GRAMMY-winning artist James Blake has announced a major London headline show at O2 Academy Brixton this September as part of his newly revealed 2026 tour dates. The show comes after a run of North American performances, including two already sold-out nights at Brooklyn Paramount and a sold-out performance at History in Toronto.
The tour news arrives alongside the release of Blake’s brand-new album “Trying Times”, which is out now via Good Boy Records.
Fans eager to see Blake live can access pre-sale tickets starting Tuesday 17 March at 11am local time, with general sale launching Friday 20 March at 10am local time via Metropolis Music.
Inside Trying Times: A Deeply Emotional New Chapter
Blake’s new album Trying Times captures the delicate tension between connection and solitude in the modern world. Across its tracks, the record explores themes of vulnerability, emotional distance and the complexities of navigating life in uncertain times.
The album includes the recently released singles “Death Of Love” and “I Had A Dream She Took My Hand,” both of which highlight Blake’s signature blend of haunting vocals and atmospheric production.
Balancing moments of fragile optimism with underlying unease, the album showcases the full range of Blake’s artistry and emotional honesty.
James Blake’s Influence on Modern Music
Over the past decade, Blake has become one of contemporary music’s most influential artists. Fusing soul, electronica, hip-hop and alternative R&B, his sound has helped redefine the landscape of modern production.
Across six studio albums, Blake’s catalogue has amassed over 2.2 billion global streams. His 2019 album Assume Form featured collaborations with Rosalía and Travis Scott, while 2021’s Friends That Break Your Heart marked his highest chart debut to date.
Beyond his solo work, Blake has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including:
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Beyoncé
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Frank Ocean
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SZA
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Kendrick Lamar
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Rosalía
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Travis Scott
His contributions can be heard on era-defining projects including Blonde, DAMN., ASTROWORLD, Lemonade and Motomami.
More recently, Blake worked with UK rap star Dave on his critically acclaimed album The Boy Who Played The Harp, and collaborated with composer Ludwig Göransson on the track “Séance” for the soundtrack to Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler.
James Blake 2026 Tour Dates
North America
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May 27 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle
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May 29 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
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May 30 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
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May 31 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
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June 2 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
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June 4 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
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June 6 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
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June 8 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
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June 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
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November 6 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
UK & Europe
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Sept 29 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton
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Oct 5 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg
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Oct 8 – Brussels, BE – Cirque Royal
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Oct 12 – Paris, FR – Le Grand Rex
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Oct 15 – Berlin, DE – Astra Kulturhaus
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Oct 18 – Cologne, DE – E-Werk
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Oct 21 – Glasgow, UK – SWG3 Galvanizers
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Oct 25 – Manchester, UK – New Century
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Oct 28 – Bristol, UK – O2 Academy Bristol
Trying Times Tracklist
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Walk Out Music
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Death Of Love
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I Had A Dream She Took My Hand
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Trying Times
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Make Something Up
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Didn’t Come To Argue (ft. Monica Martin)
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Days Go By
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Doesn’t Just Happen (ft. Dave)
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Obsession
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Rest Of Your Life
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Through The High Wire
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Feel It Again
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Just A Little Higher
Fans can learn more about the artist and upcoming tour dates via the official James Blake website.
