Robert Plant Brings Saving Grace to York Barbican This December
When you think about the golden age of rock, few names carry as much weight as Robert Plant, the legendary frontman of Led Zeppelin. And now, fans in the UK have something big to look forward to. Robert Plant is heading out on the road again, this time with his band Saving Grace , and the tour will wrap up with a special show at the York Barbican on December 23, just before Christmas.
This isn’t just another concert announcement — it’s part of a much-anticipated 10-date UK tour that kicks off on December 8 in Portsmouth and travels through cities like London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh before closing in York. So, for anyone who has dreamed of seeing Plant live in a more intimate and soulful setting, this is the chance.
Also Read:The tour is being tied closely to the release of Saving Grace , the band’s first full-length studio album, which will be out September 26 on Nonesuch Records. Robert Plant has described the 10-track collection as “a song book of the lost and found,” a mix of sounds and emotions shaped over years of collaboration. The project was recorded between 2019 and early 2025 in the Cotswolds and on the Welsh Borders, capturing both rawness and richness in its sound.
Plant isn’t doing this alone. Saving Grace is very much a family of musicians who bring their own unique flavors into the mix. Alongside Plant is vocalist Suzi Dian, whose harmonies add depth and balance to his iconic voice. The lineup also includes drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, multi-instrumentalist Matt Worley on banjo and strings, and Barney Morse-Brown on cello. Together, they’ve been crafting a style that blends folk, blues, and roots music with an almost spiritual sense of connection.
Speaking about his bandmates, Plant has shared that what keeps him going is the joy and laughter they bring into the process. At 76, he still talks about the thrill of making music without taking himself too seriously. In his words, these musicians have become “unique stylists” who finally have a space to express everything they couldn’t before, and that creative energy is what makes this project so special.
Fans who want to secure tickets for the York Barbican date — or any stop on the tour — will need to move fast. General sale starts Thursday, September 18 at 10 a.m. BST. There’s even a presale option for those who preorder the album before September 15. The support act for the entire run will be Burr Island, a London-based indie-folk duo that promises to set the stage perfectly for Plant and Saving Grace.
So, whether you’ve followed Robert Plant since the Zeppelin days or you’re just discovering this new chapter of his career, the upcoming shows are shaping up to be a real celebration — not just of music, but of camaraderie, storytelling, and the kind of spirit that has kept Plant’s voice resonating across generations.
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