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Artist · United Kingdom

Tanita Tikaram

Since 1969

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Tanita Tikaram tour dates 2026

Tanita Tikaram has 14 upcoming shows between Tuesday, October 27, 2026 and Wednesday, November 18, 2026, across 9 countries, including United Kingdom, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Austria. The next one is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland (Plaza).

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Tour dates by city: Zurich · Milan · Vienna · Prague · Berlin · Wrocław · Zabrze · Gdańsk · Eindhoven · Dublin · London · Saffron Walden · Manchester · Manchester, England

More concerts: United Kingdom · Poland · Switzerland · Italy · Austria

Tour dates elsewhere: Songkick

About

Tanita Tikaram (born 12 August 1969) is a British singer-songwriter known for her low contralto voice and often cryptic lyrics. She achieved international success with her debut album, Ancient Heart (1988), which included the hit singles "Good Tradition" and "Twist in My Sobriety". Her music combines folk and pop with influences from soul, jazz and Americana.

Born in Münster, West Germany, Tikaram grew up in an army family before settling in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She began writing songs seriously as a teenager and was seen by the music agent and manager Paul Charles at an open mic night at London's Mean Fiddler; Charles became her manager. After signing with WEA in 1988, she recorded Ancient Heart, which was produced by Rod Argent and Peter Van Hooke. The album reached number three in the UK and topped charts in several European countries. At the 1989 Brit Awards, she was nominated for Best British Female Artist, while her "Twist in My Sobriety" was nominated for Best British Single.

Tikaram's subsequent work explored a broad range of arrangements and approaches to songwriting, including self-production on Eleven Kinds of Loneliness (1992) and co-writing with Marco Sabiu on The Cappuccino Songs (1998). Although her commercial success declined from its early peak, she continued recording at a more leisurely pace, with two seven-year intervals between albums. Piano became increasingly important to her writing, while later recordings emphasised collaboration with musicians and live ensemble performance. Her tenth studio album, LIAR (Love Isn't a Right) (2025), was conceived as a companion to her debut. In 2022, she participated in Sonia Boyce's Feeling Her Way, the British Pavilion installation that received the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 59th Venice Biennale.

Reviewers have praised Tikaram's distinctive contralto voice although some have criticised the obscurity of her lyrics and the restraint of her performances. Her early public image emphasised seriousness and melancholy, a characterisation she has said does not reflect her personality. Her concerts have ranged from solo acoustic passages to performances with larger ensembles, and she has expressed a preference for intimate venues and close connections with audiences.

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Tanita Tikaram (née le 12 août 1969) est une chanteuse pop, rock, folk, folk rock et country britannique, connue pour les titres Twist in My Sobriety et Good Tradition, issus de son premier album, Ancient Heart. Ce premier album lui a permis de se faire connaître dans le monde entier.

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Past shows

  • Ljubljana · Kino Siska
  • Karlsruhe · Tollhaus
  • Hamburg · Laeiszhalle

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Questions about Tanita Tikaram’s tour

When is Tanita Tikaram’s next show?

Tanita Tikaram’s next show is on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland (Plaza).

How many shows does Tanita Tikaram have in 2026?

Tanita Tikaram has 14 shows listed in 2026, in 14 cities.

Where is Tanita Tikaram touring in 2026?

Tanita Tikaram is scheduled to play in Zurich (Switzerland), Milan (Italy), Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czechia), Berlin (Germany), Wrocław (Poland), Zabrze (Poland), Gdańsk (Poland) and 6 other cities.

When does Tanita Tikaram play in Zurich?

Tanita Tikaram plays in Zurich on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Plaza.

When does Tanita Tikaram play in Milan?

Tanita Tikaram plays in Milan on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Santeria.

When does Tanita Tikaram play in Vienna?

Tanita Tikaram plays in Vienna on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Porgy & Bess.

Where can I buy tickets for Tanita Tikaram?

Each date in the list above links to its ticket page when there is one, through sellers such as eventim.pl, seetickets.com, botw.ticketline.co.uk.

Where can I listen to Tanita Tikaram?

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