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David Essex

Swansea Building Society Arena27 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 (selected dates)

About the show

David Essex OBE brings his Thanks for the Memories UK Tour 2026 to Swansea Building Society Arena. Check tickets and booking details.

David Essex tickets and regional UK dates

Singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE brings his 21-date Thanks for the Memories UK tour to venues across the country in September 2026, celebrating a career that spans music, stage and screen.

About the concert

Thanks for the Memories is a 21-date nationwide tour marking David Essex's career as a performer across music and stage. Essex first came to prominence when he was cast as Jesus in the London production of Godspell, a role that brought major awards and led to him heading the cast at the Roundhouse before a two-year West End run. His two previous UK tours drew more than 65,000 ticket-buyers across 39 dates, with London shows at the Palladium and the Theatre Royal among them.

Practical information

No age guidance, running time or access information has been supplied for this date. Prospective ticket-buyers with specific access requirements or queries about suitability for younger audiences should contact Swansea Building Society Arena directly before booking.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

VenueTown or cityDatesBooking statusTickets
Swansea Building Society ArenaSwanseaSun 27 Sept 2026On saleBook tickets
New Theatre OxfordOxfordMon 28 Sept 2026On saleBook tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: Swansea Building Society Arena, New Theatre Oxford. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

Tickets are sold by ATG Tickets, which handles checkout and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a live performance by David Essex himself?

Yes. Thanks for the Memories is a concert tour performed by David Essex OBE in person; it is not a tribute act.

How many dates does the tour include?

The Thanks for the Memories tour comprises 21 dates across the UK in September 2026.

Where can I book David Essex tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for David Essex?

Swansea Building Society Arena: Sun 27 Sept 2026; New Theatre Oxford: Mon 28 Sept 2026.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

Swansea Building Society Arena

Oystermouth Road, Bae Copr Bay, Swansea SA1 3BX

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Train

Swansea railway station is the nearest stop, roughly a 10 minute walk or a 6 minute drive from the arena. Swansea is served by Great Western Railway high speed services from London and by frequent Transport for Wales services from West Wales, the Marches, the Midlands and the South West.

Bus

Local bus routes running in and out of the city centre serve the arena, and the closest stop is in The Quadrant.

Parking

There is a multi storey car park beneath the adjacent coastal park, with a staircase and lift from the car park to the main entrance level. Five electric vehicle charge points are available in the Copr Bay South car park. Drivers arriving via the M4 should use junction 47 from the Carmarthen direction and junction 42 from the London or Cardiff direction.

Swansea Building Society Arena seating levels: stage, then Stalls, Front Circle, Rear Circle

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