Key Points
- Former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson held a meet-and-greet at HMV in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre on Monday.
- Excited fans queued out of the store doors for autographs on his new album “How Did I Get Here?”, released earlier in the week.
- The event, organised by HMV, sold out quickly with photos showing Tomlinson chatting to fans.
- Tomlinson performs at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on April 25 as part of his upcoming tour starting in Germany in March.
Birmingham (Birmingham Express) January 28, 2026 – Large crowds gathered at the Bullring shopping centre as former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson signed autographs at an HMV store event ahead of his tour date in the city.
The signing session for Tomlinson’s new album “How Did I Get Here?” drew fans queuing out of the doors of the music store on Monday. According to Express & Star reporting, the former One Direction singer met supporters in a corner of the shop, signing copies of the album and other items brought by attendees. The Bullring shared photos on Facebook and Instagram capturing the excitement.
What happened at the Birmingham Bullring signing event?
The meet-and-greet, organised by HMV, sold out prior to the event, with Tomlinson engaging directly with fans. Express & Star described scenes of enthusiastic queues spilling outside the store as the solo artist promoted his latest release. Photos posted by the Bullring showed the singer chatting amiably with supporters during the session.
As reported by Express & Star staff, the event highlighted Tomlinson’s enduring popularity in the West Midlands following his One Direction days.
Why is Louis Tomlinson touring Birmingham?
Tomlinson returns to Birmingham for a concert at the Utilita Arena on Saturday, April 25, as part of a major tour itinerary. The tour kicks off in Germany in March, covering Europe before UK dates in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Dublin, Brighton and London, and concluding in the USA and Canada. Fans can expect performances of tracks from “How Did I Get Here?”, including “Lemonade”, “Palaces” and “Imposter”.
What are the ticket details for the Utilita Arena show?
Ticket prices for the Birmingham gig start at £55.85 for standing and £66.85 for seating, according to Express & Star details on the tour announcement.
What comes next for Louis Tomlinson after the Bullring appearance?
The autograph session served as a warm-up to Tomlinson’s extensive tour schedule, building anticipation among local fans. Express & Star coverage underscores the strong turnout as evidence of continued demand for the artist’s live performances and new music.
The event at HMV reinforced Tomlinson’s connection with Birmingham supporters ahead of his arena headline slot.
