Revered British artist Mike Skinner and his band, The Streets, are set to take their definitive album, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, on the road for the very first time. To mark the milestone 15th anniversary of the record, the multi-hyphenate will perform the entire album, front-to-back, across an exclusive run of UK shows throughout 2026. This series of dates offers fans a unique opportunity to experience the album as a complete, cinematic narrative, tracing its journey through love, chaos, and heartbreak with Skinner’s hallmark poetic clarity and wit.
Mike Skinner states,
A Grand Don’t Come For Free was a moment in time — for me, and for everyone who grew up with it. I wrote it as a story from beginning to end, even studying screenwriting to shape it and without the faintest idea how people would react. We’ve been looking for something bold to do with the live show, and we landed here: some tracks have never been played live, others haven’t surfaced in years. It’s a new challenge to bring the whole journey to life on stage, but I have an incredible band and we always give everything every night. So I’m certain we’ll make finding out what happened to that thousand quid a party every night
Originally released in 2004, A Grand Don’t Come For Free stands as one of the most important and influential British albums of the 21st century. The record swiftly reached No. 1 on the UK charts, achieving multi-platinum status and spawning era-defining singles such as “Dry Your Eyes,” “Fit But You Know It,” and “Blinded By The Lights.” Its success cemented Skinner’s place as one of the UK’s most vital voices, masterfully capturing the raw emotion and dark humour of everyday life.
The tour kicks off in February 2026 and includes major UK headline shows throughout the summer. The exclusive artist presale begins Tuesday, October 14th at 10 am BST, before the general sale commences on Friday, October 17th at 10 am BST.
