Declan McKenna Announces Intimate UK Warm-Up Shows Ahead of Reading & Leeds Festival
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Declan McKenna has announced a series of intimate UK warm-up shows before returning to one of the biggest weekends in the British festival calendar. The singer-songwriter will visit four grassroots venues across the UK ahead of his performances at Reading & Leeds Festival later this month.
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Declan McKenna has announced four warm-up shows in Inverness, Dundee, Stockton-on-Tees and Stoke before appearing at Reading Festival on 28 August and Leeds Festival on 29 August 2026. Tickets for the headline dates go on sale from 10am BST on Friday 7 August.
Key Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Declan McKenna |
| Tour | UK Warm-Up Shows |
| Number of Shows | 4 |
| Dates | 20-24 August 2026 |
| Festival Appearances | Reading Festival (28 August), Leeds Festival (29 August) |
| Latest Album | What Happened To The Beach? |
| Tickets On Sale | Friday 7 August, 10am BST |
Declan McKenna Returns to Intimate UK Venues
Before stepping onto the festival stage at Reading & Leeds, Declan McKenna will perform a run of smaller headline shows that offer fans the opportunity to see him in much more intimate surroundings.
The four-date run takes in venues across Scotland and England, continuing McKenna's reputation for balancing major festival appearances with smaller live performances that showcase his energetic stage presence.
The announcement follows another busy period for the acclaimed artist, who continues to build on the success of his third studio album, What Happened To The Beach?.
What is Declan McKenna's Latest Music?
Released in 2024, What Happened To The Beach? expanded McKenna's adventurous indie rock sound and was followed by the standalone double A-side single Champagne / That's Life later the same year.
While fans eagerly await news of a fourth studio album, McKenna has confirmed he is currently working on new material, making these August performances an exciting opportunity for audiences to see what may come next.
Declan McKenna UK Warm-Up Show Dates
- 20 August – An Seòmar, Inverness
- 21 August – Music Hall, Dundee
- 23 August – The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees
- 24 August – Sugarmill, Stoke
Following these headline shows, Declan McKenna will appear at:
- 28 August – Reading Festival
- 29 August – Leeds Festival
The intimate venues are expected to provide a stark contrast to the huge festival crowds that will follow just days later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are Declan McKenna's warm-up shows?
The warm-up shows take place between 20 and 24 August 2026, ahead of Reading & Leeds Festival.
Where is Declan McKenna playing before Reading & Leeds?
He will perform in Inverness, Dundee, Stockton-on-Tees and Stoke before heading to the festivals.
When does Declan McKenna play Reading & Leeds Festival?
He plays Reading Festival on 28 August 2026 and Leeds Festival on 29 August 2026.
What is Declan McKenna's latest album?
His latest studio album is What Happened To The Beach?, released in 2024.
Is Declan McKenna working on new music?
Yes. Declan McKenna has confirmed he is currently working on new material.