Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts headline the UK for the first time in 16 years, with support from The Meffs.
- Type
Live Performance
- Date
8 Jul 2026
- Event Times
Doors open at 18:30
- Venue
British Airways ARC
- Event Organiser
AEG Presents
Event Organiser - Accessibility Information
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Get ready to witness rock history as Joan Jett & the Blackhearts return for their only UK headline show of 2026—their first in 16 years. From blowing the doors off the boys' club as a teenager to her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joan Jett’s career has been defined by her status as a potent force in music.
With eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles—including the classics "Bad Reputation", "I Love Rock 'N' Roll", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", and "Crimson and Clover"—and a career spanning music, film, television, Broadway, and humanitarianism, she remains an inspiration to generations of fans worldwide.
This July, the iconic Joan Jett & the Blackhearts finally return to the UK to perform their legendary hits and many more, with support from special guests The Meffs.
AMEX pre-sale: Wednesday 22 April, 10am
British Airways ARC venue pre-sale: Thursday 23 April, 10am - sign up for access at britishairwaysarc.co.uk
AEG Presents Pre-sale: Thursday 23 April, 10am
General sale: Friday 24 April, 10am
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