The Queen of British Soul, Beverley Knight MBE, will bring her brand-new Born to Perform UK tour to Reading next year as she celebrates three decades of music, theatre and storytelling.
The 2026 tour will see Knight strip back her live sound to present an intimate journey through her career. Alongside her band, she will perform her biggest hits, fan favourites from musical theatre, and the songs that have shaped her life on stage.
“I’m excited to get back on the road but with a different kind of show folk are used to with me,” Beverley says.
“Born to Perform is me taking you on a journey through my life on both music and theatre stages, using my memories and, of course, my songs.
“I’m stripping back my sound so the audience can lean in a little closer and really hear my soul.”
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The show follows Knight’s acclaimed 50 Tour and her Olivier Award-winning turn as Emmeline Pankhurst in Sylvia at The Old Vic.
She has also been nominated for Best Female Lead Actor at the Black British Theatre Awards for her role in Marie & Rosetta, which transfers to the West End next spring.
Born in Wolverhampton, Knight’s chart-topping albums, including The Fifth Chapter and the platinum-selling Voice: The Best Of Beverley Knight, have cemented her as one of Britain’s most celebrated vocalists.
She’s collaborated with Prince, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, and Andrea Bocelli, and her live performances have earned her a devoted following.
When is Beverley Knight’s Born to Perform coming to The Hexagon and how do I get tickets?
Beverley Knight brings her Born to Perform tour to The Hexagon, Reading, on Wednesday 10 June 2026. Tickets are priced at £61, £48.50 and £36, with a VIP package (£138.50) also available, details to be confirmed.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday, 10 October 2025, with Reading Arts Members’ priority booking opening from 10am on Thursday, 9 October 2025.
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A maximum of six tickets can be booked online per customer. For larger group bookings, or to request wheelchair and access seating, contact The Hexagon Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or email boxoffice@reading.gov.uk. Customers needing accessible seats must join the venue’s Access List before booking.
Tickets are also available from www.gigsandtours.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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