"65 classic trained musicians. An avalanche of A-list cameos and one superstar DJ. Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics brought the spirit of Cafe Del Mar to the Royal Albert Hall in all its technicolour, euphoric glory."
- Nick McGrath. Telegraph
“I never thought I would see the Royal Albert Hall losing it. Everyone on their feet reliving the halcyon days of dance music reinvented by Tong with a full-on orchestral masterpiece that blew the roof off!”
- Russ O'Connell. The Sunday Times Magazine
“The show certainly didn't disappoint as some of the most well-known dance tracks of all time were given an airing. As a dance music fan myself, I was in my element, as was the rest of the crowd. Everyone was up on their feet and didn't stop dancing for the full show.”
- Codie Bullen. Daily Mail
“From start to finish the show was electric. A beautiful venue, incredible vocalists, and spectacular orchestra - what Pete & Jules have created over the last 10 years is something truly special. Every track as magical as the one before. An atmosphere so incredible and nostalgic you wanted the night to never end.” - Natalie Boare. ITV
After a milestone year marking the 10th anniversary of the acclaimed Ibiza Classics show—with four sold-out nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall and a major UK tour—DJ, broadcaster, and global dance music icon Pete Tong has announced a brand-new run of UK arena dates for 2026. He will be joined by long-standing collaborators Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra.
The seven-date arena tour begins on Thursday 3rd December at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro before heading to Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and Nottingham, culminating in two huge nights at The O2, London on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December.
Originally launched in 2015 as part of BBC Radio 1’s Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, Ibiza Classics set out to celebrate the spirit of Ibiza and its vibrant, high-energy club culture. Since then, the show has captured the hearts of millions, selling out venues across the UK and becoming a fixture of the live music calendar. Widely regarded as the world’s ultimate classical-electronic event, Ibiza Classics continues to honour the legacy of dance music with spectacular reimagining’s of iconic house tracks, breathtaking audiovisual and production earning rave reviews and uniting fans year after year.
With always a huge lineup of very special guest vocalists and legendary guest DJs, this year’s shows have featured performances from some of the UK’s hottest talent, including Becky Hill, Clementine Douglas and Poppy Baskcomb as well as American powerhouse singer Jacob Lusk and Swedish singer, songwriter, and producer John Martin. Along with DJ sets from some of the most iconic artists, including one of the original innovators of Chicago house, Marshall Jefferson, and the legendary DJ and production duo K-Klass.
A pillar of dance music with an unparalleled ear for new talent, Pete Tong MBE is undeniably one of the world’s most influential figures. Over the last three decades - both publicly and behind the scenes - Pete has been revered as an arena-selling artist, DJ, music producer, A&R, and the voice of Radio 1’s prestigious dance programming. With an incredible 30+ year career, the tastemaker DJ, broadcaster and producer has been dedicated to making dance music a global genre, constantly pushing boundaries, and breaking new talent wherever he goes.
Tickets for the new tour go on sale Monday 15th December at 10am and will be available from www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk / www.axs.com / www.ibizaclassics.com
IBIZA CLASSICS LIVE 2026
Thursday 03 December Glasgow OVO Hydro
Friday 04 December Manchester AO Arena
Saturday 05 December Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
Wednesday 09 December Birmingham Utilita Arena
Thursday 10 December Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Friday 11 December London The O2
Saturday 12 December London The O2