It will be a busy year for the Welsh rock stars
Welsh band Stereophonics have announced a brand new UK Arena Tour for December 2025, with shows in Nottingham, Newcastle, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and at London’s The O2.
This news comes ahead of the band’s two sold-out homecoming shows at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 11 and July 12.
Earlier this month, the band played their headline set at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival, with Rolling Stone UK dubbing the band’s set as “the highlight of the night” that “upheld every expectation” for 55,000 festivalgoers. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What’s On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here
This weekend, the band is expected to play some hits from their thirteenth studio album, ‘Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait’ that they released earlier this year.
Their next tour is due to start in December and tickets will go on general sale on Friday, July 11 at 9.30am, for the following dates:
December 4 – Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
December 6 – Newcastle Utilita Arena
December 7 – Sheffield Utilita Arena
December 9 – Aberdeen P&J Live
December 10 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
December 12 – Manchester Co-Op Live
December 13 – Birmingham Utilita Arena
December 16 – Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
December 18 – London O2
Since their formation in 1992, Stereophonics have consistently held their place as one of the UK’s most successful and beloved bands, a status that remains unchallenged in 2025. And late last year, the Welsh rock group announced a series of UK tour dates starting this week.
The Welsh rock band was founded in the village of Cwmaman, and have become known for their gritty, emotionally charged sound and evocative storytelling.
Fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Kelly Jones, the band rose to fame in the late 1990s with their debut album Word Gets Around, followed by the multi-platinum success of Performance and Cocktails.
Blending elements of alternative rock, Britpop, and classic rock influences, their music often explores themes of working-class life, relationships, and personal introspection.
Over the decades, Stereophonics have maintained a loyal fanbase and released a string of successful albums, solidifying their status as one of the UK’s enduring rock acts.