Scottish comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges has announced a major return to the stage in 2026 with his brand-new stand-up show, “Here If You Need Me.” The Kevin Bridges tour will span over 40 dates across the UK and Ireland, running from August through December 2026, with tickets going on general sale on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
The tour represents Bridges’ first major UK and Ireland run since his record-breaking “Overdue Catch-up” tour in 2022. Known for his warmly relatable and keenly observed comedy, Bridges has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-up comedians. The 2026 tour will visit major cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and many more.
Tour Background and Career Context
Kevin Bridges began his stand-up career shortly after his seventeenth birthday. He reached the finals of the So You Think You’re Funny? talent contest at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe when he was just eighteen years old. He staged his debut hour-long solo show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival in March 2006 and made his Edinburgh Fringe debut the following year.
Bridges’ profile received a significant boost in 2009 when he appeared on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. This exposure led to him playing the Glasgow SECC in 2010. His breakthrough was recognised when he won the breakthrough award at the 2010 Chortle Awards. Bridges has since become a familiar face on British television, appearing on programmes such as Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You?, and Live at the Apollo.
The scale of Bridges’ success is remarkable. His past tours have drawn over two million fans across the globe, featuring an extraordinary sixty-three sold-out performances at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and SEC venues. This represents the most performances by any performer in those venues’ history. His tours have earned him multiple accolades, including Ents24 Fastest Selling Ticket of the Year and Ticketmaster’s UK Ticket of the Year in 2018.
Full List of Tour Dates and Venues
The Kevin Bridges tour features an extensive schedule of performances across the UK and Ireland. The tour begins in August and continues through December 2026, with multiple nights in many cities.
In August 2026, Bridges will perform at Sheffield City Hall on the fourteenth and fifteenth of the month. He then heads to Manchester’s O2 Apollo for shows on the twentieth, twenty-first, and twenty-second of August. Additional Manchester dates have been added for the twenty-seventh, twenty-eighth, and twenty-ninth of August.
September brings the tour to London’s Eventim Apollo for performances on the first, second, and third of the month. Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre hosts shows on the fourth and fifth of September. Bridges then performs at Brighton Dome on the ninth of September before the tour moves to Scotland.
The Scottish leg of the tour is particularly extensive. Bridges will perform six shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on the eleventh and twelfth of September, the third and fourth of October, and the twenty-seventh and twenty-ninth of October. Edinburgh Playhouse hosts five performances from the twenty-second through the twenty-sixth of September.
Bristol Hippodrome features shows from the fifteenth through the nineteenth of September. The tour continues with dates at Hull’s Connexin Live on the first of October and Newcastle’s Utilita Arena on the second of October.
Belfast’s SSE Arena hosts performances on the ninth, tenth, and eleventh of October, with additional dates added for the twenty-third and twenty-fourth of October. Cardiff’s Utilita Arena features shows on the seventeenth and eighteenth of October.
The tour continues through November with performances at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on the thirty-first of October, Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on the first of November, and Dublin’s 3Arena on the sixth, seventh, and eighth of November. Leeds First Direct Arena hosts a show on the nineteenth of November.
December dates include Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on the second of December, additional Brighton Dome performances on the fourth and fifth of December, Bournemouth’s BIC on the sixth of December, and Aberdeen’s P&J Live on the tenth and eleventh of December. Additional dates have been added in several cities due to high demand, including extra shows in Bristol, Belfast, and Brighton.
Ticket Information and Availability
Tickets for the Kevin Bridges tour went on general sale on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11 am. The primary official outlet for ticket purchases is Bridges’ official website at www.kevinbridges.co.uk.
An artist pre-sale was available from 11 am on Monday, December 1, 2025. Venue, promoter, and Ticketmaster pre-sales followed from 11 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Given Bridges’ track record of selling out venues, tickets are expected to be in high demand. Additional dates were already added before the general sale even began, reflecting the strong interest in the tour.
Ticketmaster UK currently shows that some performances have limited availability. The tour is promoted by Off The Kerb, Bridges’ management company.
Additional Tour Information and International Dates
The “Here If You Need Me” tour follows Bridges’ debut North American Tour in 2025, which performed to more than forty thousand people. That tour concluded with a sold-out show at the iconic Beacon Theatre in New York.
In addition to the UK and Ireland dates, Bridges has announced international performances. European dates include Bergen, Norway on June 13, 2026, and Berlin, Germany on June 20, 2026. A Brussels performance is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at the Cirque Royal, with additional European dates in cities including Copenhagen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Zurich, and Athens. There are also work-in-progress shows scheduled at London’s Soho Theatre from May 26 to May 30, 2026, allowing fans to see early versions of material ahead of the main tour.
Critical response to Bridges’ work has been consistently positive. The Herald described his comedy as “a comedy masterclass.” The Times noted he is “blessed with that extra smidgen of God-given talent.” The Guardian praised his work as “masterful stuff.” The Mail On Sunday highlighted “an edge seldom found in mainstream comics,” and The Daily Mirror declared him a “MUST-SEE act.”
The tour’s title, “Here If You Need Me,” reflects Bridges’ reputation for delivering relatable, insightful comedy that resonates with audiences across generations. His down-to-earth style and keen observational skills have made him a consistently brilliant comic and a crowd favourite. The 2026 tour represents another opportunity for fans to experience one of the most successful stand-up comedians of his generation performing live.What is the name of Kevin Bridges’ 2026 tour?
The tour is officially titled “Here If You Need Me” . Bridges chose the name because of the uncertain state of the world, describing it as “a way of admitting that I’m scared too” and expressing hope that audiences can laugh about it together .
Where can I buy official tickets for the Kevin Bridges tour?
Official tickets are available through his website at www.kevinbridges.co.uk, as well as through Ticketmaster and ATG Tickets . Be aware of resale restrictions and that a maximum of eight tickets per person applies at some venues .
What are the age restrictions for Kevin Bridges shows?
Age restrictions vary by venue, but many shows are strictly over 14s only due to strong language and adult content . Under 16s must typically be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and supervised at all times .
Will Kevin Bridges tour outside the UK and Ireland?
Yes, Bridges has announced an international tour for 2026 and 2027, with European dates including Brussels on July 13, 2026, Berlin on June 20, 2026, and Athens on June 22, 2026 . Additional European performances are scheduled in Bergen, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stavanger, Trondheim, and Zurich .
How successful have Kevin Bridges’ previous tours been?
His past tours have been enormously successful, drawing over two million fans globally . He has performed an extraordinary 63 sold-out shows at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and SEC venues, making him the most prolific performer in the venues’ history . His tours have also won Ents24 Fastest Selling Ticket of the Year and Ticketmaster’s UK Ticket of the Year in 2018 .
