Manic Street Preachers Announce Major Open-Air Concert in the UK Featuring The Charlatans and Ash for Summer 2025 Tour

Manic Street Preachers have announced a major British open-air concert this summer, with support acts from Charlatans and Ash. Find all the details below.

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Upcoming Tour Details

This spring, the Welsh band will hit the road in support of their 15th studio album, “Critical Think,” which was released last Friday (February 14) and is currently contending for a spot on the British charts this week.

This morning (February 21), the Manics confirmed that they will take the stage on Saturday, August 2, at Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex.

Tickets will go on sale for the general public at 9 a.m. GMT on the following Friday (February 28) – You can buy yours here. Fans can also Register to access the pre-sale starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday (February 26).

Check the Announcement

Check the announcement message here:

Maniacs are happy to announce a huge summer show on @Ehaudleyend Saffron Walden on August 2, with special guests @theCharlatans and @shofficial.

Pre-sale starts at 9:00 a.m. on February 26. Early registration for access: https://t.co/g6ry3zqkjz

General sale begins at 9 a.m. on February 28: https://t.co/agnsxsg71o pic.twitter.com/yerhaqdw7c

– Manic Street Preachers (@manics) February 21, 2025

Additionally, the Manics will perform at the Bearded Theory Festival in May alongside Iggy Pop. They will also appear as “special guests” at the Live in Leeds event this year.

Manic Street Preachers 2025 UK Tour Dates:

April
11 – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
12 – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
18 – O2 Empire, London
19 – O2 Bush Empire, London
25 – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
26 – Bristol Lighthouse, Bristol

May
02 – O2 Apollo, Manchester
03 – O2 Apollo, Manchester
09 – Swansea Arena, Swansea
10 – Swansea Arena, Swansea
21 – Bearded Theory Festival, Derbyshire
24 – Live in Leeds: In the Park, Leeds

August
02 – Audley End, Saffron Walden (New Date)

In a four-star review of the new album, Manic Street Preachers’ NME stated: “Critical thinking” showcases the influence of the European modernist movement from 2014’s “Futurology,” alongside elegant ABBA-style pop, reminiscent of 2021’s “Ultra-Yarka Crying.”

“Yet its passionate intensity pairs with a provocative brilliance. The album feels both a nod to their teenage influences and a break from past sounds.”

In a recent interview with NME, bassist and lyricist Nicky Wire described the LP as “another type of recording” that might surprise fans.

“Albums reflect your state of mind – of course, in the world of Manics,” he explained. “Sometimes, you just have to unleash that honesty.”

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He also mentioned to NME that the band is already “thinking about what to explore next,” stating: “It’s been a while since I wrote a lot of lyrics, as it feels good to step back from what you just created and avoid repetition.

“This one was meant for the darker nights of the soul, and I’m sure the next will diverge from this. Whether it’s broader or more macro in outlook remains to be seen.”