Speaking during an interview with The Neil Jones Rock Show on TotalRock, the former Van Halen frontman revealed that several dates were reworked into smaller venues after demand fell short of expectations. Rather than avoiding the issue, Hagar addressed it directly.
"The ambiance of that is so much different, and that's why we changed it. Guilty as charged, we didn't sell it out. I thought, 'Oh, we'll sell that out, no problem.'"
Sammy Hagar at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival held at T-Mobile Arena.Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images
The tour marks Hagar's first proper U.K. run since 1996, making it a significant return for the veteran rocker after nearly three decades away from British concert stages.
Despite his decades-long career, he admitted feeling uncertain about how audiences would respond.
Although he felt the reception was more cautious than celebratory, the experience motivated him to reconnect with longtime fans.
Hagar added that many British fans grew up with music from his solo career, Montrose, Chickenfoot and Van Halen. He said he believes those songs remain important and deserve to be performed live.
While the venue changes were driven by ticket sales, Hagar believes the new format will ultimately create a better experience for fans.
The shows will include material from across Hagar's career, including songs from Montrose, his solo catalog, Chickenfoot and especially Van Halen.
According to Hagar, fans can expect songs such as "5150," "Humans Being," "Why Can't This Be Love," "Top Of The World" and other fan favorites, alongside less frequently performed tracks.
The 2026 U.K. itinerary includes stops in Wolverhampton and Manchester before concluding with three nights in London. The U.K. tour begins July 6 in Wolverhampton and concludes July 12 in London.
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