Following a monumental show at The O2 in London in 2024 and last year’s celebration of their US breakthrough record Crush, synth pioneers Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have announced a run of summer 2026 UK and Ireland concerts.
Known for their captivating live show, packed to the brim with synth-driven hit singles, the 14 date run kicks off at Lincoln Castle on Thursday June 11th and includes prestigious shows at Hampton Court Palace in London on Friday 12th June and York Minster Gardens on July 9th. Still as captivating as they were in the 80s The Telegraph called the band, “a masterclass in passionate, pioneering pop,” in their 5* live review of the band’s Royal Albert Hall show.
“”There is always something special about outdoor concerts in the summer,” Andy McCluskey said of the dates. “A different energy and excitement. Prepare for the party… and bring your dancing shoes!” Full list of dates below and tickets are on sale now from HERE.
OMD play the following UK summer dates:
June
Thu 11th – Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
Fri 12th – Hampton Court Palace, London
Sat 13th – 80’s Calling Fest, Plymouth
Fri 19th – Guildhall Square, Southampton
Fri 26th – Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol
Sun 28th – Brighton Centre, Brighton
July
Sat 4th – Trinity College Concert Series, Dublin
Wed 8th – Bradford Live, Bradford
Thu 9th – York Museum Gardens, York
Sat 25th – Dreamland, Margate
Thu 30th – Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Glasgow
Fri 31st – Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Glasgow
August
Sun 2nd – Villa Marina, Isle Of Man
Fri 7th – Rochdale Town Hall Square, Rochdale
Since the release of their first single ‘Electricity’ in 1979 OMD have continued to lead the way in British electronic music. One of the genre’s pioneering acts, the band have gone on to sell 25 million singles and 15 million albums worldwide, appeared on Top of The Pops an incredible 29 times and released an impressive back catalogue of hits including the likes of ‘Enola Gay,’ ‘Souvenier,’ ‘Joan Of Arc,’ ‘Locomotion,’ ‘If You Leave,’ and many more. The band continue to push the boundaries of synth-pop with the release of their acclaimed album Bauhaus Staircase in 2023.
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