Rock icon Sammy Hagar today announced that his top-grossing Best of All Worlds Tour is headed to the UK for a huge arena tour kicking off on 4 July, 2026. The Red Rocker will be joined by his supergroup The Best of All Worlds Band, including legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and longtime Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, and powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, with special guest Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and opening act JAYLER. Sammy returns to the UK for his first tour since 1996, with a setlist celebrating his legendary 50+ year catalog of hits, including the deepest dive yet into his tenure with Van Halen. The July 2026 tour will hit Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, ending with a grand finale at London’s O2 Arena. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 31 October at 10am.
“I can’t wait to cross the Atlantic with the Best of All Worlds Band,” said Sammy Hagar. “Fans in the UK and Europe have waited a long time—and so have I!”
The July 2026 tour will see Sammy Hagar and his Best of All Worlds Band playing a packed setlist of career-spanning hits, from seminal breakouts with Montrose, his iconic solo hits, and a deep dive into his tenure with Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and everything in between, including the likes of ‘Finish What Ya Started,’ ‘5150,’ ‘Your Love is Driving Me Crazy,’ ‘Best of Both Worlds,’ ‘Poundcake,’ ‘Why Can’t This Be Love,’ ‘I Can’t Drive 55’ and so many more. The supergroup will take to the stage at four huge arenas in the UK: Manchester AO Arena (4 July), Birmingham BP Pulse Live (5 July), Leeds First Direct Bank Arena (7 July), and finally the O2 Arena in London (9 July). This will be the first time Sammy Hagar has performed Van Halen classics in the UK since the band’s iconic Wembley Stadium shows 30 years ago.
Joining them on the tour will be the iconic Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, with her first UK live shows in 15 years. Joan Jett is known as the Godmother of Punk, starting her music career in 1975 with The Runaways. She went on to form Joan Jett & The Blackhearts in 1980 and release some huge hits, and fans can expect to see them play the likes of ‘I Love Rock N’ Roll’, ‘Bad Reputation’ and ‘Cherry Bomb’ (taken from Joan Jett’s career with The Runaways).
In step with the excitement of their UK tour announcement is the band’s just released live album, Sammy Hagar & The Best of All Worlds Band - The Residency. The electrifying 19-track album recorded during Hagar’s hit Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in 2025, captures the raw energy and incredible hit setlist, which will be showcased live on tour in the UK. Stream or download Sammy Hagar & The Best of All Worlds Band - The Residency HERE
For more than four decades, Sammy Hagar has been recognised as one of the most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. He has sold over 50 million albums, earned 25 Platinum records, won a Grammy Award, been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Van Halen, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last year, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. Tickets for the July 2026 tour go on sale on Friday 31 October at 10am
