WILL YOUNG ANNOUNCES 'THE EVERGREEN 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR' FOR 2027

Will Young is marking 25 years in music with The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, a 16-date anniversary tour of the UK in February and March 2027, backed by his full band.

Key Facts

Will Young is celebrating 25 years since winning Pop Idol in 2002 with The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, a 16-date full-band run across the UK from February 20 to March 13, 2027.

The tour opens at Manchester's O2 Apollo on February 20 and closes at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on March 13, calling at major halls across England, Scotland and Wales. The full list of dates:

  • Manchester — O2 Apollo, February 20
  • Newcastle — O2 City Hall, February 21
  • Liverpool — Philharmonic, February 22
  • Glasgow — Armadillo, February 24
  • York — York Barbican, February 25
  • Sheffield — City Hall, February 27
  • Nottingham — Royal Concert Hall, February 28
  • Bristol — Bristol Beacon, March 2
  • Birmingham — Symphony Hall, March 3
  • Oxford — New Theatre, March 5
  • Brighton — Brighton Centre, March 6
  • Southend — Cliffs Pavilion, March 7
  • Bournemouth — International Centre, March 9
  • Plymouth — Pavilion, March 10
  • London — Eventim Apollo, March 12
  • Cardiff — Utilita Arena, March 13

The shows will draw on his catalogue, including “Evergreen,” “Light My Fire,” “You and I,” “Leave Right Now” and “Jealousy.” These are his first tour dates since his sold-out acoustic run in 2024, which supported his Top 5 album “Light It Up” (2024).

Alongside the announcement, Young released “Evergreen (Live from The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Sessions),” with further session performances to follow.

His debut double A-side “Anything Is Possible / Evergreen” has sold over 1.7 million copies in the UK — the second best-selling single of the 21st century in the UK and one of the UK's all-time Top 20 best-selling singles.

“To reach 25 years is a privilege and an honour. Who knew entering a competition by cutting out a piece from the newspaper would lead to the most exciting 20 weeks of my life in Pop Idol and a relationship with the public that has lasted for so long. People voted and trusted me and that has forever been a dream come true.”

— Will Young

FAQ

What is Will Young's 2027 tour called?

The tour is called The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, celebrating 25 years since his Pop Idol win.

When and where are the tour dates?

The tour runs from February 20 to March 13, 2027, across 16 UK cities, opening in Manchester and closing in Cardiff.

When do tickets go on sale?

General sale begins Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10am BST.

What is Will Young's biggest single?

His debut double A-side “Anything Is Possible / Evergreen,” which has sold over 1.7 million copies in the UK.

Tickets for The Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour go on general sale on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 10am BST.

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