Ten shows coming to Wolverhampton in 2026

Wolverhampton has attracted some huge performers over the years from Will Smith to Bob Dylan and Blur.

Since the city's revamped Civic and Wulfrun halls reopened as University of Wolverhampton at The Halls in 2023, many famous faces have appeared at the venues.

More of the same is on the cards this year, with acts including Robbie Williams, Kaiser Chiefs and Miriam Margolyes scheduled for this coming year.

Below we have listed 10 of the shows due to take place at University of Wolverhampton at The Halls in 2026.

The former Take That star from Stoke-on-Trent will be performing at the venue on 9 February.

It will mark the fourth and final stop of his Long 90's 2026 UK tour, during which he will perform albums Life Thru A Lens and Britpop in full.

It will be the only Midlands stop on the four-date tour, which will also see him travel to Glasgow, Liverpool and London.

Scottish rock band The Fratellis will be on stage on 14 February.

Featuring support act The Gulps, the show will be part of The Fratellis' UK tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of debut album Costello Music.

Released in 2006, the record features some of the bands most enduring hits including Chelsea Dagger, Henrietta and Whistle For The Choir.

Indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs will be bringing their tour celebrating debut album Employment to the city in February.

The 2005 record, featuring hits Oh My God, I Predict A Riot and Everyday I Love You Less And Less, will be performed in full along with the band's other greatest hits.

They will be at the venue on 28 February.

The former ITV talk show host and radio broadcaster's Tells It Like It Is show will come to University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall on 25 April.

Kyle was originally due to be in the city in May 2025 but was forced to postpone the show because of a "conflict in dates" with another project.

Announcing the change in date, Kyle said: "I am excited to see you all in Wolverhampton next year for what will be a great show."

German electronic band Kraftwerk are preparing for their first major UK tour since 2017.

As part of a slew of dates in spring 2026, the group will be performing at the University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall on 21 May.

The band's Multimedia Tour will be part-performance, part-digital installation and promises to be an "unmissable and technological spectacle".

Played by actor and comedian Alex Lowe, popular Phoenix Nights clairvoyant Clinton Baptiste is going on tour in 2026.

The character's Spectral Intercourse show will see the medium receive queries from the audience, which he will hope to respond to by reaching out to the spirits for answers.

He will be performing on 17 May.

Boy band Blue are set to release their new album Reflections on 9 January and will follow that up with a worldwide tour.

Known for 2000s hits All Rise, Too Close and If You Come Back, the quartet consists of members Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Anthony Costa and Lee Ryan.

They will be performing on 22 May.

The actor and writer, known for portraying Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series, has been described as "Britain's most outspoken national treasure".

Named after her most-recent book, Miriam Margolyes' Full English Live promises discussions about memories, politics, filth and "everything in between".

Her UK-wide tour will arrive at the venue on 18 September.

Swedish rock band Europe will be bringing The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour to Wolverhampton on 2 October.

The 1986 album saw the accompanying release of the title track – the band's most famous hit – which reached number one in 25 countries and has garnered more than one billion views on YouTube.

The Wolverhampton show is one of the tour's 19 concerts taking place across 12 countries including the UK, Netherlands, France, Spain and Switzerland.

Hugely popular and long-lasting BBC Radio 4 programme The Archers is marking 75 years since it was first broadcast in 1951.

To celebrate the milestone, the show is stepping out on a special national tour hosted by comedian Angela Barnes.

It will feature live performances from cast members, on-the-spot sound effects and unforgettable moments from the BBC archives.

The performance will take place on 26 November.

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