Take That Plans Record-Breaking Circus Live UK Ireland Tour 2026

British pop band Take That has announced the return of their iconic Circus Live tour for summer 2026, revisiting their groundbreaking 2009 stadium show that broke UK records as the fastest-selling tour in history with over 600,000 tickets sold in under five hours. The tour will start at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium in late May and include stops in Coventry, Sunderland, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, London Stadium, and conclude in Dublin in early July. The band plans to perform the original 2009 setlist with some new surprises, maintaining the spectacle that featured elaborate circus-themed performances, including the famous giant elephant prop. Supporting acts for the UK shows will include American singer Belinda Carlisle and Irish band The Script, who also supported the original tour. Tickets will be available from September 26, with pre-sale access linked to the upcoming release of Take That's 10th studio album set for 2026. The band, consisting of Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald, expressed excitement about revisiting one of their favorite experiences and bringing the magic of The Circus to a new generation of fans.