YES to embark on 2026 UK tour featuring full performance of “Fragile” album
Rock legends YES are set to tour the UK in April and May of 2026, with a unique twist. The band is excited to perform their iconic album “Fragile” in its entirety across nine various locations. Following the positive response and success of their 2024 “Classic Tales of YES” tour, YES is prepared to take the stage once again with a nostalgic offering for their fans.
Lead by members Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen, YES will kick off their 2026 UK tour on the 22nd of April at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. The tour will wrap up with a grand finale, two nights at the London Palladium on the 3rd and 4th of May. During the shows, YES will showcase the album “Fragile” in its entirety, including hits like “Roundabout,” “South Side of the Sky,” and “Heart of the Sunrise.” Additionally, fans can expect to hear various tracks from the band’s extensive five-decade career, adding depth and variety to the performances.
Guitarist Steve Howe, now 78, expressed the band’s excitement for the upcoming UK tour. “We’re all looking forward to the UK dates and will be presenting an intriguing first set, then all of ‘Fragile’ in its entirety, followed by a slight diversion before our usual final encore. See you all then”, Howe stated. “Fragile,” a critically acclaimed and commercially successful album, achieved Platinum status in the UK and Double Platinum in the US. Not only was it the first YES album to feature keyboard player Rick Wakeman, but it also introduced the iconic artwork of Roger Dean, who will host an art gallery at each venue during the tour.
Reflecting on the significance of “Fragile,” Howe noted, “After ‘The Yes Album,’ everything seemed to align. With Eddie Offord co-producing, and each of us contributing solo pieces, ‘Fragile’ became a bold statement of creativity.” The guitarist recalls, “It was Bill Bruford’s idea to include individual showcases – it was a bit oddball, but it captured the spirit of the time.” YES, with their long-standing legacy, have continued to tour globally, producing albums like the 2023 studio album “Mirror to the Sky” and having another album scheduled for release in 2026.
Established in 1968, YES has garnered immense success, selling over 50 million records worldwide. The band was rightfully inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 in recognition of its significant contributions to the music industry. Tickets for the highly anticipated 2026 UK tour will be available for general sale on Friday, September 19, through BookingsDirect.com.
Fans can mark their calendars for YES – Fragile UK Tour Dates 2026 which include stops in Glasgow, Sheffield, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Manchester, and two nights at the London Palladium in early May.ifestyles.