Royal Blood announce intimate summer 2023 UK warm-up shows

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Royal Blood have announced two intimate warm-up shows ahead of their upcoming UK and European tour.The shows will take place at Nottingham’s Rock City on May 26 and Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on June 21 – giving fans the chance to see the band in a more intimate setting before they play a series of festivals and stadium support slots with Muse this summer.Both of the newly announced venues have a capacity of approximately 2,000, with tickets on sale on sale from 10am this Thursday (April 6) and available here.The duo – which is comprised of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher – will then embark on a series of live performances throughout the UK and Europe throughout the summer.

This includes appearances at festivals including Glastonbury and TRNSMT, as well as headline slots at Truck, Kendal Calling and Y Not festival.Alongside a number of headline appearances, including a homecoming event at Brighton’s On The Beach show in July, Royal Blood will also be performing as special guests for Muse during their run of UK tour dates.The rock duo will support Matt Bellamy and co at stadium performances in Plymouth, Huddersfield and Milton Keynes.

Find a full list of upcoming UK shows listed below.MAY26 – Nottingham, Rock City 27 – Plymouth, Home Park (with Muse)JUNE20 – Huddersfield, John Smith’s Stadium (with Muse)21 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall21-25 – Glastonbury25 – Milton Keynes Bowl (with Muse)JULY9- TRNSMT23 – Truck Festival27-30 – Kendal Calling28-30 – Y NOT?

Festival29 – Brighton BeachLast year, NME reviewed of Royal Blood’s headline show London’s O2 arena.