One of the most distinctive voices in American music, Christopher Cross has announced a nine-date UK tour for May 2026. The “Sailing” and “Ride Like the Wind” hitmaker will perform songs spanning his award-winning four-decade career on the run of shows.
Joining Cross on tour as special guest is Chris Difford, co-founder of Squeeze and one of the UK’s most celebrated songwriters. Known for penning classic hits such as “Cool for Cats,” “Up the Junction,” and “Tempted,” Difford brings his trademark wit and storytelling to each live performance.
The tour begins at Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion on May 12 and includes stops at the London Palladium, Cambridge Corn Exchange, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead, York Barbican, Manchester Bridgewater Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, and The Beacon Bristol, before concluding on May 22 at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall.
Tour Dates:
05/12 – SOUTHEND – Cliffs Pavilion
05/13 – LONDON – The London Palladium
05/14 – CAMBRIDGE – Corn Exchange
05/15 – GATESHEAD – The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
05/16 – YORK – Barbican
05/18 – MANCHESTER – Bridgewater Hall
05/19 – BIRMINGHAM – Symphony Hall
05/20 – BRISTOL – The Beacon
05/22 – EDINBURGH – Usher Hall
Tickets are on-sale now from here.