Drake drops five new UK tour dates for 2025: How, where and when to buy tickets
In a surprise announcement, Drake has dropped five UK tour dates as he prepares to perform here for the first time in six years.
On Tuesday morning (June 3), the Canadian rapper confirmed that he is hitting the road this summer, with huge stadium gigs in the likes of Manchester and Birmingham.
It followed much speculation after dates began quietly popping up on ticket sites early on Tuesday morning.
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Drizzy's official announcement reads: "For the first time in six years, Drake performing the hits, old and new, across the waters."
The five-date tour will follow Drake's record-breaking performances at Wireless Festival 2025 between July 11 to 13, where he will be the first artist to headline all three days.
He'll be in good company too, as Drake will be joined on stage by fellow Canadian rapper and record producer PartyNextDoor.
The pair have collaborated on several projects and recently released joint album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. PartyNextDoor was signed to Drake's label, OVO Sound, in 2013.
So, what time does presale open, and how much do tickets cost? Scroll down now to find out everything you need to know about Drake with PartyNextDoor: $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK.
Where to buy tickets for Drake's UK tour now
If you're keen to be a part of the crowd, then listen up. Presale opens at 12pm on Wednesday, June 4 via Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and AXS. You must create an account to purchase tickets.
If you don't manage to beat the queue, general sale kicks off at 12pm on Friday, June 6 via Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and AXS.
For those of you who want to make a proper night of it, you can now register your interest for VIP and hospitality tickets on Seat Unique here. The VIP experience will include the following perks: Fast-track entry, premium seating, access to the hospitality lounge, and plenty of food and drink options. Ticket prices have yet to be confirmed.
Seat Unique will also be the official host of the Co-op Premium Afterparty in the Hideaway, launching this July.
Where is Drake performing in the UK this year?
There are only a few chances to see Drake live in the UK this year, so clear your diary. The One Dance hitmaker will only be performing at Manchester's Co-op Live and Birmingham's Utilita Arena throughout July. You can find a full list of Drake UK tour dates below. See you there?
Full list of Drake 2025 UK tour dates:
- July 20: Birmingham Utilita Arena
- July 21: Birmingham Utilita Arena
- July 25: Manchester Co-op Live
- July 26: Manchester Co-op Live
- July 28: Manchester Co-op Live
What can fans expect from his concert?
While details are still emerging, fans can look to Drizzy's recent gigs for a clue as to what the vibe will be.
At his show in Sydney back in February, Drake was filmed telling a fan holding a sign saying she was 20 weeks pregnant to get out of the mosh pit, he then gave her VIP tickets and $30,000 (£22,000).
It's nowhere near the first time he's done this, as last year he picked out a fan who completed chemotherapy for cancer and said she would be given $100,000 (£74,000).
At other times he's given people $20,000 to clear their student debts, gifted a fan with $30,000 (£22,000) for driving 10 hours to see his show and promising to pay for someone else's upcoming surgery.
On another occasion he said he'd pay off another fan's mortgage on the house they'd inherited after their mother had died.
Whatever the Canadian rapper has in store for UK fans, it certainly won't be dull.
Danielle Fowler