The Waterboys UK Tour 2026 — Dates, Venues & Tickets

The grid above lists every confirmed The Waterboys UK date currently on Ticketmaster. Major UK tours typically include London (O2 Arena or Wembley Stadium), Manchester (AO Arena or Co-op Live), Glasgow (Ovo Hydro), and Birmingham (Utilita Arena), with secondary stops in Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff, or Dublin (Ireland) added for routing.

London anchors the biggest UK routings via the O2 Arena (20,000 capacity) for arena tours and Wembley Stadium (90,000) or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (62,850) for stadium tours. Manchester's AO Arena and the new Co-op Live (23,500) handle the North West; Glasgow's Ovo Hydro (14,300) covers Scotland.

The Waterboys ticket prices in 2026 typically range from $87 to $111 USD depending on city, venue size, and seat section. Upper-level and general admission seats offer the best value, while floor, VIP, and meet and greet packages cost the most. Live HelloTickets and Ticketmaster pricing on this page updates every 12 hours.

The Waterboys's next confirmed concert is on Sat, August 29, 2026 at OVO Hydro Arena Glasgow in Glasgow. Tickets are listed above with live HelloTickets and Ticketmaster availability.

The Waterboys is currently touring across 2 cities in 2026, including Glasgow, London. See the full tour date list above.

The Waterboys presale tickets usually go live 1 to 3 days before the general on-sale date. The most common presale codes are from Ticketmaster Verified Fan, Live Nation, the artist's newsletter, and fan club memberships. Credit card presales (Citi, American Express, Capital One) are often available for tour stops in North America.

The Waterboys tour stops often include VIP packages that may offer early entry, premium seating, merchandise, photo opportunities, or soundcheck access depending on the tour. VIP and meet and greet packages, when available, are listed alongside standard ticket options and tend to sell out first.

A typical The Waterboys concert runs between 90 and 150 minutes including any opening act, with a main set that blends biggest hits, fan favorites, and cuts from the latest album. Doors usually open 60 to 90 minutes before the advertised start time.

Sometimes — if a show is not sold out, day-of tickets may still be available through HelloTickets, Ticketmaster, or the venue box office. Last-minute resale prices can swing either way, so it's worth checking the live listings above right up until doors.

The Waterboys's Canadian dates are always listed above when confirmed. Major Canadian stops typically include Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, and Montreal. For the dedicated schedule, see the The Waterboys Canada tour page.

The Waterboys has confirmed shows in Glasgow, London. Use the "Tickets Near You — Shows by City" section above to jump straight to your closest tour stop, or enable browser location to auto-detect the nearest date.

The Waterboys shows typically start between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM local time, with doors opening 60 to 90 minutes earlier. Exact start times are printed on the ticket and shown next to each date on this page. Arrive 30 minutes before showtime to clear security and pick up wristbands or merch.