The UK has long been a touring hotspot for some of the biggest artists and bands on the planet. After all, performing in a nation that has given rise to some of the most famous musical talent ever to exist—now that’s a treat.
If you love live music, you might be wondering what’s in store for the rest of the calendar year. Whether you’re more into classic rock bands or the alternative scene, the country is ready to host a variety of unforgettable performances in 2025. Expect some long-awaited reunions and must-see bands that you’ll surely want to get your hands on tickets for.
Have we sparked your curiosity? Let’s check out some of the biggest bands scheduled to tour the UK this year.
Oasis
After a bitter backstage fight in 2009 between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, it seemed unlikely that Oasis would ever reunite. Yet here they are sixteen years later, and diehard fans couldn’t be happier.
With the brothers burying the hatchet and deciding to play a series of shows in the UK this summer, those in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Cardiff who were lucky enough to secure tickets should count their blessings—who knows if Oasis will continue their music career post-tour?
Tour Name: Oasis Live ‘25 Tour
ing Acts: Cage the Elephant, Richard Ashcroft, Cast
UK Tour Dates: July 4 – August 12
Coldplay
Right after Oasis finishes performing, Coldplay is making their final appearance in the UK for the last year of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. This lengthy and billion-dollar box office tour that marked their return to live performances after the pandemic is worth attending for its multi-act structure, visual finesse, and renown.
As Coldplay is famous for working with a large variety of artists from different genres, fans are sure to be surprised. The band’s record attendance on the tour so far was 626,841 across 10 dates in Buenos Aires.
Tour Name: Music of the Spheres World Tour
UK Tour Dates: August 18 – September 8
The Black Keys
Despite The Black Keys’ “International Players” tour being cancelled in 2024, just one month after it was announced, the duo is back under new management for their No Rain, No Flowers tour for 2025. We can expect them to perform brand new songs for the first time from their Ohio Players (2024) album, as well as unheard tracks from their newest album, No Rain, No Flowers. Hopefully, they’ll dive into their discography and play some old favourites too.
Tour Name: No Rain, No Flowers
ing Act: Miles Kane
UK Tour Dates: July 8 – July 11
Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses is the quintessential classic rock band, an essential concert for rock fans around the world. They’ve announced a Summer 2025 tour that spans Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, with two performances in the UK, one at Wembley Stadium in London and the other in Villa Park, Birmingham. Unlike Oasis and Coldplay’s tour dates, these tickets have yet to be sold out as of March 2025. So, don’t miss out! As a bonus, you’ll also get to see Californian rock band Rival Sons on their UK leg of the tour.
Tour Name: Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things
ing Act: Rival Sons
UK Tour Dates: June 23, June 26
Iron Maiden
Formed in the mid-1970s, Iron Maiden has made quite a name for themselves as an iconic English heavy metal band, with a discography, concert tour list, and band member list that would take days (if not weeks) to go over. All shows in the UK have already been sold out, but the band has stated that more tickets may be released in the days leading up to the show, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Fans will be treated to an energetic, classic performance with guest performances by The Raven Age on all four nights and an additional performance from Halestorm in London.
Tour Name: Run For Your Lives
ing Act: Halestorm, The Raven Age
UK Tour Dates: June 21 – June 30
Linkin Park
After Chester Bennington’s death, Linkin Park went on a hiatus from music and touring. It wasn’t until 2023 that the band reformed and began recording and releasing new music again. With Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara as the new vocalist, they started touring on September 11, 2024—their first tour in seven years.
The tour reached the O2 Arena on September 24, and Linkin Park is set to perform just one concert on June 28, 2025, at London’s Wembley Stadium. If you’ve missed the beloved rock band over these past few years, there’s no time like the present to see what new elements they’ve added to their sound and live show.
Tour Name: From Zero World Tour
ing Act: Spiritbox, JPEGMafia
UK Tour Dates: June 28
Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon released their ninth studio album in 2024, Can We Please Have Fun. It was their first release as an independent band, and they promoted the album through a series of tour dates across South America, Mexico, the US, Canada, and one London date at Hyde Park. If you couldn’t attend last year, the band is set to perform across the US at several venues and festivals this summer.
UK Tour Dates: June 8 (Come Together Festival, Newcastle), June 29 (Blackweir, Cardiff), July 2 (Lytham Green, Lancashire), August 24 (Victorious Festival, Portsmouth)
Conclusion
There are many entertainment options in the UK, from world-class live theatre to casinos offering innovative game varieties, but few things compare to seeing a band that has contributed to the soundtrack of your life. Luckily, 2025 is shaping up to be one hell of a fantastic year for touring bands.
