With just weeks to go until Sam Fender hits the road for a massive UK tour, a huge support act has pulled out, and fans are 'gutted'.
In case you missed it, the South Shields singer-songwriter is heading on tour this summer to celebrate new album People Watching, with shows in Newcastle, Manchester, and London. He will also make headline appearances at the likes of Edinburgh Summer Sessions and BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend.
But with just weeks to go until the tour kicks off, one of his biggest support acts, The War On Drugs, has pulled out due to 'personal scheduling issues'.
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Amid the news, 'devastated' fans have rushed to Reddit to express their disappointment.
"I am beyond disappointed," one wrote. "I gifted the tickets to my boyfriend for his birthday because he wanted to see The War On Drugs live - we were planning to travel from Germany just for this band."
Another said, "This is serious and a bit weird. I can’t remember a band pulling out at this short notice on a massive stadium tour like this. What band would not love to be playing to 200,000 people, probably the first time a lot would have seen the band? It’s just very unprofessional."
A third added: "Struggled to get tickets from the get-go, so I'm a bit gutted for those expecting to see them. If it means a new album, it’ll mean a new tour and that will be worth the wait."
But Fender won't be alone on tour, as the likes of CMAT, Wunderhorse, Olivia Dean, and Young Jesus, will join as support acts.
So, for those of you still keen to see the legend live this summer, it's not too late to be a part of the crowd. From tour dates to where to buy resale tickets, scroll down to find out everything you need to know now.
Where to buy last-minute Sam Fender UK tickets now
At the time of writing this, there are still limited Sam Fender tickets available via Ticketmaster and See Tickets.
If you're out of luck, resale is your next best option. Tickets are available via StubHub and Viagogo. The cheapest tour date? You want to book Belfast on Thursday, August 28 where prices start from £88.
The second least expensive show date is BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on Saturday, May 24, where prices kick off at £95. To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites such as StubHub and Viagogo.
If you fancy making a proper night of it, VIP packages and private boxes are currently on offer over on Seat Unique, and prices start from £199 per person.
Where is Sam Fender performing in the UK this year?
Taking his new album on the road, Fender is set to perform at multiple venues this summer, from London Stadium to St James' Park and the Royal Highland Showgrounds. You can find out if he's playing in a city near you below.
Full list of 2025 Sam Fender show dates:
- 6 June: London Stadium
- 12 June: Newcastle, St James’ Park
- 14 June: Newcastle, St James’ Park
- 15 June: Newcastle, St James’ Park
- 16 August: Manchester, Wythenshawe Park
- 22 August: Edinburgh, Royal Highland Showgrounds
- 28 August: Belfast, Boucher Playing Fields
Topics: Music, Sam Fender
Danielle Fowler