The Darkness confirm Feeder and A for December UK arena dates
The Darkness have announced Feeder as special guests for their December UK arena tour, completing a three-band bill that also features alternative rock outfit A.
The seven-date run begins at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 8 December and concludes with The Darkness’ first headline show at London’s The O2 on 16 December. The itinerary also takes in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and Brighton.
Feeder will build their support set around material from their recently re-issued debut album Polythene. Frontman Grant Nicholas said: “We can’t wait to rock with our old friends The Darkness and A. We are going to be playing songs exclusively from our re-issued debut album Polythene. Feeder x”
A rock-heavy arena bill takes shape
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins welcomed the addition of Feeder with his customary humour, referencing the bands’ appearance on Bargain Hunt.
“Feeder have agreed to join the bill for our arena tour and we are OVER THE MOON!” Hawkins said. “Eagle eyed television enthusiasts will remember the legendary episode of Bargain Hunt when Frankie and I made more money than expected on a tin bath and condemned them to defeat.
“They were gracious in a way that we would not have been. I really like them as people and they rock hard.
“I still have my Bargain Hunt wind cheater but I promise not to wear it side stage during their set to taunt them…”
Crock of Hits arrives before the tour
The arena shows follow the release of The Darkness’ first personally curated best-of collection, Crock of Hits, which lands on 27 November via Warner Music. The compilation draws from all eight of the band’s studio albums, from Permission To Land through to 2025’s Dreams On Toast, and includes festive staple Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End).
Available on 1LP, 2LP, 1CD, 3CD and digital formats, the expanded editions add live recordings, radio sessions and a new version of Masters Of The Universe featuring Brian May. Pre-order the album here.
The Darkness UK arena tour dates
Tickets for all dates are on sale now, with Feeder and A appearing across the full run. Tickets are on sale now.
- 8 December – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- 9 December – Leeds, FD Arena
- 11 December – Manchester, AO Arena
- 12 December – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- 13 December – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- 15 December – Brighton, Brighton Centre
- 16 December – London, The O2
More The Darkness on Punkinfocus: Live review: The Darkness Hit New Heights on Dreams On Toast Tour (April 2025) · Live review: THE DARKNESS LIGHT UP THE DOME! (December 2019) · The Darkness announce Crock of Hits and Moth Club launch show (September 2026) · The Darkness Set for Monumental Return with 2026 Arena Tour (November 2025) · The Darkness Blaze Ahead with ‘Walking Through Fire’ – New Album Drops in March (February 2025)
