Busted V McFly: Huge joint tour announced for 2025
It's the ultimate battle of the bands
Busted AND McFly are taking to the road next year for the ultimate battle of the bands as they go head-to-head to perform full live sets for their fans across the UK.
As McFly played their 21st birthday show at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday 9th October, Busted stormed the stage to announce they will be going head to head on tour together next year.
With shows in London, Cardiff, Sheffield, Leeds, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Dublin and ending in Belfast!
📍 Tues 21st Oct 2025, SSE Arena
Check it out 👇
Speaking of the tour, McFly threw down the gauntlet and commented: “Busted gatecrashed our show tonight (not cool), and challenged us to a VS tour next year. They’re old men now, and we show tonight (not cool), and challenged us to a VS tour next year. They’re old men now, and we are gonna blow them and their carers off the stage next year. We’ve had a great time celebrating our 21st birthday this week and next year is going to be even better - P.S Busted Suck."
Busted fought back and added: "There’s been a lot of talk recently…. This is where the talking ends….! We are ready to show who is the better band once and for all. McFly suck and Busted Rock!"
What dates are Busted V McFly performing on tour?
September 2025
bp pulse Live, Birmingham – Tue 16th
Arena Wembley, London – Fri 19th
The O2, London – Sat 20th
Utilita Arena, Cardiff – Tue 23rd
Utilita Arena, Sheffield – Fri 26th
First Direct Arena, Leeds – Sat 27th
P&J Live, Aberdeen – Tue 30th
October 2025
OVO Hydro, Glasgow – Thu 2nd
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – Tue 7th
Utilita Arena, Newcastle – Fri 10th
Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham – Tue 14th
AO Arena, Manchester – Fri 17th
3Arena, Dublin - Mon 20th
SSE Arrena, Belfast - Tues 21st
How to buy tickets to see Busted V McFly
You will be able to buy tickets to see Busted V McFly from 9am on Friday 18th October. Check out Ticketmaster.ie
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