Music Legend Billy Ocean Announces Summer 2026 Tour with Special Gues

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Global music icon Billy Ocean has announced a summer 2026 tour with special guest Marti Pellow. The tour includes various headline dates across the UK, showcasing their iconic hits and captivating performances. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, October 17.

Music Legend Billy Ocean Announces Summer 2026 Tour

Global music icon Billy Ocean has unveiled a series of headline dates for summer 2026, accompanied by special guest Marti Pellow.

The tour kicks off at Leigh Sports Village on Friday, May 29, followed by performances at various venues including TK Maxx Presents Live at Lincoln Castle, Southampton Summer Sessions, Live at Llangollen Pavilion, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, and Live at The Piece Hall.

BILLY OCEAN – SUMMER 2026 Tour Dates:

  • May 29 - Leigh Sports Village Stadium
  • Jun 20 - TK Maxx Presents Live at Lincoln Castle
  • Jun 21 - TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions
  • Jun 27 - TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion
  • Jun 28 - TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre
  • Jul 9 - TK Maxx Presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle
  • Jul 10 - TK Maxx Presents Live At The Piece Hall
  • Aug 20 - Colchester Castle Summer Series

Billy Ocean, with over 30 million records sold worldwide, is known for chart-topping singles and a distinctive blend of pop and soul. His career spanning five decades has earned him numerous accolades including a GRAMMY Award and an MBE for services to music.

Marti Pellow, with iconic hits like 'Love Is All Around' and 'Goodnight Girl', joins Billy Ocean on this tour, showcasing his versatility as a vocalist across pop, jazz, and soul genres.

Published on 13 October 2025 by Ben Robinson

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