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Blink-182 announce European 2023 tour including date at Birmingham's Utilita Arena - here’s how to get tickets

The famous rock band are reuniting for a giant tour across Europe - and Birmingham will be one of the locations

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Pop-punk superstars Blink-182 have announced a colossal European tour for next year, including a date in Birmingham . The band’s tour will include a performance at the Utilita Arena .

As well as performing in Birmingham, the group will also visit London, Glasgow and Manchester as part of their UK tour. Blink-182 will head to Brum on October 14, 2023 and tickets will go on presale tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12.

Next year’s tour will see Tom DeLonge reunite with the band as they travel across Europe. The group will be supported by The Story So Far as part of their Europe leg.

Read more: P!nk announces summer 2023 stadium tour - including Birmingham's Villa Park

As well as a new tour, the band will also be releasing a new album next year. A new song, Edging, will be released this Friday.

The band tweeted: “We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming. Tom’s coming. Tickets on sale Monday. New song “Edging” out Friday."

The tour will see Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years. The group will be supported by The Story So Far as part of their Europe leg.

Tickets for the Birmingham show at Utilita Arena Birmingham go on presale Wednesday, October 12 at 10am and on general sale Monday, October 17 at 9am via The Ticket Factory.

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Hello there, Blink-182 have announced their biggest world tour yet – along with new music coming in 2022 – and this is no small thing.

The US band will return for a major tour that will see the reunion of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker for the first time in 10 years.

And we’ll certainly be at their show, watching, waiting and only commiserating that this tour didn’t happen sooner. And you can be there, too, as we’re sharing everything you need to know about how to get your hands on tickets as soon as they go live on Monday 17 October, and where to buy pre-sale tickets.

In the UK and Ireland, the band will visit venues across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin throughout September and October 2023. The multi-platinum, award-winning group will also play their first-ever performances in Latin America, along with stops in North America, before coming over to Europe, Australia and New Zealand on this star-studded road trip starting in March 2023 and going through to February 2024.

The band will also drop their new single “Edging” this Friday (14 October), marking the first time in a decade that Hoppus, DeLonge and Barker have been in the studio together. You can pre-save it now on both Spotify and Apple Music.

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Prior to the news, DeLonge hinted he might have rejoined Blink-182, sparking fan rumours that something was in the works. The co-frontman originally left the band in 2015, to spend more time with his family.

Delonge’s spot was filled by Matt Skiba in 2015. However, earlier this year, Skiba claimed he wasn’t sure if he was still part of the band.

“Your guess is as good as mine,” wrote Skiba, replying to a fan on Instagram, who was questioning why there was no “Blink content” on his profile. “Regardless, I am very proud of and thankful for my time with Blink-182. We shall see…” he added.

Where to see Blink 182 on tour in 2023

• 2 September: Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• 4 September: Belfast, SSE Arena
• 5 September: Dublin, 3Arena
• 11-12 October: London, The O2
• 14 October: Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• 15 October: Manchester, AO Arena

How to get tickets to Blink-182’s UK tour

Tickets for the UK leg of Blink-182’s worldwide tour are available from Monday 17 October at 10am on Ticketmaster .

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"WE ARE COMING!"

Blink-182 have reunited with Tom DeLonge for a huge world tour, and are due to release a new single this week. Tickets for UK and European dates are available here , and here for North American shows .

The song ‘Edging’ is set to arrive on Friday (October 14), and it marked the first time in a decade that DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker had been in a studio together ( pre-save/pre-add here ).

• READ MORE: Blink-182 – ‘Nine’ review: the spiritual follow-up to the classic ‘Untitled’

A new full-length studio album is also in the works, details of which are yet to be revealed.

Additionally, the trio have announced their biggest tour to date, with concerts confirmed in the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand as well as their first-ever shows in Latin America.

The mammoth stint will kick off next March and conclude in February 2024. For the UK leg, Blink-182 will visit Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Manchester in September and October 2023.

Tickets go on sale at 10am local time next Monday (October 17). You’ll be able to purchase yours here (UK) and here (North America).

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Blink-182’s 2023/2024 tour dates are as follows: LATIN AMERICA +With Support from Wallows March 11 – Tijuana, MX – Imperial GNP (Festival) March 14 – Lima, Peru – Estadio San Marcos+ March 17-19 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Lollapalooza Argentina (Festival) March 17-19 – Santiago, Chile – Lollapalooza Chile (Festival) March 21-22 – Asuncion, Paraguay – Venue TBA March 23-26 – Bogotá, Colombia – Estereo Picnic (Festival) March 24-26 – São Paulo, Brazil – Lollapalooza Brasil (Festival) March 28 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes+ April 1-2 – Monterrey, MX – Venue TBA

NORTH AMERICA *With Support from Turnstile May 4 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center* May 6 – Chicago, IL – United Center* May 9 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena* May 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena* May 12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre* May 16 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse* May 17 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena* May 19 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden* May 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena* May 21 – Boston, MA – TD Garden* May 23 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena* May 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center* May 26 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Arena* May 27 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium* May 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Adjacent Music Festival Jun 14 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center* Jun 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Bank of California Stadium* Jun 20 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena* Jun 22 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center* Jun 23 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center* Jun 25 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena* Jun 27 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena* Jun 39 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place* Jun 30 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome* Jul 3 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena* Jul 5 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center* Jul 7 – Austin, TX – Moody Center* Jul 8 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center* Jul 10 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena* Jul 11 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – FLA Live Arena* Jul 13 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena* Jul 14 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center* Jul 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena*

UK/Europe   ^With Support from The Story So Far Sep 2 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro ^ Sep 4 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena ^ Sep 5 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena ^ Sep 8 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis ^ Sep 9 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena ^ Sep 12 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena ^ Sep 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena ^ Sep 14 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum ^ Sep 16 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena ^ Sep 17 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena ^ Sep 19 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena ^ Sep 20 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle ^ Oct 2– Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena ^ Oct 3 – Madrid, Spain – Wizink Centre ^ Oct 4 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi ^ Oct 6 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena ^ Oct 8 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome ^ Oct 9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena ^ Oct 11 – London, UK – The O2 ^ Oct 14 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena ^ Oct 15 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena ^

Oct 21 – Las Vegas, NV – When We Were Young Festival

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND (2024) !With Support from Rise Against Feb 9 – Perth, Western Australia – RAC Arena! Feb 11 – Adelaide, South Australia – Entertainment Centre! Feb 13 – Melbourne, Victoria – Rod Laver Arena! Feb 16 – Sydney, New South Wales – Qudos Bank Arena! Feb 19 – Brisbane, Queensland – Entertainment Centre! Feb 23 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena! Feb 26 – Christchurch, NZ – Christchurch Arena!

Back in July, Matt Skiba said that he didn’t know if he was still a part of Blink-182.  The  Alkaline Trio  vocalist joined the band in 2015  as a replacement for DeLonge who left “to change the world for my kids” .

DeLonge then hinted that he’d rejoined the group later this summer , before Hoppus said the original trio were in “a really great place right now” .

The three members met up prior to Hoppus beginning chemotherapy treatment in 2021. “It was the first time that all three of us were in the same room in like five years,” the bassist recalled of that reunion.

Hoppus was diagnosed with 4-A diffuse large B-cell lymphoma last year. He told fans in September 2021 that he was cancer-free .

“It’s actually better than it used to be,” Hoppus said of Blink’s relationship in August. “There was no agenda [when they met up]. There were no lingering grudges. It felt very back to what it should be: three friends sitting in a room.”

He added: “I keep writing music, and I’m open to whatever the next phase of Blink is. I’m hopeful for the future. I’m just damn glad to be here.”

Blink 182’s most recent album, ‘Nine’ , came out in 2019. It was the second record to feature Matt Skiba, following on from 2016’s ‘California’ . The last Blink project to include contributions from Tom DeLonge was the 2012’s ‘Dogs Eating Dogs’ EP.

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They're coming to the UK!

blink-182 fans all over the world are ecstatic at the news that they can relive their formative years, thanks to Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker reuniting with Tom DeLonge! Not only are they bringing out a brand new album... But they're going on a blink-182 tour in 2023 AND coming to the UK!

After the initial tour announcement in October, blink-182 added a further three dates to their trip around the British Isles, and will now perform seven dates across four cities. Here's everything we know about the tour...

blink-182's 2023 UK tour dates:

SEPTEMBER 2023

Glasgow OVO Hydro - Fri 1st - EXTRA SHOW

Glasgow OVO Hydro – Sat 2nd

OCTOBER 2023

London The O2 – Wed 11th

London The O2 - Thu 12th - EXTRA SHOW

Birmingham Utilita Arena – Sat 14th

Manchester AO Arena – Sun 15th

Manchester AO Arena - Mon 16th - EXTRA SHOW

Can I buy tickets?

Unfortunately - and as you'd expect - tickets to the show completely sold out on Kerrang! Radio Tickets within minutes. We'll of course let you know if any more dates are announced!

Who are the support acts?

The group will be supported by special guests The Story So Far on their UK and Europe dates. They're taking Wallows, Turnstile and Rise Against on the road when they visit Latin America, North America and Australia/New Zealand respectively.

Which songs will be on the setlist?

We don't know for sure, but we can speculate that there'll be a good mix of stuff from the new album including new single 'Edging', as well as old favourites like 'All The Small Things' and 'What's My Age Again?'.

Tour dates postponed after Travis Barker's injury

Unfortunately, blink were forced to postpone the very start of their reunion tour throughout South America in March 2023 after Travis severely injured his hand . Taking to Instagram, Travis explained to his followers: "I smashed my finger so hard I dislocated it and tore the ligaments."

Tom then took to the social media site to confirm that they'd be forced to move the dates, telling fans: "This is something that we’ve been aiming to do for so long, and we worked so hard, and we just kind of had one of those freak accidents that nobody saw coming."

blink-182 reunion and new album

The classic trio announced their reunion in October 2022, after going on hiatus in 2005 and returning in 2009 before Tom DeLonge left the group in 2015, being replaced with Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba as a touring guitarist and eventually cementing his place as a vocalist in the group.

Matt's departure from the group has been more than amicable, after Tom reached out to thank him for his time with blink and even sharing promotional material for the new music and tours.

Tom's full message to Matt read: 'I wanted to take a minute and say thank you for all that you have done to keep the band alive and thriving in my absence. I think you are enormously talented (I still love to listen to your band to this day). You have always been so kind to me, not only in the press, but also to others. I really noticed.

'Emotions between the three of us in Blink have always been complicated, but Mark’s cancer really put things in perspective. But to be honest, the band would not even be here today if it were not for your ability to jump in and save the day. So from my heart to yours, thank you for being a member of our band.'

Matt himself posted a nod to the group after his departure, sharing a snap of the band's single 'Edging' with the caption: 'CONGRATULATIONS to the homies @markhoppus @tomdelonge and @travisbarker on their triumphant @blink182 return/reunion and the release of their new single today‼️‼️

'I’m sure there’s a joke in here about releases and happy endings I’m missing but I am truly grateful for my time with blink and I am truly happy you guys are a band and a family again. 💕THANKS TO THE BAND AND ALL THE BLINK FANS FOR HAVING ME. You were delicious! ❤️M.'

After the original announcement , which came after months of teasing from the band , blink-182 added an extra UK date to their tour before adding two more just a few days afterwards due to incredible demand from fans.

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blink-182 were formed in 1992, when Tom DeLonge entered a Battle of the Bands competition at high school and met drummer Scott Raynor. After befriending a fellow musician named Kerry Key and his girlfriend Anne Hoppus, she then introduced her brother Mark - and the rest, as they say, is history.

Between 1993 and 1995, the band began recording a lot of music. They released two demo tapes in 1993 - Flyswatter and Demo No.2 - and in 1994 recorded their debut album, 'Cheshire Cat', as well as performing their first big gig. The album was released in 1995 and embarked on their first national tour.

After a lot of touring, blink started work on a second album, and also signed to their first major label - MCA, who also looked after artists like Boston, Alice Cooper, Lynyrd Skynyrd and New Found Glory. The second album, 'Dude Ranch', was released in 1997 and was certified Platinum in the US, spawning singles 'Dammit' and 'Josie'.

In 1998, Scott left the band, and Travis Barker - drummer for the band's tour-mates The Aquabats - stepped in, learning the 20-song setlist in 45 minutes. He joined the band full time in July.

The band released their third album, 'Enema of the State', in 1999 - the first with Travis installed as the drummer. It was their most successful album to date, being certified 5× Platinum in the US and Platinum in the UK. It included singles like 'What's My Age Again?' and 'All the Small Things'.

They spent 2000 touring heavily, which included their first big headline tour, and in 2001 released 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'. It had some of blink's most well-known songs like 'First Date', 'The Rock Show' and 'Stay Together for the Kids'. Travis and Tom also formed side-project Box Car Racer with guitarist David Kennedy.

blink went on a co-headlining tour in 2002 with Green Day, and Travis and Tom each spent time on separate side-projects. They returned to the studio in 2003 to make their self-titled fifth album, and co-headline a tour with No Doubt in 2004. Sadly, the trio disbanded in 2005 after Tom DeLonge quit, leaving fans all over the world devastated.

2005-2009: Side-projects

Travis and Mark formed new band +44, whilst Tom announced his own, Angels & Airwaves. +44 was made up of Travis and Mark, as well as guitarists Shane Gallagher from The Nervous Return and Craig Fairbaugh of Mercy Killers. They had successful singles like 'When Your Heart Stops Beating' and 'Cliffdiving'.

Angels & Airwaves

Tom formed Angels & Airwaves with Ryan Sinn, Atom Willard and David Kennedy in 2005, releasing successful singles 'The Adventure' and 'Everything's Magic'. Tom continued to work with the band even when blink reunited in 2009.

Tom, Travis and Mark reunited in 2009 following Travis' involvement in a near-fatal plane crash. He said at the Grammys, "We used to play music together, and we decided we're going to play music together again." They embarked on a Greatest Hits tour and put out sixth album 'Neighborhoods' two years later in 2011.

After 'Neighborhoods' failed to perform as well as expected, the band admitted that it wasn't their "best effort", and split from their label Interscope. Mark told MTV News, "It's a very exciting time here. I feel like our band is in the best place it's been in a long time." They also released an EP entitled 'Dogs Eating Dogs' in December and reveal a seventh album is on the way.

Sadly, the band don't make any progress on the seventh album, and Travis' fear of flying keeps him from being able to tour with the band in Australia, being replaced by Brooks Wackerman. Cracks began to show in the band once again after Travis had a Twitter argument about his no-show in Australia, and Tom and Mark even discussed kicking him out of the band.

Vocalist and guitarist Tom departed the group in 2015, and was replaced by Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba, and the band released seventh album 'California' in 2016. The album, which featured tracks such as 'Bored to Death' and 'She's Out of Her Mind', became their first Number 1 single since 2001 and even earned them a Grammy nomination.

The band spent most of the next two years touring, and also produced a deluxe version of 'California'. They played at various festivals and had a massive UK tour in 2017, and even had a residency at Las Vegas in 2018 entitled Kings of the Weekend.

In 2019, Mark revealed that the band's eighth album was on the way, and was more 'aggressive' and 'darker' than their previous work.

Not only is Mark working on the eighth album with blink, but he has also formed a new group with Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low. Their first EP, 'Strange Love', was released on 29th March.

2020: New single 'Quarantine' and upcoming EP

The trio released brand new track 'Quarantine' on 7th August 2020, all about - you guessed it - their time in the 2020 lockdown. Drummer Travis Barker described the track as "a blink favourite. It'll be like all our fan favourites. It's incredible." Mark also revealed the band would be looking to release a new EP in 2021.

2021: Travis Barker reveals special guests on new blink-182 album

In February, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker revealed the special guest performers on the pop-punk trio's ninth studio album . He said, 'Nine' is "60% done" and it features collaborations with a trio of special guests – serial hitmaker Pharrell Williams, rapper Lil Uzi Vert and electro pop musician Grimes.'

2021: Mark Hoppus reveals cancer diagnosis

In June, vocalist and bassist Mark Hoppus revealed to fans he was three months into a battle against cancer. He posted a statement revealing he felt 'hopeful'. Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge were amongst the many sending their support to Mark.

2021: Mark Hoppus is cancer free

On 29th September 2021, Mark Hoppus announced that his chemotherapy has worked and he's cancer free ! He wrote on social media: "Just saw my oncologist and I'm cancer free!! Thank you God and universe and friends and family and everyone who sent support and kindness and love. Still have to get scanned every six months and it'll take me until the end of the year to get back to normal but today is an amazing day and I feel so blessed. Can I get a W in the chat?" Amazing news!

The news every blink fan had been waiting to hear... Original member Tom DeLonge has reunited with Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker, with the trio announcing a 2023 UK arena tour. The band also released brand new music in the form of their track 'Edging' on 14th October 2022.

In December 2022, Tom teased that a new album would be dropping in 2023, sharing a throwback photo of the band performing alongside the caption: 'New Album Coming in a few months.' This came just a few days after Travis and Mark teased a snippet of 'Anthem Pt.3' - follow-up to fan faves 'Anthem' and 'Anthem Pt.2' which appeared on 'Enema of the State' (1999) and 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket' (2001) respectively.

Unfortunately, blink were forced to postpone the start of their reunion tour in South America in February 2023 due to Travis Barker's hand injury . Sharing a macabre photo of the swollen ring finger, Barker told his Instagram followers: 'I smashed my finger so hard I dislocated it and tore the ligaments. Less than two weeks later, Barker hurt his hand again and was due to undergo surgery shortly after.

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Blink 182 took to social media last week to make the announcement, and confirmed the release of a new single.

Rock band blink-182 has reunited with original guitarist Tom DeLonge for a massive world tour.

The trio took to social media last week to make the announcement, and confirmed the release of a new single .

Posting on Twitter, the group said: “ We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming. Tom’s coming. Tickets on sale Monday.

“New song ‘Edging’ out Friday.”

It marks the return of DeLonge to the group, famed for hits such as All the Small Things , I Miss You and Dammit , joining bandmates Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Why the reunion?

There has been speculation over the return of DeLonge to the blink line-up for several months.

In June last year, Hoppus confirmed he had received a cancer diagnosis and had been receiving treatment. After his diagnosis, it was reported he had met with DeLonge and Barker together at his home. He told fans he was cancer-free in September the same year.

This summer, he was reported to have said: “I keep writing music, and I’m open to whatever the next phase of Blink is. I’m hopeful for the future. I’m just damn glad to be here.”

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DeLonge has said that Hoppus’s cancer diagnoses has “put things in perspective”.

He praised guitarist Matt Skiba, who has replaced him in the band in recent years:“I wanted to take a minute and say thank you for all that you have done to keep the band thriving in my absence,” he wrote. “I think you are enormously talented (I still love and listen to your band to this day).

“You have always been so kind to me, not only in the press, but also to others. I really noticed. Emotions between the three of us in blink have always been complicated, but Mark’s cancer really put things in perspective. But to be honest, the band would not even be here today if it were not for your ability to jump in and save the day.”

When are the British dates?

Blink-182 will play in the UK on the following dates:

• 2 September – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
• 4 September – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena
• 5 September – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
• 11 October – London, UK – The O2
• 12 October – London, UK – The O2
• 14 October – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
• 15 October – Manchester, UK – AO Arena

We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming. Tom’s coming. Tickets on sale Monday. New song “Edging” out Friday. https://t.co/lJmgXqI4ab pic.twitter.com/7y0ZoYTcQc — blink-182 (@blink182) October 11, 2022

What are the dates for the entire world tour?

The mammoth tour starts in March 2023 in Tijuana, Mexico and travels across Central and South America before heading to North America in May.

The first gig in the UK is on 2 September, 2023 in Glasgow at the Ovo Hydro, followed by Belfast on 4 September at the SSE Arena.

After touring European venues, the band returns to the UK on 11 October to play the O2 in London, the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on 14 October and the AO arena in Manchester on 15 October.

Blink-182 will then head to Australia and New Zealand for the final leg of their tour, finishing in Christchurch on 26 February, 2024.

Here are the full tour dates for the UK and Europe:

• 8 September – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
• 9 September – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
• 12 September – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
• 13 September – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
• 14 September – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
• 16 September – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
• 17 September – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
• 19 September – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
• 20 September – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
• 2 October – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena
• 3 October – Madrid, Spain – Wizink Centre
• 4 October – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
• 6 October – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
• 8 October – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
• 9 October – Paris, France – Accor Arena

How can I get tickets?

Tickets prices for the UK dates vary across venues, ranging from around £52 to £92.

Tickets are going on sale to the general public at 10am on Monday 17 October. They will be available through Ticketmaster .

A pre-sale took place from 10am on Wednesday 12 October, which fans had the chance to sign up for through the band’s website www.blin k182.com .

And a Live Nation pre-sale also began at 10am on 13 October, if you sign up to Live Nation.

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