Richard Ashcroft fans prepare for ticket queue frenzy after Ludlow Castle announcement

Hot off the heels of supporting Oasis, Richard Ashcroft has announced a very special show at Ludlow Castle next year (tickets available to buy via Eventim from 10am on Friday, October 3).

The Verve frontman will be headlining at the castle as part of a special series of concerts, after thanking fans for 'a legendary summer'.

Previous artists to play there include Elbow, Olly Murs, Jess Glynne and Supergrass, and it has a capacity for 6,000 keen fans.

The Bitter Sweet Symphony star will headline on July 25, and supporters of his are desperate to get their hands on tickets. A support act hasn't yet been announced.

It comes as he has also announced a much bigger gig at London's Alexandra Palace Park, as well as a run of arena shows, so this is the chance for a much more intimate performance.

If you're keen to see the Wigan legend, here's what you need to know to try and bag tickets for Richard Ashcroft's special Ludlow Castle gig.

How to buy tickets for Richard Ashcroft at Ludlow Castle

There has been a presale for local residents taking place, but general sale is Friday, October 3 at 10am on Eventim.

If you don't manage to bag any for this intimate show, tickets are also going on sale for his massive Alexandra Palace Park date, which will be available from 9.30am via Ticketmaster.

That concert is taking place on Friday, July 17, 2026.

You can check for resale tickets for these two concerts as well as his run of arena dates too, at Viagogo, StubHub, and Ticombo.

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

Where is Richard Ashcroft playing on tour next year?

If you're desperate to be a part of the crowd, find out when Ashcroft is coming to a city near you below.

Richard Ashcroft UK 2025 and 2026 tour dates:

• 8 November, Manchester, Co-Op Live
• 24 March, Cardiff, Utilita Arena
• 26 March, Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
• 28 March, London, The O2
• 31 March, Glasgow OVO Hydro
• 2 April, Leeds, First Direct Arena
• 4 April, Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• 6 April, Newcastle, Utilita Arena
• 17 July, Alexandra Palace Park
• 25 July, Ludlow Castle

What will the Richard Ashcroft set list look like?

Ashcroft has a new album coming out, called Lovin' You (available to pre-order on HMV and Amazon), so you can expect to hear tracks from that.

Here are the songs he performed when playing the Royal Albert Hall last year for an idea of what's to come, according to Setlist FM.

• Sonnet
• Space and Time
• Music Is Power
• They Don't Own Me
• Weeping Willow
• Velvet Morning
• A Song for the Lovers
• Break the Night With Colour
• Hold On
• The Drugs Don't Work
• Lucky Man
• C'mon People (We're Making It Now)
• History
• Bitter Sweet Symphony