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Beastie Boys’ Mike D adds more UK dates to 2026 solo tour – including headlining Mutations alongside Fat Dog
Beastie Boys member Mike D has expanded his 2026 solo tour with additional UK dates, ahead of the release of his debut solo album 'Thank You' on 28 August. The new run includes a headline slot at Brighton's Mutations Festival, marking his first live appearance in the city since Beastie Boys played there with Run-DMC back in May 1987.
The Mutations show on 24 October sees Mike D headline Chalk on the Saturday, following an opening night the previous evening headlined by Fat Dog, with over 90 further acts still to be announced for the festival's eighth edition. Further UK dates follow in Glasgow, Manchester and London before the tour moves into Europe. Mike D has already released four singles from the new album, including 'Switch Up', and has been performing alongside his sons as part of the live shows. Tickets for Mutations go on sale on Wednesday 22 July, with the remaining UK shows following on Friday 24 July.
In short
- Mike D adds UK autumn tour dates ahead of debut solo album 'Thank You'
- Headlining Brighton's Mutations Festival alongside Fat Dog on 24 October
- Also playing Glasgow, Manchester, London and European cities
Explained simply
Mike D is one of the three founding members of the Beastie Boys, an American hip-hop group that emerged in the early 1980s. The group gained a large following for blending rap music with rock and electronic elements and remained active until disbanding in 2009.
Mike D is now launching his first solo album and tour. His debut solo album 'Thank You' is set to release in August 2026, with UK and European tour dates following the album's release.
This is Mike D's first solo venture since the Beastie Boys disbanded. The group was commercially successful and culturally influential, which explains why his solo career is attracting attention.