James Bay has now started his 2025 acoustic tour
He began in Scotland
Last updated 4th Feb 2025
James Bay his fourth album 'Changes All The Time' last year, and in celebration of the release, he has now embarked on his 2025 acoustic tour, taking place across England and Scotland.
The singer, known for his songs 'Hold Back the River' and 'Let It Go', previously went on tour late last year, but is now on the road again, starting in Glasgow, followed by Edinburgh.
'Changes All the Time' was James' fourth studio album, and arrived on 4th October (two weeks later than originally announced). James announced the album back in July, telling his fans: 'I’m very happy to announce that my fourth album ‘Changes All The Time’ will be out on 20th September! I really felt some true musical freedom making this music. With the help of my co producer @gabesimonsays I found the courage to make what I wanted to make in ways I never have before.'
He went on to also announce a tour for 2025, performing in larger venues, including Wembley in London.
What dates is James Bay's acoustic tour taking place?
February 2025
Glasgow, O2 Academy - 1st
Edinburgh, O2 Academy - 2nd
Newcastle, O2 City Hall - 4th
Leeds, O2 Academy - 5th
Manchester, O2 Apollo - 7th
Birmingham, O2 Academy 8th
Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre - 10th
Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre - 11th
London, OVO Arena Wembley - 13th
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