James Blake UK Tour 2026: Presale Dates, How to Qualify & Where to Buy Tickets

One of British music's most distinctive voices is heading back out on the road. The James Blake UK tour 2026 spans eight dates across England and Scotland, taking in intimate venues like Union Chapel and Chalk Brighton as well as larger rooms including O2 Academy Brixton and Galvanizers SWG3 in Glasgow. Several shows are part of the Trying Times Tour, with the autumn leg kicking off in late September. Presales for the bigger dates open as early as 17th March 2026, so knowing which ones you can access is crucial.

Tour Dates & On-Sale Times

All times are GMT unless otherwise noted. Where general sales have already passed, those shows are excluded from the listings below.

• Tuesday 29th September 2026 | O2 Academy Brixton, London Artist Presale: 17th March 2026, 11:00 GMT O2 Priority Presale: 18th March 2026, 10:00 GMT Live Nation Presale: 19th March 2026, 10:00 GMT MetMusic Presale: 19th March 2026, 10:00 GMT General Sale: 20th March 2026, 10:00 GMT Age restrictions apply. Standing: over 14s only. Seated: over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Max 4 tickets per person/household in presale, rising to 6 for general sale. View event on Evnt Central

• Wednesday 21st October 2026 | Galvanizers SWG3, Glasgow Artist Presale: 17th March 2026, 11:00 GMT General Sale: 20th March 2026, 10:00 GMT View event on Evnt Central

• Sunday 25th October 2026 | Manchester New Century Hall, Manchester (14+ only) Vault Presale: 17th March 2026, 10:00 GMT Artist Presale: 17th March 2026, 11:00 GMT General Sale: 20th March 2026, 10:00 GMT Max 4 tickets per person/household. Any tickets above this limit will be voided. View event on Evnt Central

• Wednesday 28th October 2026 | O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol Artist Presale: 17th March 2026, 11:00 GMT O2 Priority Presale: 18th March 2026, 10:00 GMT General Sale: 20th March 2026, 10:00 GMT Over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Max 8 tickets per person/household. View event on Evnt Central

Presale Information

Several presales are running across the autumn Trying Times Tour dates. Here is a breakdown of each one and how to qualify.

Artist Presale

Available for all dates Opens: 17th March 2026 at 11:00 GMT

This presale is accessed through James Blake's official mailing list. If you are not already signed up, head to his official site at jamesblakemusic.com and register your email address. Presale access details are typically sent directly to subscribers ahead of the sale opening.

O2 Priority Presale

Available for: O2 Academy Brixton, O2 Academy Bristol Opens: 18th March 2026 at 10:00 GMT

This one is straightforward if you are already an O2 customer. Log in to the O2 Priority app or website on or after 18th March and follow the link through to purchase. No additional sign-up is required beyond your existing O2 contract.

Live Nation Presale

Available for: O2 Academy Brixton Opens: 19th March 2026 at 10:00 GMT

This presale is run through Live Nation and is typically available to fans who are registered with a Live Nation or Ticketmaster account. Make sure your account is set up and your payment details are saved well in advance.

MetMusic Presale

Available for: O2 Academy Brixton Opens: 19th March 2026 at 10:00 GMT

The MetMusic Presale runs alongside the Live Nation window on 19th March. MetMusic presales are generally open to members or newsletter subscribers of the MetMusic platform. Check whether you are registered and look out for communications closer to the date.

How to Maximise Your Chances

Sign up to the mailing list now. The Artist Presale opens first on 17th March, and it is one of the easiest to qualify for. Head to jamesblakemusic.com and register your email address today if you have not already.

Consider the smaller venues. Chalk Brighton, Union Chapel, and St George's Bristol are considerably more intimate than O2 Academy Brixton. If you are flexible on location, these shows may be easier to secure tickets for, and their general sales opened in February.

Get your account sorted in advance. Whether you are going through Ticketmaster, See Tickets, or another retailer, make sure your account is live, your card details are saved, and your billing address is up to date before sale day. Logging in during a busy on-sale is a nightmare you can avoid.

Use Evnt Central reminders. Follow James Blake on Evnt Central and you will be notified when presales open for any new shows. It takes about ten seconds and means you are not relying on remembering to check back.

Do not queue for multiple shows simultaneously. Pick your preferred date and focus. Juggling multiple browser windows in different queues often results in timing out on all of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What presales are available for James Blake UK tour 2026?

For the autumn Trying Times Tour dates, there are up to five presales depending on the venue: the Vault Presale, the Artist Presale, the O2 Priority Presale, the Live Nation Presale, and the MetMusic Presale. Not all presales are available at every venue. The O2 Academy Brixton show has the most presale options, while Manchester New Century Hall and O2 Academy Bristol have three each.

How do I qualify for the James Blake presale?

It depends on which presale you are after. The Artist Presale requires you to be signed up to James Blake's official mailing list via his website. The Vault Presale is for members of his fan inner circle. The O2 Priority Presale is for existing O2 customers using the Priority app. The Live Nation and MetMusic presales require accounts on their respective platforms. We do not distribute James Blake presale codes, but you can find all the relevant access links for each show on the individual event pages at Evnt Central.

What is a presale code and do I need one for James Blake tickets?

Some presales use a code to restrict access to qualifying fans. If a presale code is required, it is typically sent via email to mailing list subscribers or fan club members. Evnt Central does not provide presale codes, but we can point you to exactly where to sign up so you receive one directly from the relevant source.

How much are James Blake tickets?

Pricing has not been officially confirmed across all shows. Smaller venue shows at places like Union Chapel and Chalk tend to be priced differently to larger academy shows. Check the individual event pages on Evnt Central or the relevant ticket retailer for pricing once sales go live.

What time do James Blake tickets go on sale?

For the autumn Trying Times Tour dates, the general sale opens on 20th March 2026 at 10:00 GMT, with various presales starting from 17th March 2026.

Are there VIP or meet and greet packages for the James Blake tour?

No VIP or meet and greet packages have been officially announced at this stage. Keep an eye on James Blake's official website and social channels for any premium package announcements, and follow the tour on Evnt Central for updates.

Stay in the Loop

Follow James Blake on Evnt Central to be notified the moment any new tour dates or presale windows are announced. You can also follow the individual show pages to get free reminders before each presale opens, so you are ready the second tickets become available.