Van Morrison Announces Five-Night London Residency at British Airways ARC
- Van Morrison has announced a five-night residency in London scheduled for September 2026.
- The residency begins on September 23, 2026, and continues with performances on September 24, 27, 28, and 29, 2026.
- Tickets for the performances go on sale at 9:00 AM BST on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Van Morrison has announced a five-night residency in London scheduled for September 2026. The Northern Irish musician, singer, and songwriter will perform a series of live shows at the British Airways ARC venue at Olympia, London.
The residency begins on September 23, 2026, and continues with performances on September 24, 27, 28, and 29, 2026. All scheduled dates for the residency are fully seated.
Ticket and Venue Details
Tickets for the performances go on sale at 9:00 AM BST on Friday, May 15, 2026. They are available through ticketline.co.uk or directly from the venue.
These shows mark the first residency at the British Airways ARC, which is scheduled to open its doors on June 16, 2026. The new arena has a capacity of 3,800 and was first announced in November 2025.
“We are thrilled to welcome Van Morrison as the very first artist to have a residency at our brand-new venue. The shows are set to be incredible.”
Lucy Noble, SVP UK venues AEG Presents
In addition to Van Morrison, other performers scheduled to appear at the venue include Khalid, the Zac Brown Band, McFly, and Self Esteem.
Recent Career Developments
The residency follows the release of Morrison’s new album, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge. The project marks a return to the blues genre and features cover tracks from artists such as Buddy Guy and B.B. King.
In April 2026, the singer-songwriter received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Jazz FM Awards.
Morrison is also scheduled to perform at several festivals during the summer of 2026, including the Montreux Jazz Festival. He will appear alongside a lineup that includes Lewis Capaldi, PinkPantheress, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and RAYE.
The specific dates for the London residency are as follows:
- September 23, 2026 – British Airways ARC, London
- September 24, 2026 – British Airways ARC, London
- September 27, 2026 – British Airways ARC, London
- September 28, 2026 – British Airways ARC, London
- September 29, 2026 – British Airways ARC, London