The original Popstars unite
Pop nostalgia is officially taking over arena stages across the UK in spring 2027. Quarter of a century after dominating British television screens on ITV’s ground-breaking reality talent show Popstars, pop icons Hear’Say and Liberty X are reuniting for a joint arena tour titled Popstars: The Originals.
The multi-city arena tour celebrates the 25th anniversary of the show that birthed both acts, promising a nostalgic throw-back setlist packed with massive UK chart-toppers including “Pure and Simple,” “Just a Little,” “Show Me Heaven,” and “Got to Have Your Love.”
If you are planning to secure your seats for one of the biggest pop throwbacks of the decade, here is everything you need to know about the dates, full venue list, presale access, and general ticket release details.
Hear’Say and Liberty X: Popstars: The Originals Tour Dates and Venues
The tour kicks off in April 2027, bringing the iconic 2000s groups to major arena stages across the UK. Here is the full list of scheduled show dates and locations:
Bournemouth – April 20, 2027 at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
Cardiff – April 2027 at Utilita Arena Cardiff
Leeds – May 2, 2027 at First Direct Arena
London – May 7, 2027 at The O2 Arena
Liverpool – May 2027 at M&S Bank Arena
(Note: Additional UK arena dates and venue additions are expected to be announced depending on ticket demand).
When Do Tickets Go on Sale?
Demand is expected to be extremely high among 2000s pop fans. Tickets will be released across two main booking windows:
Presale Access: Opens Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM BST
General Public On-Sale: Opens Friday, October 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM BST
To access the artist presale on October 14, fans must pre-register online via official tour ticketing portals prior to the presale launch. Venue-specific presales (including O2 Priority and AXS priority) will also take place simultaneously for select venues.
Step-by-Step: How to Get Tickets for Popstars: The Originals
To ensure you get official tickets at face value, follow these steps ahead of the ticket release:
1. Pre-Register for Presale: Sign up for the official Popstars: The Originals mailing list before Tuesday, October 13 to receive your unique presale access code.
2. Set Up Ticket Accounts Early: Create or log into your accounts on primary ticket platforms like Ticketmaster UK, See Tickets, or venue box offices (such as AXS) in advance. Make sure your payment details are up to date.
3. Join the Queue Early: Virtual waiting rooms typically open 15 minutes before the 9:00 AM launch times on both Wednesday, October 14 (Presale) and Friday, October 16 (General Sale).
Who is Performing on the Popstars Tour?
The tour brings together the original finalists from the 2001 ITV series Popstars:
Hear’Say: Formed as the winners of Popstars, the original lineup featured Kym Marsh, Myleene Klass, Noel Sullivan, Suzanne Shaw, and Danny Foster. Their debut single “Pure and Simple” became the fastest-selling debut single in UK chart history at the time. Myleene will not be joining them on tour.
Liberty X: Formed by the five runner-up contestants—Michelle Heaton, Jessica Taylor, Kelli Young, Kevin Simm, and Tony Lundon—the group achieved huge commercial success with 10 consecutive Top 10 UK hits, including the chart-topping BRIT Award-winning single “Just a Little.”
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