Florence + The Machine, the powerhouse British band led by Florence Welch, has announced a highly anticipated UK tour for 2026, sending a wave of excitement through fans across the country. The announcement comes hot on the heels of news about their upcoming sixth studio album, Everybody Scream, set to be released on Halloween, October 31, 2025. After a year marked by personal recovery and creative transformation, Welch is returning to the stage with renewed energy and a sound shaped by her recent experiences.
According to Chad, Florence Welch’s journey over the past year has been anything but ordinary. Having undergone lifesaving surgery during her previous tour in 2023, Welch’s recovery became a catalyst for introspection and artistic evolution. She delved into spiritual mysticism, witchcraft, and folk horror, exploring themes of womanhood, partnership, aging, and mortality. This introspective journey is woven throughout Everybody Scream, which Welch describes as an attempt to "expose the murky in the mundane."
Welch’s immense voice and dramatic stage presence have become hallmarks of Florence + The Machine’s live performances. She’s best known for chart-topping singles like "Dog Days Are Over" and her stirring rendition of "You Got the Love." Over the span of five albums—Lungs (2009), Ceremonials (2011), How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015), High As Hope (2018), and Dance Fever (2022)—the band has amassed multiple US and UK number one albums and a slew of awards, cementing their place as one of the most influential acts of their generation. Their collaborations read like a who’s who of the music world, with Welch sharing stages and studios with The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift, to name just a few.
The new album, Everybody Scream, promises to be a bold addition to Florence + The Machine’s discography. According to Radio Times, Welch has worked with an impressive roster of collaborators for this project, including Mark Bowen of IDLES, Aaron Dessner, and Mitski. The album’s visual world is equally striking, with director Autumn de Wilde—known for her work on the film Emma.—helming the music video for the title track, which debuted in August 2025.
To celebrate the album’s release, Florence + The Machine will embark on a UK tour in early 2026, giving fans the chance to experience both new material and beloved classics live. The tour kicks off on February 6 in Belfast at The SSE Arena, before moving through major cities including Birmingham (February 8), Glasgow (February 9), Newcastle (February 11), Liverpool (February 13), Sheffield (February 14), and London (February 16 and 17 at The O2), before wrapping up in Manchester on February 20 at Co-op Live. Sheffield fans, in particular, have reason to rejoice, as the band will take the stage at the Utilita Arena on February 14—a date likely to become a highlight of the tour.
Support for the tour will come from rising star Paris Paloma, whose ethereal sound is expected to complement Welch’s own mystical stylings. As anticipation builds, ticket sales are already proving to be a hot topic. Pre-sale tickets went live on September 3, 2025, with a flurry of activity as fans raced to secure their spots. General sale tickets are set to be released at 10am on Friday, September 5, 2025. For those looking to get ahead of the crowd, a range of pre-sale options are available, including artist, album, and venue-specific pre-sales for select cities.
According to Radio Times, hospitality tickets—offering perks like VIP lounge access, a dedicated host, and food and drinks—will be available for the Manchester show at Co-op Live. Ticket prices for the Everybody Scream tour are expected to range from £56.06 to £175.20. While the breakdown for seated, standing, and VIP tickets has yet to be announced, the demand is expected to be high. Fans are advised to log in to ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and AXS at least 15 minutes before tickets go on sale, or ideally half an hour before, to secure a place in the virtual waiting room.
For those seeking a more exclusive experience, hospitality tickets may be a wise choice, as these packages are often less in demand than general admission. However, as of now, hospitality options are only confirmed for the Manchester concert, though updates are expected as the tour approaches. With such high demand, it’s no surprise that the band’s return to the road is generating buzz not just among longtime fans but also among newcomers drawn in by Welch’s recent artistic evolution.
Florence + The Machine’s enduring popularity is no accident. Over the years, Welch has cultivated a reputation for fearless creativity, emotional honesty, and a willingness to tackle life’s biggest questions through her music. The band’s previous albums have explored everything from heartbreak to hope, and Everybody Scream appears poised to continue that tradition, this time filtered through the lens of Welch’s personal transformation and newfound spiritual interests.
In addition to her musical achievements, Welch has also made her mark in the literary world, publishing a book of lyrics, poetry, and drawings titled Useless Magic. Her multidisciplinary approach to art and performance has inspired a devoted following, eager to see what she will do next.
The upcoming tour not only marks a triumphant return for Welch after her health scare but also signals a new chapter for Florence + The Machine as a whole. As Welch herself has said, "I felt the limits of my body and explored what it means to be healed." That sense of vulnerability and resilience is sure to resonate with audiences, especially in the wake of global challenges that have left many seeking meaning and connection.
For fans who have followed Florence + The Machine from their early days to their current status as festival headliners and award-winners, the 2026 tour is more than just a series of concerts—it’s a celebration of survival, creativity, and the enduring power of music to transform both artist and audience. As tickets go on sale and excitement mounts, one thing is clear: Florence Welch and her band are ready to bring their unique brand of magic back to the stage, and the world is more than ready to welcome them.
With a new album exploring the mysterious and the mundane, and a tour that promises both spectacle and intimacy, Florence + The Machine are set to make 2026 a year to remember for fans old and new alike.
