Fontaines D.C. Announce 6-Date UK Arena Tour for 2026
One of the most vital bands to emerge from the past decade, Fontaines D.C. are heading out on a major UK arena tour in November 2026, taking in six dates across Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, and London. The Fontaines D.C. UK tour 2026 kicks off at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on 20 November and closes with a huge night at The O2 in London on 27 November. Presales open on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with general sale following on Thursday, 3 September. Follow Fontaines D.C. on Evnt Central now to get instant alerts the moment new dates drop.
Fontaines D.C. UK Tour 2026 Dates
All times are in UK local time (BST, UTC+1 during November 2026 — note: the UK clocks go back on 26 October 2026, so all November dates are in GMT, i.e. UTC).
Thursday, 20 November 2026 — M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool
Age Restrictions: Standing: 14+ only. Under 14s must be seated with an adult (18+). Max 4 tickets per person/household.
| Sale | Opens |
|---|---|
| Artist Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| General Sale | Thursday, 3 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
Friday, 21 November 2026 — AO Arena, Manchester
Age Restrictions: Standing: 14+ only. Under 14s must be in seats with an adult. Max 4 tickets per person/household. £1 from each ticket donated to LIVE Trust.
| Sale | Opens |
|---|---|
| Artist Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| O2 Priority Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Venue Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Live Nation Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Metropolis Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Spotify Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 11:00 GMT |
| General Sale | Thursday, 3 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
Sunday, 22 November 2026 — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
Age Restrictions: Standing: 14+. Seated: 8+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Max 4 tickets per person/household. Level 3 accessible by stairs only.
| Sale | Opens |
|---|---|
| Artist Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| O2 Priority Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| OVO Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Gigs in Scotland Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Spotify Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 11:00 GMT |
| General Sale | Thursday, 3 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
Tip: Multiple presales running across these dates means more opportunities to grab tickets before the general public. Check each event page for all links and exact timings.
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 — First Direct Arena, Leeds
Age Restrictions: Standing: 14+ only. Seated: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Max 4 tickets per person/household.
| Sale | Opens |
|---|---|
| Artist Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| O2 Priority Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Live Nation Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Spotify Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 11:00 GMT |
| General Sale | Thursday, 3 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
Wednesday, 25 November 2026 — Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
Age Restrictions: Standing: 14+ only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Seated: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Max 4 tickets per person/household.
| Sale | Opens |
|---|---|
| Artist Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| O2 Priority Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Venue Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Live Nation Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Spotify Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 11:00 GMT |
| General Sale | Thursday, 3 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
Friday, 27 November 2026 — The O2, London
Age Restrictions: Standing: 16+ only. Seated floor: 16+ only. Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Max 4 tickets per person/household. Note: Level 4 seats are not recommended for those with a fear of heights. The cardholder must be present when collecting tickets from the box office.
| Sale | Opens |
|---|---|
| Artist Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| O2 Priority Presale | Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Venue Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Live Nation Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
| Spotify Presale | Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 11:00 GMT |
| General Sale | Thursday, 3 September 2026, 09:00 GMT |
Head to the individual event pages above for every presale link and timing in one place.
Fontaines D.C. Presale Information
There are several ways to get early access to Fontaines D.C. tickets before the general public on Thursday, 3 September. Having multiple presale routes available significantly improves your chances, so it's worth checking which ones apply to you ahead of time.
Artist Presale
Opens: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT (all UK dates)
To access this presale, you need to be subscribed to Fontaines D.C.'s mailing list. If you're not already signed up, do it now — mailing list presales can fill up fast and sign-up deadlines are often set before the presale opens. Head to the Fontaines D.C. artist page on Evnt Central for links to sign up and to see this presale listed for each show.
O2 Priority Presale
Opens: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT (Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham, London)
O2 or Virgin Media customers can access this presale through O2 Priority. No additional sign-up is required beyond your existing contract. Available at AO Arena, OVO Hydro, First Direct Arena, Utilita Arena Birmingham, and The O2.
OVO Presale (Glasgow only)
Opens: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT
For the Glasgow date at OVO Hydro, OVO or SSE Energy Services customers can access an additional presale by creating an OVO Live account.
Venue Presale
Opens: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT (Manchester, Birmingham); Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT (London)
For Manchester's AO Arena and Birmingham's Utilita Arena, you'll need to be signed up to the venue newsletter. For The O2 London, the venue presale opens a day later on Wednesday. Note: if the presale has already been communicated to subscribers, signing up after the announcement may not guarantee access.
Live Nation Presale
Opens: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London)
A free Live Nation account is all that's required to access this presale. Available for four of the six UK dates.
Metropolis Presale (Manchester only)
Opens: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT
Exclusive to the Manchester date. Register for a free Metropolis Music account to gain access.
Gigs in Scotland Presale (Glasgow only)
Opens: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT
Exclusive to the Glasgow date at OVO Hydro. A free Gigs in Scotland account gets you in.
Spotify Presale
Opens: Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 11:00 GMT (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Glasgow)
This one isn't something you can directly sign up for — Spotify selects fans based on their listening activity. If you're a top Fontaines D.C. listener on Spotify, keep an eye on your app notifications ahead of presale week.
General Sale
Opens: Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT (all UK dates)
Open to everyone. No qualification needed. Head to each show's event page on Evnt Central for retailer links.
For all presale links, times, and retailer details in one place, head to the Fontaines D.C. artist page on Evnt Central and select your show.
Could More Dates Be Added?
It's very common for high-demand tours to add extra dates, often announced with little notice. When tickets sell quickly, artists and promoters frequently drop new shows within days or even hours of the original announcement. For a band with the following Fontaines D.C. have built, additional UK dates are a real possibility.
Following Fontaines D.C. on Evnt Central means you'll get an instant notification the moment any new date is added — putting you at the front of the queue while others are still finding out. Download the Evnt Central app at evntcentral.com/app to get those alerts straight to your phone.
How to Maximise Your Chances of Getting Fontaines D.C. Tickets
1. Sign up to the mailing list before presale week The artist presale opens first, on Tuesday, 1 September at 09:00 GMT. To be eligible, you need to be on the mailing list before the presale is announced — don't leave it until the last minute.
2. Check which presales you already qualify for If you're an O2 or Virgin Media customer, you've already got O2 Priority access. OVO or SSE Energy Services customers have an extra route in for Glasgow. A quick check now could save you a lot of stress on the day.
3. Follow the event on Evnt Central for free sale reminders Each show has its own event page. Following an event sends you a free reminder when each presale and the general sale go live — so you won't miss a window. Find your date in the listings above and hit follow.
4. Have your payment details ready before 09:00 GMT Ticketing queues move fast. Log in, have your card saved, and be sitting in the queue before the sale opens rather than scrambling once it does.
5. Know your ticket limit All UK dates carry a maximum of 4 tickets per person and per household. Orders over this limit will be cancelled, so plan ahead if you're buying for a group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What presales are available for Fontaines D.C.?
Several presales are running across the Fontaines D.C. UK tour 2026 dates, including an Artist Presale, O2 Priority Presale, OVO Presale (Glasgow), Venue Presales, Live Nation Presale, Metropolis Presale (Manchester), Gigs in Scotland Presale (Glasgow), and a Spotify Presale. Not every presale is available at every venue. The individual event pages on Evnt Central show exactly which presales are running for each show, along with links and timings.
How do I qualify for the Fontaines D.C. presale?
It depends on the presale. The Artist Presale requires a mailing list subscription. The O2 Priority Presale is for O2 or Virgin Media customers. The OVO Presale (Glasgow only) is for OVO or SSE Energy Services customers with an OVO Live account. Live Nation and Gigs in Scotland presales require a free account with those platforms. The Spotify Presale is invite-only based on your listening history. Check the event page for your date for full details on each presale.
How much are Fontaines D.C. tickets?
Ticket prices haven't been confirmed in the data available to us. Pricing will be visible on retailer pages when sales go live. Head to the event page for your show on Evnt Central for links to the relevant retailers.
What time do Fontaines D.C. tickets go on sale?
Presales begin on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT. Additional presales open on Wednesday, 2 September, with the general sale starting on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 09:00 GMT across all UK dates. You can follow each event on Evnt Central to receive a free reminder when each sale opens — find your show in the tour dates section above.
Where can I buy Fontaines D.C. tickets?
Tickets will be available through official retailers. Rather than listing individual retailer links here, the easiest way to find the right purchase links for your date is through the event pages on Evnt Central, where all retailers and presale links are gathered in one place.
Don't Miss Out on the Fontaines D.C. UK Tour 2026
This is one of the bigger UK arena runs of 2026, and demand will be high. Follow the event page for your chosen date to get a free presale reminder sent directly to you, and follow Fontaines D.C. on Evnt Central to be the first to know if new dates are added. For presale links, retailer details, and sale timings all in one place, the event pages are your best starting point — and for on-the-go alerts and countdowns, download the Evnt Central app at evntcentral.com/app.
