UB40 is a pop and reggae band from Birmingham, England, established in 1978. In addition to their massive worldwide success, the band has had over 50 hits on the UK Hits chart. Their discography includes four Best Reggae Album nominations at the Grammys and one for Best British Group at the Brits in 1984. Singles "Red Red Wine" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" both peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while the group's debut single "Food for Thought" was also a smash. These two songs, along with the band's covers of "I Got You Babe" and "Breakfast in Bed" (with Chrissie Hynde), reached the top of the UK Singles Chart. In the UK, their two best-selling albums, 1983's Labour of Love and 1993's Promises and Lies, peaked at No. 1. With over 70 million records sold, several chart places, and an extensive touring schedule, UB40 is undeniably one of the most commercially successful reggae artists ever. Throughout their 30-year career, they have headlined Jamaica's Reggae Sunsplash music event, played sold-out concerts worldwide, and brought reggae to new continents, including South America and Russia. The band's performance of "Red Red Wine" was part of the August 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony, which also included performances by Musical Youth, Panjabi MC, Dexys, Ozzy Osbourne, Apache Indian, and Musical Youth, all hailing from the Birmingham and West Midlands region. The band also released the song "Champion" to celebrate the Commonwealth Games; it was Matt Doyle's debut hit with the group.

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Essential Event-Day Checklist

Before You Leave

Digital Tickets: Download tickets to your phone's wallet now. Venue Wi-Fi is notoriously unreliable.
ID Check: Bring a valid photo ID; many venues require it for entry or "Will Call" pickup.
Bag Policy: Most venues enforce clear bag policies or limits (typically A4 size or smaller). Check the specific venue site to avoid being turned away.
Cash & Cards: While many venues are now cashless, bring some cash as a backup.

Pro-Tips

Power Up: Bring a portable power bank. Using your phone for video and ride-sharing will drain your battery fast.
Hearing Safety: Use high-fidelity earplugs to enjoy the event while protecting your hearing.
Hydration & Energy: Eat a full meal and stay hydrated beforehand.

Dress for Success

Footwear: Wear broken-in sneakers or boots. You could be standing for 3–5 hours; avoid new shoes.
Layer Up: Wear light layers (flannel or light jacket). Venues can range from chilly to very hot.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Logistics & Safety

Arrive Early: Get there 60 minutes before doors to beat the merch and security lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-show surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

UB40 Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Mon, Jun 1 at 6:30pm	Brighton Centre	Brighton
Wed, Jun 3 at 6:00pm	Utilita Arena Cardiff	Cardiff
Fri, Jun 5 at 6:00pm	OVO Arena Wembley	London
Sat, Jun 6 at 6:00pm	AO Arena	Manchester
Sun, Jun 7 at 6:00pm	Motorpoint Arena - Nottingham	Nottingham
Tue, Jun 9 at 7:00pm	Connexin Live	Hull
Thu, Jun 11 at 6:00pm	OVO Hydro	Glasgow
Fri, Jun 12 at 6:00pm	M&S Bank Arena Liverpool	Liverpool
Sat, Jun 13 at 6:00pm	First Direct Arena - Leeds	Leeds
Tue, Jun 16 at 7:30pm	Swansea Arena	Swansea
Wed, Jun 17 at 7:30pm	Plymouth Pavilions	Plymouth
Thu, Jun 18 at 7:00pm	Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)	Bournemouth
Sat, Jun 20 at 7:30pm	bp pulse LIVE at Resorts World Arena	Birmingham
Sun, Jun 21 at 5:00pm	Thetford Forest	Thetford
Sat, Jun 27 at 5:00pm	Cannock Chase Forest	Rugeley
Fri, Jul 3 at 5:00pm	Bedford Park	Bedford
Sat, Jul 11 at 8:00pm	Coca-Cola Music Hall of Puerto Rico	San Juan, PR
Sun, Jul 26 at 1:00pm	Englefield House	Reading
Wed, Aug 5 at 7:30pm	Meyerhoff Symphony Hall	Baltimore, MD
Fri, Aug 7 at 8:00pm	Bergen Performing Arts Center	Englewood, NJ
Sun, Aug 9 at 8:00pm	RiverEdge Park	Aurora, IL
Fri, Aug 14 at 7:00pm	Canyons Village Amphitheater	Park City, UT
Sat, Aug 15 at 8:00pm	Viejas Casino - Outlet Center Park	Alpine, CA
Fri, Sep 18 at 7:00pm	History Ottawa	Ottawa, ON
Sat, Sep 19 at 8:00pm	MTELUS	Montreal, QC
Sun, Sep 20 at 8:00pm	Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick	Moncton, NB
Tue, Sep 22 at 7:00pm	The Historic Theater - Portsmouth	Portsmouth, NH
Wed, Sep 23 at 8:00pm	The Wilbur	Boston, MA
Fri, Sep 25 at 8:00pm	Town Hall New York	New York, NY
Sat, Sep 26 at 8:00pm	Community Theatre at Mayo Performing Arts Center	Morristown, NJ
Sun, Sep 27 at 7:00pm	Keswick Theatre	Glenside, PA
Tue, Sep 29 at 7:30pm	Ridgefield Playhouse	Ridgefield, CT
Wed, Sep 30 at 8:00pm	Music Center at Strathmore	North Bethesda, MD
Fri, Oct 2 at 8:00pm	The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor	Windsor, ON
Sat, Oct 3 at 8:00pm	OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino	Niagara Falls, ON
Sun, Oct 4 at 6:00pm	Foellinger Theatre	Fort Wayne, IN
Wed, Oct 7 at 8:00pm	Pabst Theater	Milwaukee, WI
Thu, Oct 8 at 8:00pm	Auditorium Theatre Chicago	Chicago, IL
Fri, Oct 9 at 8:00pm	Palace Theatre St. Paul	Saint Paul, MN
Sat, Oct 10 at 8:00pm	Burton Cummings Theatre	Winnipeg, MB
Tue, Oct 13 at 7:00pm	Midway - Edmonton	Edmonton, AB
Wed, Oct 14 at 8:00pm	Grey Eagle Resort and Casino	Calgary, AB
Fri, Oct 16 at 7:30pm	Admiral Theatre - WA	Bremerton, WA
Sat, Oct 17 at 7:00pm	Commodore Ballroom	Vancouver, BC
Sun, Oct 18 at 7:00pm	Commodore Ballroom	Vancouver, BC
Thu, Oct 22 at 8:00pm	Sacramento Hard Rock Hotel and Casino	Wheatland, CA
Fri, Oct 23 at 7:30pm	Mountain Winery	Saratoga, CA
Sat, Oct 24 at 9:00pm	Morongo Casino Resort and Spa	Cabazon, CA
Sun, Oct 25 at 7:00pm	Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre	Thousand Oaks, CA
Wed, Oct 28 at 7:00pm	House of Blues Anaheim	Anaheim, CA

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