Guitar virtuoso John 5 has announced his first proper solo tour of the UK and Europe, set for May 2026. Apart from a handful of shows back in 2016, this marks the first time UK fans will get to see him doing his own thing on these shores.
For over three decades, John 5 has been one of the most in demand guitar players in the business. He’s shared stages and studios with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, and even Dolly Parton. He’s now holding down guitar duties with Mötley Crüe, because apparently the man never stops.
Since 2011, he’s released a dozen solo albums showcasing a playing style that’s equal parts jaw dropping technique and genuine showmanship. If you’ve ever caught his solo clips online, you’ll know this isn’t your standard guitar hero fare. The man makes the instrument do things that shouldn’t be physically possible.
The tour features twelve UK dates spanning Southampton to Brighton, with additional stops in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
John 5 himself sounds genuinely buzzing about it: “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.”
UK and European Tour Dates:
Tue 05 May — Southampton, The 1865
Wed 06 May — Exeter, Phoenix
Thu 07 May — Bristol, Thekla
Fri 08 May — Manchester, Club Academy
Sat 09 May — Newcastle, Newcastle University
Sun 10 May — Glasgow, Slay
Tue 12 May — Chester, Live Rooms
Wed 13 May — Wolverhampton, KK’s Steelmill
Thu 14 May — London, Underworld
Fri 15 May — Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
Sat 16 May — Southend On Sea, Chinnerys
Sun 17 May — Brighton, Concorde 2
Tickets and VIP meet and greets are available at john-5.com.
