Former Van Halen member Sammy Hagar recently announced revised tour dates for the UK leg of his Best Of All Worlds tour. He has downsized venues to create more intimate shows. However, the decision has drawn criticism from some UK fans on social media.
The changes were influenced by Hagar’s recent Las Vegas residency experience. Promoters explained the reasoning behind the venue modifications.
A statement from promoters AEG reads, “Inspired by the breakthrough success of his recent Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live, where advanced sound and immersive technology redefined the live experience, the July 2026 dates have been reconfigured to prioritise similar venues across the UK.”
Hagar himself elaborated on the decision on Instagram. He highlighted his desire to deliver the best possible experience for fans.
He said, “After waiting 30 years to come back, we really wanted to get this right. Several factors pushed us toward revising this tour but after wrapping our Las Vegas residency last month at Dolby Live where the sound, the technology, and the more intimate size really lets us connect with the audiences, it was clear that we wanted to deliver an experience like that for our fans in England.”
He continued, “When I heard our promoter was opening a similar tech-forward venue in London that really sealed the deal for me. Three nights, a fresh set every night, and I get to stay in London, one of my favourite cities in the world, for a week. That’s the Best of All Worlds!”
Despite Hagar’s confidence, some fans expressed disappointment with the last-minute changes. He was confronted with criticism on social media, and Hagar responded with apologies while defending the decision.
He replied, “I’m sorry I think this is better for everyone. I hope it’s not that big of an inconvenience! I promise it will be worth it.”
When pressed further about his response, he added: “Don’t be. This is going to be better for everyone. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Sorry about any inconvenience.”
