Critically acclaimed country star Drake Milligan will be returning to the UK/Ireland in November to headline seven shows following his standout performances at C2C in March. He will be stopping in Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin and Belfast.
With an ever-growing international fanbase and a reputation as one of country music’s most electrifying live performers, Milligan has firmly established himself as a global force in the genre. Having toured extensively across the UK, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Australia and beyond, Milligan has taken his distinctive blend of traditional country and rock ’n’ roll swagger to audiences around the world. His growing global impact has now been recognised by the Country Music Association, with Milligan named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 CMA International Artist Achievement Award, which honours US-based artists demonstrating significant creative growth and promotion of country music outside the United States.
Drake Milligan at the Ulster Hall: Event Details
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Venue: Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF
Time: 8pm
Special guest: Josh Weathers
Tickets: £33–£117 (plus £3.25 fee), including VIP packages
On sale: Now – general sale opened on Friday 6 March 2026 at 10am
Age policy: Standing area strictly 16+; under-14s in the balcony must be accompanied by an adult
Book: Drake Milligan tickets at the Ulster Hall
This tour follows the release of his latest album Tumbleweed. Produced by Trent Willmon, Tumbleweed includes 14 tracks that perfectly combine traditional Texas country, Western swing, and modern Nashville stylings, while showcasing Milligan’s timeless musicality.
“This is the type of album I’ve always wanted to make,” says Milligan. “Tumbleweed has many different influences and therefore takes a lot of chances. It captures just about everything I love about Country music, and I’m thrilled to finally be getting it out there for the world to hear.”
UK and Ireland “Tumbleweed World Tour” dates:
Nov 17, 2026 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute
Nov 18, 2026 – Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol
Nov 20, 2026 – London, UK – Eventim Apollo
Nov 21, 2026 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
Nov 22, 2026 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
Nov 24, 2026 – Dublin, IE – Vicar Street
Nov 25, 2026 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
About Drake Milligan
A student of classic Country music with the swagger of early Rock ’n’ Roll, Drake Milligan is an electrifying entertainer who cites George Strait and Elvis Presley – the King of Country and the King of Rock ’n’ Roll – as musical heroes, and his unique twist of traditional Country has been embraced by fans, peers, and major media including Billboard, PEOPLE, American Songwriter, USA Today, Access Hollywood, and more. In 2022, Milligan burst onto the national music stage with his debut album Dallas/Fort Worth, which topped the iTunes Country and All-Genre charts, landed him at #5 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart, and was later named one of Billboard’s “Best Country Albums of 2022.” The Fort Worth, TX native has since performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Grand Ole Opry, Stagecoach and CMA Music Festival, and recently became the first artist to perform on an F1 racetrack for the inaugural F1 Grid Gigs in Austin, TX. Following his breakout debut, Milligan earned a #1 Canadian Country Radio hit with “Honky Tonkin’ About” (with The Reklaws) and carried that momentum into 2024 with his critically acclaimed EP Jukebox Songs, featuring fan favorite “I Got A Problem.” He also returned to primetime television for America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League before joining Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton on tour. With more than 270 million streams worldwide, Milligan is entering his next chapter with the release of his sophomore album Tumbleweed. The title track has already climbed into the UK Country Radio Top 10 as he kicks off his global “Tumbleweed World Tour.”
Looking for more live music? See our full guide to Belfast gigs in 2026/27.
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