UB40 Announces 40-City Unstoppable Tour Across US and Canada, Supporting New Album

UB40 will visit 40 markets across the United States and Canada this fall on "The Unstoppable Tour," a 40-show trek supporting a new album the band plans to release in summer 2026. Robin Campbell called the run a return to form, saying, "We can’t wait to embark on ‘The Unstoppable Tour,’ as the tour title says, that’s how we are feeling!" and added that the package includes "new music, more shows than our last visit, and a more extensive tour of Canada."

The itinerary opens September 18 in Ottawa, Ontario (venue TBA) and lists a dense East Coast and Midwestern swing through October - including Montreal at MTELUS on 09/19, Moncton at The Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick on 09/20, Boston at The Wilbur on 09/23, New York at The Town Hall on 09/25, and Chicago at Auditorium Theatre on 10/08. Several Canadian western dates are shown mid-October with Winnipeg at Burton Cummings Theatre on 10/10 and Edmonton at Midway Music Hall on 10/13, and the routing includes multiple California dates and amphitheater stops before concluding in Florida. Announcements conflict on the final date: some listings show the run closing at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on November 1, others show November 15, and some routing notes say the trek could continue through the end of November; fans should check UB40's official tour page or Ticketmaster for the finalized schedule.

The touring roster for the announcement blends founding members and current players: James Brown on drums, Robin Campbell on guitar and vocals, Earl Falconer on bass and vocals, and Norman Hassan on percussion and vocals are listed alongside Martin Meredith (keyboards/WX7/saxophone), Jahred Gordon (keyboards), Laurence Parry (trumpet/flugel/trombone), Ian Thompson (saxophone), Gilly G (MC vocals), Matt Campbell (backing vocals) and Matt Doyle as lead vocalist and guitarist. A promotional event page heading elsewhere included "UB40 feat. Ali Campbell," but the tour's detailed personnel listings do not list Ali Campbell, so final billing should be confirmed with the band or promoter.

Tickets, VIP meet-and-greet bundles, fan experiences and merch packages are on sale now through Ticketmaster and the band's presale channels; UB40's site urges, "You can get your tickets via our presale now, sign up to our mailing list for access!" Resale options such as StubHub are noted with a 110% FanProtect guarantee on select resale orders, and the band's online store is pushing pre-orders for the new album alongside hoodies, t-shirts and other tour merchandise.

Set expectations include staples from UB40's catalog: "Red Red Wine," "Food For Thought," and "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You" are singled out among the hits the band plans to play. Box office highlights from recent North American visits underscore current demand: Oct. 4, 2025 at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego sold 3,137 tickets for a $181,504 gross; Aug. 31, 2025 at Filene Center at Wolf Trap sold 5,041 tickets for $237,819; and a sold-out Aug. 22, 2025 performance at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood tallied 3,210 tickets and $228,741.

Support acts are slated on select dates with names including The English Beat, Inner Circle and Big Mountain appearing on portions of the run. With UB40 promoting pre-orders for the new record and a 40-city fall schedule that the band says will be their fifth consecutive year touring North America, Robin Campbell sums their aim succinctly: "For more than 40 years, we've been one of the hardest working touring bands in pop music. We aim to have a party every show.