Rod Stewart Is Heading Out on a UK Arena Tour in 2026
Sir Rod is back on the road. The Rod Stewart United Kingdom tour 2026 takes in four major arena dates across Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, and London, with presales kicking off from Tuesday 29 September 2026 and general sale opening on Friday 2 October 2026. Demand for these shows will be enormous, so it pays to know exactly when and how tickets go on sale. Follow Rod Stewart on Evnt Central to get instant alerts the moment any new dates are announced.
Rod Stewart 2027 UK Tour Dates
All four dates are at iconic UK arenas. Here's the full breakdown, including presale windows and general sale times for each show.
Glasgow, OVO Hydro, Wednesday 29 April 2027
Rod Stewart, The Final Encore View the Glasgow event page
- Artist Presale: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:00
- O2 Priority Presale: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00
- OVO Presale: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00
- Live Nation Presale: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00
- General Sale: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:00
Restrictions: Must be 14 or older for the standing area. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. No under 8s admitted. Maximum of 6 tickets per person and per household. Level 3 is accessible by stairs only.
Birmingham, Utilita Arena Birmingham, Monday 4 May 2027
View the Birmingham event page
- Artist Presale: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:00
- O2 Priority Presale: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00
- Live Nation Presale: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00
- General Sale: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:00
Restrictions: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Maximum of 6 tickets per person and per household.
Already spotted your date? Head to the relevant event page above for all presale links and timings in one place. Following an event on Evnt Central also gives you a free reminder before each sale window opens.
Manchester, Co-op Live, Wednesday 6 May 2027
View the Manchester event page
- Artist Presale: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:00
- Co-op Presale: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00
- O2 Priority Presale: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00
- Live Nation Presale: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00
- General Sale: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:00
Restrictions: Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Maximum of 6 tickets per person and per household. Accessible ticket holders are entitled to one free companion ticket.
London, The O2, Monday 11 May 2027
- Artist Presale: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:00
- O2 Priority Presale: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00
- Venue Presale: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00
- Live Nation Presale: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00
- General Sale: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:00
Restrictions: Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Maximum of 6 tickets per person and per household. Upper Tier (Level 4) seats are not recommended for those with a fear of heights. Floor seating is not raked. If collecting tickets from the box office, the cardholder must be present in person.
Presale Information
There are multiple presale windows across the Rod Stewart United Kingdom tour 2026, which is genuinely good news. More presales mean more opportunities to secure Rod Stewart tickets before the general public rush on Friday 2 October 2026.
Artist Presale
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:00 | All dates This is the earliest presale available. To qualify, you need to be subscribed to Rod Stewart's mailing list. Sign up through his official channels as soon as possible, as the invite may be sent ahead of the sale opening. You'll find the sign-up link on the relevant event pages.
O2 Priority Presale
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00 | All dates O2 or Virgin Media customers can access this presale through the O2 Priority app or website. No additional sign-up is required beyond your existing O2 or Virgin Media account.
OVO Presale (Glasgow only)
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00 | OVO Hydro, Glasgow This presale is exclusive to OVO or SSE Energy Services customers. You'll need to create a free OVO Live account to access it. Further details on how OVO presales work can be found at ovo-live.com/what/.
Co-op Presale (Manchester only)
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:00 | Co-op Live, Manchester A free Co-op membership is all you need to qualify. You'll need to access the presale through the Co-op app, so it's worth downloading and setting that up before the sale goes live.
Venue Presale (London only)
Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00 | The O2, London Access to this presale requires signing up to The O2's newsletter. Worth noting: by the time you sign up, the presale invite may already have been sent, so act quickly if this is the one you're targeting.
Live Nation Presale
Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00 | All dates A free Live Nation account is all that's required. Register at Live Nation if you haven't already, and you'll be eligible for this presale across all four dates.
For all presale links, exact timings, and sale reminders in one place, head to the individual event pages linked above or visit the Rod Stewart artist page on Evnt Central.
Could More Dates Be Added?
Additional tour dates are common on major UK arena tours, particularly when initial shows sell out quickly. Extra dates often appear at short notice, sometimes within hours of an announcement, and can sell through just as fast. The best way to find out immediately is to follow Rod Stewart on Evnt Central, where you'll receive an instant notification the moment a new date is announced. Being first to know puts you first in the queue. You can also download the Evnt Central app at evntcentral.com/app, which includes instant new event notifications, presale guides, sale reminders, and countdowns for every show you're tracking.
How to Maximise Your Chances of Getting Rod Stewart Tickets
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Sign up to the mailing list now. The Artist Presale on Tuesday 29 September is the first opportunity available across all four dates. Don't leave sign-up until the last minute.
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Use every presale you're eligible for. If you're an O2 or Virgin Media customer, that's Wednesday morning covered. If you're in Manchester, a free Co-op membership unlocks a second Wednesday window. Stack your options.
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Follow the event on Evnt Central. Following each event gives you a free reminder before each presale opens, so you won't accidentally sleep through your best window.
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Have your payment details ready. Queue times can be short and inventory can move fast. Being prepared the moment you reach the front makes a real difference.
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Download the Evnt Central app. Available at evntcentral.com/app, it gives you presale guides, countdown timers, and instant alerts, everything you need to stay ahead across the Rod Stewart United Kingdom tour 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What presales are available for Rod Stewart?
There are several presales running ahead of the general sale on Friday 2 October 2026. These include an Artist Presale (Tuesday 29 September), an O2 Priority Presale (Wednesday 30 September), a Live Nation Presale (Thursday 1 October), plus venue-specific presales including an OVO Presale for Glasgow, a Co-op Presale for Manchester, and a Venue Presale for The O2 in London. Full details and links for each date are available on the individual event pages on Evnt Central.
How do I qualify for the Rod Stewart presale?
Qualification depends on which presale you're going for. The Artist Presale requires a subscription to Rod Stewart's mailing list. The O2 Priority Presale is open to O2 or Virgin Media customers. The Live Nation Presale requires a free Live Nation account. The OVO Presale (Glasgow only) is for OVO or SSE Energy Services customers with an OVO Live account. The Co-op Presale (Manchester only) requires a free Co-op membership and the Co-op app. Visit the relevant event page on Evnt Central for full details.
How much are Rod Stewart tickets?
Ticket pricing has not been confirmed in the information available to us. Check the event pages on Evnt Central once tickets go on sale for the most up-to-date pricing across all dates and ticket categories.
What time do Rod Stewart tickets go on sale?
The general sale opens at 10:00 on Friday 2 October 2026 for all four UK dates. Presales begin earlier, starting from 10:00 on Tuesday 29 September 2026. Head to the event pages on Evnt Central for a full breakdown of every sale window for your date.
Where can I buy Rod Stewart tickets?
Tickets will be available through the official retailers linked on the Evnt Central event pages for each show. Visit the page for your date, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, or London, for all links in one place.
Don't Miss Out
With four huge arena shows across the UK, Rod Stewart tickets are going to move fast. Follow each event on Evnt Central for free presale reminders, follow Rod Stewart to be the first to hear about any new dates, and use the event pages to access every presale link and sale time in one place. For the sharpest edge, download the Evnt Central app at evntcentral.com/app and let it do the hard work for you.
