London Union Chapel at Union Chapel

Where

Union Chapel
Compton Terrace
London
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When

Fri, May 1, 2026
19:30

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Musicians

The Puppini Sisters

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THE PUPPINI SISTERS
ANNOUNCE THE BIRTHDAY PARTY TOUR 2026
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS SINCE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM

Close harmonies, corsets and clever covers. Fabulous frocks, festival stages, platinum records and famous fans from Michael Bublé and Cyndi Lauper to Robbie Williams, and even King Charles. For two decades, The Puppini Sisters have brought vintage glamour and vocal fireworks to audiences around the world.

Now, in celebration of 2026 marking 20 years since their debut album, the group have announced a celebratory UK tour – titled ‘The Birthday Party - taking place in May.

Bologna-born Marcella Puppini formed the trio at London’s Trinity College of Music in 2004, and by the following year they were signed. Their debut, ‘Betcha Bottom Dollar’, saw their sassy, swing rearrangements transform songs from all eras – “Mr Sandman”, “Jeepers Creepers” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (from Company B) sat alongside Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”, Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” and “Panic” by The Smiths.

The album went Top 20 in Britain and spent almost a year on the Billboard chart. The Puppini Sisters have toured the world ever since, spawning a new scene and watching as mainstream pop embraced their burlesque-inspired aesthetic.

To celebrate turning 20, The Puppini Sisters have some surprises up their elegant sleeves. Marcella and original band member Kate Mullins have reunited with Rosanna Schura, a very early Puppini Sister who returned briefly in 2016.

Marcella Puppini says:

“We’re like the Sugababes, getting Mutya back! There hasn’t been a bust-up, it’s simply scheduling because we all have other projects. Rosanna is our original redhead.”
The trio will release their seventh studio album next year, comprising original material and covers they have been saving up for this special occasion. They will also tour with the same outstanding line-up featured on the album: Martin Kolarides on guitar, Henrik Jensen on double bass, and Peter Ibbetson on drums.

With their trademark wit, glamour, and dazzling three-part harmonies, The Puppini Sisters continue to reinvent the golden age of swing for modern audiences. From intimate cabaret clubs to the world’s biggest stages, they remain unmatched in their ability to blend nostalgia with fresh invention. As they raise a glass to two decades of music, The Birthday Party tour promises to be a glittering celebration of everything that makes The Puppini Sisters a truly timeless act.

The Birthday Tour 2026
1 May London Union Chapel
2 May Cheltenham Jazz Festival
7 May Corby Cube
8 May Manchester St Peters
9 May Gloucester Guildhall
10 May Birmingham Glee Club
14 May Leeds Glee Club
15 May Gateshead The Glasshouse
16 May Edinburgh Pleasance Theatre
17 May Glasgow Glee Club
20 May Brighton Komedia
21 May Wimbourne Tivoli
23 May Frome Cheese & Grain
24 May Cardiff Glee Club

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