Blue Öyster Cult will return to the UK in April 2027 for two special concerts celebrating 55 years under the band’s iconic name, with Magnum joining them in London and When Rivers Meet opening in Glasgow.
The 55 Years On Tour – 1972 To 2027 shows will take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 1 April and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday 3 April 2027. Tickets go on sale on Friday 16 October 2026 at 10am via Ticketmaster.
Blue Öyster Cult Announce London And Glasgow Concerts
The shows mark 60 years since the Long Island, New York group first formed and 55 years since adopting the Blue Öyster Cult name. They follow the band’s sold-out London Palladium concert in 2025.
Blue Öyster Cult’s catalogue spans classic Hard Rock and Heavy Metal favourites including (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, Godzilla, Burnin’ For You, Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll, Astronomy and Veteran Of The Psychic Wars.
The band continues to be led by Eric Bloom on vocals and rhythm guitar and Donald ‘Buck Dharma’ Roeser on vocals and lead guitar. They are joined by Richie Castellano on guitar and keyboards, Danny Miranda on bass and Jules Radino on drums.
The group has also remained active in the studio. The Symbol Remains arrived in 2020 as the band’s first new album in 19 years, followed by Ghost Stories in 2024.
Magnum And When Rivers Meet Confirmed As Special Guests
British melodic Hard Rock band Magnum will be the special guests at the Royal Albert Hall. Award-winning blues rock duo When Rivers Meet will join Blue Öyster Cult for the Glasgow date.
Blue Öyster Cult UK Tour Dates 2027
Tickets go on sale on Friday 16 October 2026 at 10am via Ticketmaster.
