Acclaimed 11-piece folk outfit Bellowhead have announced they will return to the stage in November 2026 for a special tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut full-length album, Burlesque. Following sold-out reunions in recent years, the band is set to mark two decades since the release that established their reputation for blending traditional English folk with a powerful big-band sound.
The upcoming tour pays homage to Burlesque, the album that first made the case that “big is beautiful” in the folk world. Released to critical acclaim, the record features fan-favourite tracks including ‘London Town’, ‘Frog’s Legs and Dragon’s Teeth’, and ‘Rigs of The Time’. This anniversary run offers fans another chance to experience the unique energy of the band that transformed the UK folk landscape.
Tickets for the Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour will go on general sale this Friday, 28 November, at 10am. Fans hoping to secure their spot at these shows can purchase tickets through major outlets including www.gigsandtours.com, www.ticketmaster.co.uk, and directly via the band’s official website, www.bellowhead.co.uk. Given the band’s recent history of selling out venues, demand is expected to be high.
After the release of Burlesque, Bellowhead went on to record four additional studio albums, selling over a quarter of a million copies collectively. Their commercial success was matched by critical recognition, earning them two silver discs and a staggering eight BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The band originally called it a day in 2016, leaving a significant void in the festival and touring circuit.
However, a record-breaking online stream during the pandemic prompted a revival. The band reunited for a joyous sold-out tour in 2022 and repeated that success in 2024 while celebrating their own 20th anniversary as a group. These recent tours have reaffirmed their status as one of the biggest and most in-demand acts in UK folk music, setting the stage for this new celebration of their seminal debut album.
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