SAM FENDER ANNOUNCES 'PROPER MASSIVE STADIUM TOUR' FOR 2027, INCLUDING TWO NIGHTS AT WEMBLEY
Sam Fender is going to stadiums in summer 2027. The Proper Massive Stadium Tour '27 runs nine UK and Ireland dates, from two homecoming nights at Newcastle's St James' Park on June 3 and 5 to two nights at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on July 15 and 17, with two nights at Wembley Stadium in between. Wunderhorse supports, and general sale begins Friday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m. GMT.
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October 21, 2026 - Sam Fender has announced the Proper Massive Stadium Tour '27, revealed after a teaser on the boards at St James' Park and a venue-reveal video earlier in the week. The run takes in Cardiff's Principality Stadium, Wembley Stadium on June 18 and 20, Dublin's Marlay Park, Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield and the Etihad Stadium, with his untitled fourth album open for pre-order. Fender will also close the Main Stage at Rock Werchter in Belgium on July 3, his first European festival headline set.
Sam Fender Proper Massive Stadium Tour Quick Facts and Ticket Info
Album: Fourth studio album (title and release date to be announced; pre-orders open)
Dates: June 3 to July 17, 2027
Number of dates: Nine stadium and park shows in the UK and Ireland, plus Rock Werchter
Canadian dates: None announced
Support: Wunderhorse (UK dates)
Presales: Album pre-order presale Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. GMT; St James' Park presale moved to Thursday, October 29 at 9:30 a.m. GMT
General sale: Friday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m. GMT (limit of six per person)
Tickets: Ticketmaster via samfender.com
The Backspin HQ Perspective
Fender arrives at this scale off the strongest run of his career. People Watching debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2025 and won that year's Mercury Prize, and 'Rein Me In' with Olivia Dean became the longest-running UK No. 1 single at 23 weeks, according to the Official Charts Company. His three St James' Park shows in 2025 moved 150,041 tickets and grossed $14.64 million, per Pollstar.
The rollout has not been smooth. After fan complaints, Fender removed a premium Front Standing ticket tier, Music Week reported, and the St James' Park presale was pushed back a day after a bot attack on the Gigantic ticketing platform. The Wembley nights will be his biggest headline shows to date, and the Rock Werchter slot comes after he cancelled his 2025 set there due to vocal problems. For more on the UK's summer 2027 picture, see Backspin's Isle of Wight Festival 2027 lineup breakdown.
Sam Fender Proper Massive Stadium Tour Dates
June 3: Newcastle, England @ St James' Park
June 5: Newcastle, England @ St James' Park
June 10: Cardiff, Wales @ Principality Stadium
June 18: London, England @ Wembley Stadium
June 20: London, England @ Wembley Stadium
July 1: Dublin, Ireland @ Marlay Park
July 8: Edinburgh, Scotland @ Scottish Gas Murrayfield
July 15: Manchester, England @ Etihad Stadium
July 17: Manchester, England @ Etihad Stadium
Frequently Asked Questions
When do tickets for Sam Fender's 2027 stadium tour go on sale?
General sale begins Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. GMT through samfender.com and Ticketmaster, with a limit of six tickets per person.
Is there a presale for the Proper Massive Stadium Tour?
Yes. An album pre-order presale opened Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m. GMT. The St James' Park presale was moved to Thursday, October 29 at 9:30 a.m. GMT after a bot attack on the Gigantic ticketing site.
Is Sam Fender playing Wembley Stadium?
Yes, two nights: Friday, June 18 and Sunday, June 20, 2027. They will be his biggest headline shows to date.
Is Sam Fender touring North America or Canada in 2027?
No North American dates have been announced. His official site lists nine UK and Ireland dates and notes more dates are coming.
Who is supporting Sam Fender in 2027?
Wunderhorse supports on the UK stadium dates.
Does Sam Fender have a new album?
His fourth studio album is open for pre-order. A title and release date have not been announced. His most recent album, People Watching, reached No. 1 in the UK and won the 2025 Mercury Prize.