Catfish and the Bottlemen Tour: 2025 Dates, 2026 Rumors & More

Fans of Welsh indie rock have a reason to celebrate: Catfish and the Bottlemen are back on the road. After 2024 cancellations left many tickets unused, the band announced a full 2025 summer run. The highlight for Irish audiences is a Dublin date on June 16, 2025 at Fairview Park — one of six newly confirmed shows across the UK and Ireland this year.

Next Show: Fairview Park, Dublin – Mon, 16 Jun 2025 ·
Additional Dates: Ormeau Park, Belfast – Sun, 15 Jun 2025 ·
Major Venues: Cardiff Principality Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Aug 2025 ·
Official Site: catfishandthebottlemen.net ·
Tickets On Sale: Ticketmaster.ie and Ticketmaster.co.uk

Is Catfish and the Bottlemen going on tour in 2026?

As of current listings, no 2026 tour dates for Catfish and the Bottlemen appear anywhere online. Songkick’s artist calendar shows zero scheduled dates beyond 2025 (Songkick). The band’s official site and social channels have not confirmed any 2026 plans. Fans seeking future shows can sign up for the newsletter on the band’s official website to receive alerts the moment anything is announced.

Confirmed 2025 dates

The 2025 schedule includes six confirmed shows. Manchester’s Heaton Park on June 13 opened the tour and is already sold out (Metal Planet Music). The run then heads to Belfast (Ormeau Park, June 15) and Dublin (Fairview Park, June 16) before pausing until July. Glasgow Green hosts the band on July 9 with support from The Wombats and The Fratellis. The summer closes with two landmark stadium dates: Principality Stadium Cardiff on August 1 and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium London on August 3 (Metal Planet Music).

Rumors for 2026

No credible sources have listed or announced any 2026 dates for Catfish and the Bottlemen as of April 2026. Fan forums and social speculation occasionally surface, but none align with verified listings from major ticket platforms or the band’s own channels. Following the band on Instagram or subscribing to their newsletter remains the most reliable way to stay informed.

Catfish and the Bottlemen tour dates 2026

This heading captures the most-searched query around the band, yet current data tells a straightforward story: 2026 remains blank. Multiple music event databases including Songkick and Ents24 show no dates scheduled beyond the August 2025 stadium shows (Songkick). The band’s own social media and official site carry no announcements for 2026 either.

2025 schedule details

• June 13, 2025: Heaton Park, Manchester — sold out
• June 15, 2025: Ormeau Park, Belfast
• June 16, 2025: Fairview Park, Dublin
• July 9, 2025: Glasgow Green — with The Wombats and The Fratellis
• August 1, 2025: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
• August 3, 2025: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Tickets for the new Belfast and Dublin dates went on general sale at 10 AM BST on Friday in April 2025 (Metal Planet Music). The stadium shows had general on sale opened back on August 22, 2024 (Hospitality Centre). Ticketmaster lists availability for all 2025 stadium dates (Ticketmaster).

Ticketmaster listings

All 2025 stadium shows appear on Ticketmaster’s artist page with tickets available (Ticketmaster). Dublin and Belfast shows are listed on Bandsintown with direct links to purchase (Bandsintown). For the Cardiff and London stadium events, VIP packages are available through Seat Unique (Seat Unique).

Why did Catfish and Bottlemen get cancelled?

The band announced cancellations in August 2024 due to illness, affecting several planned shows including Edinburgh and festival appearances at Reading and Leeds. The announcement came via Instagram with a regret message to fans (Cult Following). It marked a difficult stretch for a band that had been building momentum after the pandemic.

Past cancellation announcements

In August 2024, Catfish and the Bottlemen used their official Instagram account to inform fans that upcoming shows would not proceed. The post expressed regret and cited illness as the reason. The affected dates included Edinburgh and multiple festival slots, leaving many ticket holders without a show to attend.

Instagram updates

• Rescheduled date announcements via @catfishandthebottlemen
• April 2025 announcement of six new summer dates
• New single “Showtime” debuted at Leeds Festival 2024
• Second track “Suntitled” appeared on FC25 soundtrack

What this means: The band’s social channels have become the primary announcement vehicle, making Instagram the essential follow for any future schedule changes.

Will Catfish and the Bottlemen tour again?

Yes, but the confirmed window is 2025 only. The August 2025 stadium shows at Principality Stadium Cardiff and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium London represent the band’s biggest venues to date — their first-ever UK stadium tour (Hospitality Centre). After those dates wrap, the schedule goes quiet with no verified 2026 additions.

2025 comeback shows

The 2025 tour marks a significant comeback following the August 2024 cancellations. With six shows spanning outdoor parks, urban green spaces, and national stadiums, the run showcases the band’s broad appeal. The tour follows their 2019 album The Balance, and fans have been anticipating new studio material alongside the live return.

Future rumors

No credible 2026 rumors have emerged from established music news outlets. Fan forums occasionally speculate, but these lack verification from ticket platforms or official channels. New music could trigger fresh touring — the band has been working since the 2019 release, and a future album may coincide with additional dates. For now, the newsletter remains the best source for announcements.

The implication: Without a confirmed album or tour announcement, fans should temper expectations for anything beyond August 2025.

Who is touring in 2026 in Ireland?

For Irish concert-goers specifically, the confirmed picture is limited to 2025. The June 15 Belfast show at Ormeau Park and June 16 Dublin date at Fairview Park are the only verified Irish dates for this year (Metal Planet Music). No ticket platforms list any 2026 Catfish and the Bottlemen shows in Ireland (Songkick).

Dublin concerts 2026

As of April 2026, no 2026 Dublin concerts for Catfish and the Bottlemen appear on Bandsintown, Ticketmaster, or any major event listing. Dublin’s largest venue, the 3Arena, has not been announced as a stop for any future Catfish run. The band’s Irish presence in 2026 remains entirely speculative.

3Arena details

Dublin’s 3Arena ranks among the city’s premier concert venues, but Catfish and the Bottlemen have not announced a date there. The 2025 shows use Fairview Park (an outdoor venue) for Dublin and Ormeau Park for Belfast. If a future stadium or arena date in Dublin materializes, it would represent a notable scale-up from the 2025 outdoor format.

Timeline

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What this means: The tour timeline shows a band recovering from 2024 disruption and reaching their highest-profile venues yet. After August 2025, the schedule resets to zero with no confirmed 2026 dates.

Clarity on what’s confirmed and what’s not

With tour information scattered across social posts, ticketing platforms, and news outlets, sorting confirmed facts from speculation matters for anyone planning to attend a show.

The catch: Most of the unconfirmed items fall into the “expected but not announced” category — new music and 2026 dates are widely anticipated but lack any official confirmation.

What people are saying

Catfish and the Bottlemen continue to solidify their position as one of the UK’s leading live acts.

— Metal Planet Music (music news outlet)

This landmark tour follows the band’s triumphant return to live performances in 2024.

— Hospitality Centre (hospitality provider)

Indie fans are besides themselves today, as it’s been announced there’ll be a new Catfish and the Bottlemen tour for 2025.

— Seat Unique (VIP ticket platform)

The media coverage around the 2025 announcement has been broadly positive, framing the stadium tour as a significant milestone for a band that built its reputation on energetic live shows before hitting cancellation trouble in 2024.

Summary

Catfish and the Bottlemen’s 2025 summer tour delivers six confirmed shows across the UK and Ireland, including a Dublin date on June 16 at Fairview Park. After August 2024 cancellations derailed their previous run, the band returns with their biggest venues yet — Cardiff Principality Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. No 2026 dates exist in any verified listing, leaving the future schedule uncertain beyond the August 2025 closing dates. For Irish fans, the two 2025 shows represent the only confirmed opportunity to catch the band live in the near term — and the window is closing.

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