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British pop mainstays Blue have announced their first new studio album in nearly four years, with Reflections set to arrive on January 9, 2026.

The record, fronted by lead single “One Last Time“, will mark the band’s latest chapter as they celebrate a career that has spanned more than two decades. A world tour is also on the horizon, kicking off with Asian dates in late 2025 before an extensive UK run in April 2026.

The four-piece — Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan — have long cemented their legacy as one of the UK’s most successful pop groups of the 21st century. Their chart-topping run includes hits such as “All Rise”, “One Love” and three No. 1 singles: “Too Close”, “If You Come Back” and their Elton John duet “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”. With three consecutive No. 1 albums, 12x Platinum certifications in the UK alone, and two BRIT Awards, Blue remain one of pop’s most enduring acts.

Now, the band are pivoting toward a new sound. The first taste of Reflections arrives with “One Last Time”, a soaring pop-rock track co-written by Duncan James and Paul Visser. Balancing grief and resilience, the single captures the mix of nostalgia and renewal Blue are aiming to channel with the new record.

Duncan explained the inspiration behind the song:

“‘One Last Time’ is a song I wrote last year after the death of a really good friend of mine. It hit me hard and I wrote this in the aftermath of it all. But I didn’t want it to sound like a sad song, so we came up with this, which is a different kind of a sound for Blue – It has a rockier feel but still retains all the classic elements of a Blue song. We have had a lot of strong reactions to it – as anyone who has lost anyone can relate – and wish they could see that person for ‘One Last Time’.”

Reflections is available now to pre-order via the band’s official store, with exclusive CDs and coloured vinyl options at HMV and Amazon. Fans who pre-order through Blue’s website will receive early access to tour tickets ahead of the general sale, which begins Friday, September 12.

The upcoming tour underscores the group’s ongoing international reach. Blue will play across Asia in November 2025 with shows in Taipei, Shanghai, Manila, Bangkok, Singapore and Jakarta. Their UK leg follows in April 2026, including two nights at London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, before continuing into Europe in May with stops in Berlin, Vienna, Brussels and beyond.

Even after 25 years, the numbers remain striking: “All Rise” and “One Love” have each surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, while their TikTok resurgence and 3.75 million monthly Spotify listeners confirm a new wave of fans alongside long-time followers. Reflections looks set to build on that momentum, bridging the classic hooks that defined their rise with a refreshed, rock-inflected edge.

Here are the full list of tour dates and venues:

ASIA DATES NOVEMBER 2025
17th – Taipei, Taipei International Convention Center
19th – Shanghai, Phase Livehouse
21st – Manila, Playback Music Festival
23rd – Bangkok, Samyan Mirtown Hall
25th – Singapore, The Theatre at Mediacorp
27th – Jakarta, Kasablanka Hall

UK DATES APRIL 2026
7th – Oxford, New Theatre
8th – Bournemouth, BIC – Windsor Hall
9th – Torquay, Princess Theatre
11th – Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
12th – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
13th – Stoke, Regent
15th – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
16th – London, Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
18th – Brighton, Centre
20th – Bristol, Beacon
22nd – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
23rd – Derby, Valiant Live
25th – York, Barbican
26th – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
27th – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
29th – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
30th – Liverpool, Philharmonic

EUROPE DATES MAY 2026
2nd – Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall
3rd – Munich, TonHalle
5th – Hannover, Pavillon
6th – Cologne, Palladium
7th – Hamburg, Grosse Freiheit 36
10th – Tilburg, 013 Poppodium
11th – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
13th – Vienna, Gasometer
15th – Luxembourg, Den Atelier

Blue’s return with Reflections signals more than nostalgia; it marks a reinvention from a band unwilling to settle on past glories. A new single, a new album, and a new tour — the next chapter is officially underway.

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