Wet Wet Wet announce intimate acoustic UK tour with Barnstaple date

Iconic 80s and 90s pop-rock band Wet Wet Wet have announced a series of intimate acoustic shows across the UK, including a stop at Barnstaple’s Queen’s Theatre on Thursday 14 May 2026.

Founding member Graeme Clark, long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin, and lead singer Kevin Simm will perform reimagined versions of their best-known songs in a stripped-back acoustic setting. 

Fans can expect classics such as Sweet Little Mystery, Angel Eyes, Temptation, Sweet Surrender, and the legendary Love Is All Around, alongside stories and anecdotes from the band’s 40-year career.

Bassist Graeme Clark said: "We love nothing more than performing our songs live, so to have the chance of presenting them in a slightly different way is very inspiring. By showcasing our best-known songs acoustically in these intimate surroundings, it’ll let us strip them down to their bones and reimagine them. This personal look into our beloved music catalogue will give the audience a real insight into their favourite songs in a unique way that we’ve never been able to do before.”

Guitarist Graeme Duffin added: “Having dipped our toes back into the waters of stripped-down acoustic performance on the recent tour, which went down incredibly well, it seemed like a natural progression to extend the set, take it on the road and visit some new places. The songs take on a very different character acoustically, presenting a unique opportunity to engage with the audience on a more personal level. When the music is much more exposed, there are far less places to hide!”

Lead singer Kevin Simm, who joined the band in 2018, said: “It’s been a lot of fun recording the songs in a stripped back style and I can’t wait to perform them live that way too. We’ll be playing the hits of course, but in a way that people won’t get the chance to see too often.”

The tour coincides with the release of Wet Wet Wet’s new album, Strings Attached, featuring acoustic reworkings of classics and a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s The Chain. 

The album includes a variety of instruments, including mandolin, accordion, and strings, giving familiar songs a fresh sound.

Wet Wet Wet have sold over 15 million records worldwide, earned 20× platinum certifications, and spent more than 500 weeks on the UK Singles and Albums Charts, cementing their status as one of the UK’s most successful pop-rock acts.

UK acoustic tour dates 2026:

• 13 May - Carmarthen, Lyric Theatre
• 14 May - Barnstaple, Queen’s Theatre
• 15 May - Aldershot, Princes Hall
• 16 May - King’s Lynn, Corn Exchange
• 17 May - Scarborough, Spa Theatre
• 19 May - Inverness, Eden Court
• 20 May - Stirling, Albert Hall
• 21 May - Forfar, Reid Hall
• 22 May - Paisley, Town Hall
• 23 May - Oban, Corran Halls
• 26 May - Ilkley, King’s Hall
• 27 May - Crewe, Lyceum Theatre
• 28 May - Swindon, Wyvern Theatre
• 29 May - Worthing, Pavilion Theatre
• 30 May - Bury St Edmunds, The Apex
• 31 May - Bury St Edmunds, The Apex (added due to demand)

Tickets are expected to sell quickly, offering fans a rare opportunity to experience Wet Wet Wet’s iconic hits in a personal, acoustic setting.