UB40 Ft. Ali Campbell
Big Love Tour
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Date5 December 2026
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Event Starts7:30 PM
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VenueUtilita Arena Birmingham
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Doors Open6:30 PM
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Ticket Prices£47.50 - £65.00 (plus fees)
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Availability6 March at 10:00AM

Performances
Make your show night experience more comfortable, with our Elevate Experience:
- Premium lounge and private bar access
- Dedicated fast track entrance
- Premium category seat
- Order official merchandise from your lounge (subject to availability)
Get a taste of our Icon membership, with access to the members' lounge plus all the benefits below:
- Premium lounge with private bar access
- Dedicated fast track entrance
- Chef's curated menu & premium drinks available to purchase
- Includes on-site parking
- Premium category seating
- Order official merchandise from your lounge (subject to availability)
Experience a relaxed and informal dining atmosphere with our Signature Experience:
- VIP lounge access with private cash bar
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Enjoy a pre-show dish from our signature menu
- Dedicated fast track entrance
- Premium category seat
- Includes on-site car parking
- Order official merchandise from your lounge (subject to availability)
Go all in with our fully inclusive package with access to the exclusive Headliner members' lounge:
- VIP lounge access
- All-inclusive private bar with city views
- Pre-show dining from a specially created sharing-board menu
- Dedicated fast track entrance
- Includes on-site parking
- Premium category seating
- Order official merchandise from your lounge (subject to availability)
Event Details
For more than four decades, Ali Campbell has brought his unmistakable take on reggae to the mainstream, reaching the farthest corners of the globe, breaking boundaries and crossing generations.
Now with UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell, he returns home for a massive homecoming performance at Utilita Arena Birmingham, with The Big Love Tour 2026 – a celebration of the band’s extraordinary legacy, their incredible catalogue of hits, and above all, the enduring power of reggae music.
A British music icon, Ali Campbell’s unmistakeable voice is only matched by his relentless mission to carry reggae to every corner of the globe, which in recent years has seen the band ignite stages everywhere from the far-flung islands of the South Pacific to sold-out performances across South Africa - while continuing to pack out theatres, festivals and arenas throughout Europe and beyond.
With over 100 million records sold worldwide, more than 50 UK chart hits, and an unparalleled run of success spanning the 1980s to today, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell remain one of Britain’s most enduring and internationally celebrated acts.
Their catalogue is woven into the fabric of popular music: “Red Red Wine”, “Kingston Town”, “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You”, “Cherry Oh Baby”, and “Rat In Mi Kitchen” - whose album of the same name celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
From an Ivor Novello Award to GRAMMY® nominations, from topping charts on both sides of the Atlantic to becoming one of the UK’s biggest live music exports and achieving a star on the Camden Music Walk of Fame, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell continue to build upon the band’s incredible legacy - few can claim to have scored UK No.1s across multiple decades; fewer still can fill arenas around the world four decades on.
Expect wall-to-wall classics, deep cuts, and the kind of communal Big Love that have seen UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell endure for so long.
Prebook your Parking
We highly recommend pre-booking your parking space to secure a guaranteed spot before you leave home and ensure a quick, effortless arrival.
Find out more about our car parks and book your parking now on the dedicated Parking page.
Official Tour Merchandise
Official merchandise is available at dedicated outlets across the venue, including two permanent stores on the main Concourse Level. Check the Merchandise page for stall locations and details on early access or pre-orders for your event.
Our Bag Policy
All bags are searched prior to entry; therefore, to help speed things up and ensure your safety, we'd prefer if you didn't bring a bag to our venue.
Now, we understand some of you will definitely need to bring some essential bits to the show, if you do, then your bag **MUST** be the following...
No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted
Food & Drink
Big crowds need big flavour. With food & drink spots across two floors at Utilita Arena Birmingham, you’re never far away from something delicious.
Expect a carefully curated line-up of fresh, exciting dishes designed to keep you satisfied. From heavy loaded fries, to Chimichurri topped Lashford hot dogs, or wild venison Burgers straight from the griddle, our line-up is packed with bold twists on the classics. Fast, tasty, and made to keep you in the moment.
Plus, get your drinks faster than ever with our new, frictionless self-serve bars! Find out how they work and skip the queues on the Food & Drink page!
Please note outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Age Limits
Seated: Under 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs + with a valid ticket, into the venue. (i.e. 14yrs and over can come into the building on their own with a valid ticket).
Standing: Under 14 year olds are not permitted on a standing floor.
14 and 15 year olds are only permitted on a standing floor when accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs+.
Evolv Express Security
We are excited to announce that we are introducing a new, state-of-the-art security system at Utilita Arena Birmingham to create an even safer and more seamless experience for all our customers.
Your safety is our absolute priority, and this investment is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that you can enjoy your favourite events with complete peace of mind. We are confident that this new technology will provide an extra layer of protection and contribute to a safer environment for everyone.
