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 [email protected] 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