Blue’s 25th Anniversary Tour celebrates the enduring success of the British boy band, formed in London in 2000. Consisting of Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa, and Lee Ryan, the group marked their milestone with a major UK leg in April and May 2026, tied to the release of their seventh studio album Reflections on 9 January 2026.
The tour kicked off in early April 2026 and included stops across the UK, such as Oxford New Theatre (8 April), Bournemouth BIC (9 April), Cardiff, Birmingham Symphony Hall, London Eventim Apollo for two nights, Brighton Centre, Manchester, Glasgow, and others. Additional dates in May covered Ipswich, Hull, Bradford, Wolverhampton, and Portsmouth. Special guests 911 and Mina Simioni joined many shows.
Blue performed in Bradford at Bradford Live last night on (21 May 2026). This date fell towards the end of the main UK run, with the band scheduled to appear in Wolverhampton next and then Portsmouth on 23 May. The tour supports Reflections, which features 13 tracks written by the band members. It follows their previous album Heart & Soul from 2022 and continues their tradition of melodic pop and R&B with tight vocal harmonies.
The band first rose to prominence with their debut album All Rise in 2001, which topped the UK charts. Subsequent releases One Love (2002) and Guilty (2003) delivered major hits including “Too Close,” “If You Come Back,” “One Love,” and “Guilty.” Blue have sold over 15 million records worldwide and earned multiple BRIT Awards. After a hiatus in the mid-2000s, they reunited for Eurovision in 2011 and have maintained an active presence with tours and new music since
The 25th Anniversary Tour focuses on a mix of classic hits and new material from Reflections. Venues have ranged from theatres to larger halls, allowing fans to experience the group’s signature energetic live performances. Additional international dates extend the tour’s reach into Europe and beyond later in 2026.
This run underscores Blue’s lasting appeal more than two decades after their breakthrough. The Bradford show, like others on the itinerary, highlighted their continued ability to draw audiences with polished vocals and crowd-pleasing setlists that bridge nostalgia and fresh releases. The tour reflects their journey from early 2000s pop sensations to a mature act still creating and performing together.
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