Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 will bring his unique talents to the UK and Europe in May 2026 as part of his first-ever solo tour in these territories.

The tour, which marks a return for John after an absence of several years, will feature twelve UK appearances along with shows in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic.

The itinerary includes stops at various venues across the region, including the 1865 in Southampton, Club Volta in Cologne, Molotow in Hamburg, Live Evil in Munich, and more.

The tour is a chance for fans to see John 5 showcase his extraordinary playing skills outside of his work with Mötley Crüe.

John has released a dozen solo albums since 2011, highlighting his unique style of playing that has entertained audiences around the world.

His latest album, Ghost, was critically acclaimed and released in October 2025.

The tour is scheduled to take place from May 5–28, with exact dates listed below: May 5 – Southampton, UK – The 1865 6 – Exeter, UK – Phoenix 7 – Bristol, UK – Thekla 8 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy 9 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle University 10 – Glasgow, UK – Slay 12 – Chester, UK – Live Rooms 13 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steelmill 14 – London, UK – Underworld 15 – Milton Keynes, UK – Craufurd Arms 16 – Southend On Sea, UK – Chinnerys 17 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 19 – Tilburg, Netherlands – Hall Of Fame 20 – Leeuwarden, Netherlands – Neushoorn 22 – Ghent, Belgium – Winter Circus 23 – Cologne, Germany – Club Volta 24 – Hamburg, Germany – Molotow 26 – Krakow, Poland – Hype Park 27 – Prague, Czech Republic – Rock Café 28 – Munich, Germany – Live Evil For more information and to view fan-filmed video of a recent John 5 show at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, visit his official website or social media channels.

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