Kasabian UK Tour
Kasabian Announces December 2026 UK Arena Tour and New Album 'Act III' Details
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The winter arena tour is officially titled the 'Nothing Better Than This' Tour, a five-date December run beginning at Birmingham's Utilita Arena and ending at Manchester's Co-op Live on December 19, with Glasgow (OVO Hydro), Cardiff (Utilita Arena), and London (The O2) in between.
In addition to their winter arena dates, Kasabian will also headline major UK summer festivals this year, including Boardmasters and Victorious Festival, expanding beyond their Leeds and Mad Cool appearances.
Act III is set for release on September 4, after a delay from its original July date; the album is described as a 10-track collection of guitar-driven, psyche-infused pop.
The Vaccines will support Kasabian on all five arena dates, joining across the entire tour run.
Kasabian have announced a five-date UK arena tour for December 2026, titled the 'Nothing Better Than This' Tour, with The Vaccines as special guests on every night. The run kicks off at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on December 11 and wraps at Manchester's Co-op Live on December 19, according to Radio X.
The tour supports Act III, the band's ninth studio album, due out on September 4. Official Charts notes the record is expected to be Kasabian's eighth consecutive UK No. 1 album. Pre-sale tickets go live on July 15, with general sale opening July 17.
Five Arenas, Five Fridays in December 2026
The full tour route runs Birmingham (December 11), Glasgow's OVO Hydro, Cardiff's Utilita Arena, London's The O2, and finally Manchester's Co-op Live on December 19. All five dates fall on Fridays, according to Clash Music. The Vaccines will join Kasabian as special guests across all five shows.
The announcement follows Kasabian's record-setting 45,000-capacity show at Finsbury Park. These arena dates represent a step up in scale and ambition for the band's winter campaign. Far Out Magazine reports the Birmingham show opens the run on December 11 at the Utilita Arena.
Act III Album Delayed to September After Summer Festivals
Act III was originally slated for a July release but has been pushed back to September 4. The album is described as a 10-track collection of guitar-driven, psyche-infused pop. Official Charts says it is set to be the band's ninth studio record.
The delay means the album lands just months before the December arena run, giving the band time to road-test new songs. Kasabian will also headline major UK summer festivals this year before the winter tour begins, including Boardmasters and Victorious Festival, as well as Leeds Festival and Mad Cool, according to Radio X.
The Vaccines Join a Tour Built on High-Energy Rock
The Vaccines are a natural fit for the support slot. Both bands share a guitar-driven sound rooted in British indie rock. Far Out Magazine highlights the pairing as one of the more exciting support announcements in UK rock this year.
Kasabian's live shows are known for their high energy and large crowds. The 'Nothing Better Than This' Tour name signals confidence from a band riding seven consecutive UK No. 1 albums. Live4ever notes general sale tickets open on July 17, giving fans just days to plan after the pre-sale window.
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