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Smith/Kotzen @ O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Smith/Kotzen announce February 2026 UK tour

Iron Maiden legend Adrian Smith and esteemed American singer/guitarist Richie Kotzen have announced a new headline UK tour for February 2026.

Part of a larger European run, Smith/Kotzen kick off the UK leg at Nottingham Rock City on Thursday 12th February and they visit Manchester, Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Southampton and Bristol before concluding at London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Saturday 21st February.

Adrian Smith says: “We’ve been blown away by the reaction to “Black Light / White Noise!” We’re extremely proud of it, and to know that it’s been received so enthusiastically by fans old and new has been amazing.

“We can’t wait to hit the road next year with Julia (Lange- bass) and Bruno (Valverde - drums) of course and start playing some of these songs live.”

Richie Kotzen adds, “From the moment we finished the record, we knew we had something special on our hands. It’s been a joy for us both to play together in the studio and on stage, and to write some of the most exciting music we’ve ever done.

“Bringing it to bigger stages and even more people in the UK & Europe next year is going to be great. We’ll see you all down the front!”

Smith/Kotzen’s UK tour dates:

FEBRUARY 2026

Nottingham Rock City – Thu 12th

Manchester O2 Ritz – Fri 13th

Glasgow SWG3 Galvanizers – Sun 15th

Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill – Tue 17th

Southampton The 1865 – Wed 18th

Bristol O2 Academy – Fri 20th

London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – Sat 21st