Biography Flash: Elvis Costello Announces 2026 UK Tour Dates and MGM+ Series at 71

Elvis Costello Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Elvis Costello, the sharp-witted rock legend, has been buzzing with major announcements just this week, keeping fans on their toes as he plots his next chapter at 71. Ultimate Classic Rock reports he unveiled his first 2026 headlining dates on December 29, expanding the Radio Soul tour—the Early Songs of Elvis Costello—across the UK with the Imposters and Charlie Sexton. Kicking off June 13 at Birminghams Symphony Hall, then Royal Albert Hall in London on the 15th, these shows dive into his 1977 My Aim Is True through 1986 Blood and Chocolate era, blending faithful hits with surprises. Costello teased via press release, You can expect the unexpected... they are nobodys tribute band, a living, breathing rock and roll band. These overlap his opening stint for Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, signaling a packed summer that could redefine his legacy of reinvention. American Songwriter dropped news December 11—still fresh—of Costello starring in the MGM+ series Words plus Music, premiering December 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Hell perform catalog gems with the Imposters, plus guests Eleanor Whitmore and Sean McKeon, sharing career tales amid his artwork and family photos projected live—a biographical gem for the ages. No public appearances or social media mentions surface in the last few days from verified outlets like ElvisCostello.com or Music Connection, which recapped his ongoing 2025 Radio Soul US trek from Seattle June 12 to Miami July 12, now extended into October dates like Chicago and Minneapolis. Parklife DC reviewed his fiery September 29 Warner Theatre show, where he slyly jabbed politics with Heaven 17s Fascist Groove Thing opener, but thats weeks back. Speculation runs thin—no unconfirmed rumors hold water—but these bookings underscore Costellos enduring fire, eyeing 50-year song anniversaries with fresh swagger. Thanks for tuning into Elvis Costello Audio Biography. Subscribe to never miss an update on Elvis Costello and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Elvis Costello. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production." Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.