Rick Astley's UK tour has started at the Royal Albert Hall
Taking in arenas and the Royal Albert Hall
Last updated 2nd Nov 2023
'Never Gonna Give You Up' legend Rick Astley has now started his UK tour. Starting with two dates in London's Royal Albert Hall, Rick will then continue next year at arenas across the country.
Following his first night, Rick took to social media to share a photo from the impressive venue writing: 'Thank you London, thank you @royalalberthall ! You were fantastic and we loved every second - Rick ❤️ #arewethereyet'.
Following his two gigs in London, Rick will then kick off the arena leg of his tour at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Thursday 22nd February 2024, before he plays shows in Newcastle, Leeds, Cardiff, Glasgow, Bournemouth, Birmingham and Manchester.
Support at all dates except London comes from Rick's fellow 80s pop icon Belinda Carlisle. The Feeling will open proceedings at the Royal Albert Hall.
Tickets are on sale from Aloud.com
Rick Astley’s UK tour follows the Friday 6th October release of his studio album ‘Are We There Yet?’, which boasts the lead single ‘Dippin My Feet.’
As with previous albums ‘50’ and ‘Beautiful Life’, the album was entirely written, recorded and produced by Rick at his home studio in south-west London. He performed almost everything on the record, the only exceptions being brass, keyboards and some backing vocals.
‘Are We There Yet?’ is available to purchase on multiple formats including digital, CD, a CD with a signed postcard, and a coloured vinyl.
Rick’s official store offers exclusive products such as a vinyl picture disc, a deluxe CD and a cassette. There is also a CD with an alternative colour sleeve, which will be stocked exclusively by HMV.
Rick Astley’s UK tour dates:
NOVEMBER 2023
London Royal Albert Hall – Wed 1st
London Royal Albert Hall – Thu 2nd
FEBRUARY 2024
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena – Thu 22nd
Newcastle Utilita Arena – Fri 23rd
Leeds First Direct Arena – Sat 24th
Cardiff International Arena – Mon 26th
Glasgow OVO Hydro – Tue 27th
Bournemouth International Centre – Thu 29th
MARCH 2024
Birmingham Resorts World Arena – Fri 1st
Manchester AO Arena – Sat 2nd
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena - Thu 7th
Tickets are on sale from Aloud.com
You can hear songs by Rick Astley on Greatest Hits Radio.
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