Robbie Williams plays Life Thru a Lens in full, previews Britpop

Robbie Williams played a 600‑capacity show at Dingwalls in Camden on Oct. 9 where he performed his debut solo album Life Thru a Lens in full and previewed his forthcoming record Britpop, which is now scheduled for release on Feb. 6, 2026. The intimate set marked the smallest ticketed performance of his career and coincided with the announcement of a short series of UK dates next February ahead of the album release.

At the late‑night club appearance Williams ran through the 1997 album that launched his solo career, including staples Angels and Let Me Entertain You, before presenting nearly an hour of new material from Britpop. He told the crowd he wanted to perform without the usual stadium theatrics, saying he wanted to perform "as Robert" for the evening. Phones were placed in Yondr pouches during the show to prevent new songs from being filmed and shared.

Britpop was originally due to arrive on Oct. 10 but was pushed back, a decision Williams acknowledged was intended to avoid a chart clash with a high‑profile release this month. Williams said he wants "16 Number One albums" in the U.K., and moving the date was partly motivated by the prospect of maximizing the album's...