track “Look What I’ve Become” is a haunting gut-punch – a minor-key blues epic on addiction, isolation, and redemption, evoking a cinematic Bond theme with Joanne’s razor-sharp guitar tone.

“This song’s about hitting that crossroads. It’s about the moment where you either change everything or disappear. The lyrics came from a very honest place – and I wanted the music to match that intensity.” – Joanne Shaw Taylor

Watch the official music video for “Look What I’ve Become” HERE

Setlist Tease: A Career-Spanning Blues Odyssey

Joanne’s live shows are legendary for their emotional rawness and technical wizardry. Expect a cocktail of:

From Black & Gold: “Look What I’ve Become,” title track anthems, and fresh fire.
Chart-Toppers: Heavy Soul (2024), Nobody’s Fool, and The Blues Album (No.1 on Billboard’s Official Blues Album Chart; voted #1 Most Played Blues Album of 2021 by the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association).
Deep Cuts: Reckless Heart, Wild, The Dirty Truth, Almost Always Never, Diamonds in the Dirt, and White Sugar.

Discovered at 16 by Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and mentored by icons like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox, Joanne’s journey from prodigy to powerhouse is the stuff of rock lore. Her partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records ensures her voice – and that blistering guitar – reaches the masses.

“Joanne Shaw Taylor is unstoppable.” – Classic Rock

January 2026 UK Tour Dates: Joanne Shaw Taylor Live

Neil O’Brien Entertainment in association with Journeyman Records and Planet Rock
presents:

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
JANUARY 2026 UK TOUR

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 VIA GIGANTIC.COM, PLANETROCKTICKETS.CO.UK, JOANNESHAWTAYLOR.COM

EDINBURGH, THE QUEEN’S HALL
SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: The Queen’s Hall
85-89 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, EH8 9JG
www.thequeenshall.net

BUXTON, OPERA HOUSE
MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

BLACKPOOL, OPERA HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: Blackpool Opera House
Church Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1HU
www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

SUNDERLAND, THE FIRE STATION
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: The Fire Station
The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA
www.thefirestation.org.uk

SOUTHEND, PALACE THEATRE
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026
Tickets: Southend Palace Theatre
430 London Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS0 9LA
www.trafalgartickets.com/palace-theatre-southend

Joanne Shaw Taylor: The Blues Phenom Redefined

Milestone	Highlight
Discovery	Spotted by Dave Stewart at age 16; world tours followed
Endorsements	Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Joe Bonamassa
Chart Peaks	The Blues Album No.1 Billboard Blues; Heavy Soul (2024) smash
Awards/Votes	#1 Most Played Blues Album 2021 (IBBA)
Discography Depth	10+ albums blending blues, rock, soul, pop
Live Legacy	Electrifying performances that “broaden boundaries” (Rock and Blues Muse)

Stream, Buy, Follow Joanne Shaw Taylor

Album: Black & Gold – Buy/Stream Now (Vinyl/CD/Digital)
Tickets: Gigantic.com | PlanetRockTickets.co.uk | JoanneShawTaylor.com
Music Video: “Look What I’ve Become”
Official Site: JoanneShawTaylor.com
Instagram: @JoanneShawTaylor
Facebook: Joanne Shaw Taylor
YouTube: Joanne Shaw Taylor Official

Don’t miss Joanne Shaw Taylor turning UK stages into blues infernos this January 2026. Her guitar doesn’t just play – it proclaims. Grab tickets today and witness the phenom at her peak.