UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce intimate UK concerts: Dates, venues and ticket details revealed

21 November 2024, 11:01

By Thomas Edward

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UB40 and Ali Campbell are getting 'up close and personal'.

The reggae icons will perform in Colchester, Hitchin, and at the Margate Summer Series next summer.

UB40 and Ali Campbell will be at Dreamland for the Margate Summer Series on July 12, Colchester's Castle Park on August 17, and Hitchin Priory on August 31, 2025.

They have also announced two extra special intimate concerts for the tail end of this year.

You can't doubt UB40's iconic status, having won numerous accolades over the years such as an Ivor Novello, various Grammy and Brit Award nominations, as well as a recent induction into the Music Walk of Fame on Camden High Street.

It's safe to say, that Ali Campbell and the band have made an indelible mark on bringing reggae music to the masses.

They're the undisputed kings of UK reggae, having sold over 70 million records worldwide, including over 50 hits in the UK alone.

Now to celebrate their incredible legacy, the 'Red Red Wine' legends are playing their most intimate concerts in decades.

Tickets for the shows are on sale here!

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce intimate UK concerts. Picture: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The two concerts are a world away from the countless arena shows they've played over the years, in what promises to be a unique treat for their dedicated fans.

On the shows, Ali Campbell says: "We love doing these intimate shows, it’s always such a great atmosphere.

"This is the perfect way to end the year of fantastic shows we’ve had all around the globe. Big love, Ali x"

With perennial hits such as 'Cherry Oh Baby', 'Many Rivers to Cross', 'Kingston Town', '(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You', 'I Got You Babe', and of course, 'Red Red Wine', these pair of shows are a must for long-term admirers of UB40.