Taj Farrant has arrived in the UK, and he’s bringing everything with him. The Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter launches his thirteen-date “Chapter One” UK Tour on April 29th, opening with a sold-out show at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026. It’s a statement opener for a young musician who’s been making serious noise well beyond his years.
Farrant’s guitar work doesn’t fit neatly into one box, and that’s exactly the point. His playing draws from rock, blues, and pop, combining what he describes as vintage warmth with modern aggression. It hits hard and feels earned. This is the kind of tone that turns heads at festivals and holds rooms at full attention.
The resume speaks for itself. Farrant has shared stages with Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy, and the Hendrix Experience team. He’s performed alongside Rob Thomas, ZZ Top, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. He’s played Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas, Telluride’s Blues & Brew, and Australia’s largest blues event, Bluesfest. These aren’t footnotes. They’re the foundation.
‘Chapter One’ is his debut album, and this tour is its proper introduction to UK audiences. Farrant’s songwriting matches his playing, direct, expressive, and built on real feeling rather than flash. The performances on this run promise exactly that kind of impact, intimate venues, no distance between artist and crowd.
Tickets are available now at alttickets.com and venue box offices. The Cheltenham date is already gone, so don’t wait on the rest.
“Chapter One” UK Tour Dates:
April 29, 2026, Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026, Cheltenham (Sold Out)
May 2, 2026, Bodega, Nottingham
May 3, 2026, The Garage, London
May 5, 2026, The Caves, Edinburgh
May 6, 2026, The Crescent Community Venue, York
May 7, 2026, Night & Day Café, Manchester
May 8, 2026, The Black Prince, Northampton
May 9, 2026, The Oast Rainham, Gillingham
May 10, 2026, Thekla, Bristol
May 12, 2026, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
May 13, 2026, The Globe, Cardiff
May 14, 2026, The 1865, Southampton
May 15, 2026, The Waterfront, Norwich