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Van Morrison – announces a special five night London residency

Legendary singer-songwriter Van Morrison will return this September for a special five-night residency at the new British Airways ARC venue at Olympia, London.

The shows will take place on 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29 September 2026, and will mark the first residency at the venue, following its opening on June 16th, 2026, for live music and events. The Van Morrison concerts will be fully seated.

Tickets go on sale at 9.00am on Friday, May 15th, 2026                         Available from ticketline.co.uk or the venue direct.

Lucy Noble, SVP UK venues AEG Presents said “We are thrilled to welcome Van Morrison as the very first artist to have a residency at our brand-new venue. The shows are set to be incredible.”

The announcement follows Morrison receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jazz FM Awards 2026 last month, another milestone in his long and influential career.

He has also recently released a new album ‘Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge’, a return to the blues with fresh takes on songs by B.B.King, Buddy Guy, Lead Belly and more.

Alongside the London dates, Morrison is due to appear at several European Festivals in 2026, including the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival.

This residency offers a rare chance to see Van Morrison perform across multiple nights in a more intimate London setting.

Ian Mc Donnell

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