The Courteeners Are Heading Out on a Massive UK Tour in 2026
One of Manchester's finest are back on the road. The Courteeners UK tour 2026 takes in six dates across the country, in a run of arena dates in November, including Alexandra Palace, OVO Hydro, and Utilita Arena Cardiff. Tickets go on general sale from Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST for the majority of dates. Follow The Courteeners on Evnt Central to get instant alerts when new dates are added.
The Courteeners UK Tour 2026 Dates
All dates are listed in chronological order. Doors times are local UK time. General sale times are shown where available.
Friday, 6 November 2026
First Direct Arena, Leeds Doors: 19:00 General Sale: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST View tickets and event details Restriction: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Maximum 6 tickets per person/household.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff Doors: 18:30 GMT General Sale: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST View tickets and event details Restriction: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Maximum 6 tickets per person/household. A £2.25 per ticket renovation levy applies.
Tip: Follow individual events on Evnt Central to receive free presale reminders before each show goes on sale.
Friday, 13 November 2026
M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool Doors: 18:30 GMT General Sale: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST View tickets and event details Restriction: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Maximum 6 tickets per person/household.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Alexandra Palace, London Doors: 18:30 GMT General Sale: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST View tickets and event details Restriction: 16+ only. Maximum 6 tickets per person/household.
Thursday, 20 November 2026
OVO Hydro, Glasgow Doors: 18:30 GMT General Sale: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST View tickets and event details Restriction: Standing 14+ only, under 16s need an adult over 18. Seating 8+ only, under 14s need an adult companion. Maximum 6 tickets per person/household.
Friday, 21 November 2026
Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Doors: 19:00 GMT General Sale: Friday, 17 April 2026 at 10:00 BST View tickets and event details Restriction: Standing floor 14+ only, under 16s need an adult over 18. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 and be seated. Maximum 6 tickets per person/household.
The Courteeners Presale Information
Several dates on The Courteeners UK tour 2026 have presales running before the general sale opens on Friday, 17 April 2026. Having multiple presale options genuinely increases your chances of securing tickets before demand spikes, so it's worth knowing which ones you qualify for ahead of time.
Artist Presale (OVO Hydro, Glasgow only)
Starts: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 10:00 BST To access this presale, you need to register on The Courteeners' official website. For UK shows, no purchase is necessary to qualify. Note that sign-up may have closed by the time you go to register, so act sooner rather than later.
OVO Presale (OVO Hydro, Glasgow only)
Starts: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 10:00 BST This presale is available to OVO or SSE Energy Services customers. You will need to create an OVO Live account to access it.
Gigs in Scotland Presale (OVO Hydro, Glasgow only)
Starts: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:00 BST A free Gigs in Scotland account is all you need to access this one. Straightforward to set up if you don't already have one.
Ticketmaster Presale (Utilita Arena Cardiff only)
Starts: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:00 BST Access this presale directly through Ticketmaster. No special qualification is required beyond having an account.
Venue Presale (Utilita Arena Cardiff only)
Starts: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:00 BST To qualify, you need to be signed up to Utilita Arena Cardiff's newsletter. Please be aware that the presale access link for this event may have already been sent out before you sign up, so check sooner rather than later.
For all presale links and confirmed timings, head to the relevant event pages on Evnt Central where everything is kept up to date in one place.
How to Maximise Your Chances of Getting The Courteeners Tickets
1. Know which presale applies to your date Not every show has presales. The Glasgow OVO Hydro date has the most presale options, including an artist presale, an OVO energy customer presale, and a Gigs in Scotland presale. Cardiff also has presale access. If your date only has a general sale, being ready at 10:00 BST on Friday, 17 April is your best shot.
2. Register for the artist presale now If you're going to Glasgow, don't wait. Artist presale sign-ups can close well before the presale itself opens. Head to The Courteeners' official website and register as soon as possible.
3. Follow the event on Evnt Central Free presale reminders are sent to anyone who follows an event page. That's a straightforward way to avoid missing an opening time, especially with multiple presales across different days.
4. Be ready before the sale opens Have your payment details saved, your account logged in, and your preferred ticket type decided before the clock hits 10:00 BST. Every second counts when demand is high.
5. Follow the artist page for any new date announcements Follow The Courteeners on Evnt Central and you'll be notified the moment any additional dates are announced, giving you the best possible head start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What presales are available for The Courteeners?
Presales vary by venue. The Glasgow OVO Hydro date has an Artist Presale, an OVO Presale, and a Gigs in Scotland Presale. The Cardiff Utilita Arena date has a Ticketmaster Presale and a Venue Presale. Other dates currently only have a general sale. Check the relevant event page on Evnt Central for the latest presale information for your show.
How do I qualify for The Courteeners presale?
It depends on the show. For the Artist Presale (Glasgow), register on The Courteeners' official website — no purchase required for UK shows. For the OVO Presale, you need to be an OVO or SSE Energy Services customer with an OVO Live account. For the Gigs in Scotland Presale, a free Gigs in Scotland account is all you need. For the Cardiff Venue Presale, you need to be on Utilita Arena Cardiff's mailing list. Full details and links are on each event page on Evnt Central.
How much are The Courteeners tickets?
Pricing has not been confirmed in our current data. Check the event pages on Evnt Central once tickets go on sale for the latest pricing from authorised retailers.
What time do The Courteeners tickets go on sale?
For most dates on The Courteeners UK tour 2026, the general sale opens at 10:00 BST on Friday, 17 April 2026. The Night and Day Manchester show opens at 14:00 BST on Friday, 10 April 2026. The Stoke-on-Trent and Leicester shows opened in March 2026. The Wythenshawe Park Manchester show went on general sale in October 2025. Presale times vary — see individual event pages on Evnt Central for full timings.
Where can I buy The Courteeners tickets?
Tickets are available through authorised retailers linked from each event page. Visit The Courteeners' artist page on Evnt Central to find all shows, presale links, and on-sale times in one place. Avoid reseller sites charging above face value wherever possible.
Don't Miss Out
The Courteeners UK tour 2026 is shaping up to be one of the bigger tours of the year, with arena shows and a Wythenshawe Park homecoming all on the bill. Follow The Courteeners on Evnt Central to be the first to know about any new dates, and follow each individual event to get free presale reminders straight to you. When you're ready to buy, the event pages have all the links, timings, and retailer details you need in one place.
