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Fontaines DC Announce Huge UK Shows for 2027
The five new shows are the band’s biggest headline dates yet and will support their upcoming album "Dopamine Chamber," due Oct. 16, XL Recordings said.
On Thursday, Irish band Fontaines D.C. announced their biggest-ever UK and Ireland tour for summer 2027, featuring five major outdoor and stadium shows including St James' Park in Newcastle.
These dates follow the band's homecoming shows at Slane Castle, where Grian Chatten and his bandmates will play to 160,000 people over two nights, with support from Little Simz and Viagra Boys.
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday, September 10, with presale options beginning Tuesday, September 8; all tickets include a £1 donation to War Child.
Newcastle United Chief Operating Officer Brad Miller welcomed the band, calling the July 1, 2027, show Fontaines D.C.'s first-ever stadium appearance in the North East.
Separate from their sold-out 2026 arena tour, the band builds momentum toward 'Dopamine Chamber,' their new album releasing October 16, which has already previewed lead single 'Marianne.