The Darkness Announces Major 'Best Of' Arena Tour with Birmingham Stop
The legendary rock band The Darkness has officially confirmed exciting tour news, with tickets now available for their highly anticipated 'Best Of' arena tour. This special concert series will celebrate the band's most popular songs from across their entire career, spanning more than two decades.
Birmingham Included in Seven-Date Arena Tour
The tour will feature seven arena dates across Great Britain in December 2026, with Birmingham's Utilita Arena scheduled for December 12. This marks a significant moment for the band, representing their biggest headline tour in their twenty-plus year history.
The Darkness will perform hits from all eight of their albums, ranging from their groundbreaking 2003 debut Permission To Land to their most recent chart-topping record Dreams On Toast, which reached number two in the Official Album Charts. Fans can expect a comprehensive musical journey through the band's entire discography.
Grammy Winners Brothers Osborne to Join Tour
The rockers won't be performing alone on this major tour. They will be joined by Grammy Award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne for the full arena experience. The sibling duo has sold millions of records worldwide and is known for hits including Break Mine, It Ain't My Fault, and 21 Summer.
Frontman Justin Hawkins expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming shows, stating: "The very bestest of The Darkness! Imagine yourself, luxuriating in the warm sonic and visual embrace of the best ever Darkness songs, played by the best ever Darkness band, in the best ever rock music venues of mainland Great Britain!"
Hawkins continued with his characteristic flair: "You will float with us on the soft whoopee cushion of undulating rock tones, swim with us in the warm seas of loquacious balladry, jump with us in the heady miasma of pop rock, and also do the head bang with us in the electrical thundery storm of HEVY METUL… Roll up, roll up - the Darkness Carnival is coming to town!"
Ticket Information and Availability
Tickets for The Darkness tour are currently available through multiple online retailers. Official outlets including Ticketmaster and Live Nation still have tickets remaining from the initial general onsale earlier this year. Additionally, resale websites such as viagogo offer fans alternative options for securing their preferred seating or standing arrangements.
The complete tour schedule includes:
- December 8 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- December 9 – Leeds, FD Arena
- December 11 – Manchester, AO Arena
- December 12 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
- December 13 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- December 15 – Brighton, Brighton Centre
- December 16 – London, The O2
This tour represents a significant milestone for The Darkness, who originally hail from Surrey. The band's career has spanned multiple successful albums and numerous chart positions, cementing their status as one of Britain's most distinctive rock acts. The Birmingham date at Utilita Arena promises to be a highlight of their celebratory tour, offering Midlands fans an opportunity to experience their greatest hits in a premier venue.
