🎤 ZAYN Announces UK Arena Dates for The KONNAKOL Tour – May 2026
Global superstar and multi-platinum recording artist ZAYN is officially returning to the live stage in 2026, unveiling his highly anticipated KONNAKOL Tour, set to be his largest solo tour to date. Spanning North America, South America, Mexico and the UK, the tour will see ZAYN perform 31 shows worldwide, including four huge arena dates across the UK.
Renowned for his distinctive voice, genre-blending sound and emotionally charged songwriting, ZAYN has built a reputation as one of the most compelling solo artists of his generation. The KONNAKOL Tour promises a powerful live experience, blending fan-favourite hits with brand-new material from his forthcoming album.
🇬🇧 ZAYN UK Tour Dates – May 2026
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Tuesday 12 May – AO Arena, Manchester
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Saturday 16 May – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
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Tuesday 19 May – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
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Saturday 23 May – The O2 Arena, London
The UK leg kicks off in Manchester, before heading to Glasgow and Birmingham, and culminates with a massive finale at London’s The O2 Arena, one of the world’s most iconic indoor venues.
🌟 From The X Factor to One Direction Stardom
ZAYN first stepped into the global spotlight in 2010, auditioning for The X Factor UK as a solo contestant. Although he did not progress through the competition alone, he was grouped with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan to form One Direction, a decision that would change pop music history.
One Direction quickly became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, releasing multiple chart-topping albums and selling out stadiums across the world. During his time with the group, ZAYN showcased his exceptional vocal range and soulful tone, helping to define the band’s sound on era-defining albums such as Up All Night, Take Me Home, Midnight Memories and FOUR.
In 2015, ZAYN made the bold decision to leave the band and pursue a solo career, marking the beginning of a new chapter that would see him evolve into a boundary-pushing global artist in his own right.
⭐ A Global Solo Star
Since launching his solo career, ZAYN has achieved enormous success, earning multiple platinum records and international acclaim with hits such as:
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PILLOWTALK
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Dusk Till Dawn
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Let Me
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Trampoline
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Vibez
His debut album Mind of Mine went straight to number one in numerous countries, while subsequent releases have continued to showcase his growth as a songwriter and producer.
ZAYN recently teamed up with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on Eyes Closed, earning a 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Favourite K-Pop Collaboration, further underlining his global appeal.
💿 New Album: KONNAKOL (Out 17 April 2026)
Earlier this week, ZAYN confirmed that his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, will be released on 17 April 2026. The album follows 2024’s critically acclaimed Room Under the Stairs, which was supported by ZAYN’s first ever solo headline tour across the US, UK and Mexico.
Fresh off the back of his first-ever Las Vegas residency, where he debuted and teased unreleased tracks from KONNAKOL, anticipation for the album and tour continues to build.
Fans can also look forward to the album’s lead single, ‘Die For Me’, arriving ahead of the tour.
🎶 What to Expect from The KONNAKOL Tour
The KONNAKOL Tour is set to deliver:
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Stunning live vocals
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Atmospheric production and visuals
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A mix of classic hits and new material
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An intimate yet arena-sized experience
With only four UK dates, demand is expected to be extremely high, making this one of the most sought-after pop and R&B tours of 2026.
🎟️ A Perfect Night for Clients, Teams and Music Fans
ZAYN’s UK shows present a fantastic opportunity for client entertainment, team nights out or unforgettable VIP experiences at some of the country’s best arenas.
For premium hospitality, VIP ticket packages and bespoke event experiences for the ZAYN KONNAKOL Tour 2026, get in touch with the Event Exec team today.