The Stranglers’ frontman Baz Warne announces ‘Convivial’ UK Tour 2026
*embargoed until 10th Dec 2025 @ 10am*
An intimate ‘evening with’ style show of music, stories and chat over 12 shows across the UK
In Oct 2025, The Stranglers’ current and longest-serving frontman Baz Warne launched a new book No Grass Grows On A Busy Street, a charming collection of tour diaries, stories and reflections on 25 years fronting The Stranglers, one of British post-punk and new-waves’ most celebrated bands, not least his time in The Toy Dolls and Smalltown Heroes. From Glastonbury Festival to the Acropolis in Greece, Baz has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages.
After really enjoying a recent Q&A as part of Louder Than Words music/book festival in Manchester, curated by rock journalist John Robb, Baz was inspired to put together a special evening of songs, stories and conversation that could be toured across the UK.
Baz says; “I wanted to put together a unique event of entertainment and memories in a relaxed setting, not just ‘a book tour’ and not quite ‘a gig’, hopefully more than the sum of its parts. Who knows how the evening might unfold? One thing is guaranteed…every night on this run will be completely different!”
He continues “When I was describing my idea for the show to management, and used the word ‘Convivial’ I stopped myself and said ‘that’s a good word, we don’t use it enough anymore, let’s call it that!”
This run of shows marks the first time Baz has embarked on this type of tour. All of the Convivial tour’s wonderfully unscripted, unconventional shows will be seated and there will be ample opportunity for questions from the audience.
Tickets for Baz Warne’s Convivial UK Tour 2026 go on sale Fri 12th Dec @ 10am GMT.
Tickets & info from: crosstownconcerts.com
Fri 6th Feb – Glasgow Cottiers
Sat 7th Feb – Sunderland Pop Recs
Sun 8th Feb – Sunderland Pop Recs
Thu 12th Feb – Nottingham Metronome
Fri 13th Feb – London St. Pancras Old Church
Fri 20th Feb – Narberth Queens Hall
Sun 22nd Feb – Bristol Folk House
Thu 26th Feb – Pocklington Arts Centre
Wed 4th Mar – Brighton Komedia
Thu 5th Mar – London St. Pancras Old Church
Sat 7th Mar – Wolverhampton Arts Centre
Sun 8th Mar – Leeds Brudenell Social Club
About ‘No Grass Grows On A Busy Street’ (hardback book, out now MSRP £25)
To mark the 25th anniversary of Baz Warne joining iconic British rock band The Stranglers, No Grass Grows On A Busy Street is a retrospective compilation of detailed tour diaries, interviews and stories that give an until-now unrivalled level of access to this legendary group.
As a proud northeastern son, Baz reflects poignantly on his life in music, from humble beginnings to the world’s biggest stages. Looking back on a musical career spanning five different decades of music and popular culture, No Grass Grows On A Busy Street features untold anecdotes and newly-written contemplative commentary from Baz himself that proves time is often the best lens.
With every word he has poured into his pieces for the Stranglers website over the years, Baz shows his dedication to the fans. Joining the band during a famously tumultuous period, it is no coincidence that Baz beginning to co-front the band alongside JJ Burnel has, despite the tragic loss of original bandmates and dear friends Dave Greenfield and Jet Black, made for a golden age in the Strangler’s career full of sell-out tours and record-breaking new albums. All this being testament not only to his talent, but the man behind the guitar, the microphone and the pen.
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