Blur's Alex James announces 'unforgettable' Britpop tour and tickets go on sale this week

Blur's Alex James has announced that he's taking Britpop Classical on the road next year and tickets go on sale this week.

As fans will know, the concert is a celebration of the 90s, with a reimagination of smash hits from the likes of Oasis, Pulp, Supergrass, and Blur.

Sure to be a night to remember, the Parklife hitmaker has teamed up with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and vocalists from the London Concert Orchestra for the event.

That's not to mention the special guests, too. Much to the delight of fans, Phil Daniels, Republica's Saffron Sprackling, and Reef's Gary Stringer will also take to the stage.

James debuted Britpop Classical in summer 2025 at his Big Feastival event in Oxfordshire and it proved a huge hit with the crowd.

"Somehow all of these songs mean more to people now than they did when they were first released," the singer said on the upcoming tour. "They really resonate with my kids’ generation too."

"Bringing them back to life with a symphony orchestra, a kick a** band, some old friends and very special guests totally blew the roof off at Feastival, and I absolutely cannot wait to get this show on the road."

From what time general sale starts to where to buy tickets, find out everything you need to know below.

When do tickets go on sale for Britpop Classical?

General sale for Britpop Classical kicks off at 12pm on Friday, October 31 via See Tickets, Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

If you miss out, resale tickets are likely to become available on StubHub and Viagogo.

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites such as the above.

Where is the Britpop Classical UK tour heading?

Britpop fans, there's plenty of opportunity to be a part of the crowd next year. The tour kicks off at London's Royal Albert Hall on March 11, before heading to Birmingham's Symphony Hall (March 12), and Manchester's O2 Apollo (March 14).

Your last chance to get involved is at Latitude Festival on July 26. Find out when the concert is coming to a city near you below.

Britpop Classical 2026 UK tour dates:

• 11 March: Royal Albert Hall, London
• 12 March: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
• 14 March: O2 Apollo, Manchester
• 15 March: Brighton Centre, Brighton
• 17 March: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
• 18 March: O2 City Hall, Newcastle
• 19 March: Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
• 21 March: Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
• 13 June: Guildhall Square, Southampton
• 18 June: Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
• 28 June: Llangollen Pavilion, Llangollen
• 17 July: Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough
• 19 July: The Piece Hall, Halifax
• 24 July: Dreamland, Margate
• 26 July: Latitude Festival