Barack Obama, the 44th US President, will tour the UK in October 2026 with live interviews in Belfast, Glasgow, and Manchester, following successful shows in London and Dublin.
The former president of the United States, Barack Obama is set to captivate audiences across the UK with a series of live interviews. The 64-year-old, who made history as the first African American president in 2009, will bring his An Evening With President Barack Obama tour to Belfast, Glasgow, and Manchester this October.
This tour follows the success of last year’s events at The O2 in London and the 3Arena in Dublin. The upcoming shows will take place at The O2 in Belfast on October 13, Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro on October 14, and Manchester’s Co-op Live on October 15.
The guest moderators for these events will be announced at a later date.
Themes and Expectations
Organizers have revealed that Mr. Obama will delve into what comes next for America, and for all of us during these live interviews. The format promises an engaging and insightful conversation with the former president.
Obama’s Post-Presidency Ventures
Since concluding his two-term presidency in 2017, Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle have ventured into media production. They established Higher Ground Productions and signed a deal with Netflix to create documentaries, series, and features. In 2026, Obama won an Emmy for best narrator for his work on the documentary series Our Great National Parks.
Additionally, Obama has showcased his narrative skills by winning Grammy Awards for his audiobook readings of his memoirs, The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father. In 2026, he co-hosted a podcast titled Renegades: Born In The USA with rock legend Bruce Springsteen which was later adapted into a book.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the UK shows will go on sale on Friday, July 31, at 10am through Myticket.co.uk and . To ensure accessibility, 100 tickets have been reserved for charitable organizations.
The anticipation for these events is high, following the phenomenal response to last year’s shows. Robin Sherry, founder and CEO of Seat Unique expressed delight in bringing these new opportunities for fans to engage with the former president.
In September, Obama was interviewed by British TV historian David Olusoga at The O2 in London, setting the stage for the upcoming tour. As the dates approach, fans and enthusiasts alike are eager to hear Obama’s perspectives on the future of America and the world.
