Modern-day Celtic bard Olivia Graham has announced an evocative seven-date tour across Yorkshire and the North East this summer, celebrating the release of her upcoming EP A Time Called Before. 

The tour, titled Legend & Lore, is set to kick off at Theatre@41 in Olivia’s ancient hometown of  York before heading off on a trail of historic venues and festivals. Known for her atmospheric  concept shows, Graham is a keen supporter of heritage sites and often selects historical places to  serve as the backdrop for her music. 

This 100-minute performance promises audiences a lovingly hand-crafted adventure through the  history and folklore of the British Isles - from the mystical shores of King Arthur’s Avalon to the  desolate highland battlefield at Culloden. The setlist will feature music from Olivia’s 2025 debut  album Faerie Songbook alongside all six brand-new tracks from A Time Called Before, which  drops on the 8th July. 

Graham’s contemporary take on the Celtic bardic tradition is a unique weaving of original and  traditional music, multi-instrumentalism and masterful theatrical delivery. As an emerging artist  she has garnered support across the UK and international folk scenes, earning radio airplay in the  UK, US and Europe, a feature in Irish Music Magazine and two showcase spots at Celtic  Connections’ iconic Danny Kyle Open Stage. Indie arts journal Walking the Liminal Space praised  her work as “a perfect mix of history and fantasy and tradition.” 

TOUR DATES:  

9th July 2026 - Theatre@41, YORK - TICKETS

25th July 2026 - Selby Abbey, SELBY - TICKETS

31st July 2026 - Durham Fringe Festival, DURHAM - TICKETS

7th August 2026 - Town Hall, SKIPTON - TICKETS

8th August 2026 - All Saints Church, POCKLINGTON - TICKETS

15th August 2026 - Church of St. John the Baptist, KNARESBOROUGH - TICKETS

21st August 2026 - Robinson Institute, GLAISDALE - TICKETS

Connect with Olivia Graham:

https://oliviagrahammusic.com

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Photos: Richard Gatecliffe