Kentucky’s Finest Add FIVE Extra Shows To Huge UK & Ireland Run
Bad news and good news, Downloaders, rockers, and lovers of big riffs everywhere.
The bad news? Black Stone Cherry have officially moved their highly anticipated UK & Ireland Celebrate Tour from autumn 2026 to January and February 2027.
The good news?
They’ve added five extra shows to the run, turning an already massive tour into an absolutely monster 21-date trek across the UK and Ireland. Tidy. 🤘
The Kentucky rock giants announced the change due to family reasons, but fans can rest easy knowing that every previously purchased ticket remains valid for the new dates.
And let’s be honest, if waiting a few extra months means getting a bigger tour, we’re not exactly complaining.
🎂 Celebrating 20 Years Of A Modern Rock Classic
This isn’t just another Black Stone Cherry tour.
The band are hitting the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album, the record that introduced the world to their unmistakable blend of southern rock swagger, thunderous riffs, and arena-sized choruses.
Every night on the tour will feature the band’s debut album played in its entirety, giving fans a chance to relive the songs that started it all.
As if that wasn’t enough, the band will also perform a second set packed with fan favourites and tracks from their brand-new Celebrate EP.
That’s essentially two shows for the price of one, butt.
Expect classics, deep cuts, singalong moments, and enough guitar crunch to make the walls sweat.
🔥 Five New Shows Added
Alongside the rescheduled dates, Black Stone Cherry have expanded the tour with brand-new stops in:
- Bournemouth
- Frome
- Torquay
- Wolverhampton
- Sheffield
That means even more fans get the chance to join what is shaping up to be one of the biggest rock tours of 2027.
If you’ve ever seen Black Stone Cherry live, you’ll know exactly why people are already buzzing.
If you haven’t?
Prepare yourself.
The band have built a reputation over the years for delivering some of the most energetic, crowd-pleasing rock shows on the planet.
No gimmicks.
No nonsense.
Just riffs, sweat, massive choruses and a crowd singing every word back at the stage.
🎟️ Ticket Information
Existing Tickets
Good news for anyone who already grabbed tickets.
All previously purchased tickets remain valid for the rescheduled dates, so there’s no need to rebook or panic.
New Show Tickets
Tickets for the five newly announced dates go on sale at:
🕙 10am – Thursday 11th June
Given Black Stone Cherry’s loyal UK fanbase, we’d recommend getting in there quickly before they disappear faster than a pint at Download Festival.
🤘 Why This Tour Matters
Twenty years is a huge milestone for any band.
Back in 2006, Black Stone Cherry arrived with a debut album packed full of southern-fried rock anthems and enough groove to make even the grumpiest metalhead nod along.
Since then they’ve become one of the most beloved live bands on the UK circuit, consistently packing venues and festival fields from Download to Planet Rockstock and beyond.
Their connection with British fans has always felt special.
While many American rock bands come and go, Black Stone Cherry have continued building an army of loyal followers who treat every show like a reunion.
This tour feels less like a nostalgia trip and more like a celebration of everything the band has achieved over the last two decades.
🎤 The Riff Report Verdict
Sure, nobody likes hearing that a tour has been postponed.
But when the result is a bigger tour, more dates, and a full performance of one of modern rock’s most beloved debut albums, it’s hard to stay grumpy for long.
January and February 2027 just became a lot louder.
We’ll see you down the front, singing every word and losing our voices by the second chorus.
Because some things never change.
And thankfully, Black Stone Cherry bringing the riffs is one of them.
🤘🔥🍒
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud.
The Riff Report
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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