UK hip-hop, garage and grime icons The Streets have announced a huge outdoor gig in Leeds next year for a special album anniversary tour.
One of the most influential bands in the space, having inspired countless others in adjacent genres over the past couple of decades, The Streets are one of the biggest names to ever play the historical landmark turned live music venue.
Having seen them live again for ourselves at Kendal Calling last year, you do not want to miss this one.
Revealing a brand new UK tour in line with a special album anniversary, which features just a handful of domestic dates, we’re counting ourselves very lucky to be on the list.
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Set to play the stunning Kirkstall Abbey just north west of Leeds city centre, the 46-year-old frontman and legendary British producer is bringing vocalist Kevin Mark Trail, guitarist Rob Harvey, and a number of other regular session players along for the ride.
Other cities being treated to the experience include the likes of London, Bristol and our mates over in Greater Manchester too.
The tour itself is to mark 20 years since the release of their seminal second album, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, which remains arguably their most important work.
An incredibly well-received follow-up to their already impressive debut, Original Pirate Material, the much-loved 2004 LP is set to be played in full for the first time EVER.
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Speaking on the milestone, Skinner said: “A Grand Don’t Come For Free was a moment in time — for me, and for everyone who grew up with it. I wrote it as a story from beginning to end, even studying screenwriting to shape it and without the faintest idea how people would react.
“We’ve been looking for something bold to do with the live show, and we landed here: some tracks have never been played live, others haven’t surfaced in years.
“It’s a new challenge to bring the whole journey to life on stage, but I have an incredible band, and we always give everything every night. So I’m certain we’ll make finding out what happened to that thousand quid a party every night.”
You can see the full list of shows down below.
The Streets live UK tour dates 2026
- Friday, June 26, 2026 – Dreamland – Margate
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Bristol Sounds – Bristol
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Castlefield Bowl – Manchester
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Alexandra Palace Park – London
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Ludlow Castle – Ludlow
- Friday, July 24, 2026 – Kirkstall Abbey – Leeds
- Friday, August 7, 2026 – Audley End Estate – Essex
- Friday, August 21, 2026 – Rock n Roll Circus – Norwich
You can get ready to grab your tickets for The Streets at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds by signing up for exclusive artist pre-sale access, or you can just go for general admission when they go live next Friday, 17 October HERE.
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