Johnny Marr announces summer 2023 UK headline shows
nme.comJohnny Marr has announced a series of headline shows, set to take place across the UK later this year.Announced today (April 25), the new tour will feature eight stops at venues across the UK and work around the numerous festival appearances the former Smiths guitarist is already set to play.The tour spans throughout summer 2023, and will kick off with a performance at the Picturedrome in Holmfirth on July 17.
From there, Marr will embark on shows in Lincoln, Northampton and Tunbridge Wells for the remainder of the month, before playing four more gigs in August.These will feature sets in Wrexham, Frome and Plymouth, before ending with a show at the Empire in Middlesbrough on August 25.
Tickets for the upcoming gigs will go on sale this Friday (April 28) at 10 am BST. Find a full list of dates below and more information about tickets here.JULY 17 – Picturedrome, Holmfirth18 – Engine Shed, Lincoln20 – Roadmender, Northampton27 – Assembly Hall, Tunbridge WellsAUGUST9 – The Rockin Chair, Wrexham16 – Cheese and Grain, Frome17 – SU Main Hall, Plymouth25 – Empire, MiddlesbroughAs well as his upcoming headline shows, the indie icon will also be playing with his band at festivals including Pennfest, South Facing Festival, Lakefest, Beautiful Days, Hardwick Festival, Helsinki Festival and Victorious.
All of which are scheduled for this summer, and will span from July until September.Two performances are also included which will see Marr share a stage with The Killers.
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