UB40
The legendary UB40 are set to return to the UK in June 2026 for a major tour, joined by special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad. Following their sold-out global run this year, the iconic reggae group will bring their unmissable live show back to home soil, performing timeless hits alongside brand-new tracks from their forthcoming studio album, due in spring 2026.
Formed in Birmingham in 1978, UB40 have become one of Britain’s most successful bands, with over 50 singles charting in the UK and more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Their diverse original line-up reflected a rich mix of English, Welsh, Irish, Jamaican, Scottish, and Yemeni heritage, helping shape their distinctive sound.
With four Grammy nominations and a Brit Award nomination for Best British Group, UB40’s legacy includes chart-topping singles such as Food for Thought, Red Red Wine, Can’t Help Falling in Love, and I Got You Babe (with Chrissie Hynde). Their albums Labour of Love (1983) and Promises and Lies (1993) both reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. Alongside Madness, they hold the record for the most weeks spent in the UK singles chart during the 1980s—an astonishing 214 weeks.
This upcoming tour promises a celebration of UB40’s enduring influence, blending beloved classics with fresh material that continues to push reggae into new territory.
Utilita Arena
Wednesday June 3 2026
6.30pm
