Two of the UK’s most pioneering and celebrated bands Manic Street Preachers and Suede have announced a co-headline tour of some of the UK’s biggest arenas for autumn 2026. The tour kicks off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 28th October, before hitting stages in Leeds, Manchester’s massive new Co-op Live, Cardiff Utilita Arena over two nights, London’s O2, Birmingham, Nottingham and Bournemouth.
One of the most influential and iconic rock bands to emerge from Wales, Manic Street Preachers have been a truly unique musical force since the release of their 1992 debut, ‘Generation Terrorists’. Combining classic rock riffs with lyrics that probe the heart of the human condition, they have been recognised as Godlike Geniuses at the Ivor Novello Awards. The band’s tack-sharp 2025 album, ‘Critical Thinking’, scratches furiously at the anxieties of the social media age. Widely acclaimed across press and radio.
Last year saw Suede release their highly anticipated tenth studio album ‘Antidepressants’, which received widespread acclaim and recognition in critics’ end of year lists, named by The Guardian, MOJO, Uncut Magazine, Record Collector, The Sun and more as an essential album of 2025. Described by frontman Brett Anderson as their post-punk record, the album follows the punk-influenced style of ‘Autofiction’ and channels the fire and vitality of the band’s celebrated live performances. Suede launched ‘Antidepressants’ with Suede Takeover: a sold-out month-long residency at London’s Southbank Centre presenting the band’s live show in completely new ways. The opening night was described by The Telegraph, “genre-defining pioneers prove their lasting vitality”.
After an extensive sold-out UK headline tour in January and February, described by The Observer with “an infectious, age-defying energy and vulnerability”, the Dancing With The Europeans Tour took in 19 sold out shows across Europe. Suede are currently touring in China, and will perform at Summer Sonic in Japan this summer.
This co-headline arena tour marks the biggest collaboration to date for both legendary bands and offers a unique opportunity to experience their renowned live performances. Tickets go on general sale Friday 1st May at 9:30am and will be available HERE.
2026 UK ARENA TOUR
Wednesday 28 October – Glasgow OVO Hydro
Friday 30 October – Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
Saturday 31 October – Manchester Co-op Live
Tuesday 03 November – Cardiff Utilita Arena
Wednesday 04 November – Cardiff Utilita Arena
Friday 06 November – London The O2
Saturday 07 November – Birmingham Utilita Arena
Wednesday 11 November – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Thursday 12 November – Bournemouth International Centre
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