Top Tickets This Week: Dermot Kennedy, Morrissey, Jack Whitehall, NF And Ricky Gervais
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
Written by Laura Johnson
Dermot Kennedy
Photo: Beth Saravo
Dermot Kennedy has announced some huge UK shows for the summer. The Irish singer-songwriter will headline Edinburgh Castle Esplanade on July 13, and Scarborough Open Air Theatre the next day. The concerts will follow his previously announced shows at Dublin's Marlay Park in June, and Limerick's Thomond Park in July.
Kennedy has also been announced as a headliner for All Points East on August 27. He'll be supported by Olivia Dean, SG Lewis, Aurora, James Vincent McMorrow, Nick Mulvey, Novo Amor, Moncrieff, Rachel Chinouriri, Aby Coulibaly, Áine Deane, Lexie Carroll and more that are yet to be announced. Tickets for all new shows go on general sale at 10am on April 6 - Compare and buy tickets here.
Morrissey
Morrissey has announced UK and Ireland shows for the summer. The former Smiths vocalist has confirmed stops in Portsmouth, Nottingham, Liverpool, two nights in Dublin, and a performance at the Troxy venue in East London on July 22.
The run also includes a major outdoor concert at Leeds' Millennium Square on July 12, with special guests The Slow Readers Club and Lottery Winners. Tickets for all dates go on general sale at 9.30am on April 6 - Compare and buy tickets here.
Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall will take his Settle Down Tour across the UK this summer. The English comedian and actor has lined up arena shows in Brighton, Bournemouth, Leeds, Glasgow, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham, Newcastle, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham and London, where he'll conclude the run with three nights at The O2 on July 14, 15 and 16.
The Michigan rapper and producer will take his Hope Tour to Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, Cardiff and London, where he'll headline the Eventim Apollo on October 15.
The run is part of a wider European trek, which will follow the summer North American leg of the tour. Support on all US and Canadian dates will come from special guest Cordae.
The tour shares its name with his upcoming album, which is due out on April 7. Tickets go on general sale the same day at 10am local time - Compare and buy tickets here.
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais has added another huge London date to his Armageddon Tour. Due to demand, the award-winning comedian and actor will play a second show at the OVO Arena Wembley on October 20, following his previously announced stop at the venue on October 6. Tickets for the new date go on sale at 10am tomorrow (April 6) - Compare and buy tickets here.
The UK and Ireland leg of the tour will also head to venues in Newcastle, St Albans, Manchester, Cambridge, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Dublin, Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol, plus he will play nine previously confirmed London shows at the Palladium.
Also announced this week:
Gladys Knight will bring her Farewell Tour to the UK and Ireland this summer.
Comedy group Aunty Donna have added extra UK and Ireland dates to The Magical Dead Cat Tour.
Royal Blood have announced intimate shows in Nottingham and Newcastle.
Busted continue to add even more dates to their 20th Anniversary And Greatest Hits Tour, due to demand.
Roundhouse Comedy Festival will take over the London venue this August with some big acts, including Katherine Ryan, James Acaster and Ed Gamble.
Space will take the Spiders and Tin Planet 25th Anniversary Tour across the UK later in 2023.
Wheatus have confirmed an autumn UK and Ireland tour.
Comedian Daniel O'Reilly will tour his new stand-up show, Out Of Character, across the UK throughout the first half of 2024.
Hozier has announced an intimate London show for late April.
Waterparks have confirmed the UK leg of The Property Tour.
Craig Charles' Funk and Soul House Party will tour UK venues in late 2023.
Geoff Norcott has added extra UK dates to his Basic Bloke Tour.
BC Camplight will take his Solo Piano Tour across the UK this summer.
Head here for a full list and to find your tickets.
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