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Nine Inch Nails have revealed on social media that they will be hitting the road in 2025.

Nine Inch Nails reveal they are set to tour in 2025

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

Burna Boy is set to play in the UK ahead of the release of his new album in 2025.

Burna Boy set to perform in Manchester in 2025 - how to get tickets

US rapper Nelly has announced a series of UK shows as part of his 2025 World Tour.

Nelly announced UK leg of “Where The Party At” 2025 World tour

Lana Del Rey has announced a series of UK stadium shows for 2025.

Lana Del Rey announces UK stadium tour for 2025

John Lydon is set to hit the road once again with PiL with a series of dates set to take place from May 2025.

Public Image Limited announce massive UK tour for 2025

Robbie Williams has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025 as part of his widespread European tour next year.

Robbie Williams announces UK tour for 2025 - how to get tickets

Sam McTrusty of Twin Atlantic; the Scottish act are heading back on the road throughout November in support of their latest album, Meltdown.

Twin Atlantic head out on tour this week, but are there still tickets?

Creamfields (pictured), Glastonbury and Leeds and Reading are all set to return in 2025; but when are tickets on sale for next year's round of UK music festivals?

What UK music festivals have tickets for sale before Christmas 2024?

Nouvelle Vague celebrate 21 years with a series of UK tour dates taking place in November 2025.

New-wavers Nouvelle Vague set to tour the United Kingdom in 2024

Deftones have announced their first UK performance in three years as the group head to London in June 2025.

Deftones set to perform in the UK for the first time since 2022

Stormzy is set to return to Roskilde Festival in 2025 as the organisers announce the first wave of acts next year.

Roskilde: Stormzy set to headline 2025 event as first names announced

The Lathums are heading back out on the road in 2025, in support of their new album Matter Does Not Define.

The Lathums to hit the road in support of new album in 2025

Scissor Sisters are venturing back out on the road in 2025 as they celebrate the anniversary of their debut album.

Huge noughties group confirm reunion with tour across the UK

How much would it cost a small band to tour an area such as Yorkshire in 2024? We put together a hypothetical music tour to get an idea of the cost of touring in recent times.

How much would it cost a small band to tour the UK in 2024?

Having not toured since 2023, Ghost are set to embark on a huge world tour in 2025, including four dates in the United Kingdom in April 2025.

Ghost announce UK leg of headline world tour in 2025

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, whose 2025 tour has sold out amid concerns over pricing

Oasis announce support acts for comeback tour

Primal Scream have announced a 14 date tour of the United Kingdom, commencing from March 2025.

Primal Scream announce widespread UK tour for 2025

Sum 41 bring their farewell tour to the United Kingdom this week.

Is it too late to get tickets to see Sum 41 on their final UK tour?

A day before the premiere of her new music video, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced a huge series of UK shows for 2025.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces massive UK tour for 2025

The original line up of Sugababes have announced a UK arena tour to take place in 2025.

Sugababes announce 2025 UK arena tour - dates and venues

The Vengabus is coming to four locations in the UK before Christmas, as Vengaboys are joined by other titans of the ‘90s and ‘00s charts with Kubix on Tour.

Kubix on Tour: the greatest of the 90s and 00s set for festive tour

Limp Bizkit have announced a new series of UK tour dates for 2025.

Limp Bizkit announce Loserville tour heading to the UK in 2025

McFly and Busted are reforming 'McBusted' for a special 'ultimate face-off' tour.

McFly and Busted set to reunite for McBusted 'face off' tour in 2025

Indie act Lottery Winners are set for a quick tour of the United Kingdom in early 2025 before supporting Jamie Webster and Blossoms on their respective tours.

Lottery Winners: UK act announce series of shows for early 2025

Childish Gambino has announced he has cancelled his remaining tour dates, including those in the UK, after announcing he is set to go into surgery for an ailment.

Childish Gambino cancels UK tour due to surgery

Kelly Jones and Stereophonics have announced they too are hitting the road in 2025, with a series of stadium shows to compliment their headline appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival.

Stereophonics announce 2025 stadium tour of the United Kingdom

Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes have announced they are set to go on an indefinite hiatus after the completion of their European tour dates.

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes announce indefinite hiatus

The Last Dinner Party have cancelled their remaining UK tour dates due to illness within the band.

The Last Dinner Party cancel several UK tour dates due to illness

Hot off the release of their first single in 16 years, Alone, The Cure are set for an intimate performance for BBC Radio 2 ahead of the release of their new album on November 1 2024.

The Cure set to perform intimate gig - how to enter the ticket ballot

Marti Pellow performs during 'Thank You For The Music - A Celebration Of The Music Of Abba' at Hyde Park on September 13, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

Marti Pellow announces arena tour to celebrate 30th anniversary

Melvins, pioneers of sludge metal and experimental rock, have influenced countless bands with their heavy, sludgy sound. Their blend of punk, metal, and noise has earned them a loyal following since the 1980s. Known for albums like Houdini and Stoner Witch, their live shows are intense and unpredictable. ArcTanGent 2025 will feature their only UK festival performance of the year

ArcTanGent announces first wave of acts for 2025 festival

Venues that saw gigs from hallowed artists such as The Jesus and Mary Chain (pictured) have been lost over time, with Glasgow's The Shed the latest venue to close its doors.

15 music venues loved and lost in Scotland

Brother to Billie Eilish and multi-award winning producer Finneas has announced a series of solo shows before his sister's UK arena tour for 2025.

Finneas: brother of Billie Eilish announces solo UK shows for 2025

Bryan Adams has announced a series of UK arena shows to take place throughout May 2025.

Bryan Adams announces UK area tour for 2025 - dates and tickets

With Coldplay tickets about to go on general sale this weekend, what are the mathematical odds fans will get one for either their London or Hull shows?

The mathematical odds getting a Coldplay ticket when they go on sale

Wet Wet Wet have announced a new tour for 2025, but one that is set to take place across two halves.

Wet Wet Wet announce 2025 UK tour: dates, ticketing info and support

The Lumineers are set to release their fifth studio album in 2025, with a series of European tour dates - including the UK - in preperation for the upcoming release.

The Lumineers announce 2025 UK tour dates ahead of fifth studio album

Billy Ocean has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025, including a show at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Billy Ocean announces UK tour for 2025: where is he performing?

Massive Attack perform during the Act 1.5 concert at Clifton Downs on August 25, 2024 in Bristol, England. Long-time climate campaigners Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall of the band Massive Attack had the idea to stage a low-carbon gig compatible with the Paris 1.5 climate change agreement but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed it.

Massive Attack announced as part of huge three night Climate event

Nik Kershaw has announced a series of UK tour dates to close out 2024 with - here’s how you can get tickets to his number of shows later this year.

Where is ‘80s star Nik Kershaw performing on his 2024 UK tour?
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Andre Rieu is set to return to the United Kingdom with the announcement of a Spring 2025 tour.

André Rieu announces return to the UK for 2025 Spring tour

Janet Jackson performs on the Pyramid at the Glastonbury Festival in 2019.

Last minute tickets for Janet Jackson ahead of her first 2024 UK date

Sting has announced a series of UK tour dates for 2025, with particular regard for next year’s UK festival season.

Sting announces UK tour including festivals - where is he playing?

Azealia Banks performs for fans during Splendour in the Grass on July 25, 2015 in Byron Bay, Australia.

Where is Azealia Banks touring this week in the United Kingdom?

Australia punk act Stand Atlantic's whirlwind tour of the UK continues this week - are there still tickets to see them perform?

Are there still tickets to see Stand Atlantic on their 2024 UK tour?

Supergrass have announced this morning they're heading back on the road in 2025 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, "Should I Coco."

Supergrass to celebrate anniversary of “Should I Coco” with UK tour

After winning a new legion of fans during his UK summer festival appearances, Teddy Swims is set to return to the country for a series of gigs in March 2025.

Teddy Swims announces UK tour for 2025 - where is he performing?

Speculation is mounting already this week with Beyonce set to make an "imminent" announcement; could this be her returning to the UK as part of a wider world tour?

What we know about Beyonce’s possible tour announcement so far

Dua Lipa’s world tour announcement has left some UK fans stunned over a lack of additional locations outside of London and Liverpool.

Fans left fuming over apparent Dua Lipa "snub" after tour announcement

Hans Zimmer is set to bring his new work, “The Next Level,” to the United Kingdom for four dates only in 2025.

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer set for four UK shows in 2025

Soccer Mommy is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2025, to support her upcoming album "Evergreen," out October 25 2024.

Soccer Mommy announces return to the UK for Spring 2025 tour

British rock group, Oasis, performing at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, 10th August 1996. (Photo by Brian Rasic/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Oasis fans disappointed as the band reveal no further UK dates planned

The Get Up Kids have added European and UK tour dates for 2025 as they continue to celebrate the anniversary of their breakthrough record, "Something To Write Home About."

The Get Up Kids announce UK tour for 2025 - where are they playing?

Donald Glover has revealed on social media he is set to postpone a number of farwell tour dates to concentrate on his own well being.

Childish Gambino postpones farewell tour dates due to physical health

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