Fontaines D.C Leeds: Irish rockers reveal huge First Direct Arena show supporting new album 'Romance'

Fontaines D.C. are coming to Leeds for an arena show as part of a huge UK and Ireland tour this winter.

By Dennis Morton

Published 20th Apr 2024, 11:52 BST

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The Irish post-punk band premiered their new single Starburster on BBC Radio 1 this week along with details of their forth album Romance, set for release on August 23.

It follows the critically acclaimed 2022 album Skinty Fia, which peaked at number one on the UK Charts and spawned anthems like I Love You and Jackie Down The Line.

Fontaines D.C. has revealed their fourth album along with a UK and Ireland arena tour with a show in Leeds. (Credit: Theo Cottle)

Fontaines D.C. has revealed their fourth album along with a UK and Ireland arena tour with a show in Leeds. (Credit: Theo Cottle)

Fontaines D.C., consisting of singer Grian Chatten, guitarists Carlos O’Connell and Conor Curley, bassist Conor Deegan III and drummer Tom Coll, will be supporting their fourth album with an extensive UK arena tour, including a stop at First Direct Arena in December.

The band is also set to perform on the main stage at this year’s Leeds Festival at Bramham Park on Sunday, August 25.

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When is Fontaines D.C. playing First Direct Arena in Leeds and who is supporting?

The nine-date tour across UK and Ireland will stop in Leeds on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Support comes from North London indie band Sorry.

Ticket release date and how to buy tickets

Tickets for Fontaines D.C. at First Direct Arena in Leeds go on sale on Friday, April 26 at 10am via Ticketmaster. Fans who pre-order the new album via the official Fontaines D.C. website before 3pm on April 23 will have access to a pre-sale starting at 10am on Wednesday, April 24.

Fontaines D.C. Romance UK and Ireland tour 2024 dates

November 20 – Wolverhampton – The Halls
November 22 – London – Alexandra Palace
November 24 – Cardiff – Utilita Arena
November 26 – Plymouth – Pavilions
November 27 – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena
November 29 – Manchester – Aviva Studios
December 3 – Leeds – First Direct Arena
December 4 – Glasgow – OVO Hydro
December 6 – Dublin – 3Arena

Support for all dates comes from London band Sorry, with New York band DIIV also appearing at the London show.

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