JOHN 5 ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER SOLO TOUR OF THE UK AND EUROPE MAY 2026
Rockfiend • 11 February 2026
Guitarist JOHN 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to the UK and Europe
Guitarist JOHN 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to the UK and Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016 this is John’s first ever solo tour in these territories.
For over 30 years, JOHN 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. John has shared stages and recording studios with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, Dolly Parton and more, and is now a member of Motley Crue.
Since 2011 John has released a dozen solo albums highlighting his unique style of playing that has been entertaining and impressing audiences around world. His latest album was the critically acclaimed “Ghost” – released in October 2025. Available HERE
The tour will feature twelve UK appearances along with shows in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic.
John comments “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for a tour than this one coming up. I haven’t been there in so long and I can’t wait to say hello and have a great time with everyone. Super SUPER excited.”
Tickets and VIP meet and greets on sale Friday, Feb 13th at 10am GMT available at https://john-5.com/
John 5 UK & EU Tour Dates 2026
Tue 05 May Southampton, UK The 1865
Wed 06 May Exeter, UK. Phoenix
Thu 07 May Bristol, UK Thekla
Fri 08 May Manchester, UK Club Academy
Sat 09 May Newcastle, UK Newcastle University
Sun 10 May Glasgow, UK Slay
Tue 12 May Chester, UK Live Rooms
Wed 13 May Wolverhampton, UK KK's Steelmill
Thu 14 May London, UK Underworld
Fri 15 May Milton Keynes, UK Craufurd Arms
Sat 16 May Southend On Sea, UK Chinnerys
Sun 17 May Brighton, UK Concorde 2
Tue 19 May Tilburg, NL Hall Of Fame
Wed 20 May Leeuwarden,NL Neushoorn
Fri 22 May Ghent, BE Winter Circus
Sat 23 May Cologne, DE Club Volta
Sun 24 May Hamburg, DE Molotow
Tue 26 May Krakow, PL Hype Park
Wed 27 May Prague, CZ Rock Café
Thu 28 May Munich, DE Live Evil