Welsh rock icons, Stereophonics, have revealed plans for a massive stadium tour in the summer of 2025, marking their return to the stage after a three-year hiatus. The much-anticipated Stadium Anthems tour will include a homecoming performance at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday, 12th July.
The tour will see the band perform at some of the UK and Ireland’s largest venues, kicking off at Belsonic in Belfast before heading to Cork’s Virgin Media Park, London’s Finsbury Park, Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, and Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. The grand finale will take place in Cardiff, with fans expected to flock to the capital to witness the legendary band live once again.
Tickets for the Cardiff show, as well as all other dates, go on general sale this Friday, 11th October, at 9am, and will be available through stereophonics.com, ticketmaster.co.uk, gigsandtours.com, and myticket.co.uk.
The band’s frontman, Kelly Jones, expressed his excitement about the tour, reflecting on their journey: “From seeing the Stones at the (Arms Park) stadium in 1987 with my big brothers to then playing it for the fifth time to the Welsh people who have held us in their hearts all these years means the world to me. I’m so proud of the band and the people that got us here.”
He added: “Being on the road again with my best friends, playing all the hits of this band’s catalogue, for people in huge outdoor gatherings through the summer of 2025 makes me so excited. We should make a new album… oh wait… we already did that! See ya there for more good times… TUNE! TUNE! TUNE!”
The Stadium Anthems tour promises to deliver a thrilling experience, with a setlist packed with Stereophonics’ greatest hits, including fan favourites such as Dakota, Have A Nice Day, Maybe Tomorrow, C’est La Vie, and A Thousand Trees. Additionally, the band is set to release a brand-new studio album in 2025, which will feature in the tour’s performances. More details on the album and the tour’s special guests are expected to be announced soon.
Stereophonics have built an enduring legacy since their formation, boasting eight UK #1 albums and twelve UK top 10 albums. Their single Dakota hit #1 in the UK charts, and the band has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, amassing 1.5 billion global streams. They have also been nominated for five BRIT Awards, winning one.
The band’s greatest hits compilation, Decade In The Sun, sold over 1.7 million copies in the UK alone and is certified 5x Platinum. During their 2022 UK arena tour, they sold over 250,000 tickets, with headline shows at Cardiff Stadium further cementing their status as one of Britain’s most beloved bands.
