The Shires (Full Band Tour 2026)

The Shires play the Swansea Building Society Arena on Monday 16 November, one stop on a twelve-date UK tour. The duo of Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes have been around since 2015, and they've got a couple of records that put them on the map: their debut Brave was the first British country album to reach the UK Top Ten, and the follow-up, My Universe, became the fastest-selling UK country album of all time. They're also the only British act to win a CMA award, so they've got a fair bit of ground covered in the years since they started.

This tour is built around Bonfire, their first album in four years. They describe it as a joyous celebration of togetherness, escapism and positivity, and they're taking it to major venues across the UK, with Swansea being one of them. The night is billed as part of their Full Band Tour 2026, and Kaylee Bell is on the bill too, so there's more than one act to see.

If you're bringing anyone younger, there's one thing to keep in mind: under-14s have to be accompanied by an adult and are only allowed in reserved seats. Doors open at 18:30, and tickets are £53.75 for P1, £47.50 for P2, and £42.25 for P3, all including fees. There's also a VIP package for £113.00.