Northern Soul Orchestrated UK tour returns in March 2026
Following the huge success of the Northern Soul Orchestrated tour last year, writer and BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster Stuart Maconie, alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra and Manchester’s composer and conductor Joe Duddell will return with new dates in March 2026.
Kicking off in Sheffield at The City Hall on Tuesday, 10 March, Northern Soul Orchestrated will visit some of the UK’s most prestigious venues in Stoke, Newcastle, Liverpool, Wolverhampton before concluding with a very special show at Birmingham Symphony Hall on Sunday, March 15.
The Northern Soul Orchestrated tour promises to transport audiences back in time capturing the spirit of a movement. A celebration of raw, rare American soul music that first obsessed young people across the north and the Midlands in the 1960s and 70s, inspiring an all-night dance culture. Curated by Stuart and conducted by Joe, the orchestra will perform amazing new arrangements, by Fiona Brice, of some of the most famous Northern Soul anthems along with performances from a host of very special guest vocalists.
Excited on the new dates Stuart Maconie says: “The Northern Soul Orchestrated shows have been nothing short of triumphant. Passionate, powerful, ecstatic music that we thought we would only ever hear again on treasured vinyl brought to life by extraordinary musicians and singers and celebrated by the people of the cities and towns that were the crucibles of this joyous scene. I guarantee you the night of your life.”
Matthew Swann Director of the BBC Concert Orchestra said: “Northern Soul Orchestrated is always a highlight for the BBC Concert Orchestra. It’s always a joy taking this incredible music around the UK to the audiences who formed the scene first time round across the midlands and the north, and those who continue to be drawn to it.”
Joe Duddell says: “It’s great to be touring Northern Soul Orchestrated again in 2026 with the amazing BBC Concert Orchestra and stunning vocalists. Particularly looking forward to taking the show to Stoke for the first time, as it was such an important part of the Northern Soul scene.”
Tickets are on sale now and available from gigsandtours.com / ticketmaster.co.uk
UK TOUR DATES 2026
Tuesday, March 10 - Sheffield City Hall
Wednesday, March 11 - Stoke-On-Trent Victoria Hall
Thursday, March 12 - Newcastle O2 City Hall
Friday, March 13 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Saturday, March 14 - Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall
Sunday, March 15 - Birmingham Symphony Hall
