Following his electrifying and critically acclaimed November 2024 UK tour, guitar marvel and powerhouse vocalist Philip Sayce returns in May/June 2026 for a nationwide UK tour fuelled with a brand-new live release and a forthcoming studio album that promises to raise the bar yet again.
Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am on Monday 22nd September via PlanetRock.com. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Wednesday 24th September from thegigcartel.com and philipsayce.com.
VIP meet and greets are available for select concerts at www.philipsayce.com/uk-vip-2026.
In the lead-up to the tour, Sayce releases a unique live version of his anthemic track ‘Peace Machine‘, recorded at the legendary Baked Potato in Los Angeles. “The message of ‘Peace Machine‘ rings even louder today than when I first recorded it,” says Sayce. “This live take with my band captures the fire, the intensity, and the raw spirit of the song — it sums up so much of what I’m seeing and feeling in the world right now.”
The live track is available to pre-save – here.
But that’s just the start. Sayce is deep in the studio between Toronto and Los Angeles, pushing his craft to new levels with a new album that blends raw intensity and refined soul. It’s the sound of an artist evolving — and hitting his stride like never before. “This album feels like a homecoming and an evolution all at once — it’s full of heart, grit, and everything I’ve lived since my last release,” says Sayce.
Sayce’s special guest on the tour is critically acclaimed British guitarist and singer songwriter Tom Moriarty. “Tom’s music appeals to fans of Ben Harper, Ray Lamontagne and Van Morrison,” says Guitarist magazine.
Sayce is no stranger to guitar accolades. “Philip Sayce stands on the edge of hard rock and psychedelia, slinging guitar riffs past your ears at warped speed,” says Rock and Blues Muse.
Philip’s 2024 studio album ‘The Wolves Are Coming‘ (review here), received high praise from the UK music press, including interviews and album thumbs up reviews in music magazines including Classic Rock, Guitarist, Guitar Interactive, HRH, R’N’R, Blues Matters, and Blues in Britain. “If you’re in the dark regarding Philip Sayce, then turn the damn light on and indulge yourself.” Dan Mann – Rockposer
From blistering fretwork to soul-stirring ballads, Sayce’s performances have earned raves from the likes of Blues Matters (“wild, energetic – a full-on experience”) and Raw Ramp (“Philip Sayce creates atmospheres with sonic textures. When the mood takes him, Sayce extends his fingers into the heavens and takes fire from the sun. Oh my!”).
Backed by bassist Sam Bolle and drummer Bryan Head, Sayce will draw from across his celebrated catalogue — ‘The Wolves Are Coming‘, ‘Spirit Rising‘, ‘Peace Machine‘, ‘Influence‘, ‘Ruby Electric‘, and ‘Steamroller‘ — alongside material from the forthcoming 2026 album.
A protégé of the late Jeff Healey and a long-time collaborator with Melissa Etheridge, Sayce has shared stages from Montreux Jazz Festival to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival, leaving audiences stunned and critics scrambling for superlatives. Jon Bon Jovi once summed it up best: “Who the f** is that guitar player? Pretty fabulous, Philip.”
Philip Sayce May/June 2026 UK Tour
Special Guest: Tom Moriarty
Planet Rock Pre-Sale Starts 10am Monday 22nd September Via Planetrock.Com
Tickets On General Sale 10am Wednesday 24th Sepatmeber Via thegigcartel.com And Philipsayce.Com
Bristol, The Fleece
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
2 St Thomas St, Redcliffe, Bristol, Bs1 6jj
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Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Tickets
Masonic Pl, Goldsmith St, Nottingham, NG1 5LB
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Holmfirth, Picturedrome
Friday 22nd May 2026
Tickets
Market Walk, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7DA
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Glasgow, St Lukes
Saturday 23rd May 2026
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Calton, 17 Bain St, Glasgow, G40 2JZ
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Newcastle, Anarchy Brew
Sunday 24th May 2026
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Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Benfield Rd,
Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4NQ
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Basingstoke, Haymarket
Wednesday 27th May 2026
Tickets
Wote St, Basingstoke RG21 7NW
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Bury St Edmonds, The Apex
Thursday 28th May 2026
Tickets
Charter Square St, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD
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Chester, The Live Rooms
Saturday 30th May 2026
Tickets
1 Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DR
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Cardiff, The Globe
Sunday 31st May 2026
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125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NS
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London, Islington Assembly
Wednesday 3rd June
Tickets
Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2UD
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About Philip Sayce:
Born in Wales and raised in Toronto, Canada, Philip’s love of the guitar started at an early age when his parents introduced him to all of the greats, notably Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Albert King, Freddie King, Jeff Beck, and Jeff Healey. As a teen guitar phenom, Philip was plucked from the Toronto blues scene by the legendary Jeff Healey, who took the young guitarist under his wing and showed him the ropes, touring the world and recording as a member of Healey’s band.
In the early 2000s, a move to LA landed Philip a gig with Melissa Etheridge, which included numerous recording contributions, including the Oscar-winning ‘I Need To Wake Up‘. While Philip’s time with Melissa Etheridge was jammed with touring, recording, and television appearances, he was able to find some time to get himself in the studio to record his first solo album, ‘Peace Machine‘. Buoyed by guitar fans’ response to the album, Philip turned his attention to his full-time solo artist career, and subsequent releases garnered high praise in both the blues, rock, and guitar worlds. He has since released six studio albums as well as the incendiary live ‘Scorched Earth, Vol. 1‘.
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