Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton Tour 2027
Researched by the 2027.tours editorial team · verified against official sources
Key facts
- Status
- confirmed
- Dates announced
- 5 shows
- Tour window
- 2027-05-29 – 2027-07-03
- Last verified
| Date | City | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington, United Kingdom | Victoria Park (Neighbourhood Weekender) | — | |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | The O2 | — | |
| Dublin, Ireland | 3Arena | — | |
| Leeds, United Kingdom | Headingley Stadium | — | |
| Cork, Ireland | Live At The Marquee | — |
Quick answer
Yes — Paul Heaton has five summer 2027 shows confirmed: a headline set at Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender on 29 May, arena dates in Belfast (4 June) and Dublin (5 June), his first-ever headline show at Leeds' Headingley Stadium on 12 June, and a headline slot at Cork's Live At The Marquee on 3 July. The run celebrates his first solo UK No.1 album, Jenius. October 2026 check: tickets are on sale now; no further 2027 dates have been announced yet.
What's confirmed vs. what's still coming
✅ Confirmed for 2027
- Five summer shows: 29 May Warrington (Neighbourhood Weekender headline set), 4 June Belfast The O2, 5 June Dublin 3Arena, 12 June Leeds Headingley Stadium, 3 July Cork Live At The Marquee
- First-ever headline show at Headingley Stadium, home of the Leeds Rhinos
- Special guests: Rianne Downey on all dates; Echo & The Bunnymen plus The Guestlist and Curiosity Shop at Leeds; the Lightning Seeds on the Irish dates
- Tickets on sale since 4 September 2026 via Ticketmaster and See Tickets
⚠️ Not yet announced
- No full named tour and no additional dates have been announced beyond the five shows
- Setlists for the summer shows have not been published — expect a career-spanning mix
- Whether demand will trigger further UK dates or festival additions
Why a 2027 tour makes sense
Paul Heaton is in the middle of one of the strongest runs of his four-decade career. His 2026 album Jenius gave him his first-ever solo UK No.1, produced by Lightning Seeds frontman Ian Broudie and recorded in Manchester. The record's 15 new songs arrive almost exactly 40 years after his first album with The Housemartins, London 0 Hull 4 — and it has clearly re-energised his live schedule.
Heaton's back catalogue does most of the heavy lifting for ticket sales. As frontman of The Housemartins (1985–1988) he scored the Christmas No.1 with "Caravan of Love" plus "Happy Hour"; with The Beautiful South (1989–2007) he added "Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)", "Perfect 10", "Song for Whoever" and "A Little Time". His shows reliably sell out arenas across the UK and Ireland on the strength of those singalongs, and the 2027 dates lean into that: a stadium debut in his adopted home city of Leeds, two Irish arena nights, and a festival headline to open the run.
Ticket and presale info
Tickets for all five 2027 shows are already on general sale. UK dates went on sale at 9:30am on Friday 4 September 2026 through Ticketmaster and See Tickets; Irish dates are available via Ticketmaster Ireland. Heaton has a history of keeping ticket prices fair, so check the venue listings for the latest availability and pricing rather than resale sites.
Where to check for updates
- Official site: paulheaton.co.uk
- Ticketmaster Ireland: Paul Heaton tour dates
Heaton's five summer shows are the confirmed core of his 2027 live plans, with a stadium debut in Leeds as the clear centrepiece. If any more dates are added, they'll appear on his official site first. British guitar-pop fans should also track our Sam Fender 2027 tour dates page, and anyone planning a big 2027 gig calendar will want our Oasis 2027 tour and Robbie Williams 2027 tour trackers too.
Sources
- classicpopmag.com — official source
- hellorayo.co.uk — official source
- paulheaton.co.uk — official source
Tour dates and announcements on this page are verified against the sources above. Last checked .
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Paul Heaton has five shows confirmed for summer 2027: a headline set at Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender (29 May), arena dates in Belfast (4 June) and Dublin (5 June), his first-ever headline show at Leeds' Headingley Stadium (12 June), and Live At The Marquee in Cork (3 July).
Tickets are already on general sale. UK dates went on sale on 4 September 2026 at 9:30am via Ticketmaster and See Tickets, with Irish dates available through Ticketmaster Ireland.
Rianne Downey is the special guest singer on all announced shows. Echo & The Bunnymen, The Guestlist and Curiosity Shop support the Leeds Headingley Stadium date, while the Lightning Seeds join the Irish dates.
Yes. His live shows span his whole career, including Housemartins classics like 'Caravan of Love' and 'Happy Hour' plus Beautiful South hits such as 'Rotterdam' and 'Perfect 10', alongside newer solo material.
Nothing further has been announced as of October 2026. The five confirmed shows were announced together in September 2026, and additional dates are possible if demand is strong.
His album 'Jenius' became his first-ever solo UK No.1 album in 2026. Produced by Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie, it features 15 new songs and arrives nearly 40 years after his debut with The Housemartins.
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