What’s occurring, rockers!? Strap in and crack open a tin, because THE ALMIGHTY — one of the loudest, rawest, most criminally underrated British rock bands of the last 30 years — have officially announced their 2026 UK Tour, and the riff lords are BACK with vengeance! TIDY!
This is the comeback fans have been begging for. Ricky Warwick is stepping away from fronting huge stages with Black Star Riders to reunite with the band that started it all — and the hype is bigger than a Cardiff crowd after seven pints shouting “Play it louder, butt!”
Fans are calling it:
“The dirtiest, sweatiest, most glorious reunion of the decade.”
“Like the 90s never left.”
“Grown men will cry during ‘Free N Easy.’”
And honestly? Proper job.
⚡ THE ALMIGHTY — UK TOUR 2026: FULL DATES
Every gig guaranteed to melt your eyebrows clean off.
🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
- Oct 3 — Glasgow — Barrowland Ballroom
- Oct 5 — Newcastle — O2 City Hall
- Oct 7 — Manchester — O2 Ritz
- Oct 9 — Birmingham — O2 Institute
- Oct 11 — Nottingham — Rock City
- Oct 13 — Bristol — O2 Academy
- Oct 15 — Cardiff — Tramshed (YES BUTT! WE CLAIMING THIS ONE!)
- Oct 17 — Southampton — O2 Guildhall
- Oct 19 — London — O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Small venues… loud noise… no survivors.
🎟️ TICKET PRICE BREAKDOWN — UK (GBP)
- Standard: £28 – £38
- Balcony / Premium: £45
- Meet & Greet Add-On: £90
- VIP Soundcheck Experience: £125
- “Free N Easy” Ultimate VIP: £165
(Includes signed tour print, early entry, exclusive merch, side-stage viewing for one song)
Fans’ reaction so far:
“£30 for a band this loud? Bargain!”
“Rock City will collapse after this gig.”
“Cardiff Tramshed is going to be chaos, mun.”
🤘 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE 2026 SHOWS
✔ A setlist that punches like a steel-toe boot to the ribs
✔ Ricky Warwick in full fire-and-fury mode
✔ Sweat, beer, riffs, repeat
✔ Crowds roaring “FREE N EASY!” from start to finish
✔ The kind of mosh pits that make your chiropractor rich
✔ Zero pyro — because The Almighty ARE the pyro
This isn’t just a tour.
It’s a resurrection.
And the whole UK is about to get flattened.
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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