Sam Fender People Watching Tour 2025: English singer-songwriter Sam Fender is on his third concert tour in support of his third studio album, People Watching (2025). It began on December 2, 2024, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, and the tour will end on August 28, 2025, at the Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast, Ireland. The tour has 37 shows in Europe and North America. Support performers include Wonderhorse, CMAT, The War on Drugs, Olivia Dean, and Young Jesus.
Fender’s website opened a countdown clock on October 15, 2024, suggesting a giant surprise. A part of the tour poster showing only Fender’s eyes was revealed at big UK locations the next day. Fender announced its first UK tour since 2022 and its 2025 European tour on 18 October.
High demand led to a ballot for performance tickets among Northeast England locals. UK tickets went on sale on October 25, with £1 from each sale going to the Music Venue Trust, which supported independent music venues.
Sam Fender People Watching Tour 2025
| Tour | People Watching Tour |
|---|---|
| Artist | Sam Fender |
| Location | Europe, North America |
| Associated Album | People Watching |
| Start Date | 2 December 2024 |
| End Date | 28 August 2025 |
| Number of Shows | 37 |
| Supporting Acts | Wunderhorse, CMAT, The War on Drugs, Olivia Dean, Young Jesus |
| Concert Chronology | Seventeen Going Under Tour (2022) → People Watching Tour (2024–2025) |
People Watching Tour 2025 Dates
Here are complete details of the tour and the full schedule:
| Date (2024–2025) | City | Country | Venue | Supporting Act(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2024 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | Wonderhorse |
| December 3, 2024 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | Wonderhorse |
| December 5, 2024 | Glasgow | Scotland | OVO Hydro | Wonderhorse |
| December 6, 2024 | Glasgow | Scotland | OVO Hydro | Wonderhorse |
| December 8, 2024 | Manchester | England | AO Arena | Wonderhorse |
| December 9, 2024 | Manchester | England | AO Arena | Wonderhorse |
| December 11, 2024 | Birmingham | England | Utilita Arena Birmingham | Wonderhorse |
| December 12, 2024 | Birmingham | England | Utilita Arena Birmingham | Wonderhorse |
| December 14, 2024 | London | England | The O2 | Wonderhorse |
| December 15, 2024 | London | England | The O2 | Wonderhorse |
| January 15, 2025 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall | Young Jesus |
| January 17, 2025 | Toronto | Canada | Massey Hall | Young Jesus |
| January 19, 2025 | Chicago | United States | Chicago Theatre | Young Jesus |
| January 21, 2025 | Denver | United States | Paramount Theatre | Young Jesus |
| January 24, 2025 | Los Angeles | United States | The Greek Theatre | Young Jesus |
| January 25, 2025 | Los Angeles | United States | The Greek Theatre | Young Jesus |
| January 28, 2025 | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre | Young Jesus |
| March 7, 2025 | Paris | France | L’Olympia | CMAT |
| March 8, 2025 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | AFAS Live | CMAT |
| March 10, 2025 | Berlin | Germany | Columbiahalle | CMAT |
| March 12, 2025 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Vega | CMAT |
| March 14, 2025 | Stockholm | Sweden | Annex | CMAT |
| March 16, 2025 | Oslo | Norway | Sentrum Scene | CMAT |
| April 11, 2025 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | SSE Arena | Olivia Dean |
| April 12, 2025 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | SSE Arena | Olivia Dean |
| April 15, 2025 | Leeds | England | First Direct Arena | Olivia Dean |
| April 16, 2025 | Leeds | England | First Direct Arena | Olivia Dean |
| April 19, 2025 | Sheffield | England | Utilita Arena Sheffield | Olivia Dean |
| April 20, 2025 | Sheffield | England | Utilita Arena Sheffield | Olivia Dean |
| July 10, 2025 | Madrid | Spain | Mad Cool Festival^ | — |
| July 12, 2025 | Lisbon | Portugal | NOS Alive Festival^ | — |
| July 19, 2025 | Rome | Italy | Rock in Roma Festival | — |
| August 1, 2025 | Glasgow | Scotland | Bellahouston Park | The War on Drugs |
| August 3, 2025 | Manchester | England | Wythenshawe Park | The War on Drugs |
| August 16, 2025 | London | England | Finsbury Park | The War on Drugs |
| August 23, 2025 | Dublin | Ireland | Marley Park | The War on Drugs |
| August 28, 2025 | Newcastle | England | Town Moor | The War on Drugs |
People Watching Tour Setlist
This setlist was taken from the show in Dublin on December 2, 2024. It does not represent all shows throughout the tour.
- “The Kitchen”
- “Getting Started”
- “The Borders”
- “Wild Long Lie”
- “All Is on My Side”
- “Nostalgia’s Lie”
- “Arm’s Length”
- “Will We Talk?”
- “People Watching”
- “Spice”
- “Howdon Aldi Death Queue”
- “Get You Down”
- “Spit of You”
- “Seventeen Going Under”
Encore
- “Hypersonic Missiles“
FAQs: People Watching Tour 2025
What is the name of Sam Fender’s tour?
It’s called the People Watching Tour.
Which album is this tour for?
The tour supports his album People Watching.
When does the tour start and end?
It starts on December 2, 2024, and ends on August 28, 2025.
Where will the tour take place?
The tour will visit Europe and North America.
How many shows will there be?
There will be 37 shows in total.
Is there an official tour poster?
Yes, a promotional poster is available (check official sources).
Who are the supporting acts?
The opening acts include
- Wonderhorse
- CMAT
- The War on Drugs
- Olivia Dean
- Young Jesus
What was Sam Fender’s last tour?
His previous tour was the Seventeen Going Under Tour (2022).
Is this his current tour?
Yes, the People Watching Tour (2024–2025) is his latest tour.