Elton John reschedules Liverpool dates due to Eurovision
He was due to perform in Liverpool in April 2023
Last updated 24th Oct 2022
Elton John is currently on his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour which started way back in 2018, and has seen him perform in many countries around the world. And despite already performing in Liverpool earlier this year, he was set to return to the city for two more dates in April 2023, before moving on to several other venues across the UK.
Now, due to Liverpool winning the bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, he has moved his Liverpool dates a month earlier, to 23rd and 24th March, making them the opening nights as his tour returns to the UK.
In a statement, the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool said: 'Following the exciting news that Liverpool will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Concert, Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour show, due to take place on Saturday 22 April 2023 & Sunday 23 April 2023, has been rescheduled.
'Working closely with Elton and his team the M&S Bank Arena has been able to reschedule the show to earlier in the year. The new date for the Saturday 22nd April show is now Thursday 23 March 2023, his first European show of 2023. The new date for the Sunday 23 April show is now Friday 24 March 2023.
'Given the electric reception that Elton received when he played to a sold-out Anfield Stadium earlier this year, he couldn’t wish for a better place to start the final leg of his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour.
'Elton, his management team and everyone involved with the 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour wishes Liverpool the best of luck in delivering the Eurovision Song Contest and are glad that they were able to assist in their own small way by working with us to move their dates to accommodate the show. We are grateful for their hard work and enthusiasm in working with us to help make this special moment happen for our city.'
When is Elton John on tour in the UK?
Elton John will return to the UK on his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour in March 2023.
March 2023
Liverpool M&S Bank Area - Thu 23rd (rescheduled from 22nd April)
Liverpool M&S Bank Area - Fri 24th (rescheduled from 23rd April)
April 2023
London The O2 – Sun 2nd
London The O2 – Tue 4th
London The O2 – Wed 5th
London The O2 – Sat 8th
London The O2 – Sun 9th
London The O2 – Wed 12th
London The O2 – Thu 13th
London The O2 – Sun 16th
London The O2 – Mon 17th
Birmingham Resorts World Arena – Wed 19th
May 2023
London The O2 – Tue 30th – NEW SHOW
Manchester AO Arena – Wed 31st
June 2023
Manchester AO Arena – Fri 2nd
Manchester AO Arena – Sat 3rd
Leeds First Direct Arena – Tue 6th
Birmingham Utilita Arena – Thu 8th
Birmingham Utilita Arena – Sat 10th
Birmingham Utilita Arena – Sat 11th
Aberdeen P&J Live – Tue 13th
Aberdeen P&J Live – Thu 15th
Glasgow The SSE Hydro – Sat 17th
Glasgow The SSE Hydro – Sun 18th
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Elton has had a busy year, not only has his final tour resumed after pausing due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, he's also released a fantastic reworking of his 1977 hit 'Tiny Dancer'. 'Hold Me Closer', with Britney Spears was released in August this year after several rumours, and became an instant hit with fans of both artists.
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