Jalen Ngonda Announces Doctrine Of Love and 2026 UK Tour

Updated May 2026. Jalen Ngonda has announced his sophomore album Doctrine Of Love, due for release on Friday 5th June via Daptone Records. Alongside the new record, the Maryland-born soul singer will embark on a 2026 UK headline tour, with dates confirmed in Bristol, Bournemouth, London and Manchester. The announcement marks another major step in Ngonda’s rapid rise from cult favourite to one of modern soul’s most compelling voices.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• Details on the new album Doctrine Of Love
• Confirmed 2026 UK tour dates
• Key venues, including O2 Academy Brixton
• Tickets on-sale information

Doctrine Of Love — Album Details

Following the breakthrough success of 2023’s Come Around And Love Me, which has amassed over 348 million streams, Ngonda returns with a record that deepens his devotion to classic soul while sharpening his artistic identity.

Doctrine Of Love leans further into a late-1960s sonic palette, drawing from mid-century New Orleans R&B, girl-group melodrama and the grit of Chicago and Detroit soul. The title track, inspired in part by James Brown’s rhythmic urgency, blends finger-snapping grooves with call-and-response backing vocals and a gospel-tinged crescendo.

Signed to the revered Daptone Records roster, Ngonda continues to position himself within a lineage of analogue warmth and vintage authenticity, absorbing decades of influence while shaping something distinctly his own.

From Intimate Clubs to Academy Stages 

Over the past three years, Ngonda has steadily expanded his audience. From early London club dates at the 300-capacity Moth Club to commanding larger stages such as Hammersmith Apollo and major festival appearances, his ascent has been measured but undeniable.

Collaborations with artists including Gorillaz and Jordan Rakei, alongside high-profile support slots, have further cemented his reputation as one of contemporary soul’s most compelling live performers.

The 2026 headline tour reflects that growth. Among the UK dates is a London show at O2 Academy Brixton, alongside stops in Bristol, Bournemouth and Manchester — signalling a new scale for Ngonda’s headline run.

Ahead of the album’s release, the title track offers a glimpse of what fans can expect from this new chapter.

Jalen Ngonda 2026 UK Tour Dates

Jalen Ngonda will take Doctrine of Love on the road across the UK this autumn:

• Saturday 24th October 2026 — O2 Academy Bristol
• Sunday 25th October 2026 — The Great Hall, Cardiff Students’ Union
• Tuesday 27th October 2026 — O2 Academy Bournemouth
• Wednesday 28th October 2026 — O2 Academy Brixton, London
• Tuesday 3rd November 2026 — Manchester Academy

Support on the UK run comes from Brooke Combe.

When Do Tickets Go On Sale?

Tickets for Cardiff go on sale 10:00 Friday 1st May 2026.

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What to Expect from Jalen Ngonda Live

Known for his vintage-inspired stage presence and band-led arrangements, Ngonda’s performances blend golden-era soul showmanship with contemporary precision. Dressed in sharp tailoring and delivering soaring falsetto lines with restraint and control, he delivers live sets that prioritise warmth, groove and musicianship over spectacle.

Audiences can expect a performance rooted in classic soul traditions with gospel-inflected dynamics, call-and-response moments and arrangements that highlight the depth of his songwriting.

With new material from Doctrine Of Love set to shape this next chapter, the 2026 tour marks an important moment in Ngonda’s continued evolution.

Need to Know — Jalen Ngonda

When is Doctrine Of Love released?
Friday 5th June 2026 via Daptone Records

When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for most of the tour are on sale now, and tickets for the newly announced Cardiff date are on sale 10:00 Friday 1st May 2026.

Which UK cities are included?
Bristol, Cardiff, Bournemouth, London and Manchester.

Who is supporting on the UK dates?
Brooke Combe will support Jalen Ngonda on all confirmed UK headline dates.

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