Franz Ferdinand announce live dates in Scotland – their first shows in over a year

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Franz Ferdinand have announced details of some live shows in Scotland – marking their first tour dates in over a year. Find ticket details below.The band first shared an update with fans on Saturday (July 13), when they uploaded a clip to their social media channels confirming that an official announcement about new live shows was on the way.“We’re very excited to announce that we’ve got a few live shows coming up in Scotland,” they wrote in the caption, also adding that the full announcement would arrive on Monday (July 15).In the clip, Alex Kapranos is seen speaking directly to the camera. “Hi, it’s Alex, speaking very quietly because I’m in an airport and don’t want to look too much like an influencer or some other kind of fanny,” he began. “But I’m very excited because we can tell you all now that we’re going to be starting our live shows with a few gigs around Scotland, in some places we’ve never been before.

So keep your eyes open.”We’re very excited to announce that we’ve got a few live shows coming up in Scotland. Full announcement and dates to follow on Monday.

Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know: https://t.co/2lwBKCLOl0 pic.twitter.com/bvGbWOcsRC— Franz Ferdinand (@Franz_Ferdinand) July 13, 2024Now, the band have confirmed that they have three upcoming shows in the country, all of which will be taking place later this year.The dates kick off on September 26 with an opening night at the Spa Pavilion in Strathpeffer, and continue the following night with a slot at the Albert Halls in Stirling.From there, they wrap up with a final show at The Venue in Dumfries on September 28.