TAKE THAT ANNOUNCE THE SPECTACULAR RETURN OF THEIR RECORD-BREAKING LIVE TOUR
Take That have today announced they will be hitting the road next summer with the return of one of their biggest and most iconic live shows: The Circus Live.
They will be returning to Coventry Building Society Stadium for two dates on Friday 5 June and Saturday 6 June 2026. It will mark a triumphant return after three huge shows in 2009.
Originally staged in 2009, The Circus Live broke UK records as the fastest-selling tour in history, with over 600,000 tickets sold in under 5 hours, and over one million fans attending the sell-out shows across the UK and Ireland.
Now, more than 17 years later, Take That are ready to bring the magic back for a whole new generation of fans, and for those who were there the first time, with the chance to revisit one of the most groundbreaking live productions in UK pop history - bigger and bolder than ever!
The band said: The Circus tour was one of our favourite experiences as a band and, in the years since, we've talked many times about how much we'd love to do it again one day. Well, that time has come! We're so excited to welcome audiences old and new across the UK and Ireland to the spectacle of The Circus Live next summer. See you out there!”
Paul Michael, Managing Director at Coventry Building Society Arena, said:
“We’re delighted to be welcoming Take That back to Coventry, following their famous run of shows at the stadium in 2009.
“They have already given us three unforgettable nights of entertainment in Coventry and fans still talk about those events to this day. This is a chance to create new memories and the atmosphere in June 2026 promises to be just as electric as it was 16 years ago.
“The shows will see the return of live music to the stadium bowl after three years, with major concerts at the heart of our strategy to grow the venue and Coventry as a destination for world-class entertainment.”
Take That - The Circus Live - Summer 2026, will kick off at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton on 29th May, with the band then playing a string of huge stadium dates around the UK & Ireland in Coventry, Sunderland, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, 2 epic nights at the London Stadium - where the band famously performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics - on 26th and 27th June, before heading to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium for the final show on the 4th July.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 26th September at 9.30am from www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.gigsandtours.com / www.takethat.com
Fans can get first access to tour tickets by pre-ordering the band’s forthcoming tenth studio album, to be released late 2026, from the Take That official store here
Renowned for their innovative and revolutionary live shows, Take That’s Circus Live broke the mould for live productions when it opened on 5th June 2009. Hailed as a ‘trailblazing pop show’ by critics across the board, it raised the bar for live entertainment with its sheer ambition and creativity. Fans were wowed from beginning to end with a visual feast that included fire-breathers, stilt-walkers, clowns, acrobats, tap dancers, and a huge 30-foot-tall mechanical elephant, which carried the band through the audience.
Images from the 2009 tour are available from Getty Images here
Take That - The Circus Live - Summer 2026 will be no exception, with the band set to perform the original 2009 set list, with a few new surprises along the way.
The Script, who supported Take That on the original Circus Live Tour in 2009, will return as very special guests on all UK shows in 2026, alongside pop royalty, Belinda Carlisle, who will also perform at all UK shows.
The Script are one of the biggest success stories in the history of Irish music, having scored six UK #1 albums and sold-out huge shows all across the world. Their global total of 10 billion+ streams also resulted in a recent BRITs Billion Award in honour of exceeding that landmark figure in the UK alone.
Belinda Carlisle is one of those rare talents who continues to remain relevant after nearly four decades in the business. The gifted and glamorous singer-songwriter has indelibly touched the hearts of millions of pop fans around the world with her unique blend of gutsy vocals, emotively charged melodies and picturesque lyrics.
Take That - The Circus Live - Summer 2026 Full Tour Dates:
Friday 29 May - Southampton St Mary’s Stadium
Friday 05 June - Coventry Building Society Arena
Saturday 06 June - Coventry Building Society Arena
Tuesday 09 June - Sunderland Stadium of Light
Friday 12 June - Glasgow Hampden Park
Tuesday 16 June - Cardiff Principality Stadium
Friday 19 June - Manchester Etihad Stadium
Saturday 20 June - Manchester Etihad Stadium
Friday 26 June - London Stadium
Saturday 27 June - London Stadium
Saturday 4 July - Dublin Aviva Stadium *
*support acts to be confirmed
Tickets on sale Friday 26th September at 9:30am and will be available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.gigsandtours.com / www.takethat.com
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About Take That
Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen are Take That in 2025 and continue the legacy of one of the most successful bands in British chart history, with over 45 million records sold worldwide and 12 No.1 hits in the UK.
Formed as a five-piece in 1989, they enjoyed immediate success with their first two albums charting at No.2 & No.1 respectively. Third album Nobody Else confirmed their global domination, selling over six million copies and topping the charts in 11 countries. The departure of band member Robbie Williams prompted a break-up in 1996 and nine years in the wilderness before the remaining four members reunited for 2005’s The Ultimate Tour. This sparked one of the greatest comebacks in British music history with Take That going on to release three number 1 albums in just four years. Robbie’s return for 2011’s Progress saw them break UK records for the fastest-selling album of the 21st century and fastest-selling tour of all time. Williams’ second departure, along with that of Jason Orange, left the remaining three members to release III and 2017’s Wonderland, which were certified platinum and gold respectively.
The band celebrated their 30th anniversary with the release of Odyssey in 2018, a greatest hits album featuring beautifully reimagined versions of some of their biggest tracks from a three-decade-spanning career. The album entered the charts at number 1 and was closely followed by a critically acclaimed UK and European stadium and arena tour in 2019.
With the release of their 9th studio album, This Life in 2023, the band scored their ninth No.1 album and the biggest-selling album from a UK artist that year, outselling the entire Top 25 combined. In April 2024, Take That hit the road again with their huge This Life On Tour, which saw them sell over 700,000 across 41 dates in 15 cities in the UK, making it the biggest-selling tour for a UK artist that year.
2026 is gearing up to be another bumper year for the band with the release of their highly anticipated Netflix Documentary, a huge stadium tour - The Circus Live, and the promise of a new album towards the end of the year.
