The Streets Announce New UK Tour Dates for November 2026
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The Streets have announced three new UK headline shows for November 2026, with Mike Skinner and the band set to perform their seminal album A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full.
Following a huge summer of sold-out UK shows, The Streets will return to the road for three special dates in Southend, Birmingham and Cardiff. The shows will give fans the chance to hear one of the most important British albums of the 2000s performed from beginning to end.
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The Streets have added three UK headline shows for November 2026, performing A Grand Don’t Come For Free in its entirety. The band will play Southend Cliffs Pavilion on 3 November, O2 Academy Birmingham on 4 November and Cardiff Depot on 6 November. Tickets go on sale Friday 4 September at 10am.
Key Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Artist | The Streets |
| Frontman | Mike Skinner |
| Album | A Grand Don’t Come For Free |
| Album release | 2004 |
| New UK dates | 3, 4 & 6 November 2026 |
| Tickets on sale | Friday 4 September, 10am |
| New venues | Southend Cliffs Pavilion, O2 Academy Birmingham, Cardiff Depot |
The Streets to Perform A Grand Don’t Come For Free in Full
Originally released in 2004, A Grand Don’t Come For Free remains one of the defining British albums of the 21st century.
The second studio album from The Streets, it went straight to No.1 in the UK Albums Chart and eventually achieved multi-platinum status. Its singles became huge cultural moments, including ‘Dry Your Eyes’, ‘Fit But You Know It’ and ‘Blinded By The Lights’.
More than two decades later, the album still stands out for its ability to turn everyday experiences into something funny, heartbreaking and instantly relatable.
Written and produced by Mike Skinner, A Grand Don’t Come For Free tells a connected story of relationships, money, friendship, betrayal and heartbreak. Its combination of UK garage, hip-hop, electronic music and Skinner’s conversational storytelling helped establish The Streets as one of the most distinctive British acts of their generation.
The Streets 2026 UK Tour
The 2026 UK tour marks the first time The Streets have performed A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full.
That makes these November shows particularly significant for fans of the album, with the complete record being performed as a single story before The Streets move on to a selection of other favourites from Mike Skinner's catalogue.
The intimate nature of the newly announced shows should make them a particularly memorable opportunity to hear tracks including ‘Dry Your Eyes’, ‘Fit But You Know It’ and ‘Blinded By The Lights’ alongside the rest of the album.
The three new UK dates also come ahead of The Streets' European winter festival appearances.
The Streets November 2026 UK Tour Dates
- Tuesday 3 November 2026 – Southend Cliffs Pavilion
- Wednesday 4 November 2026 – O2 Academy Birmingham
- Friday 6 November 2026 – Cardiff Depot
Tickets go on sale Friday 4 September 2026 at 10am.
For fans looking to revisit one of the defining British albums of the 2000s, this is a tour worth watching closely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When are The Streets playing in the UK in 2026?
The Streets have announced three new UK headline shows in November 2026: Southend on 3 November, Birmingham on 4 November and Cardiff on 6 November.
Are The Streets performing A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full?
Yes. The Streets' 2026 UK tour marks the first time the band will perform A Grand Don’t Come For Free in its entirety.
When was A Grand Don’t Come For Free released?
A Grand Don’t Come For Free was originally released in 2004.
What songs are on A Grand Don’t Come For Free?
The album includes some of The Streets' best-known songs, including ‘Dry Your Eyes’, ‘Fit But You Know It’ and ‘Blinded By The Lights’.
When do tickets for The Streets' November 2026 shows go on sale?
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 4 September 2026.
Where are The Streets playing in November 2026?
The newly announced shows are at Southend Cliffs Pavilion, O2 Academy Birmingham and Cardiff Depot.