Time is running out for fans to catch the legendary ska-pop band Madness live, as they prepare to play their final UK shows of 2025 this week. With just a handful of dates left, including a highly anticipated night at Birmingham's Utilita Arena, last-minute tickets are still available for those quick to act.
Final Shows of a Monumental Year
Madness, fronted by the iconic Suggs, is rounding off a massive year of touring with a final sprint of arena dates. The band, famous for timeless hits like Baggy Trousers, Our House, and It Must Be Love, will bring their energetic live show to Birmingham's Utilita Arena on Friday, December 19, 2025. This follows a performance in Cardiff on December 18, before the grand finale at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, December 20.
These concerts mark the end of a packed 2025 schedule for the group, which has included major festival appearances and headline tours across the country. After this week, the band will take a well-earned break before gearing up for their already-announced 2026 tour plans.
How to Secure Your Last-Minute Tickets
While initial ticket sales through official vendors like Ticketmaster may be exhausted, dedicated fans still have routes to secure entry. Several authorised resale platforms are offering tickets for these final shows, often at prices close to their original face value.
Tickets for the Birmingham Utilita Arena show are currently listed from around £74 each on these secondary sites. These platforms typically allow purchases right up until the day of the event, providing a valuable last-minute option.
Key websites where tickets can be found include:
- Viagogo
- StubHub
It is also worth checking the official Ticketmaster page periodically for any returned or newly released tickets, though availability there is likely to be extremely limited.
Don't Miss the Party
For supporters who thought they had missed their chance, this represents a final opportunity to witness Madness's celebrated live act in 2025. The band's shows are renowned for their high-energy, feel-good atmosphere, making these arena dates a perfect festive celebration.
With the curtain about to fall on their 2025 tour, securing a ticket now is the only way to join the party before Madness takes their final bow of the year at London's O2 Arena.
