- Ricky Gervais has announced a European leg of his Legend tour, with presale tickets going live on Thursday, 22 October 2026, and general sale opening on Friday, 23 October 2026.
- New European dates span nine cities including Antwerp, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, and Stockholm, running from January to August 2027, with North American dates also expected to be announced.
- Netflix has already purchased the rights to stream the Legend tour special, which will be filmed at the end of the 2027 run — a deal Gervais described as “my favourite deal so far.”
Ricky Gervais Expands Legend Tour With Nine New European Dates
Riding the wave of a sold-out UK run, comedian and creator Ricky Gervais has officially announced a sweeping European extension of his Legend stand-up tour. The newly confirmed dates will take Gervais to nine major European cities between January and August 2027, adding Antwerp, Barcelona, Lisbon, Vienna, Paris, Zagreb, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Stockholm to what is shaping up to be one of his most ambitious live outings to date. Additional dates across Europe and North America are expected to be revealed in the coming months, with the full tour projected to run through the end of 2027.
Presale and General Sale: How to Get Tickets
Fans eager to secure seats for the European leg have a clear path to purchase. The presale opens on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10am via Live Nation, while general sale tickets become available on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11am through Ticketmaster. Ticket prices are expected to be broadly in line with the UK tour, where standard seats were priced from £42.50 to £45 plus booking fees, though final pricing will vary by venue, seat location, date, and platform.
For fans who missed out on the UK dates — every single show from Guildford on 1 September 2026 through to Newcastle on 10 December 2026 is now sold out — resale options remain available through verified secondary ticketing platforms. StubHub currently lists UK resale tickets from £102.55, while Viagogo has listings starting from £118. Fans are strongly advised to purchase only through verified resale sites to ensure money-back guarantees and to avoid scams, as resale inventory is moving extremely quickly.
Netflix Deal Adds High-Stakes Finale to the Tour
The Legend tour carries additional significance beyond the live performances: Netflix secured the streaming rights to a filmed special before the tour had even launched, with the recording planned for the tour’s closing dates at the end of 2027. Speaking on the deal, Gervais teased: “I’m not saying how much they’re paying me this time, but I can say it’s my favourite deal so far.”
The Netflix arrangement cements the commercial and cultural weight of the Legend tour, ensuring that Gervais’s latest stand-up material will reach a global audience well beyond those who attend in person. It also places considerable anticipation on the final filmed performances, which will serve as the definitive recorded version of the show.
Full Ricky Gervais Legend Tour Date List 2026–2027
UK Dates (All Sold Out):
- Tuesday 1 September 2026 – Guildford, G Live
- Wednesday 2 September 2026 – Guildford, G Live
- Tuesday 8 September 2026 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
- Wednesday 9 September 2026 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
- Monday 14 September 2026 – St Albans, Alban Arena
- Tuesday 15 September 2026 – St Albans, Alban Arena
- Tuesday 22 September 2026 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
- Wednesday 23 September 2026 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
- Monday 28 September 2026 – Woking, New Victoria Theatre
- Tuesday 29 September 2026 – Woking, New Victoria Theatre
- Monday 5 October 2026 – Basingstoke, Anvil Arts
- Tuesday 6 October 2026 – Basingstoke, Anvil Arts
- Monday 12 October 2026 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
- Tuesday 13 October 2026 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
- Monday 26 October 2026 – Watford, Colosseum
- Tuesday 27 October 2026 – Watford, Colosseum
- Thursday 5 November 2026 – Aberdeen, P&J Live Arena
- Monday 9 November 2026 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- Tuesday 10 November 2026 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- Monday 16 November 2026 – Brighton Centre
- Tuesday 17 November 2026 – Brighton Centre
- Monday 23 November 2026 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- Tuesday 24 November 2026 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- Thursday 3 December 2026 – Sheffield, Utilita Arena
- Thursday 10 December 2026 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
European Dates (New — On Sale This Week):
- Saturday 23 January 2027 – Antwerp, Lotto Arena
- Saturday 27 February 2027 – Barcelona, Olimpic Arena Badalona
- Friday 19 March 2027 – Lisbon, Meo Arena
- Saturday 24 April 2027 – Vienna, Wiener Stadthalle
- Friday 30 April 2027 – Paris, Accor Arena
- Saturday 19 June 2027 – Zagreb, Zagreb Arena
- Friday 2 July 2027 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live
- Saturday 17 July 2027 – Zurich, Hallenstadion
- Saturday 28 August 2027 – Stockholm, Avicii Arena
Why This Matters
The Legend tour represents a significant moment in Ricky Gervais’s live comedy career. With every UK date sold out across arenas and mid-size venues alike — and with Netflix already invested in the outcome — the tour has moved beyond a standard live run to become a major entertainment event with a built-in global broadcast endgame. The pre-tour Netflix deal, in particular, is notable: streaming platforms acquiring rights to stand-up specials before a tour concludes remains relatively uncommon and signals the high confidence Netflix has in Gervais’s commercial draw. For European fans, the announcement of these nine new dates represents the first concrete opportunity to see Legend live, and given the pace at which UK resale tickets have sold, demand is expected to be fierce when presale opens on 22 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Ricky Gervais Legend tour European tickets go on sale?
Presale tickets for the European leg of the Legend tour go live on Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10am through Live Nation. General sale follows on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11am via Ticketmaster.
How much do Ricky Gervais Legend tour tickets cost?
Ticket prices for the European dates have not been individually confirmed, but UK standard tickets were priced from £42.50 to £45 plus booking fees, suggesting a comparable range for European shows. Prices will vary depending on venue, seat location, date, and the platform used to purchase.
Can I still get tickets to Ricky Gervais’s sold-out UK Legend tour dates?
All UK tour dates are sold out through primary channels, but resale tickets remain available through verified platforms. StubHub lists UK resale tickets from £102.55, and Viagogo from £118. Fans should act quickly and buy only through verified resale sites to ensure buyer protection.
