Dexys announce a UK tour supporting their album 'The Feminine Divine'

They promise to play some of their classics too!

Dexys
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 6th Apr 2023
Last updated 6th Apr 2023

Dexys will be taking their latest album 'The Feminine Divine' on tour this autumn, but they also promise to perform a selection of their classics!

Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners, had huge success in the 80s with 'Geno', 'There, There, My Dear' and 'Come On Eileen', along with three Top 10 albums in the UK.

Following the announcement of their fifth album 'The Feminine Divine' earlier this week, the band have now revealed several dates across the UK. The tour is called 'The Feminine Divine Live!' and the artwork says: 'Followed by a selection of Dexys classics (including plenty of material from Too Rye Ay)'.

As fans will know, 'Too Rye Ay' was the band's 1982 album which reached Number 2 in the UK and featured one of their biggest hits, 'Come On Eileen'.

When are Dexys on tour?

See the full list of tour dates below:

September 2023

York, Barbican - Tue 5th

Liverpool, Philharmonic - Thu 7th

Manchester, Bridgewater Hall - Fri 8th

Newcastle, O2 City Hall - Sun 10th

Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall - Mon 11th

Cardiff, St David’s Hall - Wed 13th

Ipswich, Regent Theatre - Thu 14th

Wolverhampton, The Halls - Sat 16th

Southend, Cliffs Pavilion - Sun 17th

Brighton, Dome - Tue 19th

London, Palladium - Wed 20th

Bath, Forum - Fri 22nd

When are tickets on sale for 'The Feminine Divine Live!'?

Tickets go on sale for 'The Feminine Divine Live!' on 14th April.

When is 'The Feminine Divine' going to be released?

'The Feminine Divine' is the band's fifth album, and will be released on 28th July.

You can hear songs by Dexys on Greatest Hits Radio.

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