Billy Idol has announced a huge show in London, marking his only UK headline performance of 2025. Find all the details below.
The singer-songwriter will take to the stage at the OVO Wembley Arena on Tuesday June 24, following an appearance at the Forever Now Festival at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes two days prior (22).
“Every time we play Wembley we have an absolute blast and this summer will be no exception!” Idol said in a statement. He’ll be joined at the concert by special guests and post-punk legends New Model Army.
The date marks Idol’s first solo visit to the UK since his 2022 arena tour. He’ll be accompanied by his regular touring band featuring his long-time guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens, alongside Stephen McGrath (bass, backing vocals), Billy Morrison (guitar, backing vocals), Paul Trudeau (keyboards, backing vocals) and drummer Erik Eldenius.
Tickets for Idol’s forthcoming gig in the capital go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (February 21) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Alternatively, you can find pre-sale information via Ticketmaster.
Check out the announcement post here:
@BillyIdol has decided it’s a nice day to… tour again! He’s coming to @OVOArena Wembley with his only UK headline show in June.#OVOLIVE presale from 10AM Wednesday 19 February.
Tickets will be available from 10AM Friday 21 February
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— OVO Arena Wembley (@OVOArena) February 18, 2025
The Wembley date takes place the day before Glastonbury 2025 kicks off on Wednesday June 25 – meaning Idol could potentially make an appearance on Worthy Farm this summer. He is currently free over the Glasto weekend, amid his UK shows and a joint North American tour with Joan Jett. Idol performed at Worthy Farm in 2023 as part of Generation Sex.
Last week saw Idol earn a consideration for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2025. He appears on the longlist alongside the likes of Oasis, New Order, Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and Cyndi Lauper.
“It’s such an honour to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame,” he said in a video message about the prestigious nod. “Especially together with such an incredible list of fellow artists.”
Idol has released two EPs in recent years with ‘The Roadside’ (2021) and ‘The Cage’ (2022). A press release states that details of a new studio album from the singer are coming “soon”. His latest full-length effort, ‘Kings & Queens Of The Underground’, arrived in 2014.
Last year, Idol celebrated the 40th anniversary of his second studio album ‘Rebel Yell’.
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