It’s been 23 years since the Script’s humble Dublin beginnings, and since then the band has gone triple platinum in the hearts of middle aged mums and dads across the world. They've accrued multiple billion – yep, with a b – streams on Spotify, and had huge radio hits including ‘Breakeven’ and ‘Hall of Fame’.
The band announced last week that they’ll be embarking on a world tour to celebrate new album Satellites, which will be released in August. As part of that world tour, the band will be playing a dozen shows throughout the UK and Ireland.
The UK portion of the Script’s tour will see them visit most major cities in the country, as well as a homecoming gig in their native Dublin. Here’s everything you need to know about the tour, including dates and how to get tickets.
When are The Script going on their UK tour?
The tour will begin on November 13 in Belfast this year, then go across the entire UK before finishing on November 30 in Manchester’s infamous Co-Op Live.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets will go on sale next Friday (May 24) at 9.30am on Ticketmaster and, depending on venue, tickets will also be sold on venues’ own websites. Make sure to check the details about your city on the band’s website before then for exact information.
How much do tickets cost?
As tickets aren’t on sale yet, we don’t know exactly how much they'll be everywhere. But according to the Utilita Arena in Birmingham prices start at £45.40. It’s pretty safe to assume this will be the same across much of the tour.
Is there any presale to be aware of?
If you’ve already ordered the band’s new album Satellites you’ll be invited to join presale on Wednesday May 22 at 9.30am via email. The email will detail exactly where to go for the presale, which may vary again between cities.
There will also be individual presales for different venues, so see the Script’s website for more details.
Can I go VIP?
Yep, you can do that through the official hospitality partner, Seat Unique. Packages get you things like premium seats, arrival via the hospitality entrance, premium dining options and other cool things. Find out more here.
Who will be supporting The Script?
Tom Walker, best known for his 2017 hit ‘Leave a Light On’, will be supporting the band on the UK leg of their tour. His music is pretty similar in style to The Script’s, so it’s definitely worth getting to the gig early to catch his performance.
Full list of UK tour dates
Here is the full list of dates for the Script’s 2024 UK tour.
- 13 November - Belfast, SSE Arena
- 15 November - Dublin, 3Arena
- 18 November - Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- 19 November - Bournemouth, International Centre
- 20 November - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
- 22 November - Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- 23 November - London, The 02
- 25 November - Liverpool, M&S Arena
- 26 November - Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- 28 November - Leeds, First Direct Arena
- 29 November - Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- 30 November - Manchester, Co-op Live
What’s been said about the tour so far?
In a tweet announcing both their new album and the tour, brothers Danny and Glen said they ‘can’t wait to see everyone soon’.
#TheScriptFamily! We are so excited to announce our new album called SATELLITES is out 16 August! The first single from the album ‘Both Ways’ is out now! 📡 https://t.co/lNIpgwWygz
— the script (@thescript) May 17, 2024
AND we are going on TOUR! Tickets go on sale 9:30am local time Friday 24 May, pre-order the new… pic.twitter.com/s6uEjbFD0J
How have the Script remembered bandmate Mark?
In April 2023, Mark Sheehan, the Script’s lead guitarist and co-founder, passed away at the age of only 46 after a short illness. Glen Power, the band’s drummer, described him as ‘a fiercely loyal and dedicated family man, husband, father, brother, friend’ and said he was ‘honoured to have known you and shared these times with you, thank you for all you did for me’.
At the time of Mark’s death the band took a brief break from the public eye, but honoured their late bandmate when they played at Hyde Park in the summer. Danny told the crowd Sheehan had been looking forward to the gig and dedicated the song 'If You Could See Me Now’ to his friend. There’s no doubt the band will continue to honour Sheehan’s legacy as they tour the first album they’ve released without him.
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