Rock icons Joan Jett And The Blackhearts have announced that they will be heading to the U.K. for their first headline tour in 16 years this July with support from special guests The Meffs.
The tour will start in Glasgow before hitting Manchester, Leeds, Wolverhampton and then London for its grand finale at the British Airways ARC.
"We can't wait to be back on stage in the UK this Summer!" Joan Jett says. "I wrote and recorded 'Bad Reputation,' my first solo LP in London. It's been too long since we've been in the UK and we're excited to see everyone!"
2026 celebrates the 45th anniversary of two of the band's most groundbreaking albums, Bad Reputation and I Love Rock 'n' Roll. To mark this milestone, the band will be releasing to-be-announced special edition product pieces, content and other exclusives.
Live At The Ritz NYC 1981, a contemporaneous show to this era, was released on vinyl for the first time on Record Store Day.
Joan Jett And The Blackhearts 2026 U.K. Tour Dates:
Jul 02: Glasgow O2 Academy
Jul 04: Manchester Academy
Jul 05: Leeds O2 Academy
Jul 07: Wolverhampton University Of Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Jul 08: London British Airways ARC
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