The Waterboys Announce 2025 North American Tour Dates: Full Schedule and Album News

 The Waterboys, the renowned British folk rock band led by Mike Scott, have announced their 2025 North American tour dates. Following the release of their sixteenth studio album, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper, on April 4, 2025, the band is set to bring their dynamic performances to audiences across the continent. 

North American Tour Date:

• September 14: Bourbon & Beyond Festival, Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center, Louisville, KY 

 

Additional Tour Dates:

In addition to the North American date, The Waterboys have scheduled several performances in Europe and the UK: 

• May 1: The Anvil, Basingstoke, UK 

• May 2: The Forum, Bath, UK 

• May 3: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, UK 

• May 5: The Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK 

• May 7: Rock City, Nottingham, UK 

• May 8: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, UK 

• May 9: Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield, UK 

• May 10: The Glasshouse, Gateshead, UK 

• May 12: Blackpool Opera House, Blackpool, UK 

• May 13: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, UK 

• May 15: York Barbican, York, UK 

• May 16: Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK 

• May 18: Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth, UK 

• May 19: New Theatre Cardiff, Cardiff, UK 

• May 20: Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK 

• May 22: Bristol Beacon, Bristol, UK 

• May 23: New Theatre, Oxford, UK 

• May 24: Stockton Globe, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 

• May 27: G Live, Guildford, UK 

• May 28: De Montfort Hall, Leicester, UK 

• May 31: Roundhouse, London, UK 

• June 1: Roundhouse, London, UK 

• June 7: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland 

• June 8: Waterfront Hall, Belfast, UK 

• June 11: Aberdeen Music Hall, Aberdeen, UK 

• June 12: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, UK 

• June 14: Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, UK 

• June 16: Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, UK 

• June 17: O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, UK 

• July 4: Fonte Amphitheatre, Peccioli, Pisa, Italy 

• July 5: Gent Jazz Festival, Gent, Belgium 

• July 10: Live at the Marquee, Cork, Ireland 

• August 1: Breakwater Festival, Wexford, Ireland 

• August 17: Live at the Docklands, Limerick, Ireland 

 

Ticket Sales and Presale Information:

• Bourbon & Beyond Festival: Tickets for the festival, which includes The Waterboys' performance, are available through the official festival website. 

• European and UK Dates: Tickets for these concerts can be purchased through the official Waterboys website. Presale codes and specific sale dates are typically announced closer to the events. Fans are encouraged to monitor the band's official channels for the latest updates. 

Additional Information:

The Waterboys' latest album, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper, released on April 4, 2025, features collaborations with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple, and Steve Earle. The album explores the life and legacy of actor Dennis Hopper, offering a unique blend of storytelling and musical innovation.  

For the most current information on tour dates, ticket sales, presale codes, and other updates, please visit The Waterboys' official website.