Bob Dylan first played London in 1962, but six decades later it’s still a heck of an occasion when he returns to the UK capital. And that’s what’s just been announced – Dylan has confirmed five dates later this year as part of his ongoing Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour.
The Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour is named after Dylan’s 2020 record – to date, his most recent proper studio album – and it has already been to London twice. Dylan played four nights at the Palladium in 2022, then another three nights at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024. His last official release was 2025’s The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956–1963.
Bob Dylan’s 2026 shows in London will be at the 2,700-capacity Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank. Here’s what you need to know about the residency, from dates to presale and general sale information.
When is Bob Dylan playing London’s Royal Festival Hall?
The Nobel Prize-winning musician is in the UK capital in December 2026.
What London dates have been confirmed so far?
The initial UK tour announcement included five dates in London. Here are those dates in full:
- Thursday December 3 2026
- Friday December 4 2026
- Saturday December 5 2026
- Monday December 7 2026
- Tuesday December 8 2026
When do tickets go on sale?
Set your reminders: tickets go on sale next Wednesday July 22 at 10am BST. You’ll be able to purchase tickets on Ticketmaster here.
Presale details
Presales start at 10am on Monday July 20 2026.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices haven’t been confirmed. For Dylan’s Royal Albert Hall shows in 2024, non-hospitality prices started from around £78 and went all the way up to nearly £200. Don’t be surprised to see similar pricing (or a tad higher, given inflation) at Royal Festival Hall.
Where else is Bob Dylan going on tour in the UK in 2026?
Dylan will play Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield and Blackpool before his London residency. Here are the dates and venues:
- Wednesday November 25 2026 – Bournemouth, BIC Windsor Hall
- Thursday November 26 2026 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
- Friday November 27 2026 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena
- Monday November 30 2026 – Blackpool, Opera House
- Tuesday December 1 2026 – Blackpool, Opera House
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