Dexys Midnight Runners haven’t played a show under that name since 2003, but they’ve announced they’ll be on the road later this year across the UK & Ireland.
Announcing the dates alongside news of their signing to Heavenly Records, Dexy’s Midnight Runners confirmed they’d be playing at London’s Hackney Empire on Wednesday, October 28. They’ll also play gigs in Glasgow, Manchester, Dublin, Bristol and more on the tour.
Their last London show under the name Dexys Midnight Runners came at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall over 20 years ago, in November 2003. The Birmingham band have officially used the name Dexys in recent years, with their most recent London show coming at the Camden KOKO in 2024.
It is not yet clear if or when the group will release new music with the name, though their signing to Heavenly Records would suggest there could be some movement. Their last album released under the name Dexys Midnight Runners came out in 1985 with Don’t Stand Me Down, though Dexys have most recently put out The Feminine Divine in 2023.
When do tickets to see Dexys Midnight Runners go on sale?
Tickets to see Dexys Midnight Runners go on general sale this Friday, March 27 at 10am. A pre-sale for the shows will also run from tomorrow (March 26) from 10am, and you can sign up for early access here by 11:59pm tonight.
Dexys Midnight Runners UK & Ireland dates 2026
October 20 – Glasgow, RCH
October 21 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
October 23 – Wolverhampton, The Halls
October 25 – Manchester, Opera House
October 28 – London, Hackney Empire
October 30 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
November 1 – Brighton, Dome
November 4 – Dublin, Olympia
November 5 – Belfast, Ulster Hall
November 8 – Bristol, Beacon
