GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins is bringing her unmistakable voice and timeless catalog to stages across the UK and Canada in 2025, as she embarks on a highly anticipated tour honoring the 30th anniversary of her landmark album Whaler. The tour will include a performance at Glastonbury Festival.
Hawkins broke through with her 1992 debut album, Tongues And Tails, featuring the hit song “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover.” A year later, she followed with Whaler, highlighted by “Right Beside You” and the record-breaking “As I Lay Me Down,” which became one of the longest-running Adult Contemporary hits in Billboard history.
In October 2025, Hawkins will release Whaler – Re-Emerging, revealing the spiritual essence of a different time and place with a fearless new sound that mirrors her gift for storytelling, artistic evolution, and personal strength.
Hawkins shares, “‘Whaler’ was an incredibly adventurous time of my life. Bringing these songs back to the stage, in new form, feels like reclaiming the joy, risk, and revelation that shaped me as an artist and a human being.”
Kicking off June 16 in London, the UK leg of the tour will feature support from celebrated pianist and composer Belinda O’Hooley, with additional performances by acclaimed folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow. The tour will include stops in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, and Glasgow, culminating in a powerful set at Glastonbury’s Acoustic Stage on June 28—marking Hawkins’ long-awaited debut at the iconic festival.
In Canada, Hawkins will perform at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival on July 11, with a full Canadian tour to follow in October. These dates will see her sharing the stage with longtime friend and fellow chart-topper Paula Cole, offering fans a double bill of powerhouse performances and heartfelt songwriting.
Hawkins’ live show promises a rich blend of reimagined Whaler favorites, selections from her most recent album Free Myself, which birthed the UK dance chart hit “Love Yourself,” and deep cuts spanning her seven-album discography. Each performance is a rare opportunity to witness an artist who has never shied away from raw honesty—delivering songs that continue to resonate across generations.
In addition to her musical career, Hawkins has made her mark across creative disciplines—from her transformative portrayal of Janis Joplin in the stage production Room 105, to her acclaimed documentary The Cream Will Rise, and scene-stealing appearances on TV shows like Community. A trailblazer for LGBTQ+ visibility and female empowerment, Hawkins continues to inspire with her authenticity and fearlessness.
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UK TOUR 2025
June 16 – London @ The Jazz Cafe – featuring Belinda O’Hooley
June 17 – Birmingham @ Hare & Hounds – featuring Belinda O’Hooley
June 18 – Bristol @ Exchange – featuring Belinda O’Hooley
June 19 – Manchester @ Yes – featuring O’Hooley & Tidow
June 28 – Glastonbury @ Acoustic Stage – featuring Belinda O’Hooley
June 30 – Milton Keynes @ The Stables – featuring Belinda O’Hooley
July 1 – Leeds @ Brudenell Social Club – featuring O’Hooley & Tidow
July 2 – Glasgow @ King Tuts Wah Wah Hut – featuring Belinda O’Hooley
Canada Tour Dates 2025
July 11 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan @ Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
October 16 – North Battleford, Saskatchewan @ Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts
October 17 – Camrose, Alberta @ Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
October 18 – Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta @ Dow Centennial Centre – Shell Theatre
October 19 – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan @ E.A. Rawlinson Centre for The Arts
October 21 – Brandon, Manitoba @ Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
October 22 – Winnipeg, Manitoba @ Club Regent Event Centre
October 25 – St. Albert, Alberta @ Arden Theatre
October 26 – Red Deer, Alberta @ Red Deer Memorial Centre
October 27 – Calgary, Alberta @ Bella Concert Theatre
October 29 – Vancouver, British Columbia @ Vancouver Playhouse
October 30 – Victoria, British Columbia @ McPherson Playhouse
