The singer will be joined at all shows by very special guest Marti Pellow
Billy Ocean has announced a string of headline dates for summer 2026.
The chart-topping singer behind such classic hits as Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run), Suddenly and Red Light Spells Danger – kicks off the summer at Leigh Sports Village on Friday 29 May before headlining venues including TK Maxx Presents Live at Lincoln Castle, Southampton Summer Sessions, Live at Llangollen Pavilion, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Live at The Piece Hall.
One of Britain’s most enduring and successful artists, Billy Ocean has sold more than 30 million records worldwide. With a career spanning more than five decades, his distinctive blend of pop and soul has brought him a wealth of Gold and Platinum albums, chart-topping singles across the globe and awards.
Born in Trinidad and raised in London’s East End, Billy was inspired by the great soul singers Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, alongside the British pop sounds of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. His breakthrough came with Love Really Hurts Without You in 1976, followed by a string of global hits including Red Light Spells Danger, When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going, Loverboy, Suddenly, Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, and the Grammy Award-winning Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) attracting millions of streams worldwide.
Special Guest
Billy will be joined at all shows by very special guest Marti Pellow, the unmistakable voice of Wet Wet Wet and solo star in his own right.
With more than 15 million albums sold, multiple No.1 singles, and iconic hits like Sweet Little Mystery, Goodnight Girl, Love Is All Around and Angel Eyes, Pellow is one of the UK’s most enduring and versatile vocalists.
Alongside a successful solo career – spanning pop, jazz, and soul – he’s also earned acclaim on the musical theatre stage, starring in Chicago (West End and Broadway), Evita, Jekyll & Hyde, Blood Brothers and Chess.
UK Tour 2026
29 May Leigh Sports Village Stadium – Friday 29th May
20 June TK Maxx Presents Live at Lincoln Castle
21 June TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions
27 June TK Maxx Presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion
28 June TK Maxx Presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre
09 July TK Maxx Presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle
10 July TK Maxx Presents Live At The Piece Hall
20 August Colchester Castle Summer Series
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