Morrissey

Morrissey plays Leeds Arena in Leeds on 19 December 2026. Former singer of The Smiths, he first came to prominence with four albums and tracks like This Charming Man, How Soon Is Now? and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. His solo path now spans thirteen studio records, all in the UK top 10, with three number ones, and singles including Suedehead, Everyday Is Like Sunday, Irish Blood, English Heart and First of the Gang to Die. Recognised with an Ivor Novello Award for his contribution to British music, he was also honoured in 2024 for his long-standing support of animal rights.

On stage, his baritone and precise phrasing frame lyrics that move between dark romance and provocation, backed by a band shifting from jangle to croon. Sets often bridge both eras, linking the early kitchen-sink snapshots to the more muscular, melodic cuts of his later catalogue. The focus stays on the songs: concise, tuneful, and carried by that unmistakable voice, drawing a line from the Manchester beginnings to the present day. A set built around material that has travelled across decades, from formative staples to recent releases.