New Album Arena Tour
Fontaines D.C. Announce 20-Date UK and European Arena Tour for New Album
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The October 21 tour kickoff in Lisbon will take place at the MEO Arena, anchoring the European start of the run.
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The UK dates begin with a Liverpool show on November 20, followed by Manchester on November 21, then Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham and London (O2 Arena) wrapping up on November 27.
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The album was recorded across London, the English countryside and Palermo, with Grian Chatten laying down vocals in a makeshift booth built from mattresses and cushions in Palermo.
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Fontaines D.C.'s Dopamine Chamber signals a continuing shift away from their guitar-led sound, marking the band’s evolving approach to mood and texture.
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The band’s lead single Marianne comes with a cinematic music video that accompanies the new era ahead of the tour.
Fontaines D.C. have announced their biggest headline tour to date, with 20 arena shows across the UK and Europe DIY. The Irish post-punk band kicks off their run on October 21 at Lisbon's MEO Arena Louder Sound, then moves through mainland Europe before wrapping up November 27 at London's O2 Arena DIY. The tour supports their new album Dopamine Chamber, produced by James Ford and out October 16 via XL Recordings Clash Music.
The European leg spans Madrid, Barcelona, Bologna, Belgrade, Prague, Łódź, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Paris Still Listening. The UK run begins November 20 in Liverpool, followed by Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, and Birmingham before the London finale Explore Liverpool. Chalk, an indie Belfast band, will support the shows Still Listening.
Dopamine Chamber Marks Band's Sonic Evolution
Fontaines D.C.'s fifth album shifts away from their guitar-led post-punk roots toward mood and texture. Frontman Grian Chatten describes the record as a
New Single Marianne Signals Fresh Direction
The lead single Marianne arrives with a cinematic music video that previews the band's new era Clash Music. The track showcases the album's departure from the guitar-driven sound fans know, highlighting Dopamine Chamber's focus on texture and atmosphere as Fontaines D.C. continue their evolution DIY.
Album Recorded Across Three Continents
Dopamine Chamber was recorded in London, the English countryside, and Palermo, Italy Clash Music. Grian Chatten laid down vocals in a makeshift booth built from mattresses and cushions at the Palermo studio. The international recording sessions shaped the album's diverse sonic palette and experimental approach.
Busy Festival Schedule Before Major Tour Launch
Before the October tour begins, Fontaines D.C. will headline Reading and Leeds this weekend Still Listening. The band also performs at Electric Picnic as part of a packed festival calendar Still Listening. These performances come just before the new album drops and the massive arena tour kicks off in Lisbon.
Ticket Sales Begin With Multi-Tier Pre-Sale Access
General sale tickets go on September 3, with an early pre-sale starting September 1 DIY. Fans who pre-order Dopamine Chamber by August 31 get UK and EU pre-sale access DIY. A separate EU pre-sale signup is also available. Ireland dates remain unconfirmed, though the band has promised more tour announcements soon Still Listening.
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