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Kneecap announce UK tour with multiple northern tour dates

They're on a lot of people's lips right now.

Danny Jones - 15th July 2025

Northern Irish trio Kneecap have announced a brand new UK tour, including a date right here in Manchester city centre – and tickets go live this week.

The Belfast-based rap band formed back in 2017 and have gone on to become a politically-charged cult favourite not just over in the ‘Emerald Isle’ but here in Britain and beyond.

Kneecap last performed in Manchester last November at New Century Hall, but their profile has grown even larger since then.

Confirming a UK tour this winter, the divisive group will be coming to 0161 for what is sure to be a sell-out show among their many die-hard fans.

Here we go🔥🔥🔥

We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever.

🟢 Artist pre-sale tomorrow 10am
⚪️Venue pre-sales Thursday 10am
🟠General sale Friday 10am

All of ye can get a pre-sale link for tomorrow at 10am ahead of the… pic.twitter.com/gBH9tmGe6Q
— KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) July 15, 2025

Still riding the wave of controversy surrounding their Glastonbury 2025 set, during which their performance was censored for voicing their opinions on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Israel-Palestine conflict, Kneecap are no strangers to the headlines.

Regardless, the outspoken anti-establishment and anti-imperialist musicians, who often work traditional Gaelic language into their music, continue to garner a passionate and loyal following across the globe, especially when it comes to covering contentious subject matter.

While the spotlight was very much on them ahead of their Glastonbury appearance this year, it ended up being fellow punk-rap outfit Bob Vylan who arguably caught the most flak, being condemned by Starmer and subsequently being dropped from multiple gigs, including a Manc music festival.

As for Kneecap, despite member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh being charged with a ‘terror offence’ and Glasto investigations continuing, a total of 11 UK tour dates have been set, with multiple gigs here in the North.

Some fans have also been worrying that recent events could see them dropped from their support slot ahead of Fontaines D.C.’s massive outdoor gig at Wythenshawe Park, though Manchester City Council have so far denied these claims.

This is the kind of energy you can expect at their concerts:

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Set to head for the big room at Manchester Academy 1 on 28 November, other nearby concerts include Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle.

Kneecap pre-sale goes live from 10am tomorrow (Wednesday, 15 July), with official early access via Manchester Academy open from the same time this Thursday, and general admission tickets available on Friday, 19 July – again, from 10am.

You can get ready to grab yours HERE.

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