Legendary '70s Rocker Announces Update on World Tour
Francis Rossi isn't finished touring just yet.
The legendary Status Quo frontman has announced a second leg of his ongoing Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future tour, adding 31 new U.K. dates that extend the tour into 2027.
Rossi shared the news with his trademark sense of humor on Instagram.
"Like most people, I put my trousers on one leg at a time. It's also how we book the tours," he wrote. "We've added a second leg to the Past, Present and Future tour." He added that the new run "will start in March 2027 with 31 dates running through May," with tickets going on sale June 19 and fan pre-sales opening a day earlier.
The extension comes in response to strong demand for Rossi's unique one-man show, which offers fans a different perspective on the music that made Status Quo one of Britain's most successful rock bands.
Unlike a traditional concert, Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future blends live performances with storytelling, as Rossi revisits the songs that defined his career while sharing memories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from more than six decades in music. The shows feature a hand-picked selection of classic Status Quo favorites, deeper album cuts and even a newly assembled medley, making each evening a personal journey through his catalog.
"I am delighted to extend this run on from the thirty dates already announced for later this year," Rossi told Blabbermouth. "The pressure is on once more, as I have put together a really packed new show. I have really enjoyed taking the current show into Europe but can't wait to get back out on the road in the U.K. again with this one. I'll be keeping a whole lot of the hits in the set, of course, but also mixing it up with a couple of curveballs. These theatre shows are a great way to really connect with the audience, and try something a little bit different."
Rossi will once again be joined onstage by guitarist Andy Brook, who co-produced Rossi's recent solo album, The Accidental, and previously accompanied him on his sold-out 2025 Songbook tour.
As the founder, lead singer and only continuous member of Status Quo, Rossi has been at the heart of the band since its formation in the 1960s. During the 1970s and '80s, the group became one of Britain's defining boogie rock acts with enduring hits including "Caroline," "Paper Plane," "Whatever You Want," "Rockin' All Over the World" and "Down Down," the band's only U.K. No. 1 single.
While Rossi continues to perform Status Quo's music, his recent solo projects have allowed him to revisit his catalog in a more intimate setting. The Songbook shows give fans a rare opportunity to hear familiar classics alongside lesser-known favorites, all accompanied by Rossi's firsthand stories about writing, recording and performing them.
With another 31 dates now on the schedule, it appears audiences aren't ready to say goodbye to one of rock's most beloved storytellers or the songs that have defined his remarkable career.
Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future 2026-2027 Tour Dates:
Sep. 22 - Wimborne Tivoli
Sep. 24 - Croydon Ashcroft Theatre
Sep. 25 - Salisbury City Hall
Sep. 27 - Chester Storyhouse
Sep. 28 - Fareham Fareham Live
Sep. 30 - Eastbourne Congress Theatre
Oct. 1 - Basingstoke The Anvil
Oct. 3 - Watford Colosseum
Oct. 4 - Harrogate Royal Hall
Oct. 6 - Whitley Bay Playhouse
Oct. 8 - Hull City Hall
Oct. 9 - Stoke Regent Theatre
Oct. 11 - Woking New Victoria
Oct. 12 - Stockport Plaza
Oct. 14 - Leicester De Montfort Hall
Oct. 15 - Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
Oct. 17 - Skegness Embassy Theatre
Oct. 18 - Southend Palace Theatre
Oct. 24 - Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall
Oct. 25 - Milton Keynes Theatre
Oct. 27 - Buxton Opera House
Oct. 29 - Aberdeen Music Hall
Oct. 31 - Inverness Eden Court
Nov. 1 - Edinburgh Queen's Hall
Nov. 3 - Perth Concert Hall
Nov. 4 - Glasgow Pavilion Theatre
Nov. 6 - Llandudno Venue Cymru
Nov. 7 - Coventry Warwick Arts Centre
Nov. 9 - Torquay Princess Theatre
Nov. 10 - Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion
March 17 - Wimborne Tivoli
March 18 - Bridport Electric Palace
March 20 - Bath Forum
March 21 - Truro Hall For Cornwall
March 23 - Newbury Corn Exchange
March 24 - Chelmsford Chelmsford Theatre
March 26 - York Barbican
March 27 - Blackburn King George's Hall
March 29 - Aylesbury Waterside
March 30 - Guildford G-Live
April 1 - Cardiff New Theatre
April 2 - Newtown The Hafren
April 4 - Derby Vaillant Live
April 5 - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
April 13 - Brighton Theatre Royal
April 14 - Richmond Richmond Theatre
April 16 - Weymouth Pavillion
April 17 - Tunbridge Wells Assembly Theatre
April 19 - Bury St Edmunds Apex
April 20 - Swansea Grand Theatre
April 22 - Bristol Beacon
April 23 - Cheltenham Town Hall
April 25 - Dartford Orchard Theatre
April 27 - Crewe Lyceum
April 29 - Birmingham Town Hall
April 30 - Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
May 2 - Blackpool Grand Theatre
May 3 - Leeds Grand Theatre
May 5 - Northampton Derngate Concert Hall
May 6 - Bridlington Spa
May 8 - Lowestoft Marina Theatre
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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 6:46 AM.