Yes announce Aurora album and Fragile tour plans
Published on 08/26/2026 at 06:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Yes continue their late-career productivity with the new studio album Aurora. According to a label announcement from InsideOutMusic and the band’s own site, the progressive rock veterans released their 24th studio album on June 12, 2026 via Sony’s InsideOut imprint.
Aurora marks Yes’s 24th studio album
The band Yes, currently featuring Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, announced Aurora in April 2026 through an official statement on their website and label partner InsideOutMusic.
The announcement set June 12, 2026 as the global release date and confirmed that the album would appear in multiple formats, including CD, standard vinyl and a limited deluxe artbook edition with Blu-ray, according to the label communication.
How Aurora fits into Yes’s catalog
With Aurora, Yes extend a studio catalog that began with their self-titled debut in 1969 and now spans nearly six decades of progressive rock, from early landmarks like Fragile and Close to the Edge to more recent releases such as Mirror to the Sky.
In terms of timing, Aurora arrives roughly three years after Mirror to the Sky, maintaining a pattern of new Yes studio albums every three to four years in the 21st century despite the band’s intensive touring schedule.
More news and background on Yes
Fans who want to follow Yes beyond Aurora can browse further reports, interviews and tour updates collected in our Yes coverage archive.
The musical core of Aurora
Musically, Aurora continues Yes’s progressive rock foundation, with long-form compositions, intricate vocal harmonies and extended instrumental passages built around Howe’s guitar and Downes’s keyboards.
The album follows the template of recent Yes records by combining classic symphonic elements with contemporary production, aiming to connect the band’s 1970s material to newer songs for long-time listeners and recent fans alike.
Where Yes stand now
Yes remain active with their current touring and recording lineup, releasing Aurora in mid-2026 and maintaining a presence on the international progressive rock circuit.
Yes at a glance
- Act: Yes
- Genre: Progressive rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: 1968
- Lineup: Steve Howe (guitar), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass), Jay Schellen (drums)
- Label: InsideOutMusic / Sony Music
- Key works: Fragile (1971), Close to the Edge (1972), 90125 (1983), Mirror to the Sky (2023)
- Current album/single: Aurora, released June 12, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Fragile and Close to the Edge are certified multi-platinum in several markets, while 90125 reached high chart positions worldwide.
- Next live date: currently no announced live date
Frequently asked questions about Yes
When did Yes release their album Aurora?
Yes released their 24th studio album Aurora on June 12, 2026 through InsideOutMusic and Sony Music.
Who is in the current Yes lineup on Aurora?
The album features Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen as the core lineup.
How does Aurora relate to classic Yes albums like Fragile?
Aurora continues the progressive rock style that Yes established on albums such as Fragile, with long tracks, complex arrangements and a blend of instrumental virtuosity and vocal harmonies.
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