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Live Performances

Live Performances

Rick Wakeman is at his best in front of an audience, as we're sure many of you know. This page contains details of all forthcoming performances worldwide. We also try where possible to list appearances on TV and radio.

You can also checkout Rick's Previous Tours or an archive of selected Tour Programmes

Tours

The Return Of The Caped Crusader Part 2

Return of the Caped Crusader Part 2 Tour

In February 2023, Rick and the English Rock Ensemble performed three classic works from his prog rock back catalogue over two nights in what have since become legendary sell-out concerts at the London Palladium. The response from fans and critics alike was so enthusiastic that Rick subsequently decided to take the band on the road for a UK tour, The Return Of The Caped Crusader, the following year, comprising of the programme from the second night's concert Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, combined with a medley of YES hits.

Again, the response was rapturous with standing ovations at every show, but it left fans demanding: what about a repeat performance of the programme from the first night at the Palladium? That wish will be granted in October 2025, when Rick and the English Rock Ensemble will take to the road again, this time performing The Six Wives Of Henry VIII and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table.

The tour will start in Aylesbury on 12 October and then visit York, Liverpool, Glasgow, Gateshead, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Northampton, Eastbourne, Bournemouth, Torquay and London before concluding in Bristol on 29 October.

The musical line-up will be the same as on the first tour, with Rick, of course, leading the band on keyboards, brilliantly supported by Dave Colquhoun (guitars and backing vocals), Adam Falkner (drums), Lee Pomeroy (bass and backing vocals) and Adam Wakeman (keyboard, guitars and backing vocals). Mollie Marriott will again be lead vocalist, with three yet-to-be-announced backing singers.

Rick comments, "For me, historical events, myths and legends, and great stories, should never have a date stamped on them, as they will be talked about for centuries to come. Henry's wives and King Arthur are great examples of 'here forever'".

"Writing music for all these fascinating people was magical and thoroughly enjoyable in every aspect, and so to still be playing both of these suites of music at the age of 76 is also another remarkable milestone in my life."

"With a stunning array of musicianship surrounding me, I only wish I could be in the audience watching and listening, so all those sitting out there will have to do it for me!"

Don't miss this unlikely-to-be-repeated opportunity to hear two classic epics by one of the true legends of progressive rock, Rick Wakeman, and his band of superb musicians when they tour the UK.

DateVenueTickets
12th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmWaterside Theatre, Aylesbury, UKTickets
14th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmBarbican Centre, York, UKTickets
15th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmPhilharmonic Hall, Liverpool, UKTickets
16th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmRoyal Concert Hall, Glasgow, UKTickets
18th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmGlasshouse, Gateshead, UKTickets
19th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmThe Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, UKTickets
21st Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmSymphony Hall, Birmingham, UKTickets
22nd Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmCorn Exchange, Cambridge, UKTickets
23rd Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmRoyal and Derngate, Northampton, UKTickets
24th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmCongress Theatre, Eastbourne, UKTickets
25th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmPavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, UKTickets
26th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmPrincess Theatre, Torquay, UKTickets
28th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmThe London Palladium, London, UKTickets
29th Oct 2025 at 7:00 pmBristol Beacon, Bristol, UKTickets

Strictly Wakeman

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It is with great regret that Rick has to postpone his 'Strictly Wakeman' tour of the US with Hayley Sanderson in July, as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue.
Please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for any rescheduled dates. When further information about the shows is available, ticket holders will be informed. Rick's UK tour with the English Rock Ensemble in October and other ongoing commitments are not affected.

One off Appearances

Nothing currently scheduled.

Previous Tours/Appearances

These are the tours that have been listed on RWCC since 1996. For earlier dates, you can try setlist.fm

In addition to the above formal tours, this is a list of one off dates.

Tours Programmes

These tour programmes are presented as PDF files. My thanks go to the contributors of these programmes.

Contributors: Paul Chandler, John Chivers, Martin Cook, Paulo Edson, Graham Johnson, Eddie Lee, Eddie McFadden, Brian Neeson, Craig Smith, Derek Wales