Progressive Rock legends, YES, recently returned from the USA where they performed 31 shows on their Fragile Tour across the country.
They hit the road in the UK once more for a 9-date trek across the country starting on 22nd April at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on 3rd and 4th May.
The tour will see YES performing their 1971 classic album, Fragile, in its entirety, including such timeless songs as Heart of the Sunrise, South Side of the Sky and the much loved Roundabout as well as a selection of songs from right across their illustrious catalogue from their legendary 70`s releases right up to their current album, Mirror To the Sky.
Fragile was the fourth album by YES cracking the Top 10 in the UK in 1971 achieving Platinum status along the way and was the first to feature keyboardist Rick Wakeman. The single, Roundabout was a Top 20 hit in the States with the album breaking into the Top 5 on the Billboard chart receiving a Double Platinum certification in the process.
Steve Howe: After The Yes Album, everything seemed to align. With Eddie Offord co-producing, and each of us contributing solo pieces, Fragile became a bold statement of creativity. It was Bill Brufords idea to include individual showcasesit was a bit oddball, but it captured the spirit of the time.
Each show will feature a gallery of work by esteemed artist, Roger Dean, whose paintings have graced the covers of many of YES albums over the years. Fragile was the first YES album to feature Dean`s iconic artwork.
The current line-up of YES features Steve Howe, whose association with Yes began in 1970, along with Geoff Downes, a member of the 1980 Drama era line-up. Jon Davison has been lead vocalist in Yes since 2012 while bassist, Billy Sherwood, who was hand-picked by original bassist Chris Squire, has been involved with YES since 1990`s. Jay Schellen, who worked closely with Alan White on drums, completes the line-up.
Steve Howe: Were all looking forward to the UK dates and will be presenting an intriguing first set then all of Fragile, in its entirety then a slight diversion before our usual final encore. See you all then
The Fragile UK Tour Dates 2026
Tickets (subject to booking fees) go on general sale on Friday 19th September at 10am from BookingsDirect.com
Steve Howe: guitars, backing vocals (1970 1981, 19901992, 1995present) Geoff Downes: keyboards (19801981, 2011present) Jon Davison: lead vocals, acoustic guitar (2012present)
Billy Sherwood: bass guitar, backing vocals (2015present) guitar, backing vocals (1994, 19972000),
Jay Schellen: drums and percussion (2016-present)
Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and the late Chris Squire with guitarist Steve Howe joining in 1971 for The Yes Album, YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. Their 1970s albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close To The Edge, Tales From Topographic Oceans, Relayer and Going For The One were ground-breaking in musical style and content.
With sales of over 50 million records, the Grammy-award winning YES were inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2017.
YES released their 23rd studio album in 2023, Mirror To The Sky, produced by Steve Howe and the first to feature current drummer Jay Schellen. A new album is in the works with a proposed release in 2026.
YES Receive Stunning Reviews from USA leg of the FRAGILE tour, which they bring to the UK in April and May 2026.
Yes, quite possibly the most important Prog Rock originators and granddaddies of the genre, delivered deep cuts and their groundbreaking classic album, Fragile, in its glorious, delightfully indulgent, layered, and ambitious grandiosity tonight. –Sonic Nation, 11/10/25
Prog-rock stalwarts Yes took the stage…bringing new energy to their classic sound.
–Danielle Modica, NYS Music, 10/9/25
Truly prog rock at its finest, if I do say so myself. Theyve still got the groove, the intensity, and the mythicality that established them as such a unique act over 50 years ago.
Rock DNA Magazine – 5 stars 5/10/25
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