Pop legends Wet Wet Wet are set to perform in Poole on Friday 12 February 2027 as part of a 40-date UK tour marking the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Popped In Souled Out. The concert will take place at Lighthouse Poole, often cited as one of the largest arts centres in the UK outside London, and will feature special guest Roachford.
The band, which currently features founding member Graeme Clark, guitarist Graeme Duffin, and lead vocalist Kevin Simm, achieved global success following the 1987 release of their debut record. The album reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and remained there for over 70 weeks, contributing to the band’s total of more than 15 million in singles and album sales.
The arrival of the tour in Poole supports local goals for the region’s tourism sector. According to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Tourism Strategy 2023-2027, the area is working to grow the number of higher-spending visitors who stay overnight and reduce the reliance on summer day trippers. Hosting major events and festivals is a key part of this strategy to build a year-round destination.
Tourism is a significant contributor to the local economy, generating over £1.3 billion in annual turnover and supporting 12,141 jobs as of 2021. With the Concert Hall at Lighthouse Poole holding a capacity of 1,476, the performance is expected to be a notable event for the region during the winter season.
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