Eric Clapton announces his only UK concerts of 2025

He plays four dates next year

Eric Clapton on stage in 2023
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 3rd Dec 2024
Last updated 3rd Dec 2024

Eric Clapton has announced four headline concerts for next May, his only UK dates of the year.

After playing sold-out shows in Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin and London earlier this year, Eric Clapton will return to his beloved London Royal Albert Hall for a three-night residency on Wednesday 21st, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May 2025.

Prior to the trio of RAH shows, Slow Hand plays Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Sunday 18th May 2025. It’s his first concert in the city for 17 years.

Tickets to Eric Clapton’s four concerts go on sale from Planet Rock Tickets at 10am on Friday 6th December 2024.

Eric Clapton, who turns 80 next year, releases his 22nd studio album ‘Meanwhile’ on physical formats on 24th January 2025 following its digital release in October.

See Eric Clapton at the following shows:

MAY 2025

Nottingham Motorpoint Arena – Sun 18th

London Royal Albert Hall – Wed 21st

London Royal Albert Hall – Fri 23rd

London Royal Albert Hall – Sat 24th

Eric Clapton 2025 shows

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