Hollywood megastar Will Smith is heading to the UK for a brand-new music tour! And in a move no one saw coming, the Men in Black hitmaker is set to perform not in Miami, but in our very own seaside paradise of Scarborough.
The Oscar-winning actor (and occasional headline-maker) is celebrating his first new album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, with a string of UK shows, including stops in Manchester, London, and Cardiff.
But the biggest surprise? The tour kicks off at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Sunday, August 24.
Peter Taylor, of Cuffe and Taylor, promoters of the summer series at Scarborough OAT, said: “Will Smith is a global icon and incredible live performer. We are absolutely delighted Will is bringing his summer tour to the iconic Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
“This is a real coup for the Yorkshire coast and we would recommend fans to not delay in securing their tickets for what will undoubtedly be an incredible night.”
Famous for 90s classics like Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It and Summertime, Will first teased his musical comeback with a Las Vegas gig. Now, he’s bringing the party across the pond.
Tickets are expected to be in high demand, so if you want to see the Fresh Prince live at the seaside, you’d better move fast.
Will Smith UK tour dates
Sunday August 24 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Monday August 25 – Bute Park, Cardiff
Wednesday August 27 – O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
Thursday August 28 – O2 Academy Brixton
Who else is playing Scarborough Open Air Theatre?
Will Smith joins Basement Jaxx, Pendulum, Rag’n’Bone Man, Snow Patrol, Judas Priest, Blossoms, Shed Seven, Texas, The Corrs, Gary Barlow, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and The Script among the headliners at TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2025.
Acts announced for Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s summer 2025 concert series include:
- June 11 – The Corrs with support from Natalie Imbruglia
- June 13 – Gary Barlow
- June 14 – Shed Seven with support from Jake Bugg and Cast
- June 20 – Pendulum
- June 21 – Basement Jaxx
- June 27 – Snow Patrol
- July 5 – The Script with support from Tom Walker
- July 6 – UB40 ft Ali Campbell and support from Bitty Mclean and Reggae Roast featuring Horseman
- July 10 – Blossoms with support from Inhaler and Apollo Junction
- July 11 – Rag‘N’Bone Man with support from Elles Bailey and Kerr Mercer
- July 12 – McFly with support from Twin Atlantic and Devon
- July 19 – Craig David presents TS5
- July 23 – Judas Priest with support from Phil Campbell and The B**tard Sons
- July 26 – Texas
- August 2 – Faithless and Orbital
- August 13 – The Smashing Pumpkins with support from White Lies
- August 24 – Will Smith
