Van Morrison Announces 2026 Residency at British Airways ARC

Van Morrison, the 80-year-old Northern Irish musician known for classics like "Into the Mystic," "Moondance" and "Brown Eyed Girl," has announced a five-night residency at London's new British Airways ARC venue in September 2026.

The shows, marking the first residency at the 3,800-capacity, all-seated space in Olympia, will take place on September 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29. The venue, part of a 1.3 billion pound redevelopment of the historic Olympia site, is scheduled to open on June 16, 2026, and will also feature a 1,500-capacity theater for live music and events.

Tickets go on general sale Friday, May 15, 2026, at 9 a.m. through outlets including Ticketmaster and AXS, with no presale codes required. Fans can expect performances of Morrison's enduring hits, delivered in the intimate setting of the purpose-built arena.

Lucy Noble, senior vice president for UK venues at AEG Presents, which operates the venue, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Van Morrison as the very first artist to have a residency at our brand new venue. The shows are set to be incredible."

The residency caps a busy period for Morrison, who released his 48th studio album, "Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge," in...