Sammy Hagar is bringing his hard-rocking supergroup The Best Of All Worlds to the U.K. for the first time, announcing a major arena tour for July 2026 that promises to celebrate the full force of his legendary career, from Montrose and Van Halen to Chickenfoot and beyond.
The tour marks Hagar’s long-awaited return to British stages and reunites him with two key figures from his Van Halen era: bassist Michael Anthony and guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, along with powerhouse drummer Jason Bonham. Together, the quartet has been lighting up stages across North America in 2024 and 2025, delivering a setlist packed with hits spanning decades of rock history.
A Celebration Of Hagar’s Rock Legacy
The U.K. leg of The Best Of All Worlds Tour is set to kick off in Manchester on July 4, 2026, with additional shows planned for Birmingham, Glasgow, London’s O2 Arena, and a massive closing night at Wembley.
The band’s live show has earned rave reviews in the U.S. for its balance of nostalgia and firepower, mixing Van Halen classics like “Right Now”, “Why Can’t This Be Love”, and “Poundcake” with Hagar solo staples such as “I Can’t Drive 55” and “There’s Only One Way to Rock.” Fans can also expect deep cuts from Chickenfoot and The Circle, alongside some unexpected surprises from Satriani’s and Bonham’s catalogs.
“This band is pure energy,” said Hagar in a statement. “The chemistry we have on stage, it’s real. Every night feels like a celebration, not just of Van Halen, but of a whole era of rock ’n’ roll that still gets people on their feet.”
Satriani’s Guitar Firepower Meets Hagar’s Vocal Power
After stepping away from talk of a formal Van Halen tribute, Joe Satriani has found his perfect outlet in The Best Of All Worlds. The tour allows him to perform the music he loves, including Hagar-era Van Halen anthems, without the weight of replacing Eddie Van Halen.
“These songs are part of rock history,” Satriani said. “We’re not trying to recreate Van Halen, we’re celebrating it, playing it with respect and joy. Every night is a tribute to Eddie and what he gave all of us.”
Michael Anthony, whose iconic backing vocals and bass lines helped define Van Halen’s sound, echoed that sentiment.
“The fans in the U.K. have always been amazing,” Anthony said. “They’ve been asking for this for years. Now we’re finally bringing the party their way.”
Jason Bonham: Carrying The Torch
For drummer Jason Bonham, son of the late Led Zeppelin legend John Bonham, the project carries deep personal meaning.
“It’s the best of everything,” Bonham said. “The power of Van Halen, the spirit of Sammy, Joe’s incredible playing, and I get to hit hard every night. It’s the most fun I’ve had on stage in years.”
U.K. Dates – July 2026
(Full schedule to be announced soon, but initial cities include)
- July 4 – Manchester, AO Arena
- July 6 – Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
- July 8 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- July 10 – London, The O2 Arena
- July 12 – Wembley Arena, London
Pre-sale tickets will go live on March 12, 2026, with general on-sale beginning March 14 via Live Nation and Ticketmaster. VIP packages, including meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, and soundcheck access, will also be available.
“Best Of All Worlds” More Than A Tour
For Hagar, The Best Of All Worlds is not just another nostalgia run, it’s a victory lap celebrating brotherhood, survival, and a lifetime of rock.
“This band brings out the best in all of us,” he said. “We’re doing it for the fans, for Eddie, for everyone who grew up with this music. The U.K. crowds have always been some of the loudest in the world, I can’t wait to feel that again.”
With an all-star lineup and one of rock’s most uplifting live shows, The Best Of All Worlds U.K. Arena Tour 2026 is shaping up to be one of the must-see rock events of the year.
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