James announce June 2024 UK arena tour with Razorlight

They play eight shows next summer

James frontman Tim Booth
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 29th Sep 2023

James have lined up an eight-date UK arena tour for next summer with special guests Razorlight.

Opening at Aberdeen P&J Live on Monday 4th June, the tour visits Newcastle, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Birmingham and Manchester before concluding at London The O2 on Saturday 15th June.

James will also release their 17th studio album in April ahead of the arena tour, and the first single will get its premiere in January.

Tickets to James’ tour go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 9.30am on Friday 6th October.

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Frontman Tim Booth says: “Deeply proud to announce that we are touring next year to coincide with the release of a rather wonderful new album that we are mixing this week.

“The new songs sound belting, and will fit this arena tour. Really looking forward to celebrating with you. Expect a mixture of the expected and unexpected - just like life. Nothing but love.”

Bassist Jim Glennie adds: “We are delighted to announce our 2024 Arena Tour, supported by the wonderful Razorlight.

“Come and share a night of biggies, rarities and a sizeable chunk of our exciting, next NEW album! See you there folks. With love, Jim from James”.

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Ahead of the UK arena tour, James headline Absolute Radio’s 15th birthday concert at London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Monday 30th October. All tickets are sold out.

James’ UK arena tour dates:

JUNE 2024

Aberdeen P&J Live – Mon 3rd

Newcastle Utilita Arena – Wed 5th

Glasgow OVO Hydro – Fri 7th

Leeds First Direct Arena – Sat 8th

Cardiff Utilita Arena – Tue 11th

Birmingham Utilita Arena – Wed 12th

Manchester Co-op Live – Fri 14th

London The O2 – Sat 15th

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