One of the UK’s most successful dance groups will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and May 202.

The 2026 tour is based around the technological advancements of artificial intelligence, what the future holds, and what it truly means to be human within the digital age. With matinee and evening shows across the spring half term and Easter holidays, there are plenty of opportunities for all the family to join in with the excitement.

Tickets will be available from Friday, 28 February at 9.30am via yorkbarbican.co.uk

The future is now. Humans have become plugged in and completely connected to a world full of Artificial Intelligence – A world in which it is hard to distinguish reality from fiction. AI has become so advanced it’s considered a life form of its very own.

Is this the next stage in our evolution? What exactly have we created? What makes us human?

...SOUL.

Diversity rose to stardom after winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then, the dynamic dance group has gone on to sell out multiple tours across the UK and Ireland, perform to the masses with countless television and live shows, receive the award for Virgin Media’s ‘Must see Moment of 2020’ at the British Academy Television Awards, and launch dance space Diversity Studio in 2023 based in its native Essex.

The studio offers in person and live-streamed dance classes to all age groups, taught by core members of Diversity.

Diversity Studio has proved such a success as a community dance space that Diversity has now announced the opening of a second studio in Birmingham this April. More information can be found at www.diversitystudio.co.uk

Diversity has once again partnered with anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust who work to provide emergency food and support to those locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Upon ticket purchase, fans can opt in to add a £1 donation to the charity per transaction. For more information go to www.trusselltrust.org.

Diversity continues to elevate and push the boundaries of innovation, and its storytelling is unparalleled, with each performance providing a captivating narrative filled with energy, emotion and raw talent. Be sure to get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of storytelling and dance.

We are so excited to announce the Soul tour for 2026! It's a privilege to be able to share our passion for dance and performance with audiences across the UK and Ireland. Since the beginning, Diversity has been about celebrating individuality and the power of storytelling, and the Soul tour will be no different. We can't wait to create some unforgettable moments and connect with everyone. Get ready for something special!

Diversity’s 2026 Tour Of Northern UK - Soul
Saturday 7 March: Gateshead The Glasshouse International Centre (matinee and evening)

Tuesday 10 March: Stockton Globe

Wednesday 11 March: Hull Connexin Live

Friday 13 March: Sheffield City Hall

Saturday 14 March: Sheffield City Hall (matinee)

Monday 16 March: Liverpool Empire

Tuesday 17 March: Liverpool Empire

*Wednesday 15 April: Manchester Opera House

*Thursday 16 April: Manchester Opera House

*Friday 17 April: Manchester Opera House (matinee)

*Saturday 18 April: Blackpool Opera House (matinee and evening)

Monday 20 April: York Barbican

Tuesday 21 April: York Barbican

*UK school holidays