Will Smith to Headline Show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

GRAMMY Award-winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith is bringing his Based on a True Story Summer Tour to the Yorkshire coast.

The global superstar headlines TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Sunday August 24.

The Based on a True Story Tour announcement comes on the heels of Will’s first full-length album in 20 years, Based on a True Story, which is set for release March 28.

Will visits major cities throughout Morocco, Europe, and the United Kingdom on his Summer Tour. His headlining shows kick off in Hamburg, Germany, before hitting Frankfurt, Cardiff, Manchester, London, Paris and Scarborough OAT.

These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including ‘Jiggy Wit It’, ‘Miami’, ‘Summertime’ and more.

“A global icon”

Peter Taylor, of Cuffe and Taylor, promoters of the summer series at Scarborough OAT, said: “Will Smith is a global icon and incredible live perfomer. We are absolutely delighted Will is bringing his summer tour to the iconic Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This is a real coup for the Yorkshire coast and we would recommend fans to not delay in securing their tickets for what will undoubtedly be an incredible night.”

Will recently hit No.1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart with ‘You Can Make It’ featuring Fridayy and Sunday Service Choir – listen HERE.

This marks Will’s first Number One single since ‘Get Jiggy With It’, topping both the rap and gospel charts. Smith debuted ‘You Can Make It’ at the 2024 BET Awards. The powerful performance found him standing in a large fire pit surrounded by real flames – Watch HERE. Will Smith  also recently made an appearance at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards to present the tribute to his longtime mentor Quincy Jones.

Will’s new 14-track album will feature a variety of collaborators including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Talor, & Jac Ross. Previously released singles ‘First Love’, ‘Beautiful Scars’, ‘TANTRUM’, ‘Work of Art’, and ‘You Can Make It,’ will be included. Pre-save HERE

Will Smith joins Basement Jaxx, Pendulum, Rag’n’Bone Man, Snow Patrol, Judas Priest, Blossoms, Shed Seven, Texas, The Corrs, Gary Barlow, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and The Script among the headliners at TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre 2025.

Tickets go on sale for Will Smith at 10am on Friday 21st March – available here