Bryan Adams, So Happy It Hurts tour keeps rolling into 2026

Bryan Adams extends his reputation as a road warrior as the long-running So Happy It Hurts tour lines up new 2026 arena dates, with U.K. shows including Manchester’s AO Arena and London’s The O2 according to current listings. The focus remains his 2022 album.

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Bryan Adams is keeping his touring machine in high gear. According to a recent Ticketmaster listing, his So Happy It Hurts tour is booked into 2026 with arena dates in cities including Manchester and London as part of a continuing run. Ticketmaster U.K. event overview

So Happy It Hurts tour heads into 2026

Current U.K. listings show Bryan Adams scheduled at AO Arena in Manchester on May 10, 2026, with further arena shows in Birmingham and London’s The O2 attached to the same leg. AO Arena event page

The shows continue the global cycle behind his 15th studio album So Happy It Hurts, released on March 11, 2022 through BMG, which he has toured extensively across Europe and North America over the past years.

How U.S. fans fit into the routing

While the newly visible 2026 arena dates are centered in the U.K., Bryan Adams has a long track record of routing So Happy It Hurts across the U.S., where he remains best known for hits like Summer of '69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You.

Against this backdrop, additional North American shows around the ongoing cycle would align with his established touring pattern, even as the latest confirmed leg currently points to another strong summer in U.K. arenas.

The musical core of Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams operates at the intersection of rock, pop and adult contemporary, driven by raspy vocals, big choruses and guitar-forward arrangements, from the harder-edged Cuts Like a Knife era to the polished ballad style of Waking Up the Neighbours.

Where Bryan Adams stands now

Bryan Adams is currently booked to perform at AO Arena in Manchester on May 10, 2026 as part of his continuing So Happy It Hurts tour.

Bryan Adams at a glance

• Act: Bryan Adams
• Genre: Rock, pop rock
• Origin: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
• Active since: 1975
• Lineup: Solo
• Label: BMG (for So Happy It Hurts)
• Key works: Reckless (1984), Waking Up the Neighbours (1991), 18 til I Die (1996), So Happy It Hurts (2022)
• Current album/single: So Happy It Hurts, released March 11, 2022
• Charts / certifications: Reckless certified 5x Platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA
• Next live date: May 10, 2026, Manchester, AO Arena

Frequently asked questions about Bryan Adams

When does Bryan Adams next perform live?
Bryan Adams is currently listed to play AO Arena in Manchester on May 10, 2026 as part of his ongoing So Happy It Hurts tour, according to the venue’s event overview.

What album is Bryan Adams touring with So Happy It Hurts?
The tour is built around his 15th studio album So Happy It Hurts, released on March 11, 2022 via BMG, which he has supported with extensive dates in Europe and North America.

How successful is Bryan Adams in the U.S.?
In the United States, Bryan Adams scored major hits on the Billboard charts with songs like Summer of '69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, and his 1984 album Reckless holds a 5x Platinum certification from the RIAA.

This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.