You’d think after fifty-odd years of lineup changes, legal drama, and the passing of foundational members, Yes would have called it a day. Honestly, most bands do. But Steve Howe is still out there, clutching his Gibson ES-175, proving that progressive rock isn't a museum piece—it’s a living thing. If you’re looking for yes band tour dates, you’re actually looking at two different stories unfolding at once in 2026.
There is the "official" Yes, led by Howe, and then there is the parallel universe of Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks. Both are hitting the road hard this year.
The 2026 Fragile Tour: What you need to know
The main camp has extended their "The Album Series" into 2026. This time, they are tackling Fragile in its entirety. It’s a gutsy move. That album is basically the DNA of prog-rock. We’re talking about "Roundabout," "Heart of the Sunrise," and "South Side of the Sky."
The UK leg is the big story for the spring. It’s a nine-date trek that kicks off in Scotland and weaves its way down to London. Here is the actual itinerary for the UK run:
- April 22: Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
- April 24: Sheffield, City Hall
- April 25: Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
- April 27: Birmingham, Symphony Hall
- April 28: Bournemouth, Pavilion
- April 30: Bristol, Beacon
- May 1: Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
- May 3: London, Palladium
- May 4: London, Palladium
The two-night stand at the London Palladium is already looking like the "can't miss" event of the season. Steve Howe has mentioned that they’ll be doing a "special first set" followed by the full Fragile album, then a "slight diversion" before the encore. Translation? Expect some deep cuts from Mirror to the Sky or maybe a surprise from the Drama era.
Who is actually in the band?
This is where casual fans get a bit tripped up. It’s been years since Chris Squire passed away, and Alan White’s absence is still felt deeply. The current lineup is:
- Steve Howe: The captain of the ship. Guitars and backing vocals.
- Geoff Downes: Keyboards (the Drama and Asia legend).
- Jon Davison: Lead vocals. He’s been with them since 2012.
- Billy Sherwood: Bass. Hand-picked by Squire himself.
- Jay Schellen: Drums. He stepped up after Alan White’s passing and has become the heartbeat of the live show.
The "Other" Yes Tour: Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks
While Steve Howe is touring Europe, original voice Jon Anderson is bringing the "Yes Epics and Classics" tour to the States. If you want that specific, crystalline vocal that defined the 70s, this is where you find it.
Anderson’s 2026 schedule is focusing heavily on the East Coast and Midwest for the first leg. It kicks off around the same time the UK tour starts.
- April 17 & 19: Ridgefield, CT (Two nights at the Playhouse)
- April 21: Patchogue, NY
- April 23: Red Bank, NJ
- April 26: Rochester, NY
- April 28: Hershey, PA
- April 30 & May 2: Landsdowne, PA
- May 5: Troy, NY
- May 7: Royal Oak, MI
Anderson and The Band Geeks are also reportedly in pre-production for a new album to follow up 2024’s True. So, you aren't just getting nostalgia; you're getting new material that actually sounds surprisingly like "classic" Yes.
Why are people still going?
Basically, it’s the virtuosity. You don’t go to a Yes show for a mosh pit. You go to watch five people play incredibly complex time signatures with terrifying precision. There’s a rumor that Roger Dean—the guy who designed all those iconic floating island album covers—is hosting an art gallery at several of the 2026 UK venues. It makes the whole thing feel more like a traveling art installation than a standard rock concert.
Tickets aren't exactly cheap, but they aren't Taylor Swift prices either. In the UK, you’re looking at roughly £70 to £85 for standard seats, though those front-row VIP packages with the Roger Dean posters are going for nearly £170.
Don't get caught out: Buying tips
If you're planning on catching any of these yes band tour dates, a few practical things:
- The Palladium shows sell fast. If you want London, buy yesterday.
- Check the lineup. If you strictly want Jon Anderson, don't buy tickets for the "Yes" tour in Manchester. They are separate entities.
- The "Fragile" factor. This tour is specifically marketed as the "Album Series." If you only like the 80s "Owner of a Lonely Heart" era, you might find the setlist a bit heavy on the 10-minute organ solos.
Keep an eye on the official YesWorld site for late-summer European or North American additions. They tend to announce things in blocks rather than all at once. If you’re in the UK, get those April dates locked in now because the band isn't getting any younger, and these "Album Series" tours are becoming rarer.
Actionable Next Steps: 1. Check YesWorld.com specifically for the UK ticket portal to avoid secondary market markups. 2. If you are in the US, look at the Ridgefield Playhouse or Ticketmaster for the Jon Anderson "Band Geeks" dates, as these smaller theaters sell out quicker than the big arenas. 3. Listen to the 2024 Tales from Topographic Oceans Super Deluxe edition to get your ears ready for the complex arrangements you'll hear live.
