Alabama Shakes UK Tour 2026: Alexandra Palace Gig Announced
alabama Shakes Announce London Show & Hint at More Music
Alabama Shakes are returning to London for a headline show at Alexandra palace on Friday, July 3rd – almost 10 years since their last performance in the city.This follows the release of their first new song in a decade, ’Another Life’, which leans into 1960s British soul and rock.
The band, consisting of Brittany Howard, Heath Fogg, and Zac Cockrell, went on hiatus in 2018. they recently completed a North American tour and are reportedly working on more music for next year, having recorded ‘Another Life’ at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville with Shawn Everett.
Ticket Information:
* pre-sale: Begins 9am GMT on Wednesday (November 19th) – https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/alabama-shakes-tickets/artist/1646903
* General Sale: Begins 9am GMT on Friday (November 21st) – https://www.metropolismusic.com/all-events/alabama-shakes-tickets-ae291362
Their last London appearance was at BST Hyde Park in 2016, alongside Mumford & Sons, Wolf Alice, and Kurt Vile, following the release of their Grammy-winning album ’Sound & Colour’ in 2015.
During their hiatus, Brittany Howard released two acclaimed solo albums: ‘jaime’ (2019) and ‘What Now’ (2023). You can read an interview with Howard about the inspiration behind ‘jaime’ here: https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/brittany-howard-interview-2019-jaime-christian-bale-alabama-shakes-2549515