The Script announce November 2024 UK & Ireland arena tour
They play 12 headline shows
Serial hitmakers The Script have announced 12 arena shows in the UK and Ireland as part of the Satellites World Tour.
Opening at Belfast SSE Arena on 13th November, the band then visit Dublin, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Nottingham, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle before culminating at Manchester Co-op Live on 30th November.
Tickets go on sale Absolute Radio Tickets at 9.30am on Friday 24th May.
The tour follows the Friday 16th August release of The Script’s new album ‘Satellites’, which boasts the newly premiered single ‘Both Ways.’
The Script’s UK tour dates:
NOVEMBER 2024
Belfast SSE Arena - 13th
Dublin 3Arena - 15th
Cardiff Utilita Arena - 18th
Bournemouth International Centre - 19th
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena - 20th
Birmingham Utilita Arena - 22nd
London The O2 - 23rd
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena - 25th
Glasgow OVO Hydro - 26th
Leeds First Direct Arena - 28th
Newcastle Utilita Arena - 29th
Manchester Co-op Live - 30th
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