Forty three years on… the rhythm remains, the soul endures; the music lives on, and so do we.
After another sensational run in 2025, STAX of SOUL return to The Met with their Still Groovin’ Tour 2026! From their Manchester beginnings in 1983 to more than four decades of delivering powerhouse soul, the band keeps the music alive, celebrating the hits, the memories, and the fans who’ve made it all possible.
Prepare for an electrifying evening as this legendary nine-piece band brings the greatest soul sounds to life, backed by their signature brass section and unstoppable stage energy. STAX of SOUL delivers timeless classics from Stax, Atlantic, Motown, and Northern Soul, paying tribute to icons such as James Brown and The Blues Brothers.
Featuring over thirty classic soul anthems: Get Ready; Higher and Higher; Tenderness; My Girl; Stand By Me; (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction; Give Me Just A Little More Time; The Snake; Gimme Some Lovin’; Minnie The Moocher; Shake a Tail Feather; Hold On, I’m Comin’; Soul Man; I Got You (I Feel Good); Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag; In the Midnight Hour; It’s The Same Old Song; Stop Her On Sight; and many more.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration! Tickets for STAX of SOUL’s Still Groovin’ Tour 2026 at The Met are expected to sell fast – secure yours now and join the legacy.
Dates & Times
Derby Hall @ The Met
£21 (inc fees)
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