Pale Waves have announced a string of UK and Ireland headline dates for October 2025 as part of their ‘Still Smitten’ Tour. The run includes a hometown show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz. The 13-date tour kicks off in Sunderland and runs through to Cork, showcasing a handpicked list of cities beyond the usual gig circuit.
The Manchester gig fits in alongside dates including Sunderland, Stoke, Wrexham, Oxford, Dublin and Cork.
Lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie said: “We’re so excited to announce our new tour—this time, we’re heading to places across the UK and Ireland that often get overlooked. These aren’t your typical tour stops, but that’s exactly why we chose them. We wanted to bring the show to places that deserve more love, those underrated spots that are full of character and loyal fans we’ve been dying to play for.”
She added: “This tour isn’t about the biggest venues. It’s about the biggest feelings.”
The tour follows the release of the Pale Waves‘ Top 10 album Smitten, which marked a shift in both their sound and songwriting approach. Fans attending the shows can expect to hear new material alongside their well-known anthems.
When Are Pale Waves Headlining at Manchester’s O2 Ritz?
Pale Waves will perform at Manchester’s O2 Ritz on 16 October 2025. The band will play 13 shows across the UK and Ireland. Full dates are:
13 October – Sunderland, The Old Fire Station
14 October – Stoke-On-Trent, The Sugarmill
16 October – Manchester, O2 Ritz
17 October – Cardiff, The Tramshed
18 October – Wrexham, The Rocking Chair
20 October – Brighton, CHALK
21 October – Southampton, Engine Rooms
22 October – Norwich, The Waterfront
23 October – Bournemouth, The Old Fire Station
25 October – Oxford, O2 Academy
28 October – Dublin, The Academy
29 October – Belfast, Limelight
30 October – Cork, Cyprus Avenue
When Do Tickets Go on Sale for Pale Waves at Manchester’s O2 Ritz?
Pre-sale opens Wednesday 25 June, with general on-sale beginning Thursday 26 June.
