Seven years after his last UK shows, Carlos Santana is returning with the ‘Oneness 2025’ Tour. This highly anticipated string of performances includes stops at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on June 18, Manchester’s Co-op Live on June 19, and London’s O2 Arena on June 21.
The UK leg is part of a larger European tour that kicks off in Poland on June 9 and wraps up in Denmark on August 11. Fans eagerly awaiting Santana’s return will be treated to a journey through his career, as the tour isn’t tied to a new album—his most recent release was Blessings and Miracles in 2021—or any significant anniversaries. Instead, the focus appears to be on celebrating Santana’s legacy and iconic hits.
Santana has already performed 46 shows under the ‘Oneness Tour’ banner in 2024, with each set lasting nearly two hours. Fans can expect a “greatest hits” style setlist, featuring classics like ‘Smooth’, ‘Black Magic Woman’, and ‘Oye Como Va’. The performances lean heavily on tracks from Supernatural and Abraxas, two of Santana’s most famous albums.
While most of the songs performed on this tour are covers—such as Fleetwood Mac’s Black Magic Woman—they remain fan favorites, reimagined through Santana’s distinctive latin-infused guitar style. Attendees can count on experiencing the magic that has made Santana so unique.
The tour includes a stop at Manchester’s Co-op Live, which only opened its doors in May. This marks a significant update compared to Santana’s previously scheduled UK shows for 2020 and 2021, which were ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling conflicts. Fans in Wales and Northern Ireland may need to travel further to catch Santana live, but the spread of dates across Scotland, the North, and London provides decent coverage for UK audiences.
The lineup for Santana’s band remains unchanged, with longtime bassist Benny Rietveld (a member since 1990) and vocalist/trombonist Ray Greene, who joined in 2016 and is the most recent addition to the group. Carlos Santana is the only remaining member of the group’s original Woodstock lineup.
The June 2025 dates have sparked speculation about a potential Santana appearance at Glastonbury. With a six-day gap between the London show and the next European date, some believe it’s possible Santana could join the festival lineup. However, others argue that the timing makes it unlikely.
Looks too big a gap unless he announces anything else. Can’t see him hanging about for 6 days. — The Glasto Thingy (@TheGlastoThingy) December 10, 2024
Tickets for all three shows go on general sale on December 13, with an exclusive Co-op member pre-sale starting December 11. Notably, O2 customers will not have priority access for the London show, a departure from the usual ticketing arrangements at O2 venues.
For UK fans, this is a rare chance to see one of rock’s legends in the flesh. Whether you’ve been following Santana since Woodstock, discovered him through Supernatural, or were one of those who couldn’t see him in 2020, the ‘Oneness 2025 Tour’ promises to be an unforgettable experience.
