James have also announced details of new compilation album, ‘Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of’
Tim Booth of the band James performs at the Ohana Festival(Image: Deadline via Getty Images)
Indie veterans James have announced a UK arena tour and details of new compilation album, ‘Nothing But Love – The Definitive Best Of’. A date has been set for Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena for Saturday, April 11, 2026.
With over four decades of music and live performances, James’s return to Liverpool promises to be an unforgettable night. Current members of the band include Jim Glennie, Tim Booth, David Baynton-Power, Saul Davies, Mark Hunter, Andy Diagram, Adrian Oxaal, Deborah Knox-Hewson and Chloe Alper.
The career-spanning new album celebrates James’ journey, featuring band-curated favourites alongside two brand new tracks – ‘Wake Up Superman’ and ‘Hallelujah Anyhow’ – produced by Leo Abrahams, who worked with the band on their 2024 No.1 album Yummy.
The release is described as a “comprehensive and career spanning collection, documenting the band’s journey from their early singles through to fan favourites and special selections made by the band themselves.”
James UK arena tour dates 2026:
- April 3rd – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- April 4th – Leeds, First Direct Bank Arena
- April 7th – Aberdeen, P&J Live
- April 8th – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- April 10th – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- April 11th – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
- April 13th – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- April 14th – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
- April 17th – London, The O2
- April 18th – Manchester, Co-op Live
Tickets for the Liverpool date go on presale Thursday, October 9, at 9:30am. The general sale will take place on Friday, October 10, at 9:30am. You can sign up for the presale online.
Fans can hear ‘Wake Up Superman’ for the first time on Vernon Kay’s BBC Radio 2 show, with its world premiere at 11am on Tuesday, October 8. The new album will be released on November 21.