John 5 announce first ever solo UK and Europe tour

Guitarist John 5 will bring his extraordinary talents to the UK and Europe in May 2026. Apart from a few shows in 2016 this is John’s first ever solo tour in these territories. 

For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. John has shared stages and recording studios with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, Dolly Parton and more, and is now a member of Motley Crue.

Since 2011 John has released a dozen solo albums highlighting his unique style of playing that has been entertaining and impressing audiences around world. His latest album was the critically acclaimed “Ghost” – released in October 2025. Available HERE

The tour will feature twelve UK appearances along with shows in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic. 

John comments “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited for a tour than this one coming up. I haven’t been there in so long and I can’t wait to say hello and have a great time with everyone. Super SUPER excited.”

Tickets and VIP meet and greets on sale Friday, Feb 13th at 10am GMT available at https://john-5.com/

John 5 UK & EU Tour Dates 2026

• Tue 05 May   Southampton, UK       The 1865
• Wed 06 May   Exeter, UK.           Phoenix
• Thu 07 May   Bristol, UK           Thekla
• Fri 08 May   Manchester, UK        Club Academy
• Sat 09 May   Newcastle, UK         Newcastle University
• Sun 10 May   Glasgow, UK           Slay 
• Tue 12 May   Chester, UK           Live Rooms
• Wed 13 May   Wolverhampton, UK     KK’s Steelmill
• Thu 14 May   London, UK            Underworld
• Fri 15 May   Milton Keynes, UK     Craufurd Arms
• Sat 16 May   Southend On Sea, UK   Chinnerys
• Sun 17 May   Brighton, UK          Concorde 2
• Tue 19 May   Tilburg, NL           Hall Of Fame
• Wed 20 May   Leeuwarden,NL         Neushoorn
• Fri 22 May   Ghent, BE             Winter Circus
• Sat 23 May   Cologne, DE           Club Volta
• Sun 24 May   Hamburg, DE           Molotow
• Tue 26 May   Krakow, PL            Hype Park
• Wed 27 May   Prague, CZ            Rock Café
• Thu 28 May   Munich, DE            Live Evil