UK & Ireland Tour brings Come Ahead to life with 14 explosive shows.
Primal Scream – 2025 UK & Ireland Tour brings Come Ahead to life with 14 explosive shows. Back with a new record and a fresh wave of energy, the legendary Scottish outfit are hitting the road in March and April 2025 for a full UK and Ireland tour. With support from cult favourites Fat White Family and a string of iconic venues on the schedule, this is shaping up to be one of the year’s most essential rock tours.
For fans of primal, genre-bending sound and magnetic frontman energy, this tour promises a potent blend of nostalgia, unpredictability, and razor-sharp relevance. Primal Scream haven’t just survived decades of sonic shifts — they’ve helped define them. And now, with Come Ahead, they’re setting the tone once again.
Come Ahead: new era, same fire
It’s been a long wait, but Come Ahead marks a fiery return for Bobby Gillespie and co. Their first studio album since 2016’s Chaosmosis, the new record taps into the raw energy that made XTRMNTR and Vanishing Point so vital, while embracing the experimental edge that’s always kept them ahead of the curve. The sound is punk, dub, gospel, electronic — a seamless chaos that only Primal Scream can control.
While full album details are still under wraps, early teasers suggest a return to politically-charged themes and deep grooves, with Gillespie’s unmistakable voice leading the charge. If Come Ahead delivers even half of what fans are hoping for, these shows will be explosive.
Tour dates and cities locked in
The tour kicks off on March 31 in Bristol and travels through major cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, and Glasgow. The band will also perform in Liverpool, Nottingham, and Belfast before wrapping things up in Newcastle. Two hometown shows in Glasgow promise to be emotional and high-energy affairs. Proper celebrations of the band’s deep roots and enduring legacy.
Here’s the full list of confirmed dates:
March
31 – Bristol, Beacon
April
1 – Southampton, O2 Guildhall
3 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall
4 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
5 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
7 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
8 – Liverpool, Mountford Hall
10 – London, Eventim Apollo
11 – Manchester, Aviva Studios
12 – Nottingham, Rock City
14 – Belfast, Ulster Hall
15 – Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre
18 – Leeds, O2 Academy
19 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
Fat White Family join the ride
One of the most inspired pairings in recent tour announcements, Fat White Family will join Primal Scream as main support. The South London band are known for their anarchic live shows and grimy, surreal take on post-punk. Their presence adds a visceral, unpredictable energy to the tour. Creating a lineup that feels less like a nostalgia trip and more like a cultural collision.
Fat White Family bring a confrontational presence to the stage — raw, grotesque, and frequently brilliant. Their most recent record, Forgiveness Is Yours (2023). Pushed their sound deeper into avant-garde territory, making them an ideal match for Primal Scream’s no-rules ethos.
What to expect from the shows
This won’t be a greatest hits cruise. Expect deep cuts, political rage, and new tracks played like they’ve existed for decades. But of course, they’ll bring the classics too. Songs like “Movin’ On Up,” “Swastika Eyes,” “Kill All Hippies,” and “Loaded” still land with massive force — especially when played to packed rooms where generations of fans converge.
Gillespie remains one of the most magnetic frontmen in rock. His presence is electric — wiry, urgent, and charismatic. Backed by longtime members Andrew Innes, Martin Duffy, and Darrin Mooney, the band continues to evolve without losing their sense of menace or momentum.
Visually, the shows are expected to match the energy — bold lighting, graphic projections, and immersive sound design all work to heighten the impact. If you’ve seen Primal Scream live before, you know what they’re capable of. If you haven’t, this tour might change how you see live music entirely.
Planning your gig night
Tickets go on sale soon, and demand is already high. With Glasgow already showing signs of early sell-out pressure and venues like London’s Eventim Apollo expected to move fast, fans should act quickly once pre-sales open. Official sales will be available through the band’s website and all major ticket vendors.
For those traveling from out of town, each tour stop offers something extra. Glasgow and Edinburgh combine rich music heritage with wild afterparties. Belfast and Dublin shows promise intimate energy and devoted crowds. And cities like Manchester, Nottingham, and Leeds always deliver some of the UK’s most animated audiences.
Local travel and hotel deals will no doubt surface as the tour approaches — but it’s wise to book early. If you’re doing more than one date, look out for fan forums sharing travel tips and gig swaps.
Final words on Primal Scream – 2025 UK & Ireland Tour
Primal Scream – 2025 UK & Ireland Tour isn’t just a comeback — it’s a bold next chapter from a band that’s never stopped pushing forward. With Come Ahead on the horizon, a fiery support act in Fat White Family, and a string of killer venues lined up, this tour feels urgent, defiant, and totally alive.
For fans old and new, this is a chance to witness one of the UK’s most enduring and innovative acts in full command of their powers. From dub to punk, gospel to glam, Primal Scream’s sound can’t be boxed in — and that’s exactly why they remain essential.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Come ahead, get involved — and turn it up.
Primal Scream Official Website
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