Sombr follows massive Reading & Leeds 2026 set by announcing huge 2027 UK and European tour – including London date with Suki Waterhouse

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US pop star Sombr has announced a 2027 UK and European tour, extending his "You Are The Reason" run, days after playing a well-received main-stage set at Reading & Leeds 2026. The tour will include a headline show at London's O2 Arena, with support from Suki Waterhouse, marking a significant step up for the 21-year-old following his breakout single "Back To Friends" and acclaimed debut album "I Barely Know Her".

The European leg opens in Oslo on 8 May and moves through Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria and more, with Ravyn Lenae and Jessie Mazin providing support, before closing at London's O2 on 22 June with Waterhouse. Additional UK and Ireland festival dates are set for Dublin's Malahide Castle, Belfast's Belsonic Ormeau Park and Glasgow Summer Sessions in June. Tickets go on general sale on Friday 4 September at 10am local time, with pre-sale beginning Wednesday 3 September.

In short

  • Sombr announces 2027 UK/European tour after big Reading & Leeds set
  • Tour closes at London's O2 with support from Suki Waterhouse
  • Tickets on sale 4 September; pre-sale starts 3 September

Explained simply

Sombr is the stage name of a US singer-songwriter whose profile rose with the single “Back To Friends”. His debut album, I Barely Know Her, and appearances at major festivals have helped bring his music to a wider audience.

The “You Are The Reason” tour is a series of live shows across several countries. Its London stop is at the O2 Arena, a large venue, while the listed festival dates in Ireland and Scotland add further chances to see him perform.

Suki Waterhouse is a British singer and actor who also releases music; Ravyn Lenae and Jessie Mazin are among the other artists named as tour support. The run of arena and festival shows reflects how touring can take an artist from a breakout hit to larger venues and audiences.

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