South African blues-rocker Ross Harding is kicking off the new year with a fresh string of live dates for 2026. Following a busy couple of years that saw him hitting stages across the UK—from Newcastle to Southampton—Harding is ready to bring his ‘The Blood & The Blues’ tour to more venues this spring.
While he’s known for mixing it up between solo acoustic and unplugged sets, this run sees a heavy focus on the full electric experience under the banner of “Ross Harding & The Dark Blues”. Fans can expect the high-energy, darker edge of blues rock that Harding has been refining, though he hasn’t ditched the acoustic guitar entirely.
The tour kicks off properly in February with a headline full-band show at Ram Jam Records in Kingston Upon Thames. He’ll also be stopping off in Stockport for their Blues Night and hitting Stowmarket, Woking, and Stoke On Trent. For those preferring the stripped-back vibe, he’s slotted in a solo acoustic support slot for Big Wolf Band in Essex mid-March.
Speaking about the upcoming run, Harding says 2026 is all about his “Dark Blues Revival”, promising honest, authentic music for both old fans and new faces. If you haven’t checked out his latest album, The Blood & The Blues, now’s the time to get acquainted before he hits a town near you.
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2026 Tour Dates:
- 7th Feb – Kingston Upon Thames, Ram Jam Records
- 12th Feb – Stockport, The Spinning Top
- 28th Feb – Stowmarket, John Peel Centre for Creative Arts
- 20th Mar – Brightlingsea, Colne Delta Blues and Americana Club (Solo acoustic support to Big Wolf Band)
- 21st Mar – Woking, The Fiery Bird
- 27th Mar – Stoke On Trent, Riff Factory
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