To celebrate 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, elbow will return to Manchester’s Ritz this November for three very special hometown shows on 20th, 21st & 22nd November 2026.
The band will perform ‘Asleep In The Back’ in its entirety, alongside selected B-sides and rarities.
Guy Garvey: “It’s fascinating for us to revisit the atmosphere we created, and the Ritz feels like the perfect setting to capture that atmosphere. A time machine night for us and for the fans. See you there.”
To mark 25 years of ‘Asleep In The Back’, elbow’s debut album will be released on limited edition 2LP marbled blue vinyl for National Album Day.
The special anniversary pressing arrives as the band continue to celebrate 25 years of the album, ahead of three sold-out shows at Manchester’s Ritz this November.
Released 17th October 2026.
Head over to nationalalbumday.co.uk for more info.
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