Yes extend Fragile tour with new 2027 UK and Europe dates
Published on 08/24/2026 at 20:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Yes are keeping their touring engine running. According to the band’s official site, the progressive rock veterans have extended their Fragile-focused tour with a fresh run of UK and European dates scheduled for May 2027, including a newly added show in York and stops in Utrecht and Parisofficial Yes website.
Rescheduled UK dates and new York show
The updated tour schedule shows a cluster of UK concerts that were originally planned for spring 2026 but have now been moved to May 2027, with existing tickets remaining valid for the new datesYes tour announcement.
City Hall in Sheffield will host the band on May 2, 2027, followed by Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on May 3 and Symphony Hall in Birmingham on May 6, giving fans in northern and central England multiple chances to see the classic material performed liveRock and Roll Garage tour overview.
European stops and chart context
Beyond the UK, the refreshed schedule includes Tivoli Vredenburg in Utrecht on May 19, 2027, and L’Olympia in Paris on May 20, 2027, extending the tour into mainland Europe and underlining the band’s enduring pull across the continentofficial Yes website.
For German fans, Yes have recently appeared in the Official German Charts with their album Mirror To The Sky, which entered the album rankings on May 26, 2023 and peaked at number 12, a strong showing for a late-career release in a competitive marketOfficial German Charts listing.
Tour, charts and catalog overview for Yes
Fans who want to follow every update on Yes’ touring plans and chart performance can find more background, reactions and numbers in our broader coverage.
The musical core of Yes in the Fragile era
Fragile, released in 1971, is widely regarded as one of Yes’ defining progressive rock statements, mixing intricate bass work, organ-led passages and extended suites into a cohesive album that helped cement their status within the genre.
On recent tours the band have leaned heavily on this material, often playing the album in full alongside later tracks, which connects new listeners to the classic era while also showing how their current lineup interprets complex arrangements originally recorded over five decades ago.
Current status and next live date
The next officially confirmed Yes live date is May 2, 2027 at City Hall in Sheffield, United Kingdom, with additional shows following across the UK and into Utrecht and Paris later in May.
Yes at a glance
- Act: Yes
- Genre: Progressive rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1968
- Lineup: Steve Howe (guitar, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass, vocals), Jay Schellen (drums)
- Label: InsideOut Music
- Key works: Fragile (1971), Close to the Edge (1972), 90125 (1983), Mirror To The Sky (2023)
- Current album/single: Mirror To The Sky, released May 19, 2023
- Charts / certifications: Mirror To The Sky entered the Official German Charts on May 26, 2023, peaking at number 12
- Next live date: May 2, 2027 – City Hall, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions about Yes
When and where does Yes next perform live?
The next confirmed Yes concert is scheduled for May 2, 2027 at City Hall in Sheffield, United Kingdom, as part of their extended Fragile tour.
How did Mirror To The Sky perform in Germany?
Mirror To The Sky entered the Official German Albums Chart on May 26, 2023 and reached a peak position of number 12, marking a notable chart success for the band in Germany.
Which classic album is featured on the current tour?
The current touring concept centers on Fragile, the 1971 studio album, which Yes are performing in full at these shows alongside selections from later releases such as Mirror To The Sky.
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