Texas have announced a UK arena tour set to take place in the autumn of 2024. The announcement came after the band released a compilation album, The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023, which includes 24 songs from the Scottish band’s career, including smash hit “Say What You Want”. The album was released in June 2o23, and marks 34 years of the alternative rockers making music.
The tour promoting The Very Best Of 1989-2023 will be a six-date UK arena tour in September 2024. The band will begin the tour in Leeds at First Direct Arena, and end with a show in Texas‘ hometown of Glasgow, at the OVO Hydro.
The rock band fronted by Sharleen Spiteri gave an electric performance at this year’s Glastonbury festival, where they performed classic hits from their discography, as well as newer songs from their latest studio album, 2021’s Hi. You can watch the full video of their performance on the iconic Pyramid Stage below.
Since forming in 1986, Texas have gone on to produce 10 studio albums, including White On Blonde, their first UK number 1 album. Over the span of their career, the band have sold over 40 million records worldwide, and secured their legacy in Scotland, being one of the most successful bands Glasgow has ever produced.
Before Texas head out on their UK arena tour, the Glaswegians will perform at BBC Radio 2 In The Park this weekend in Leicester. The band will also feature on Magic Radio’s Magic Of Christmas, ready to get you into the Christmas spirit, alongside Emeli Sande, Rick Astley, Simply Red and more.
Tickets for the upcoming Texas “The Very Best Of” tour will go on general sale on Friday 22nd September. Tickets in the artist pre-sale will be available from Wednesday 20th September for those who are eligible. To gain access to the pre-sale, you must sign up for it by 5pm on Tuesday 19th September. To sign up for pre-sale, click here.
Texas The Very Best Of UK Arena Tour dates and locations announced Sign up for pre-sale before 5pm on Tuesday 19th at the link below. General tickets go on sale on Friday 22nd September at 10am. https://t.co/derxxfgFad pic.twitter.com/KhH5QxIlwC
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Tour dates:
16/09/2023 – BBC Radio 2 In The Park – Leicester, UK
25/11 – The London Palladium – London, UK
06/09/2024 – First Direct Arena – Leeds, UK
07/09 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool, UK
10/09 – Bournemouth International Centre – Bournemouth, UK
11/09 – Utilita Arena Cardiff – Cardiff, UK
13/09 – Utilita Arena Birmingham – Birmingham, UK
14/09 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK
