The Darkness announce biggest headline tour to date
The Darkness are hitting the road for a massive arena tour with support from Brothers Osborne and A.
British rock stalwarts The Darkness are gearing up for their biggest headline tour in two decades.
The seven-date arena run kicks off in Glasgow on December 8 and culminates in a landmark debut headline show at London’s O2 Arena on December 16.
The tour follows the success of Dreams On Toast, the band’s eighth studio album, which soared to No.2 on the UK Official Albums Chart earlier this year. Known for their flamboyant live shows and unapologetic guitar-driven anthems, The Darkness are set to bring their signature sound to some of the UK’s largest venues.
Joining them on all dates are GRAMMY-winning American country rock duo Brothers Osborne and UK rock outfit A, whose streaming numbers have climbed into the multi-millions. Together, the three acts form what frontman Justin Hawkins calls “Bands of Brothers,” referencing the sibling pairings in each group.
Frontman Justin Hawkins said: “Powerful rock was designed to be played in huge rectangular buildings. Huge rectangular buildings were designed to house powerful rock bands. The Darkness are a powerful rock band and the arenas listed below are huge rectangular buildings. Except for the exception which proves the rule. Thank you O2 Arena…
In December 2026, this elegantly logical proposition will become a reality, driven by three bands consisting of seven brothers. Three of them are Perrys, from Lowestoft’s A. Two of them are Osbornes, from the Brothers Osborne. And two of them are my brother Dan and I. The Darkness, Brothers Osborne and A, veritable Bands of Brothers, rocking in a huge rectangular (or domed) building – what could be more powerful than that?”
Brothers Osborne lead singer and guitarist TJ Osborne added: “There was cosmic ripple in the space time continuum that led to our paths crossing. Can’t wait to prove, once again, that brothers do it best and guitar solos are alive and well.”
Pre-sale starts at 10am on Wednesday, November 26, here, and general sale starts at 10am Friday, November 28.
The Darkness' December 2026 tour dates:
December 8 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
December 9 – Manchester, AO Arena
December 11 – Birmingham, Resorts World Arena
December 12 – Leeds, First Direct Arena
December 13 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
December 15 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
December 16 – London, The O2
