After their shared history, Richard Ashcroft would never be questioned, according to Liam Gallagher, who stated it was unquestionable.
After embarking upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, and selling out Manchester’s Co-op Live, Richard Ashcroft today announces additional UK dates due to overwhelming demand. Richard will perform at arenas in Cardiff, Liverpool, London and Leeds in Spring 2026, with tickets on sale at 9.30am on Friday 1st August.
The announcement comes in response to the announcement that his brand-new album Lovin’ You will be released on October 3rd, his first all-new album since 2018’s Natural Rebel, and is a follow-up to 2021’s Acoustic Hymns, Vol. 1.
Speaking on Radio 2 earlier this month Richard Ashcroft said: “The album’s due in September, just after I finish the dates with Oasis. That’ll be coming out in September, and yeah, happy days, we’ll see how it goes. I’m buzzing that I’m still here. I’m still making music, people pay me to make music, people pay me to sing live. It’s like I can’t complain.”
Ashcroft has won huge praise from fans after being picked to join Oasis on their huge sell-out Live 25 tour. Speaking after seeing the band play at Wembley Stadium, David Baddiel said the former Verve frontman gave the Gallaghers a run for their money when it came to entertaining the crowd. Noel has even been spotted watching Ashcroft’s sets before walking on stage himself.
“Oasis were fantastic tonight. However, Richard Ashcroft, who provided the “Scott Walker of Britpop,” nearly made them outlast them in the voiceover.
“Don’t think Richard has ever done a bad show,” replied one of his followers. “Magnificent,” agreed another, while a third said: “It’s the absolute dream lineup. Chris Martin said Richard Ashcroft had the best voice going around. Richard Ashcroft and Oasis playing in 2025. It’s what the world needs some GOOD THINGS! I can’t wait to see them in Australia. Magic. How special to be at Wembley. Brilliant.”
Another X user responded to Baddiel’s video of Ashcroft singing The Drug’s Don’t Work, saying, “This was a real moment in Manchester as well.” That song had a certain freshness or atmosphere in it. Although the Oasis music is excellent, there is a stronger nostalgia tinge to them.
Oasis and Richard Ashcroft have a mutual admiration that dates back to their initial collaboration while they were touring. Richard joins Cast as a special guest on all of their UK shows.
How can you follow Richard on tour this and next year:
dates of the tour
JULY – WITH OASIS 25th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 26th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 30th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
AUGUST – WITH OASIS 2nd – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 3rd – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT) 9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT) 12th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium (SOLD OUT) 16th – Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT) 17th – Dublin, Croke Park (SOLD OUT) 23rd – Cornwall, Live At Scurrier House (HEADLINE SHOW)
SEPTEMBER – WITH OASIS 27th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT) 28th – London, Wembley Stadium (SOLD OUT)
NOVEMBER – HEADLINE SHOW 8th – Manchester, Co-op Live (SOLD OUT)
MARCH 2026 – HEADLINE SHOWS 24th – Cardiff, Utilita Arena 26th – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 28th – London, The O2
Source: Mirror
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