John Bishop adds EXTRA shows to 2025 arena tour with all tickets just £25
To celebrate 25 years in comedy!
Last updated 31st Jan 2025
To celebrate 25 years in the world of comedy, Liverpudlian John Bishop has announced a huge arena tour for 2025, which will see him play dates across the UK and Ireland in October and November.
A quarter of a century after his first ever comedy gig at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester, way back in 2000, John is embarking on his 10th stand-up tour John Bishop: 25, to celebrate his incredible 25-year career.
John said: “I can't believe that next year it will be 25 years since I first performed at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester. It's been a rollercoaster! And I can't thank the fans enough who have supported me all the way. I wanted to mark the anniversary with a brand-new tour and do something to say thank you – so every ticket throughout the tour will be £25*. I really hope you can come and celebrate with me.”
When is John Bishop on tour?
In January 2025, John announced he was adding some additional dates due to phenomenal demand. John wrote on social media: 'Due to phenomenal demand, I’ve added some extra dates to my ‘25’ tour! 🎉 Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am – don’t miss out! Head to johnbishoponline.com or click the link in my bio to grab yours on Friday at 10am... 🎟️ See you there..... #standupcomedy #comedy #tour'. (sic)
October 2025
Plymouth, Plymouth Pavilions - Thur 2nd
London, The O2 - Fri 3rd
Manchester, Co-op Live - Sat 4th
Newcastle, Utilita Arena - Wed 8th
Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Thur 9th
Aberdeen, P&J Live - Fri 10th
Leeds, First Direct Arena - Sat 11th
Manchester, Frog and Bucket - Mon 13th
Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena - Thur 16th
Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Fri 17th
Brighton, Brighton Centre - Sat 18th - EARLY SHOW ADDED
Brighton, Brighton Centre - Sat 18th
Bournemouth, International Centre - Sun 19th - EARLY SHOW ADDED
Bournemouth, International Centre - Sun 19th
Derby, Becketwell Live - Tue 21st - NEW DATE ADDED
Cardiff, Utilita Arena - Thur 23rd
Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena - Fri 24th
Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena - Sat 25th - EARLY SHOW ADDED
Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena - Sat 25th
Dublin, 3Arena - Wed 29th - NEW DATE ADDED
Dublin, 3Arena - Thur 30th
Dublin, 3Arena - Fri 31st
November 2025:
Belfast, SSE Arena - Sat 1st
Belfast, SSE Arena - Sun 2nd
Cardiff, Utilita Arena - Wed 5th - NEW DATE ADDED
Swansea Arena - Thur 6th
Swansea Arena - Fri 7th
Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Sat 8th
How much are tickets?
In celebration of John's 25-year career, all tickets for the shows will be £25, plus booking fees.
When do they go on sale?
Tickets for John Bishop: 25 went on sale at 10am on Friday 11 October 2024.
Tickets for the added shows went on sale at 10am on Friday 31st January 2025. You can buy tickets at Aloud.com.
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