Jinkx Monsoon announces 2026 UK tour dates and teases new music
"It’s going to be a Monsoon summer," said Monsoon
By Aaron Sugg
Jinkx Monsoon has announced her 2026 UK tour, Speaking of Witch, kicking off on 3 July at Theatre Royal, Brighton.
The 11-date run follows her upcoming turn as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, which runs from May to June 2026.
Announcing the tour on social media today (29 April), Monsoon wrote: “It’s going to be a Monsoon summer.”
Where can you buy tickets for Jinkx Monsoon’s Speaking of Witch UK tour?
She added: “My brand new comedy and concert tour Speaking of Witch premieres 3 July and travels to 11 UK cities, with my band Major Scales & The Badlings.”
Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT on 1 May via Monsoon’s official My Ticket website.
Alongside the tour announcement, the RuPaul’s Drag Race alum also teased new music, writing in the comments: “And PS new tour calls for new music…the Virgo Odyssey continues…May 2026,” extending her 2022 musical EP.
Who is currently playing Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! on Broadway?
The UK tour follows a busy period for Monsoon, including her acclaimed Broadway run as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! in 2025 and early 2026.
As of yesterday (28 April), Emmy Award-winning comedian and Bridesmaids actress Maya Rudolph has taken on the role, scheduled through until 20 June, marking her Broadway debut.
Before she sets off across the UK, Monsoon will portray Judy Garland in her final chapter of 1968, running from 15 May to 21 June.
The production focuses on Garland’s struggle with addiction and her unwavering drive to perform during a five-week run at London’s Talk of the Town.
Where is Monsoon touring in the UK?
Jinkx Monsoon’s Speaking of Witch UK tour dates are as below:
Friday 3 July 2026 – Brighton Theatre Royal
Saturday 4 July 2026 – Cambridge Corn exchange
Monday 6 July 2026 – Cardiff New Theatre
Wednesday 8 July 2026 – Bristol Beacon
Thursday 9 July 2026 – Nottingham Theatre Royal
Friday 10 July 2026 – York Barbican
Saturday 11 July 2026 – Manchester Albert Hall
Sunday 12 July 2026 – London Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Tuesday 14 July 2026 – Edinburgh Usher Hall
Wednesday 15 July 2026 – Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne Theatre
Thursday 16 July 2026 – Glasgow O2 Academy Glasgow