The War on Drugs Cancel UK Shows with Sam Fender Due to Scheduling Conflicts

The War on Drugs will not be joining Sam Fender on his 2025 UK stadium tour due to personal scheduling issues.

The renowned band The War on Drugs has officially announced that they won't be able to perform alongside Sam Fender later this year due to "personal scheduling issues." This disappointing news was shared with fans on April 23, through a heartfelt message on their Facebook page.

Tour Details and Changes

The War on Drugs were set to accompany Fender on his much-anticipated stadium tour, which included a significant show in London on June 6, along with two performances at Newcastle’s iconic St James’ Park on June 14 and 15.

In their announcement, they expressed their regret, stating:

"It is with great disappointment that, due to personal scheduling issues, The War on Drugs are unfortunately unable to perform with Sam Fender in London and Newcastle this June."

Despite this setback, fans can still look forward to CMAT, who will be supporting Fender at all scheduled shows. For those interested, remaining ticket information can be found here along with a full list of tour dates below.

Sam Fender's UK and Ireland Tour Dates for 2025:

MAY
24 – Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, Sefton Park, Liverpool

JUNE
6 – London Stadium
12 – St. James’ Park, Newcastle
14 – St. James’ Park, Newcastle
15 – St. James’ Park, Newcastle

AUGUST
16 – Wythenshawe Park, Manchester
22 – Edinburgh Summer Sessions @ Royal Highland Showgrounds
28 – VITAL @ Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast

Adam Granduciel, the frontman of The War on Drugs, notably produced Fender’s latest album, ‘People Watching’. The two artists reunited recently to perform together at Coachella, showcasing their musical chemistry. Reflecting on the experience, Granduciel expressed:

"I fell in love with him. He’s a savant."

He added, “Sam and the boys came out in March for about five weeks. We worked on some stuff they’d already started, then we worked on some more stuff from the ground up. It was awesome. I’d never met Sam, but we’d communicated once or twice.”

‘People Watching’ has received acclaim, with a glowing four-star review highlighting it as “reflective and perceptive indie rock from North Shields’ shining star.” The review emphasized how the album channels Fender’s feelings of disconnect and existential dread rooted in his rapid rise to fame.

In a four-star review of one of Fender’s concerts, it was noted that although there was no radical shake-up of the setlist, there was a palpable sense of self-confidence that suggested his career could reach new heights.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What caused The War on Drugs to cancel their UK dates?
  The band cited "personal scheduling issues" as the reason for their cancellation.
• Who will be supporting Sam Fender on his tour?
  CMAT will be supporting Sam Fender at all scheduled dates.
• When is Sam Fender's London show?
  Fender’s London show is set for June 6, 2025.
• Where can I find tickets for Sam Fender’s shows?
  Remaining tickets can be found here.
• What is the name of Sam Fender's latest album?
  Sam Fender’s latest album is titled ‘People Watching’.

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