Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future

Francis Rossi brings his acclaimed Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future tour to The Anvil in Basingstoke on Thursday 1 October 2026, offering fans a rare, intimate evening with one of Britain’s most enduring rock icons.
Event Overview
- Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
- Venue: The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke
- Doors: 19:00
- Showtime: 19:30
- Promoter: AEG Presents
- Age guidance: Under‑16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
What to Expect
Francis Rossi’s 2026 tour centres on his new show “Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future”, a hand‑picked journey through Status Quo classics, deep cuts, and fresh arrangements. The tour also features commentary and stories from Rossi himself, giving fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at decades of music history.
He’ll be joined once again by guitarist Andy Brook, co‑producer of Rossi’s 2026 album The Accidental and a key part of the sold‑out 2025 Songbook tour.
Expect:
- Acoustic re‑imaginings of Quo favourites
- New medleys crafted for this tour
- Personal anecdotes, humour, and reflections from Rossi’s career
- A warm, storytelling atmosphere perfect for The Anvil’s acoustics
Tickets
- Tickets are on sale from 30 January 2026 at 10:00.
- American Express® presale access is also available.
- The event is listed as a single Basingstoke date on the tour.