Take That Tour 2026: The Circus Live returns to UK stadiums
Introduction: Why the Take That tour 2026 matters
The Take That tour 2026, titled Circus Live – Summer 2026, marks the English group’s return to large-scale stadium shows and revives a landmark production first seen in 2009. For fans of the band and observers of the UK live-music calendar, the announcement is significant: it signals a major summer stadium run and a continuation of a well-known stage concept in the band’s touring history.
Main details: dates, venues and context
A sequel to the 2009 production
Described in sources as the group’s thirteenth concert tour, Circus Live – Summer 2026 is presented as a sequel or reboot of Take That Present: The Circus Live, the band’s seventh tour staged in 2009. The band officially announced the return of The Circus Live in September 2025, framing the 2026 run as an epic stadium tour for summer.
Confirmed dates and venues
Ticketing listings show the tour will kick off at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton on 29 May 2026, with a second Southampton date on 30 May. Further confirmed UK dates include:
- 9 June 2026 — Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- 12 June 2026 — Hampden Park National Stadium, Glasgow
- 13 June 2026 — Hampden Park National Stadium, Glasgow
- 19 June 2026 — Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- 20 June 2026 — Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- 21 June 2026 — Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Many listings indicate start times at 17:00 for these stadium performances. Sources note the run will include a string of stadium dates around the UK and Ireland, beginning in late May.
Conclusion: What fans and readers should expect
The Take That tour 2026 reprises a celebrated stage concept and brings the band back to stadium stages across the UK. For long-term fans, it offers a direct link to the 2009 Circus Live production; for casual concertgoers, it represents a major summer stadium attraction. With multiple dates in key cities and early announcements made in September 2025, the tour is positioned to be one of the notable live-music events of summer 2026. Readers considering attendance should consult official ticketing outlets for availability and any further itinerary updates.
