Deacon Blue - Westonbirt Arboretum
Schedule
Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England | Chipping Sodbury, EN
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Deacon Blue will be joined by Lightning Seeds at the stunning Forestry England Westonbirt Arboretum on Thursday June 25. Speaking about hitting the road, and hinting at the band’s recent album title, frontman Ricky Ross said: “No one knows where The Great Western Road ends up, least of all us! For now the road goes on and next summer we are taking the shows to some beautiful venues. We can’t wait to see you there and we promise to make every night very special.” Celebrating 40 years since Ross and Dougie Vipond first formed the band, Deacon Blue’s Westonbirt headline show will be a career-spanning night of hits including ‘Chocolate Girl’, ‘Wages Day’ and ‘Fergus Sings The Blues’ — alongside highlights from ‘The Great Western Road’, their most successful studio release in more than three decades, reaching Number 3 in the UK and topping the Scottish Album Chart. Recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios, the album reunites Ross and guitarist Gregor Philp as producers, with engineer Matt Butler, who worked on Deacon Blue’s classic debut ‘Raintown’. The record captures the band’s journey across four decades, reflecting on life, love and longevity. With more than 7 million albums sold, two UK Number One albums, and a songbook filled with heartfelt, singalong hits, Deacon Blue remain one of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved live acts. Their headline show at Westonbirt promises to be a celebration of their remarkable story – and a showcase of a band still creating, evolving, and connecting with fans new and old.
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Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England, Chipping Sodbury, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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