Alabama Shakes announce first UK show in 10 years with huge Leeds outdoor gig
The American rockers are touring again after a decade, and they’ll be kicking it off right here in Leeds.
It’s safe to say we’re feeling very flattered.
Alabama Shakes – comprised of Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell and Heath Fogg – will play Leeds’ Millennium Square as part of Sounds of the City 2026.
The acclaimed trio from Athens, Alabama will come to Leeds on Wednesday 1 July and The Mount At Wasing on Thursday 2 July 2026.
The highly anticipated pair of shows are in addition to the previously announced date at Alexandra Palace on Friday 3 July.
A very busy week for the blues rockers who will be no doubt playing to packed-out audiences of adoring fans who have missed them dearly.
The exciting news of these live dates comes after the trio shared Another Life – their first slice of new music in a decade.
They are currently working on more material for 2026 and are set for appearances at Gent Jazz in Belgium, Lucca Summer Festival in Italy, and NOS Alive in Lisbon, Spain.
Their full list of live performances are as follows:
- Wednesday 1st July – Millennium Square, Leeds NEW DATE
- Thursday 2nd July – The Mount At Wasing, Wasing NEW DATE
- Friday 3rd July – Alexandra Palace, London (w/ Tyler Ballgame)
- Sunday 5th July – Gent Jazz, Gent
- Tuesday 7th July – Summer Festival, Lucca
- Thursday 9th July – NOS Alive, Lisbon
Tickets for the Alabama Shakes at Millennium Square go on pre-sale from 10am GMT on Wednesday 3 December, and then on general sale from 10am GMT on Friday 5 December.
Find out more here and run don’t walk, as these tickets will be flying off the shelves.
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Featured image – Supplied (Bobbi Rich)