Cherished British tenor Russell Watson has announced a major UK tour for Autumn 2025 to celebrate 25 years since the release of his groundbreaking debut album, The Voice.

Recognised as one of the UK's most accomplished classical recording artists, Russell is set to perform at 25 venues nationwide, including Cheltenham Town Hall on November 7.

This milestone tour will see Russell perform some of his best-known tracks and favourite pieces both old and new including Va, pensiero, Nessun Dorma, Caruso, Where My Heart Will Take Me (from Star Trek: Enterprise), plus new songs Shine and Grow. He'll be joined by his band and string section.

Russell said: "I can hardly believe it's been 25 years since I released The Voice and embarked on this incredible journey. Looking back, I'm immensely grateful for every experience — performing for royalty, duetting with legends, and connecting with fans around the world.

"This tour is a chance for me to revisit the music that has meant so much to me and to those who've been on this journey with me. It's not just a celebration of the past; it's a new chapter, and I'm more passionate than ever to bring these songs to life on stage. I can't wait to share this milestone with everyone in the audience."

Since his debut, Russell has made history with albums The Voice and Encore, now recognised as the century's top-selling classical albums. His first album alone sold over a million copies in the UK, a feat no other classical artist has matched.

He has earned global acclaim, chart-topping success, and platinum certifications from the UK to Australia. Russell is the first UK artist to simultaneously top the US and UK classical charts. He held a record-breaking 52-week run at number one.

As the first UK artist to score a transatlantic No. 1 in both the UK and the US, he has since achieved an incredible eight top-ten albums, over seven million album sales worldwide, and four Classical BRIT Awards.

With a presence in the UK Top 20 on 17 separate occasions, Russell's voice has cemented his place in the music history books as a global icon with achievements unmatched in the world of classical crossover music. He has also collaborated with legends like Paul McCartney, Luciano Pavarotti, and Lionel Richie.

Russell has performed for some of the world's most distinguished figures, including Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles, Pope John Paul II, three US presidents, and royalty from Japan to Malaysia. Known for his unforgettable performances at major events, he's sung at the Champions League final, the Commonwealth Games, and in front of 450,000 people at Washington, D.C.'s Capitol building.

In addition to his musical career, he has starred in musical theatre productions such as War of the Worlds, Christina, and Chicago. Over two decades in, Russell Watson continues to sell out shows around the world, solidifying his legacy as a true international star.

Russell was also the subject of a Punchline Talks! with Punchline editor Mark Owen in 2021.