Upcoming Sam Smith dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
Who Sam Smith is and what a ticket buys you
Sam Smith is an English singer and songwriter, born in London in 1992 and raised in Cambridgeshire, whose music runs across pop, soul, R&B and dance. Smith uses they/them pronouns. A Sam Smith ticket buys a voice-first show: the set is built around a vocal range that a VH1 profile of their vocal coach, Joanna Eden, described as soaring from baritone to tenor, so sound quality and a clear sightline to the stage matter more than being in the front row.
Smith broke through as the featured voice on Disclosure's "Latch" in 2012 and on Naughty Boy's UK number one "La La La" in 2013. The debut album In the Lonely Hour (2014) topped the UK chart, and "Stay with Me" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. At the 2015 Grammys, Smith won Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album in a single night.
Career milestones that shape the set list
The catalog a Sam Smith concert draws from spans five studio albums and several eras:
- In the Lonely Hour (2014): the ballad era, with "Stay with Me," "I'm Not the Only One" and "Lay Me Down."
- "Writing's on the Wall" (2015): the theme for the James Bond film Spectre, the first Bond theme to reach number one in the UK, and the winner of the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
- The Thrill of It All (2017): Smith's first number one album in the US, led by "Too Good at Goodbyes."
- Love Goes (2020) and Gloria (2023): a turn toward dance-pop, including "Dancing with a Stranger" with Normani and "Unholy" with Kim Petras, Smith's first US number one and a Grammy winner for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
- Hazel Eyes (2026): the fifth studio album, released in August 2026.
That range is why a Sam Smith show can swing from a piano ballad to a full dance number within a few songs. Smith is also the first openly non-binary artist to top the Hot 100 and to win a Grammy.
Sam Smith tours, dated
The tours below are documented in the sources for this page. They show an artist who has moved between arena production and much smaller rooms.
- First US headlining tour (spring 2014): played before the debut album's Grammy run, with a set of mostly new material.
- In the Lonely Hour Tour (2015): the debut-album tour.
- The Thrill of It All Tour (March 2018 to 2019): visited Europe, North America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
- Gloria the Tour (April 12 to November 11, 2023): 78 shows, opening at Sheffield Arena and closing at Spark Arena in Auckland. The concert was staged in three acts titled "LOVE," "Beauty" and "SEX."
- Gloria the Blackout (2024): a festival-focused run across Latin America and Europe rather than a standalone arena tour.
- To Be Free (from October 2025): opened with a run of shows at Warsaw, a Brooklyn venue far smaller than an arena, and was presented as a stripped-back show centered on the voice and acoustic arrangements.
Because Smith's recent touring has ranged from arenas to small rooms, check the venue on each listing before you compare seats; the right choice in a theater is very different from the right choice in an arena.
What a Sam Smith concert is like
Smith's arena production on Gloria the Tour was theatrical: a three-act structure, costume changes and staging built around the album's themes. Even in that setting, the vocal is the centerpiece, and much of the night rests on long-held notes and ballads that the audience tends to listen to quietly rather than sing over.
The quieter moments are the reason many fans pick seats for sound rather than proximity. A seat square to the stage, in line with the soundboard (the mixing desk, usually placed on the floor facing center stage), usually hears the most balanced mix. Smith has also shown how much a stripped-down setting suits the voice: the 2020 livestream from Abbey Road Studios became the live album Love Goes: Live at Abbey Road Studios, and the 2024 appearance at the BBC Proms placed Smith in the Royal Albert Hall.
Where to sit for a Sam Smith show
Confirm the stage layout on the seating map attached to each event before buying. The guidance below covers the two formats Smith has used most.
In an arena (end stage)
- Lower-level sections facing the stage: the strongest all-around pick for this artist. You see the full staging and hear the mix as the engineers intend it.
- Lower-level sideline sections near the stage: closer and more personal, but the angle can hide screens and parts of the set.
- Floor: closest to Smith. Arena floors are flat, so rows past the first third depend on the screens. For a ballad-heavy show, a raised seat often beats the back of the floor.
- Upper level: the value tier. Choose front rows near center over the high corners next to the stage.
In a theater or small room
- Center orchestra (the main floor level), middle rows: the best balance of sound and sightline.
- Front mezzanine (the first raised balcony): often the best view in the house and a strong alternative to the far sides of the orchestra.
- Extreme side seats and rear balcony rows: the weakest choice. In a show this focused on one performer, a sharp angle costs more than distance.
How demand for Sam Smith tickets behaves
Demand for Sam Smith tracks the size of the room and the length of the run.
- Small-room runs sell through fastest. When Smith plays a theater or a club-sized venue, capacity is a fraction of an arena's, so most of the resale market forms quickly after the on-sale.
- Presales absorb early inventory. Tours are typically sold through artist sign-up and promoter presales before a general on-sale, which means the best lower-level and floor seats often move before the public sale opens.
- Album cycles lift demand. Tours built around a new record, such as Gloria in 2023 and Hazel Eyes in 2026, draw the heaviest early interest.
- Weekend and big-market dates move first. Friday and Saturday shows in large cities usually sell through before weeknight dates.
Resale prices on the secondary market can sit above or below face value and tend to shift as the show approaches. Every order on GoodSeats is backed by a 100% guarantee. For announcements from the artist, see Sam Smith's official site.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of venues does Sam Smith play?
Smith has played both arenas and much smaller rooms. Gloria the Tour in 2023 was an arena tour of 78 shows, while the To Be Free run opened in October 2025 at Warsaw, a small Brooklyn venue.
What are the best seats for a Sam Smith concert?
In an arena, lower-level sections facing the stage give the best combination of view and sound. In a theater, center orchestra and the front mezzanine are the strongest choices.
What pronouns does Sam Smith use?
Sam Smith uses they/them pronouns, which they adopted in 2019.
How many Grammys has Sam Smith won?
Sam Smith has won five Grammy Awards, four of them at the 2015 ceremony, plus the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Writing's on the Wall."
What is Sam Smith's newest album?
Sam Smith's fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, was released on August 21, 2026.