NME NEWS: JETHRO TULL — AND THE BAND ARE BACK! 2026 SPRING TOUR CONFIRMED — THEIR BOLDEST SINCE A.M.! DATES & CITIES REVEALED 👇👇👇👇
Progressive rock legends Jethro Tull have officially announced their return to the world’s stages with a sweeping 2026 Spring Tour, marking what the band is calling their boldest live statement since A.M. (1968). Frontman Ian Anderson, flute in hand and voice as unmistakable as ever, leads the charge on a tour that blends deep-cut reverence with arena-ready power, reaffirming Tull’s place as one of rock’s most enduring and inventive forces.
After a period of selective performances and studio focus, the 2026 announcement feels like a full-throttle comeback. According to sources close to the band, this tour is designed as a celebration of Jethro Tull’s entire musical arc — from blues-rooted beginnings to progressive grandeur — with refreshed arrangements, expanded visuals, and a setlist that bridges generations of fans.
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A TOUR ROOTED IN HISTORY — AND PUSHING FORWARD
The Spring 2026 run will spotlight material spanning “Aqualung,” “Thick as a Brick,” “Songs From the Wood,” and “Heavy Horses,” while also giving renewed attention to early-era material that shaped the band’s DNA. Anderson has described the tour as “a respectful nod to where we came from — and a reminder that creativity doesn’t have an expiration date.”
Longtime fans can expect the theatrical flair Jethro Tull are known for: intricate stage design, pastoral visuals, and Anderson’s signature storytelling between songs. Yet the production promises a modern edge, with updated lighting and immersive sound intended to elevate the band’s complex compositions in large venues without sacrificing intimacy.
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2026 SPRING TOUR — CONFIRMED DATES & CITIES
The tour launches in March 2026, spanning the UK, Europe, and North America, with additional dates rumored for late summer:
United Kingdom & Ireland
London — O2 Arena
Manchester — AO Arena
Birmingham — Utilita Arena
Glasgow — OVO Hydro
Dublin — 3Arena
Europe
Paris — Accor Arena
Amsterdam — Ziggo Dome
Berlin — Mercedes-Benz Arena
Milan — Mediolanum Forum
Madrid — WiZink Center
Stockholm — Avicii Arena
North America
New York — Madison Square Garden
Boston — TD Garden
Toronto — Scotiabank Arena
Chicago — United Center
Los Angeles — Hollywood Bowl
San Francisco — Chase Center
Additional dates and festival appearances are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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WHY THIS TOUR MATTERS
More than a nostalgia run, the 2026 Spring Tour positions Jethro Tull as a living, evolving band, not a museum piece. Anderson’s vocal delivery — carefully adapted over the years — pairs with seasoned musicianship to bring precision and emotion to complex compositions that few bands would dare attempt live.
Critics are already calling this tour a defining late-career chapter, with fans praising the band’s refusal to simplify or dilute their sound. From flute-led folk passages to thunderous prog rock climaxes, Jethro Tull’s return promises substance, sophistication, and soul.
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🎶 Jethro Tull are back — not to relive the past, but to remind the world why it mattered in the first place.
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