Canadian superstar Drake has officially announced his 2025 UK tour — $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK.
Marking his first UK and European performances since 2019, here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss out on tickets.
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In the summer of 2025, following on his headline appearances at the Wireless Festival in London from July 11 to 13, Drake will extend his presence in the UK with four additional tour dates.
These shows will take place at two iconic venues — Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and Manchester’s Co-op Live:
- July 20, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- July 21, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- July 25, 2025 – Co-op Live, Manchester
- July 26, 2025 – Co-op Live, Manchester
He’s then going on a massive European tour:
- July 30, 2025 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- July 31 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- August 7, 2025 — Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium
- August 11, 2025 — Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
- August 15, 2025 — Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
- August 16, 2025 — Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
- August 21, 2025 — Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
- August 22, 2025 — Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
- August 24, 2025 — Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
- August 25, 2025 — Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark
- August 29, 2025 — Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy
- August 30, 2025 — Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy
- September 7, 2025 — Accor Arena, Paris, France
- September 8, 2025 — Accor Arena, Paris, France
- September 11, 2025 — Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
- September 12, 2025 — Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany
- September 16, 2025 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
- September 18, 2025 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
- September 22 and 23 at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany
Joining him on tour is special guest PartyNextDoor, a longtime collaborator and fellow OVO Sound artist, adding extra excitement for fans.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Drake said: “FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS, DRAKE PERFORMING THE HITS, OLD AND NEW, ACROSS THE WATERS.”
This announcement set the stage for what promises to be a memorable summer of music, with fans eager to secure tickets as soon as they become available.
Ticket information
Tickets for the $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK tour will go on general sale on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12 pm.
They will be available through major platforms including Live Nation, Ticketmaster and AXS.
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To get ahead of the crowd, fans should ensure they have accounts set up on these sites before the sale begins.
Presale
Presale opportunities are available, starting Wednesday, June 4 at 12 pm via Live Nation, Ticketmaster, SeatUnique and AXS.
There’s another presale starting on Thursday, June 5 at 12 pm through SeatUnique.
These presales offer fans multiple chances to grab tickets before the general public sale.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices have yet to be confirmed, but are expected to align with typical arena concert pricing for an artist of Drake’s caliber.
For those seeking a premium experience, VIP ticket packages will be on offer.
These include benefits such as faster entry through VIP entrances, premium seating in the best sections of the venue and access to hospitality lounges before and after the show, with certain VIP packages also featuring food and drinks.
Fans interested in VIP tickets can register their interest via SeatUnique, which also hosts the official Co-op Live Premium Afterparty in the Hideaway, enhancing the overall concert experience.
Seating plan
Manchester’s Co-op Live, where Drake will perform on July 25 and 26, is one of the UK’s newest and largest indoor arenas, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a flexible seating plan.
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The venue features a large standing floor area near the stage, tiered seating in lower and upper sections, accessible seating options and VIP areas.
The stage is positioned at one end, providing excellent sightlines throughout the arena.
Co-op Live is located on the Etihad Campus, approximately a 25-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station, with frequent tram services to the nearby Etihad Campus stop.
On event days, Metrolink travel is often included with tickets for four hours before and after the show. Parking is available, but must be booked in advance.
Top tips
- Don’t wait until the morning of the sale to register — set up accounts with suppliers ahead of time
- Don’t leave accounts unverified — a phone number and passcode may need to be set up
- Avoid assuming old accounts are active — if you already have an account, check that it’s still working, your billing info is accurate and saved, and ensure you know the password
- Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong
- Low batteries — check devices you use are plugged in and/or fully charged
- Avoid refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use queuing systems where the page updates automatically, so once in the queue it’s a good idea to just wait and keep your fingers crossed
Drake’s 2025 tour is shaping up to be a landmark event, combining his classic hits with new material and supported by PartyNextDoor.
Fans should act quickly to avoid disappointment.
