National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour with a date at P&J Live on Wednesday 2nd September and album for 2026.
The star of stage and screen will embark on a 19-date tour across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Living The Dream will see Jane headline the UK’s favourite arenas and theatres and to ensure fans don’t miss out, Jane is playing multi-dates in Blackpool and the world-famous London Palladium.
In support of the tour, Jane will release her new album Living The Dream next Spring. Recorded in Nashville at the famous Blackbird Studios, Living The Dream is Jane’s 11th studio album and presents her nod to Country unveiling her passion for the music boasting nine original songs and four stunning reworkings of Country classics, showcasing her dynamic and diverse musicality.
The album is available to pre-order now via jane-mcdonald.com giving fans exclusive access to the tour pre-sale. Tickets go on general sale at 10am Friday November 28, but fans who pre-order the album will be able to access pre-sale tickets 24 hours early.
Making the announcement, Jane said: “It’s true, I am officially Living The Dream so what better way to celebrate that than with a new album and a new tour.
“I love Country music and I love partying with you so I want to bring that together by bringing you some exciting new music along with the songs you know and love. We had brilliant fun on the last tour and we’re stepping it up a notch this time to visit even bigger venues so buckle up and let’s make even more memories together.”
Rob Wicks, Managing Director at P&J Live, said: “Many will know Jane from her fabulous cruising programme and from stage and screen. This event promises to be a lot of fun with incredible vocals. We can’t wait to hear the new album and find out more about ‘Living The Dream’.”
Jane McDonald won the hearts of the nation overnight when she appeared in the BBC docusoap The Cruise back in 1998.
She has sold out countless tours and concerts, including the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and The MGM Grand in Las Vegas, while also releasing 10 studio albums.
Jane is a popular presenter for TV travel shows, including fronting the BAFTA Award-winning Channel 5 series Cruising with Jane McDonald and has dipped her toe into the waters of watching TV with the nation appearing multiple times with best friend Sue Ravey on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Last year Jane was back on the road with her With All My Love Tour performing to sold out theatres and arenas across the UK, and she also performed in The London Palladium’s Christmas panto. Between touring and appearing on stage Jane has also found the time to write three bestselling books about her life, the most recent being last year’s Sunday Times Bestseller Let The Light In.
And most recently Jane completed her maiden cruise charter last month when fans joined her for the sold-out Cruise with Jane McDonald – a voyage Jane has already announced she will be undertaking again in autumn 2026. Following the success of this year’s cruise, Jane revealed she will welcome 1,400 fans onboard Ambassador Cruise’s flagship Ambience as they embark on a seven-night round-trip from London visiting Ijmuiden (Amsterdam), Zeebrugge, Cherbourg and Honfleur next October.
Before heading out on tour, TV audiences will also see Jane undertaking an ocean expedition for Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole. The six-part documentary series is set to air on Channel 5 and sees Jane travelling from the Antarctic to the Arctic via South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Brazil, Greece, Italy, Norway and Svalbard.
Jane will also present a two-part documentary on Channel 5 in Spring 2026 following her journey to Nashville to make the album and learn more about the iconic home of country music.
In May 2026 Jane will headline the main stage at Mighty Hoopla festival in London in her first ever festival headline appearance.
Jane’s tour Living The Dream is presented by Live Nation promoters Cuffe and Taylor.
The album Living The Dream will be released in Spring 2026.
For more information go to jane-mcdonald.com
Three mobile customers can access presale tickets on Wednesday 19th November at 10am and tickets go on general on sale on Friday 21st November at 10am on www.axs.com/uk
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