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Brian Fallon & The Painkillers Announce Extensive 2026 UK and European Tour

Brian Fallon, frontman of The Gaslight Anthem, is embarking on a major 2026 UK, European, and North American tour with his band The Painkillers. The tour supports his new solo album, 'Not Bad For New Jersey', due out in September.

  • Brian Fallon & The Painkillers will tour extensively in 2026.
  • The tour supports Fallon's new solo album, 'Not Bad For New Jersey', released September 10.
  • UK dates include London, Manchester, and Glasgow in November 2026.
  • Tickets go on general sale on June 26, with a pre-sale available from June 23.

Brian Fallon, renowned as the lead singer of The Gaslight Anthem, has officially announced a comprehensive UK, European, and North American tour for 2026. Joined by his backing band, The Painkillers, the extensive schedule will promote Fallon's upcoming solo album, 'Not Bad For New Jersey', which is set for release on September 10 via his own Lesser Known Records.

The tour is scheduled to commence in Brooklyn, New York, on September 10, running throughout September and into October with numerous North American dates. Following this, Fallon and The Painkillers will head to Europe in early November, with performances planned in cities such as Cologne, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Antwerp, and Amsterdam.

UK and Irish fans will have several opportunities to see the band live, with the leg beginning on November 10 at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London. This will be followed by a show at Manchester’s Albert Hall on November 11. The tour then moves to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on November 13, concluding its British Isles run at the University Of Glasgow’s Queen Margaret Union on November 15.

Support acts for various dates across the tour include Emily Wolfe, Dave Hause, Donovan Woods, Ben Nichols, Tim Barry, and Chris Farren. Tickets for all shows will go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday, June 26. Fans eager to secure their spots earlier can access a pre-sale from 10am on Tuesday, June 23, by signing up through the official channels.

'Not Bad For New Jersey' marks Fallon's first original solo album in over five years and features guest appearances from notable artists such as Brandon Flowers, Phil Collen of Def Leppard, and Marc Ribot. The album has already been previewed with the singles 'Pearls', 'Better Before', and the title track, offering a glimpse into the artist's new musical direction.

Why this matters: The announcement of a major international tour by a well-known artist like Brian Fallon can stimulate local economies through ticket sales, hospitality, and travel, benefiting businesses in the entertainment and leisure sectors across the UK.

What this means for you: What this means for you: If you are a fan of Brian Fallon or The Gaslight Anthem, this is an opportunity to see him perform live. The events will also contribute to the local economies of London, Manchester, and Glasgow through increased spending on tickets, travel, food, and accommodation.

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