Wet Wet Wet have added Stockton-on-Tees to the itinerary for their upcoming 40th anniversary tour, bringing a celebratory performance to The Globe on 23 February 2027. The band will also appear at The Glasshouse, Gateshead later in the year as part of the same tour which spans more than 40 dates across the UK.
Tour celebrates debut album and long career
The trek marks four decades since the release of the band’s debut long-player, Popped In Souled Out, which propelled the group to the top of the UK Albums Chart and contained a string of early hits. The 2027 shows are planned in two blocks, with performances scheduled in February and again in October.
The current line-up set to perform includes founding member and bassist Graeme Clark, guitarist Graeme Duffin and lead vocalist Kevin Simm. Promoters say each concert will feature songs from the debut album alongside other well-known material from the band’s catalogue.
"When we made Popped In Souled Out, I was just a young guy... Forty years later, those songs have taken on a life of their own," said Graeme Clark.
Support and special guests
Selected dates on the tour will include appearances from a number of guest acts, offering audiences a varied bill. Names confirmed for particular nights include:
- Roachford
- Nick Heyward
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Heather Small
- Johnny Hates Jazz
- The Christians
- The South
This mix of support acts means some shows will have a broader lineup beyond Wet Wet Wet’s headline slot, while other dates will focus solely on the headliners.
Practical information for local fans
People planning to attend the Stockton show may wish to note the venue and date now, as the tour has an extensive schedule and demand for tickets to anniversary events can be high. Details on ticket release and pricing are being handled by the tour promoters; full information will be available through official ticket outlets and venue channels.
| Town | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-on-Tees | The Globe | 23 February 2027 |
| Gateshead | The Glasshouse | 24 October 2027 |
Local venues hosting touring bands contribute to the cultural life of Stockton and the wider Teesside area. A stop by a legacy act such as Wet Wet Wet is likely to draw fans from across the region, with implications for transport, hospitality and local businesses on the night.
As further details such as support line-ups for individual dates, ticket sale windows and accessibility arrangements are confirmed, venues and promoters will publish them on their websites and social channels. Fans who want to be first in line should follow official channels for announcements and sign up for alerts where available.
