Scorpions announce one-off UK show with Extreme
Their only 2024 concert on these shores
German rock legends Scorpions have announced their first UK concert in five years.
Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs, Pawel Maciwoda and Mikkey Dee will perform their only UK concert of 2024 at London OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday 8th June.
The show is part of the Love at First Sting Tour, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Scorpions’ ninth studio album ‘Love at First Sting’, which featured the huge singles ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ and ‘Big City Nights.’
Alongside songs from ‘Love at First Sting’, Scorpions will be performing hits from their distinguished six-decade back catalogue.
Scorpions’ very special guests at London OVO Arena Wembley will be their fellow rock icons Extreme, who have just wrapped up their rapturously received headline UK tour.
Tickets to Scorpions’ London OVO Arena Wembley gig go on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets at 10am on Friday 8th December 2023.
Following their London gig, Scorpions hit mainland Europe for an arena date in Amsterdam and headline performances at Rock In Rio Lisboa in Portugal, and Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium.
Scorpions also play a Las Vegas residency at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in April and May.
See Scorpions at the following show:
JUNE 2024
London OVO Arena Wembley – Sat 8th
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