James Bay adds SIX new dates to his acoustic tour celebrating his fourth album
Many dates have already sold out
Last updated 10th Sep 2024
James Bay is just a few weeks away from releasing his fourth album 'Changes All The Time', and in celebration of the new release, he has now announced more dates for his previously announced acoustic gigs, taking place across England and Scotland.
The singer, known for his songs 'Hold Back the River' and 'Let It Go', will start in Dundee on 28th September, before playing across the country and ending in Brighton on 17th October.
Since announcing the original string of dates, he has now added six dates in locations that have already sold out, including dates in Leeds, Liverpool, Bristol, Kingston, London and Nottingham.
On 6th September, James took to Instagram to share details of his new acoustic tour writing: 'Very excited to announce some special solo acoustic shows up and down the UK in a few weeks time to celebrate the release of ‘Changes All The Time’. Limited ticket + album bundles go on sale tomorrow, Saturday 7th September, at 11am BST x'.
'Changes All the Time' will be James' fourth studio album, and is set to arrive on 4th October (two weeks later than originally announced). James announced the album back in July, telling his fans: 'I’m very happy to announce that my fourth album ‘Changes All The Time’ will be out on 20th September! I really felt some true musical freedom making this music. With the help of my co producer @gabesimonsays I found the courage to make what I wanted to make in ways I never have before.'
He went on to also announce a tour for next year, where he will be performing in larger venues.
What dates is James Bay's acoustic tour taking place?
September 2024
Dundee, The Church with Assai - 28th
Edinburgh, Liquid Room with Assai - 29th
Leeds, The Wardrobe with Crash - 30th
October 2024
Liverpool, Jacaranda Instore - 2nd - Sold out
Liverpool, Jacaranda Instore - 2nd - New date
Birmingham, HMV Vault Instore - 5th
Bristol, The Fleece with Rough Trade - 8th - Sold out
Bristol, The Fleece with Rough Trade - 8th - New date
Kingston, Pryzm with Banquet - 9th - Sold out
Kingston, Pryzm with Banquet - 9th - New date
London, Rough Trade East Instore - 11th - Sold out
London, Rough Trade East Instore - 11th - New date
Nottingham, Metronome with Rough Trade - 16th - Sold out
Nottingham, Metronome with Rough Trade - 16th - New date
Brighton, Chalk with Resident - 17th
James is also set to go on tour in 2025, you can see the dates below.
February 2025
Glasgow, O2 Academy - 1st
Newcastle, O2 City Hall - 4th
Leeds, O2 Academy - 5th
Manchester, O2 Apollo - 7th
Birmingham, O2 Academy 8th
Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre - 10th
London, OVO Arena Wembley - 13th
Buy tickets for James Bay's 2025 dates from Aloud.com
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