Is it just me, or does Dave dropping extra Manchester and London tour dates feel like Mercury retrograde finally working in our favor? As presale buzz kicks off for his ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ tour, fans are scrambling to snag tickets through Seat Unique, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster—talk about cosmic timing for a British rapper bringing his new album on a whirlwind UK and Ireland trek next year. With “special guests” hinted but not confirmed, and an album featuring James Blake and Tems landing just days away, this tour promise feels like a stellar alignment worth marking on your calendar. Wondering when you can catch him live or what surprises await? Let’s dive into the details before the stars—and tickets—fade away. LEARN MORE.
Dave has added extra Manchester and London dates to the ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ tour, as presale kicks off (tickets available via Seat Unique, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster).
In case you missed it, the British rapper is taking his new album on the road next year for huge gigs in the likes of London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow.
Support acts have not yet been confirmed, but Dave has teased that he will be joined on stage by ‘special guests’.
The tour announcement comes days before the release of his latest album of the same title The Boy Who Played The Harp, which drops on Friday, October 24.
The album boasts 10 tracks and features collaborations with James Blake, Jim Legxacy, Tems, and Kano.
So, what time does general sale kick off, and when is Dave coming to a city near you? Find out everything you need to know below.
Dave has announced extra UK tour dates (Getty/Gareth Cattermole)
General sale for Dave’s 2026 ‘The Boy Who Played Harp’ tour will open at 9am on Thursday, October 23 via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
If you want to make a night of it, you can register your interest for hospitality tickets via Seat Unique.
Resale tickets are also available on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.
As mentioned above, support acts have not yet been confirmed, and fans are speculating over who will join Dave on the road next year.
On TikTok, one fan predicted, “100% Cench and Burna Boy. Drake would be mad, I reckon it could happen to be fair.”
Another guessed, “I think Jim Legxacy could open.”
A third said with confidence: “Fredo 100%.”
Dave has collaborated with a number of high-profile artists in the past. Most notably, he worked with Drake on 2016 hit Wanna Know, AJ Tracey on Thiago Silva, Peligro with Giggs, and Funky Friday with Fredo.
Interestingly, the rapper’s last release Split Decision in 2023 was a collaborative EP with fellow UK rapper Central Cee.
In the countdown to the release of The Boy Who Played The Harp, Dave has confirmed the tracklist and collaborators involved.
You can find the full tracklist below for reference:
Speaking about the album on Reddit, one fan said: “Yesss. Another Jim Legxacy x Dave link-up. Even more excited for the album now.”
Another wrote, “Only 10 songs is a very good sign. Dave has always been quality over quantity, so I’m very excited for this.”
A third shared: “James Blake, Jim Legxacy, and Tems?! Ok, I’m intrigued now.”
Dave has added extra London and Manchester dates to the upcoming tour due to huge demand.
The Top Boy star will kick things off at Dublin’s 3Arena on Monday, March 2, before heading to Glasgow, London, and Birmingham.
Your last chance to see the Location hitmaker live is at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Tuesday, March 17. You can find out when he’s coming to a city near you below. See you there?
Featured Image Credit: Getty/Dave J Hogan
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