Lily Allen has revealed that she’s adding a second leg of summer arena shows to her highly anticipated 2026 West End Girl tour — all thanks to “phenomenal demand.”
From Intimate Theatres to Big Arenas
Initially, Allen announced a string of intimate theatre gigs for March 2026, where she’ll perform her latest album West End Girl in full. Those shows sold out quickly, prompting her to scale up to much larger venues.
The newly added arena dates span key UK and Ireland cities:
- 16 June — Utilita Arena, Newcastle
- 17 June — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- 19 June — AO Arena, Manchester
- 21 June — First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds
- 23 June — Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- 24 June — Utilita Arena, Cardiff
- 26 June — BP Pulse Live, Birmingham
- 27 June — The O2, London
- 30 June — 3Arena, Dublin
Tickets go on general sale on 27 November 2025 at 10:00 AM (local time) according to Ticketmaster.
Why This Tour Expansion Matters
- Fan Demand Is Wild
The fact that Lily Allen is moving from small theatres to large arenas shows just how much excitement there is around her comeback. Allen’s theatre shows all sold out, which underlines how much her audience wants to see her perform West End Girl live. - A Career High Point
These arena dates represent one of Lily’s biggest headline runs ever. According to Entertainment Focus, this may be her largest headline tour to date. - Strategic Timing
The summer dates give fans a chance to catch her in huge venues, while her March theatre shows maintain an intimate, theatrical feel — a balance that suits the emotional depth of West End Girl. - Festival Momentum
Lily is also headlining Mighty Hoopla 2026, a big festival moment that likely helped fuel demand.
What West End Girl Means for Lily Allen
- West End Girl is her first album in seven years, and its critical reception has been very strong.
- According to NME, the album is “a sleek, smart collection” filled with emotional vulnerability — but never depressing.
- Fans are particularly excited because she’s performing the entire album live, start to finish, which makes the theatre shows feel like a deeply personal performance.
What This Means for HouseToMotive Readers
- If you’re a Lily Allen fan: This is a can’t-miss moment. Between the theatre run and now these arena dates, there are options whether you want an intimate or large-scale experience.
- If you write about music or live shows: This tour is a big deal — it marks Lily Allen’s return at a major scale, and the shift from theatre to arena tells a story about her growing momentum.
- If you organise events or partner with artists: Keep an eye on how Allen’s team is navigating the demand — there might be lessons in scaling shows, fan engagement, and tour planning.
