The Courteeners UK Tour 2026
One of Manchester's most beloved bands is back on the road. The Courteeners UK tour 2026 spans nine dates across the country, taking in iconic venues from Wythenshawe Park to Alexandra Palace, with a huge arena run kicking off in November. General sale for the arena dates opens on Friday 17 April at 10:00 BST, with presales beginning Wednesday 15 April. Head to The Courteeners artist page on Evnt Central to follow the band and get instant alerts when new dates drop.
Tour Dates
All dates are listed chronologically. Times shown are in UK local time (GMT/BST as applicable).
Friday 6 November 2026 First Direct Arena, Leeds Artist Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Three Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Venue Presale: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST General Sale: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST View event page
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Max 6 tickets per person/household.
Saturday 7 November 2026 Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff Artist Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Ticketmaster Presale: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST Venue Presale: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST General Sale: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST View event page
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Max 6 tickets per person/household. A £2.25 per ticket renovation levy applies.
Each event page on Evnt Central lists all the presale links and timings in one place, so you're not scrambling across multiple sites.
Friday 13 November 2026 M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool Artist Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST General Sale: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST View event page
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Max 6 tickets per person/household.
Saturday 14 November 2026 Alexandra Palace, London Artist Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST General Sale: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST View event page
16+ only. Max 6 tickets per person/household.
Thursday 20 November 2026 OVO Hydro, Glasgow Artist Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST OVO Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Gigs in Scotland Presale: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST General Sale: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST View event page
Standing for over 14s only, under 16s need an adult. Seated for over 8s, under 14s need an adult companion. Max 6 tickets per person/household. Note: Level 3 is stairs-only and may not suit those with mobility difficulties or a fear of heights.
Saturday 21 November 2026 Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Artist Presale: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Venue Presale: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST General Sale: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST View event page
Standing floor for over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Under 14s must be accompanied and seated. Max 6 tickets per person/household.
Presale Information
Several of the arena dates have multiple presales running before the general sale on Friday 17 April. Having more than one presale window means more opportunities to secure your tickets before the queues get serious.
Artist Presale
When: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Available for: Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Alexandra Palace), Glasgow, Birmingham How to qualify: Register on the artist's website. For UK shows, no purchase is necessary. Sign up via The Courteeners artist page on Evnt Central for the direct link. Note: sign-up may have already closed by the time you register.
Three Presale
When: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Available for: Leeds (First Direct Arena) How to qualify: You must be a Three mobile customer to access this presale.
OVO Presale
When: Wednesday 15 April 2026, 10:00 BST Available for: Glasgow (OVO Hydro) How to qualify: You must be an OVO or SSE Energy Services customer and create an OVO Live account.
Ticketmaster Presale
When: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST Available for: Cardiff (Utilita Arena Cardiff) How to qualify: Access is through Ticketmaster directly.
Venue Presale
When: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST Available for: Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham How to qualify: Sign up to the venue's newsletter. Note: the presale email may have already been sent by the time you sign up, so act quickly.
Gigs in Scotland Presale
When: Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:00 BST Available for: Glasgow (OVO Hydro) How to qualify: Create a free Gigs in Scotland account.
General Sale
When: Friday 17 April 2026, 10:00 BST (arena dates) Open to everyone, no registration required.
For all presale links and the most up-to-date timings, head to the individual event pages on Evnt Central rather than hunting across multiple sites.
How to Maximise Your Chances
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Register for the artist presale now. It opens Wednesday 15 April, two days before general sale. Sign-up is free for UK shows, so there's no reason not to. Check The Courteeners artist page for the registration link.
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Check your phone or energy provider. If you're a Three customer, you can access the Leeds presale. OVO or SSE Energy Services customers have a head start in Glasgow. These presales run at the same time as the artist presale on Wednesday morning.
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Sign up to venue newsletters early. The venue presale for Cardiff, Leeds, and Birmingham opens Thursday 16 April. The access email may have already been sent by the time you sign up, so do it as soon as possible.
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Follow each event on Evnt Central. You'll get a free reminder before each presale and before general sale, so you're not caught off guard on the morning. Every show has its own event page with direct links.
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Stick to the 6-ticket limit. Most arena shows cap purchases at 6 per person and per household. Orders exceeding this will be cancelled, so keep that in mind if you're buying for a group.
FAQ
What presales are available for The Courteeners?
Presale availability varies by venue. The arena dates (Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Glasgow, and Birmingham) all have an Artist Presale on Wednesday 15 April at 10:00 BST. Some dates also have a Ticketmaster Presale, Venue Presale, Three Presale, OVO Presale, or Gigs in Scotland Presale. Check the individual event page for your chosen show on Evnt Central for a full breakdown of what's available.
How do I qualify for The Courteeners presale?
For the Artist Presale, you need to register on the artist's website. It's free for UK shows and no purchase is necessary. Other presales have their own requirements: Three mobile customers can access the Leeds presale, OVO or SSE Energy Services customers can access the Glasgow OVO Presale, and the Venue Presale requires signing up to the relevant venue's newsletter. Head to each event page on Evnt Central for direct sign-up links.
How much are The Courteeners tickets?
Ticket prices have not been confirmed in the data available to us. Check the relevant event page on Evnt Central for pricing once sales go live, or visit the official ticketing page for your chosen venue.
What time do The Courteeners tickets go on sale?
For the arena dates, the general sale opens at 10:00 BST on Friday 17 April 2026. Presales begin earlier, from 10:00 BST on Wednesday 15 April. Some shows have earlier general sale dates; for example, the Night and Day Manchester show goes on sale Friday 10 April at 14:00 BST. All confirmed times are listed on each event page on Evnt Central.
Where can I buy The Courteeners tickets?
Tickets are available through the official ticketing partners listed on each event page. You can find all the relevant links, presale timings, and sale information on The Courteeners' event pages at Evnt Central. Evnt Central does not sell tickets directly but keeps all the links in one place so you don't have to search around.
Don't Miss Out
The Courteeners UK tour 2026 is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest indie events, and demand for arena tickets is going to be high. Follow The Courteeners on Evnt Central to get instant alerts if any new dates are added, and follow the individual event pages for your chosen shows to receive free presale reminders straight to your inbox. When the time comes, each event page has everything you need, including all presale links, timings, and general sale details, in one place.
