Bob Dylan has announced a UK tour for November and December 2026, featuring five London shows at the Royal Festival Hall and extra dates in Bournemouth, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Blackpool.

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Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates and possible additional show announcements.

Readers are invited to share which Dylan song they want to hear live, in keeping with The Riff Report’s rock/metal journalism voice.

Tickets are tied to the shows and go on sale, though exact sale dates aren’t specified in the excerpt.

Coverage also touches on Dylan’s Bootleg Series rankings and introduces guitarist Joel Paterson, who has joined the lineup.

The touring band’s cohesion and the album’s impact are noted as central to delivering a cohesive performance.

This comes after his Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour and aligns with his evolving live approach, including nightly-setlist reshuffles and intimate, 90-minute performances with a rotating backing band.

Dylan’s legacy is highlighted by enduring hits, a catalog exceeding 40 albums, more than 125 million records sold, and numerous Grammys, underscoring his continued relevance on stage.

There is ongoing context about his unpredictable, phone-free live shows and the potential for further surprises on the North American leg, with summer-to-winter touring activity in view.

These tour announcements are framed as among the biggest stories of the week, signaling major live-music news as summer moves toward autumn.

Recent setlist tweaks include opening Boston with Watching the River Flow instead of To Be Alone With You, reflecting the touring band's evolving approach.