Progressive rock legend **Steve Hackett** is set to make waves once again as he embarks on his highly anticipated **Best of Genesis & Solo Gems UK Tour** in October 2026. Known worldwide for his pioneering guitar work with Genesis during the band’s most influential years, Hackett has built a reputation as one of the most innovative and technically gifted musicians of his generation. This tour promises to be both a nostalgic celebration and a fresh showcase of his enduring artistry.
Hackett, who joined Genesis in 1971, was integral in shaping the band’s sound on classic albums such as *Foxtrot*, *Selling England by the Pound*, and the epic *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway*. His inventive use of tapping, sweep picking, and sustain effects made him one of rock’s true innovators, influencing countless guitarists across genres. After leaving Genesis in 1977, Hackett forged a distinguished solo career, producing over two dozen albums that blend progressive rock, classical, blues, and world music influences.
The 2026 tour is expected to deliver a carefully curated setlist balancing Genesis classics with Hackett’s most celebrated solo material. Fans can anticipate favorites like *Firth of Fifth*, *The Cinema Show*, and *Dance on a Volcano* alongside solo standouts such as *Spectral Mornings* and *Every Day*. Backed by his long-time touring band, Hackett is renowned for recreating the sweeping atmospheres of Genesis’ golden era with remarkable authenticity while adding new dimensions to his solo repertoire.
In a statement announcing the tour, Hackett expressed his excitement about revisiting these timeless songs and sharing them with loyal fans and new audiences alike. “This music has been the journey of my life,” he said. “To perform it again on UK stages is always a joy.”
With Hackett’s unmatched musicianship and deep connection to progressive rock history, the **Best of Genesis & Solo Gems UK Tour** is shaping up to be one of 2026’s unmissable live events.
