Check out the setlist for James Arthur's 'Bitter Sweet Love' UK tour 🙌
His tour has started
Last updated 6th Mar 2024
James Arthur has started his long-awaited 'Bitter Sweet Love' UK tour. The singer, who has now released his fifth album, also called 'Bitter Sweet Love', will perform many dates across the UK, before ending in Belfast in August.
The 'Blindside' singer who has already performed across Europe including Dublin as part of his tour, recently took to Instagram after his first night in the UK telling his fans that 'Bournemouth was class'.
What is the setlist for 'Bitter Sweet Love'?
James Arthur has an extensive setlist for his current tour, which includes many of his popular hits throughout the years, as well as his more recent songs, including the album and tour's title track 'Bitter Sweet Love', which he opens with.
'Bitter Sweet Love'
'Blindside'
'Empty Space'
'Can I Be Him'
'Comeback Kid'
‘Sermon’ / ‘Ready or Not’
'Rewrite the Stars'
'A Year Ago'
'Naked'
‘Certain Things’ / ‘Safe Inside’ ‘Quite Miss Home’ / ‘Emily’
'From the Jump'
'Train Wreck'
'A Thousand Years'
'Falling Like the Stars'
'Car's Outside'
'Young'
‘Impossible’
'New Generation'
'Lasting Lover'
'Say You Won't Let Go'
Please note this setlist is based on just one performance and other gigs may differ.
What has James said about his tour?
Since James' initial tour announcement he has added extra dates due to high demand, including several summer dates, and one at Singleton Park, Swansea.
James shared the exciting news on Instagram (now deleted) writing: 'Additional tour dates! 🤘 It’s overwhelming to see the reaction to the Bitter Sweet Love World Tour, everything has sold out so fast so we’re putting on some additional shows and I couldn’t be happier that we are.'
As well as these extra dates, James previously announced a huge homecoming gig, which will be taking place at Middlesbrough Riverside Stadium on Saturday 8th June 2024, welcoming guests McFly and Lauran Hibberd.
Speaking about the exciting news, James said: "It's truly unbelievable. I don't think that I can put it into words. As someone who came to the Riverside as a young lad with a season ticket and walked through the turnstiles, it’s just crazy to think that people are going to be walking through the turnstiles to watch me perform. It’s very much like the end of a movie, a full circle moment.
"It has been bit of a pipe dream of mine to play my team’s ground; I'm really honoured."
The singer also shared a video on Instagram where he can be seen visiting the stadium, cut with his younger-self also visiting the football ground.
James announced his tour last year on social media, telling his fans: 'These are the dates for the UK/EU leg of the Bitter Sweet Love world tour - can’t wait for you all to see the show ❤️ Everyone who pre-orders the fifth album from my official store before 3PM BST this Tuesday will receive access to my EU/UK tour pre-sale! Thank you so much for your support, can't wait to see you all out there.'
What dates is James Arthur on tour in the UK?
James will be performing in the UK as part of his 'Bitter Sweet Love' tour, the singer started in Bournemouth on 5th March 2024.
March 2024
Bournemouth, International Centre - Tue 5th
Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Wed 6th
Sheffield, Utilita Arena - Fri 8th
Newcastle, Utilita Arena - Sat 9th
Hull, Hull Arena - Sun 10th
Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Wed 13th
Manchester, AO Arena - Fri 15th
London, Wembley OVO Arena - Sat 16th
Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena - Tue 19th
Cardiff, Utilita Arena - Wed 20th
London, O2 Arena - Fri 22nd
June 2024
Middlesbrough, Riverside Stadium - Sat 8th
Cornwall, The Wyldes - 30th
July 2024
Leeds, Millennium Square - Fri 12th
Wigan, Robin Park - Wed 17th
Swansea, Singleton Park - Thu 18th
August 2024
Newmarket, Racecourse - Fri 2nd
Market Rasen, Racecourse - Sat 17th
Belfast, Custom House Square - Tue 27th
How to buy tickets to see James Arthur
Tickets for James Arthur's 'Bitter Sweet Love' tour are now on sale.
Who is supporting James Arthur on tour?
In the UK, Dean Lewis will be supporting James on tour. Dean is known for his song 'Be Alright', which was a Top 20 hit in the UK back in 2018.
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