James announce huge tour with Manchester date - here's everything you need to know

Tim Booth, lead singer of the band James, performs on the Sunset Stage as part of the Rock In Rio Festival at Cidade do Rock on September 14, 2024 | Getty Images

placeholder image — Tim Booth, lead singer of the band James, performs on the Sunset Stage as part of the Rock In Rio Festival at Cidade do Rock on September 14, 2024 | Getty Images

James have announced their biggest ever arena tour, to take place in 2026. The tour dates include a variety of different cities, culminating at Co-op Live in Manchester. The band will be joined by special guests, Doves.

James are an English rock band from Manchester, formed in 1982. They achieved popularity during the 1990s, with four top-10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top-10 placings on the UK Albums Chart. The band's best-known singles include "Come Home", "Sit Down", "She's a Star" and "Laid.”

The band had their busiest ever Summer for live shows in 2025 which included a concert on the streets of Penamacor, Portugal where they played to over 20,000 fans. They are currently touring North America, performing their classic 1993 album Laid and play dates in South America later this year.