23rd April 2026: YES, are happy to announce new dates for their rescheduled “Fragile UK Tour” in May 2027. Tickets already purchased remain valid for the new dates.
The tour will see YES performing their 1971 classic album, “Fragile,” in its entirety, including such timeless songs as “Heart of the Sunrise,” “South Side of the Sky” and the much loved “Roundabout” as well as a selection of songs from right across their illustrious catalogue from their legendary 70’s releases right up to their new studio album “Aurora” out on 12th June.
“Fragile” was the fourth album by YES cracking the Top 10 in the UK in 1971 achieving Platinum status along the way and was the first to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman. The single, “Roundabout” was a Top 20 hit in the States with the album breaking into the Top 5 on the Billboard chart receiving a Double Platinum certification in the process.
The Fragile Tour 2027:
May 2nd – Sheffield City Hall (http://sheffieldcityhall.co.uk)
May 3rd – Manchester Bridgetower Hall (http://bridgetowerhall.co.uk)
May 6th – Birmingham Symphony Hall (http://bmusic.co.uk)
May 7th – Bristol Beacon (http://bristolbeacon.co.uk)
May 10th – London Palladium (https://lwtheatres.co.uk/theatres/the-london-palladium)
May 11th – London Palladium (https://lwtheatres.co.uk/theatres/the-london-palladium)
May 13th – Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (http://glasgowlife.org.uk)
May 15th – York Barbican [NEW SHOW] (http://yorkbarbican.co.uk)
May 16th – Liverpool Philarmonic Hall (http://liverpoolphil.co.uk)
Tickets (subject to booking fees) go on general sale on Thursday 30th April at 10am via the venues and BookingsDirect.com. Showtime for all shows will be 8pm. Unfortunately we were unable to re-schedule the Bournemouth show and ticketholders will be refunded. York Barbican on Saturday 15th May is a new added show.
VIP Roundabout packages including premium tickets and merchandise are available for all dates see yesworld for full details.
Steve Howe: “After The Yes Album, everything seemed to align. With Eddie Offord co-producing, and each of us contributing solo pieces, Fragile became a bold statement of creativity. It was Bill Bruford’s idea to include individual showcases—it was a bit oddball, but it captured the spirit of the time.”
Each show will feature a gallery of work by esteemed artist, Roger Dean, whose paintings have graced the covers of many of YES albums over the years. “Fragile” was the first YES album to feature Dean‘s iconic artwork.
The current line-up of YES features Steve Howe, whose association with YES began in 1970, along with Geoff Downes, a member of the 1980 “Drama” era line-up. Jon Davison has been lead vocalist in YES since 2012 while bassist, Billy Sherwood, who was hand-picked by original bassist Chris Squire, has been involved with YES since 1990`s. Jay Schellen, who worked closely with Alan White on drums, completes the line-up.
Steve Howe: “We’re all now looking forward to the UK dates in 2027 and will be presenting all of ‘Fragile’, in its entirety and much more. See you all then”
— About YES —
Steve Howe / Guitars, Backing Vocals (1970 –1981, 1990–1992, 1995–present)
Geoff Downes / Keyboards (1980–1981, 2011–present)
Jon Davison / Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (2012–present)
Billy Sherwood / Guitar, Backing Vocals ((1994, 1997–2000), Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals (2015–present)
Jay Schellen / Drums and Percussion (2016-present)
Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire with guitarist Steve Howe joining in 1971 for “The Yes Album,” YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in Rock music history. Their 1970s albums “The Yes Album,” “Fragile,” “Close To The Edge,” “Tales From Topographic Oceans,” “Relayer” and “Going For The One” were ground-breaking in musical style and content.
With sales of over 50 million records, the Grammy-award winning YES were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017.
YES release their 24th studio album “Aurora“ on 12th June through InsideOut Music/Sony Music. Hear the track and watch the video to the first single and title track here: https://youtu.be/ETEGJTM6plw