Paul Heaton announces 2027 UK and Ireland tour

Following the success of his first solo number one album, ‘Jenius’, Paul Heaton has announced a series of major tour dates across the UK and Ireland for summer 2027. The tour includes arena shows in Belfast and Dublin, as well as a performance in Cork.

Heaton will be joined by Lightning Seeds as special guest support on the Irish dates, and singer Rianne Downey will perform with his band. Other scheduled performances include a headline appearance at Warrington’s Neighbourhood Weekender in May 2027 and a show at Leeds Headingley Stadium in June 2027.

The new album, ‘Jenius’, was produced by Ian Broudie of Lightning Seeds and features 15 original songs. Heaton, known for his work with The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, has sold over 15 million records throughout his career.