Right then, grab your flares, dust off that vintage prog vinyl collection, and prepare to get properly cosmic, because Yes have just dropped some massive newsโฆ and itโs got long-time fans buzzing like a dodgy amp at soundcheck ๐ค
After a frustrating delay, the legendary prog rock pioneers have officially rescheduled โThe Fragile Tourโ for May 2027 โ and honestly? Itโs shaping up to be one of the most unique live experiences heading our way in the next couple of years.
๐ง WHATโS THE DEAL THEN?
Originally set to take place earlier, the tour hit a bump in the road after guitar wizard Steve Howe needed time to recover from surgery.
Now, instead of rushing things (and risking anything less than greatness), the band have done it properly โ giving themselves time to heal, reset, and come back stronger than ever.
And fair play, mun โ if youโre gonna see YES, you want the full intergalactic experience, not a half-powered jam session.
๐ถ THE BIG HOOK โ FRAGILE IN FULL?!
Oh yes. Oh YES.
The band will be performing their iconic 1971 album Fragile IN FULL ๐ฎ๐ฅ
Weโre talking:
- ๐น Roundabout (aka the bassline that launched a thousand head-nods)
- ๐น Long Distance Runaround
- ๐น Heart of the Sunrise
Basically, the kind of tracks that make you feel like youโve accidentally stepped into a sci-fi film directed by a wizard.
And thatโs not all โ theyโll be chucking in more classics from their absolutely stacked catalogue too. This isnโt just a gigโฆ itโs a full-on prog pilgrimage.
๐ UK TOUR DATES โ LOCK โEM IN
Hereโs where you can catch the madness live:
- 2 May 2027 โ Sheffield City Hall
- 3 May 2027 โ Manchester Bridgewater Hall
- 6 May 2027 โ Birmingham Symphony Hall
- 7 May 2027 โ Bristol Beacon
- 10 May 2027 โ London Palladium
- 11 May 2027 โ London Palladium
- 13 May 2027 โ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- 15 May 2027 โ York Barbican (NEW DATE)
- 16 May 2027 โ Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
So yeahโฆ basically the UK is getting a full prog invasion. Lock the doors, hide your synths.
๐๏ธ TICKETS & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- ๐ซ Existing tickets? Still valid โ no faffing about needed
- ๐ซ New tickets? Expected to sell FAST (prog fans donโt mess about)
- ๐ฐ Prices will vary depending on venue, but expect premium theatre-style pricing for a show of this calibre
๐ค WHY THIS TOUR IS GONNA BE SPECIAL
Letโs be honest โ YES arenโt just a band, theyโre a musical institution.
Theyโve been bending minds and warping time signatures since before most of us were even born. And the chance to hear Fragile played live, in full, in 2027?
Thatโs the kind of thing fans will be banging on about for years.
Add in the atmosphere of those iconic venues, a crowd full of die-hard prog heads, and the sheer musicianship on displayโฆ and youโve got something seriously special brewing.
๐บ RIFF REPORT VERDICT
This isnโt just another tour announcement โ this is a full-on event.
A night where the riffs are complex, the solos go on longer than your last relationship, and the vibes are absolutely out of this world ๐
Whether youโre a lifelong fan or just fancy something a bit different from your usual pit-and-pints chaosโฆ
๐ Get yourself there. Proper job.
Because when YES hit the stage in 2027โฆ
โฆitโs not just a gig.
Itโs a journey. ๐๐ค
