Mike Joyce and Stephen Street celebrate the enduring legacy of The Queen Is Dead, one of the most influential British albums ever recorded.
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Thursday 1st October 2026
ARC, Stockton on Tees
Doors at 19:30
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Sunday 4th October 2026
New Century, Manchester
Doors at 19:00
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Thursday 8th October 2026
Cheese & Grain, Frome
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Sunday 18th October 2026
Kidderminster Town Hall, Kidderminster
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Thursday 22nd October 2026
Y Theatre, Leicester
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Sunday 8th November 2026
The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool
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Thursday 12th November 2026
Foundry, Sheffield
Doors at 19:00
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Thursday 26th November 2026
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Doors at 18:30
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Saturday 5th December 2026
Kings Place (Hall One), London
Doors at 19:00
Few albums have left a mark on British music quite like The Queen Is Dead (1986), and few people are better placed to tell its story than Mike Joyce and Stephen Street. As the drummer behind The Smiths' unmistakable rhythm section and the producer who helped shape the album's enduring sound, the pair played pivotal roles in the creation of one of the most celebrated records of all time.
Four decades on, Joyce and Street continue to share their passion for the music that defined a generation. Through live talks, special events and in-depth discussions, they offer fans a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of The Queen Is Dead, exploring its songs, recording sessions and lasting cultural impact. Packed with fascinating stories, humour and unique insight from two key figures in The Smiths' history, their appearances provide an unforgettable celebration of an album that remains as influential today as it was upon its release.
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Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 10:00am.
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