Joe Jackson

British music icon Joe Jackson brings four decades of sharp songwriting, sophisticated pop and restless creativity to La Rambleta on 21 October, with his acclaimed new album Hope and Fury taking centre stage.

Some musicians spend their careers chasing the sound that made them famous. Joe Jackson has spent his refusing to stand still.

On Wednesday 21 October, the British singer-songwriter heads to Valencia’s La Rambleta for a night that promises to bridge the generations, bringing fresh material from his latest album, Hope and Fury, together with the musical intelligence and restless energy that have made him one of the most distinctive figures in British pop. The concert begins at 9pm.

With more than 40 years in the business, over 20 studio albums and a Grammy Award to his name, Jackson has never been an artist content to sit comfortably inside one genre. From the punchy new-wave attitude of his early career to the sophisticated, jazz-inflected sounds of Night and Day, his music has always been driven by sharp observation, restless curiosity and a songwriter’s instinct for a killer melody.

Now, Hope and Fury finds Jackson reconnecting with the sound he helped define while bringing fresh energy to the mix. Released in April 2026, the nine-track album is described by Jackson as a return to his own mainstream, blending familiar melodic instincts with contemporary touches. It is a reminder that, for an artist of his calibre, experience need not mean standing still.

Recorded in Berlin and New York with co-producer Patrick Dillett, the record features Jackson alongside his trusted band: Graham Maby on bass, Teddy Kumpel on guitar, Doug Yowell on drums and Peruvian percussionist Paulo Stagnaro. The lineup promises a rich, dynamic live sound, giving the new songs room to breathe alongside a catalogue spanning decades of adventurous songwriting.

For Valencia audiences, this is a chance to experience an artist whose influence stretches well beyond the original new-wave movement. Jackson belongs in the company of songwriters such as Elvis Costello and David Byrne: musicians who have consistently challenged expectations, moved between musical styles and built careers on individuality rather than fashion.

And while Hope and Fury provides the immediate focus, the sheer depth of Jackson’s back catalogue makes this a particularly enticing date for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike. Expect the sophistication, wit and musical precision that have remained central to his work, delivered by a band with the experience to make every arrangement count.

One of British pop’s genuine originals is heading to Valencia. With Hope and Fury, Joe Jackson is looking forward, not back — and that is precisely what makes this concert worth catching.

For tickets and more information: La Rambleta