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Babyshambles announce first live run in 11 years
The band returns with a ten-date tour including a Manchester show. Tickets go on sale in early September.
Indie rock band Babyshambles confirms a ten-date comeback tour, including a Manchester show, to mark two decades since Down in Albion.
Babyshambles announce first live run in 11 years with Manchester show
Babyshambles have announced a ten-date comeback tour, their first live run in 11 years. The autumn and winter dates also mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album Down in Albion, with a Manchester show planned at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Sunday 30 November. Peter Doherty says the comeback is driven by unfinished business and the constant questions from fans about the band, while Drew McConnell notes that Patrick Walden's death strengthened their resolve to tour now. Tickets go on general sale at 10:00 on Friday 5 September, with an exclusive pre-sale on Wednesday 3 September.
Key Takeaways
"It's unfinished business and everywhere I go I get what's happening with the shambles"
Peter Doherty on the motivation for the comeback
"The death of Patrick Walden made us determined that we have to tour now"
Drew McConnell on Walden's impact
"It's a no brainer for me, a real desire to play some of them old tunes and have a little shindig"
Doherty on the vibe of the return
Reunion tours rely on nostalgia as much as energy. A ten-date run signals confidence in a lasting draw, but it also tests the band’s ability to translate years of distance into live momentum. The Manchester anchor provides a strong focal point, yet promoters will weigh costs, pricing, and capacity in a crowded autumn calendar. The move arrives amid broader industry pressures that shape pride in a legacy act and the economics of live music.
The absence of Walden adds a somber thread to the comeback. Fans will watch how the band honors its history while introducing or reinterpreting material for today’s audience. If the shows land well, the revival could renew interest in the catalog and influence Peter Doherty’s broader projects, turning nostalgia into renewed energy rather than a quiet finish.
Highlights
- The old tunes still have life in them
- This shindig is a real return for the band
- We owed it to the crowd and to ourselves
- The stage is calling after all these years
Tour comeback may face mixed reception
The comeback could attract mixed reactions given the long hiatus and Walden's passing, raising questions about legacy, fan expectations, and media scrutiny.
The next weeks will show if nostalgia can spark fresh momentum for Babyshambles.
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