Jane Mcdonald announces new tour & she's coming to the North East!
National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald has just today announced a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.
The star of stage and screen will bring her new 19-date ‘Living The Dream’ tour to Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on Tuesday, September 1.
In support of the tour, Jane will release her new album Living The Dream next Spring.
What can we expect from the new album?
Recorded in Nashville at the famous Blackbird Studios, Living The Dream is Jane’s 11 th studio album and presents her nod to Country unveiling her passion for the music boasting nine original songs and four stunning reworkings of Country classics, showcasing her dynamic and diverse musicality.
The album is available to pre-order now via jane-mcdonald.com giving fans exclusive access to the tour pre-sale.
When do tickets go on sale?
The tour goes on general sale at 10am Friday, November 28.
What has been said about the tour?
Making the announcement, Jane said: “It’s true, I am officially Living The Dream so what better way to celebrate that than with a new album and a new tour.
“I love Country music and I love partying with you so I want to bring that together by bringing you some exciting new music along with the songs you know and love. We had brilliant fun on the last tour and we’re stepping it up a notch this time to visit even bigger venues so buckle up and let’s make even more memories together.”
Where else is Jane going?
Jane McDonald Living The Dream Tour:
Aug-28 DERBY, Vaillant Live
Aug-29 BLACKPOOL, Opera House
Aug-30 BLACKPOOL, Opera House
Sep-01 NEWCASTLE, O2 City Hall
Sep-02 ABERDEEN, P&J Live
Sep-04 GLASGOW, SEC Armadillo
Sep-05 EDINBURGH, Usher Hall
Sep-07 BRIGHTON, Brighton Centre
Sep-08 NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint
Sep-10 MANCHESTER, AO Arena
Sep-11 LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena
Sep-12 BIRMINGHAM, Utilita Arena
Sep-15 LONDON, The London Palladium
Sep-16 LONDON, The London Palladium
Sep-20 BELFAST, Waterfront Hall
Sep-23 SHEFFIELD, Utilita Arena
Sep-24 BOURNEMOUTH, BIC Arena
Sep-25 CARDIFF, Utilita Arena
Sep-26 LEEDS, First Direct Arena
More about Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald won the hearts of the nation overnight when she appeared in the BBC docusoap The Cruise back in 1998.
She has sold out countless tours and concerts, including the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, while also releasing 10 studio albums.
Jane is a popular presenter for TV travel shows, including fronting the BAFTA Award-winning Channel 5 series Cruising with Jane McDonald and has dipped her toe into the waters of watching TV with the nation appearing multiple times with best friend Sue Ravey on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Last year Jane was back on the road with her With All My Love Tour performing to sold out theatres and arenas across the UK, and she also performed in The London Palladium’s Christmas panto. Between touring and appearing on stage Jane has also found the time to write three bestselling books about her life, the most recent being last year’s Sunday Times Bestseller Let The Light In.
And most recently Jane completed her maiden cruise charter last month when fans joined her for the sold-out Cruise with Jane McDonald – a voyage Jane has already announced she will be undertaking again in autumn 2026. Following the success of this year’s cruise, Jane revealed she will welcome 1,400 fans onboard Ambassador Cruise’s flagship Ambience as they embark on a seven-night round-trip from London visiting Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), Zeebrugge, Cherbourg and Honfleur next October.
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What else can we expect form Jane next year?
Before heading out on tour, TV audiences will also see Jane undertaking an ocean expedition for Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole. The six-part documentary series is set to air on Channel 5 and sees Jane travelling from the Antarctic to the Arctic via South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Brazil, Greece, Italy, Norway and Svalbard.
Jane will also present a two-part documentary on Channel 5 in Spring 2026 following her journey to Nashville to make the album and learn more about the iconic home of country music.
In May 2026 Jane will headline the main stage at Mighty Hoopla festival in London in her first ever festival headline appearance.
Jane’s tour Living The Dream is presented by Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.
The album Living The Dream will be released in Spring 2026.
For more information go to jane-mcdonald.com