Dove Ellis unveils UK and Ireland tour dates after Mercury nod
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Irish, Manchester-based indie folk artist Dove Ellis has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for November and December 2026, following the release of his acclaimed debut album 'Blizzard' last December. The tour comes shortly after the record earned a Mercury Prize shortlisting alongside albums by Paul McCartney, JADE, Nia Archives, Dave, Suede and the War Child 'Help(2)' compilation, cementing Ellis's rapid rise as a critically praised newcomer.
The tour opens at Saint Luke's in Glasgow on 6 November, before stops at Leeds' Howard Assembly Room on 28 November, London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on 8 December and Dublin's Vicar Street on 12 December. General sale tickets go live at 10am BST on Friday 7 August, with a pre-sale available a day earlier for fans who sign up. NME previously gave Ellis's live show four and a half stars and 'Blizzard' four stars; he also featured on the Mercury-nominated 'Help(2)' charity track 'Sunday Light' alongside Anna Calvi, Ellie Rowsell and Nilüfer Yanya, and is set to play Tyler, The Creator's All Points East takeover in London later this month.
- Dove Ellis announces November-December 2026 UK and Ireland tour
- Follows Mercury Prize shortlisting for debut album 'Blizzard'
- Tickets on general sale 7 August; pre-sale a day earlier
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Manchester-based, Irish artist Dove Ellis has built a following on the strength of his debut album 'Blizzard', released in December 2025, blending indie and folk styles. His music and live shows have drawn strong reviews, including praise from NME, and he has featured on tracks alongside more established names, helping to raise his profile beyond a niche audience.
The Mercury Prize is one of the UK and Ireland's most prominent music awards, given annually to what judges consider the best album from the two countries, with previous winners going on to significant commercial and critical recognition. Being shortlisted, as Ellis now has been alongside established acts such as Paul McCartney and Suede, is itself considered a major mark of credibility for a newer artist, even before any final result is announced.
This context matters because it explains why Ellis, a relatively new name, is now able to book a multi-city headline tour across the UK and Ireland, and why demand for tickets is likely to be high following the added attention that a Mercury nomination typically brings.
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Originally published by NME as “Dove Ellis announces 2026 UK and Ireland tour”.