Van Morrison to play intimate five night London residency this year

11 May 2026, 12:56

Van the Man keeps on keeping on.

Van Morrison celebrated his 80th birthday last year but has shown little sign of looking to hang up his microphone any time soon.

The legendary singer-songwriter has kept on touring regularly, playing not just prestigious festival shows but also more intimate indoor concerts.

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And this September he's treating UK fans to a five-night residency at one of the capital's newest venues.

Van Morrison plays what will be the first residency at the British Airways ARC venue at Olympia, London, which opens its doors to the public next month.,

He'll play fully seated shows on September 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29.

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Tickets go on sale this Friday, Nay 15 at 9am via ticketline or direct from the venue.

As well as his continuing success as a live performer, Van Morrison has been incredibly active in the studio of late.

He released his 48th studio album Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge, in January 2026 – a mix of blues classics and sprinkling of originals – while last year's Remembering Now featured 14 newly written songs.