Yes announce Aurora and extend Fragile tour into 2027
Published on 08/25/2026 at 21:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Yes underline their continued status as a major progressive rock force in 2026. According to an official announcement from their label partner InsideOutMusic, the band’s 24th studio album Aurora was released worldwide on June 12, 2026.
New album Aurora and 2026 activity
The current Yes lineup of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen recorded Aurora after wrapping their Classic Tales of Yes tour in late 2024, developing material in home studios before bringing it together collaboratively.Label announcement for Aurora
Aurora was released on June 12, 2026 via InsideOutMusic and Sony Music, with physical editions including standard CD, vinyl and limited colored vinyl artbook formats, reflecting Yes’s tradition of elaborate packaging and visual presentation.Album background for Aurora
The Fragile Tour 2026 and rescheduled 2027 dates
Parallel to the new album, Yes have been touring their classic 1971 record Fragile in full. In early 2026 the band completed a 31-date United States leg of the Fragile tour, drawing strong reviews, and then announced a nine-date UK run for April and May 2026, playing venues such as Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and the London Palladium.Official Fragile Tour 2026 announcement
Following that, Yes updated their official site with rescheduled European shows now taking place in May 2027 under the banner The Fragile UK Tour, including City Hall in Sheffield on May 2, 2027, Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on May 3, 2027, Symphony Hall in Birmingham on May 6, 2027, Bristol Beacon on May 7, 2027, two nights at the London Palladium on May 10 and 11, Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on May 13, York Barbican on May 15 and Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool on May 16, plus TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht on May 19 and L’Olympia in Paris on May 20, with original 2026 tickets remaining valid on the new dates.Yes official tour dates page
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Where the band stands now
As of late August 2026, Yes are active with Aurora in the market and a Fragile-themed touring program extending into 2027, with the next officially listed live date on their own site set for May 2, 2027 at City Hall in Sheffield.
The musical core of Yes and Aurora
The sound of Yes on Aurora continues the band’s progressive rock lineage, combining intricate guitar work from Steve Howe, Geoff Downes’s keyboards and Jon Davison’s high, melodic vocal lines. The group’s classic catalog, from Fragile and Close to the Edge to later works such as Mirror to the Sky, has long balanced extended suites with concise songs, and the 2026 material slots into that tradition by juxtaposing atmospheric passages with rhythmically tight sections anchored by Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen.
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), Going for the One (1977), 90125 (1983)
- Current album/single: Aurora, released June 12, 2026
- Charts / certifications: Classic albums such as Fragile and Close to the Edge have appeared in multiple international album charts over the years, with ongoing catalog presence on streaming platforms.
- Next live date: May 2, 2027 – Sheffield, City Hall
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, following the completion of their Classic Tales of Yes touring cycle.
What is the focus of the Fragile tour in 2026 and 2027?
The Fragile tour presents Yes performing their 1971 album Fragile in its entirety, alongside a selection of songs from across their catalog, first across 31 shows in the United States and then in UK and European venues scheduled into May 2027.
Who is currently in the lineup of Yes for touring and recording?
The current Yes lineup consists of Steve Howe on guitar, Geoff Downes on keyboards, singer Jon Davison, bassist Billy Sherwood and drummer Jay Schellen, a configuration that has stabilized the band’s live and studio activity in recent years.
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