Jethro Tull 2026 tour for “The Curiosity Tour”
LONDON, UK – Progressive rock icons Jethro Tull, led by the indomitable Ian Anderson, have officially unveiled their extensive 2026 touring schedule. Titled “The Curiosity Tour,” the trek will see the band performing across the United Kingdom and Europe throughout the year, celebrating over five decades of musical innovation and their latest studio success.
The tour comes on the heels of the band’s 2025 album, Curious Ruminant, which debuted to critical acclaim and reached No. 25 on the U.K. charts. Fans can expect a curated setlist that balances fresh material from the new record with the “prog-monsters” and folk-rock classics that defined the band’s legacy, including “Aqualung” and “Locomotive Breath.”
“We began regularly playing at the famous Marquee Club in London in January 1968,” recalled frontman Ian Anderson. “Even after all this time, the curiosity to explore new sounds and share them with a live audience remains. This tour is about that spirit of discovery.”
The 2026 leg officially kicks off in Munich, Germany on February 11, before heading into an intensive run across Italy, Spain, and the UK. The British segment is particularly robust, featuring 19 dates in April and May, including a prestigious night at The London Palladium.
Jethro Tull: 2026 Tour Dates
The following dates have been confirmed for the 2026 international circuit:
| Date | City | Venue |
| Feb 11 | Munich, Germany | Isarphilharmonie |
| Mar 01 | Turin, Italy | Teatro Colosseo |
| Mar 03 | Trieste, Italy | Politeama Rossetti |
| Mar 13 | Lisbon, Portugal | Coliseu de Lisboa |
| Mar 15 | Vigo, Spain | Auditorio Mar de Vigo |
| Mar 22 | Dresden, Germany | Kulturpalast |
| Mar 23 | Leipzig, Germany | Haus Auensee |
| Apr 09 | Dillingen, Germany | Lokschuppen Dillingen |
| Apr 11 | Stuttgart, Germany | Liederhalle |
| Apr 12 | Nuremberg, Germany | Meistersingerhalle |
| Apr 19 | Perth, Scotland | Perth Concert Hall |
| Apr 20 | Glasgow, Scotland | Royal Concert Hall |
| Apr 22 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Usher Hall |
| Apr 23 | Newcastle, England | O2 City Hall |
| Apr 25 | Bradford, England | St George’s Hall |
| Apr 26 | Salford (Manchester), England | The Lowry |
| Apr 28 | Liverpool, England | Philharmonic Hall |
| Apr 29 | Sheffield, England | City Hall |
| May 02 | Stoke-on-Trent, England | Victoria Hall |
| May 03 | Birmingham, England | Symphony Hall |
| May 05 | Leicester, England | De Montfort Hall |
| May 06 | London, England | The London Palladium |
| May 08 | Basingstoke, England | The Anvil |
| May 09 | Swansea, Wales | Brangwyn Hall |
| May 10 | Bristol, England | Bristol Beacon |
| May 12 | Truro, England | Hall for Cornwall |
| May 13 | Bournemouth, England | Pavilion Theatre |
| May 15 | Southampton, England | O2 Guildhall |
| May 16 | Eastbourne, England | Congress Theatre |
| Jun 27 | Butzbach, Germany | Schloss Butzbach |
| Jul 10 | Pistoia, Italy | Pistoia Blues Festival |
| Aug 01 | Loket, Czech Republic | Amfiteatr Loket |
| Aug 04 | Cambrils, Spain | Festival Internacional |
| Aug 07 | Savonlinna, Finland | Olavinlinna |
| Aug 09 | Tampere, Finland | Tampere Talo |
| Aug 10 | Helsinki, Finland | Kulttuuritalo |
| Oct 15 | Herning, Denmark | MCH Herning Kongrescenter |
| Oct 16 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Gamle Scene |
| Nov 05 | Berlin, Germany | Tempodrom |
| Nov 06 | Magdeburg, Germany | GETEC Arena |
| Nov 08 | Zurich, Switzerland | Kongresshaus |
| Nov 14 | Istanbul, Turkey | Zorlu PSM |
| Nov 20 | Bregenz, Austria | Festspielhaus |
| Nov 22 | Linz, Austria | Brucknerhaus |
| Nov 23 | Vienna, Austria | Wiener Konzerthaus |
Ticketing and Experience
Tickets for the UK leg are priced between £45 and £65, with sales currently active through the band’s official website and local venue box offices. Production for “The Curiosity Tour” promises to be a high-precision affair, featuring immersive lighting and Anderson’s signature theatrical storytelling.
Fans are advised to arrive early, as the band strictly enforces a “lights down” policy to maintain the atmosphere of the performance.
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