Diversity’s new ‘SOUL’ tour is coming to Liverpool Empire in 2026

The UK’s most successful dance group is set to hit the road on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland.

Diversity is back and bigger than ever, bringing their groundbreaking new concept show, SOUL, to the Liverpool Empire on 16 and 17 March 2026.

Diversity will visit 31 towns and cities, performing more than 60 shows between February and May. This includes a special five-show residency at the Cliffs Pavilion in their hometown of Southend – but Liverpool fans can catch the action up close in March 2026!

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…SOUL.

Diversity rose to stardom after winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then, the dynamic dance group has gone on to sell out multiple tours across the UK and Ireland, perform to the masses with countless television and live shows, receive the award for Virgin Media’s ‘Must see Moment of 2020’ at the British Academy Television Awards, and launch dance space Diversity Studio in 2023 based in its native Essex.

The studio offers in person and live-streamed dance classes to all age groups, taught by core members of Diversity.

Diversity Studio has proved such a success as a community dance space that Diversity has now announced the opening of a second studio in Birmingham this April. More information can be found at www.diversitystudio.co.uk

Diversity have once again partnered with anti-poverty charity The Trussell Trust who work to provide emergency food and support to those locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Upon ticket purchase, fans can opt in to add a £1 donation to the charity per transaction. For more information go to www.trusselltrust.org.

The members of Diversity continue to excel in their careers outside the dance group as well.

In 2023 Ashley Banjo was awarded an MBE for his commitment and service to dance. Alongside his work choreographing and performing with Diversity, Ashley has devoted his time to teaching dance to communities, appearing as a judge on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, and offering his expertise as a host in the BAFTA-nominated The Real Full Monty and International Emmy Award, Broadcast Award and Royal Television Society Award-winning The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night. Ashley also had the honour of co-presenting the Pride of Britain Awards, working alongside Carol Vorderman.

Diversity continues to elevate and push the boundaries of innovation, and its storytelling is unparalleled, with each performance providing a captivating narrative filled with energy, emotion and raw talent. Be sure to get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of storytelling and dance.

Ashley Banjo said:

“We are so excited to announce the Soul tour for 2026! It’s a privilege to be able to share our passion for dance and performance with audiences across the UK and Ireland.

“Since the beginning, Diversity has been about celebrating individuality and the power of storytelling, and the Soul tour will be no different. We can’t wait to create some unforgettable moments and connect with everyone. Get ready for something special!”