Erja Lyytinen Brings Rare Solo Show to Angels Cut, Darlington

Erja Lyytinen plays a rare solo show at Angels Cut in Darlington on Monday 12 October 2026, with Kennedy Music Management presenting the date during her autumn UK tour. The Finnish blues-rock guitarist and singer is known for her slide-guitar work, and this Darlington stop offers a different format from her usual full-band concerts.

Erja Lyytinen at Angels Cut: a solo stop on the UK tour

Angels Cut, on Duke Street in Darlington, hosts the performance on 12 October. The event listing gives a start time of 7.30pm and an advertised finish of 11pm. Tickets are listed at £20 plus a £2 booking fee. The organiser describes it as a rare solo show; no support act is named on the event page at present.

Elsewhere on the October run, Lyytinen is scheduled to visit Edinburgh on 11 October and Sheffield on 13 October, putting Darlington between two full tour dates. However, the Angels Cut appearance is specifically advertised as a solo show. That distinction matters for anyone expecting her regular band arrangement: the focus here is on Lyytinen’s guitar playing and vocals in a more stripped-back setting.

New music and a long-running blues-rock career

Lyytinen released her studio album Smell the Roses in March 2025. She produced the record herself, continuing a catalogue that combines blues guitar, rock arrangements and her own songwriting. She has also released a series of live recordings, including 20 Years of Blues Rock!, which documents a career anniversary performance at Helsinki’s Tavastia Club.

The Darlington performance arrives during an autumn of touring across the UK and mainland Europe. For audiences who know Lyytinen from her amplified festival sets or recordings, the solo billing gives this local show a distinct place in the itinerary.

Event details: Erja Lyytinen, Monday 12 October 2026, Angels Cut, 39 Duke Street, Darlington DL3 7TZ. Advertised time: 7.30pm–11pm. General admission: £22 including booking fee. Presented by Kennedy Music Management.

Check the official event page for tickets and current arrangements. Please check the promoter, artist or venue channels again before travelling, as times and availability can change.

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