Together for fifty-six years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years. All traditional singers have sung modern and self-composed pieces alongside old songs, Conflict is an album that follows in that very tradition. The album’s title was chosen as much to reflect the times we find ourselves in, but also the stretch and tear of our relationship with this planet that hosts us.
The album’s lead single Over the Hills and Far Away was released last year, accompanied by a music video. Popularised in contemporary culture by John Tams’ effective use of the song in the 1990s British television series Sharpe, it was also notably recorded by former Steeleye Span member Tim Hart on his album My Very Favourite Nursery Rhymes. Now, Steeleye Span present their distinctive and unmistakable take on this traditional English folk song.
The band will undertake a full UK tour in support of Conflict, where they will be joined by recent member Athena Octavia – part of indie folk band Iris & Steel and an acclaimed classical violinist. As ever – and with such a rich history to choose from – the night will offer a selection of songs from across the years and albums, coupled with firm fan favourites.
Led, as ever, by Maddy Prior, Andrew Sinclair, Roger Carey, Liam Genockey, Julian Littman and Athena Octavia.
Spring 2026 Tour Dates as follows:
April
Saturday 18th – Queen’s Hall, HEXHAM
Box Office: 01434 652477
Sunday 19th – Lowther Pavilion, LYTHAM ST ANNES
Box Office: 01253 794221
Tuesday 21st – Whitby Pavilion, WHITBY
Box Office: 01947 824770
Wednesday 22nd – Hull City Hall, HULL
Box Office: 01482 300306
Thursday 23rd – The Plaza, STOCKPORT
Box Office: 01614 777779
Sunday 26th – Blackburn Empire, BLACKBURN
Box Office: 01254 685500
Monday 27th – City Varieties, LEEDS
Box Office: 01132 430808
Tuesday 28th – Cast, DONCASTER
Box Office: 01302 303959
Wednesday 29th – Loughborough Town Hall, LOUGHBOROUGH
Box Office: 01509 231914
May
Friday 1st – Theatre Royal, WINCHESTER
Box Office: 01962 840440
Sunday 3rd – The Gulbenkian, CANTERBURY
Box Office: 01227 769075
Monday 4th – Chelmsford Theatre, CHELMSFOR
Box Office: 01245 606505
Tuesday 5th – Epsom Playhouse, EPSOM
Box Office: 01372 742555
Thursday 7th – Warwick Arts Centre, WARWICK
Box Office: 02476 496000
Saturday 9th – Shrewsbury Abbey, SHREWSBURY
Box Office: 01743 232723
Sunday 10th – Malvern Theatres, MALVERN
Box Office: 01684 892277
Tuesday 12th – The Brewhouse, TAUNTON
Box Office: 01823 823244
Wednesday 13th – Corn Exchange, EXETER
Box Office: 01392 665938
Thursday 14th – Palace Theatre, PAIGNTON
Box Office: 01803 665800
Saturday 16th – Theatre Royal, PORTSMOUTH
Box Office: 02392 828282
The new album Conflict is available now and will be available to purchase on tour or click the streaming link here: Conflict
For further details please visit: steeleyespan.org.uk/
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