Band Big Big Train announces a pre-event performance before the Cruise To The Edge 2026
Big Big Train, the acclaimed progressive rock band, has announced a special UK warm-up show for their fans. The event will take place at The 1865 in Southampton on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This will be the band's only UK show until Autumn 2026, making it a significant event for fans eager to catch their live performance.
The show promises an exciting blend of new material from their upcoming studio album, fan favourites, and a surprise from the 1990s. Big Big Train has confirmed that they will perform at least one tune that hasn't been performed since the 1990s, adding an element of nostalgia to the concert.
Tickets for the 1865 show go on sale at 10am UK time on Friday, July 18. However, members of Big Big Train's Passengers Club can secure their tickets a day earlier, with a pre-sale opening at 10am UK time on Wednesday, July 16.
The band, known for their intricate compositions and captivating live performances, is thrilled about making their debut at The 1865. Their origins lie on the south coast of England, and the band's singer, Alberto Bravin, mentioned that Big Big Train is a multinational band.
The 1865 show will offer seat options within the first six rows from the stage, providing an intimate and immersive concert experience. Two support acts for the show will be announced later this year.
Big Big Train's third successive appearance on Cruise To The Edge will take place between March 4 and 9, 2026. The band is expected to perform some tracks from their upcoming studio album for the first time in the live arena at this event.
Specific track titles for the upcoming album are not yet available, but the band's new album was initially conceptualized in August 2023 in a museum setting. Fans might expect songs from Big Big Train's extensive back catalogue, including albums like "Goodbye to the Age of Steam" (1994) and "English Boy Wonders" (1997).
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear some songs from Big Big Train's next studio album live. Secure your tickets for the 1865 show on July 18, 2026. The ticket link is available on the band's official website.
- Big Big Train's upcoming UK warm-up show at The 1865 in Southampton on March 1, 2026, promises an exciting blend of new material from their upcoming studio album, fan favorites, and a surprise from the 1990s.
- Tickets for the 1865 show go on sale at 10am UK time on Friday, July 18, but members of Big Big Train's Passengers Club can secure their tickets a day earlier with a pre-sale opening at 10am UK time on Wednesday, July 16.
- The band, known for their intricate compositions and captivating live performances, is thrilled about making their debut at The 1865, a venue that offers seat options within the first six rows from the stage for an intimate and immersive concert experience.
- Big Big Train's third successive appearance on Cruise To The Edge will take place between March 4 and 9, 2026, where they are expected to perform some tracks from their upcoming studio album for the first time in the live arena.
- The upcoming album was initially conceptualized in a museum setting in August 2023, and fans might expect songs from Big Big Train's extensive back catalogue, including albums like "Goodbye to the Age of Steam" (1994) and "English Boy Wonders" (1997).
- The show at The 1865 will also have two support acts, whose names will be announced later this year, making it a complete evening of entertainment in the realm of rock and metal music.
