Fontaines D.C. have announced a 13-date UK tour opening with a Manchester gig at Manchester Academy. The run of dates in May will also include the band’s biggest headline UK show to-date at London’s Alexandra Palace.
News of the tour follows the announcement of the band’s second album A Hero’s Death. The album was produced by Dan Carey and was announced by the band alongside the title track which features a music video starring Aidan Gillen of Game of Thrones and Peaky Blinders fame. A Hero’s Death is due for release on 31 July 2020.
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NHS staff and Key Workers will also have the chance to secure free tickets to the shows with 50 being made available at all regional gigs and a further 200 for London’s Alexandra Palace. Tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis with applications needing to be made by email to fontaines@metropolismusic.com by 5pm BST on Tuesday 30 June listing the applicant’s profession and the show they wish to attend. Tickets will be limited to 2 per customer and ID will be required.
When do Fontaines D.C. headline at Manchester Academy?
Fontaines D.C. headline at Manchester Academy on 7 May 2021. The Manchester gig is the opening date of the 13 show tour:
7 May – Manchester, Manchester Academy
10 May – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
11 May – Leeds, O2 Academy
12 May – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
14 May – Glasgow, Barrowland
17 May – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
18 May – Sheffield, O2 Academy
20 May – Birmingham, O2 Academy
21 May – Cardiff, Great Hall
22 May – Bristol, O2 Academy
24 May – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
25 May – Southampton, O2 Guildhall
27 May – London, Alexandra Palace
When do tickets go on sale for Fontaines D.C.’s UK tour?
Tickets for Fontaines D.C.’s UK tour go on sale at 9am on Friday 3 July. Fans can get access to artist pre-sale on Wednesday 1 July by pre-ordering the album from the band’s official store or signing up to their mailing list at https://www.fontainesdc.com
Fontaines D.C. image courtesy Ellius Grace
