Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future

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.

Get Tickets with www.anvilarts.org.uk

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The Anvil Details

The Anvil is a 2 minute walk from the train station and a 6 minute walk from the bus station.
There is a taxi rank at the train station as well as a mini cab service.
The nearest car park is in The Malls, enter the car park via Alencon Link and keep right, there is a lift down to the Anvil.

Box Office Numbers
01256 844244
Box Office Hours
10:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday - Open until 20:00 on performance nights

Accessible Seating
The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. For further information please contact the venue on 01256 844 244

General Rules
No cameras
No video or audio recording equipment
No food
No smoking

Children Rules
Under 16's will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult

Nearest Hotels
The Red Lion Hotel 10 Minute walk, 0.4 miles
Premier Inn - Town Centre 10 minute walk, 0.4 miles
The Village Hotel 17 minute walk, 0.8 miles

The Anvil
Churchill Way
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7QR

01256 844244

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