Madness 2023 UK tour date in London: Ska veterans to perform in capital this winter

Londoners are set to relive the 80s at the O2 Arena later this year as Madness perform at the iconic venue.

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British ska veterans’ Madness is set to take to the London O2 Arena stage later this year. The 80s classic group will perform in the capital for one night over the winter season.

The ska and pop giants are set to perform some of their biggest hits, including Baggy Trousers and Our House to London crowds, as part of their forthcoming C’est La Vie 2023 UK tour. It will follow on from the group’s string of shows across the country this summer.

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Madness’ 2023 C’est La Vie tour will kick off at the end of the year in late November. As part of the tour, the group will take to the stage in cities up and down the country including Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester as well as London.

The 2023 shows see the group still performing 47 years after they formed in 1976. Across their chart-topping career, Madness had a total of 15 singles reach the UK top ten. Now, Londoners will get a chance to hear some of their hits live at the O2.

We break down when Madness will be performing at London’s O2 Arena as well as how fans can bag tickets.

Madness’ 2023 C’est La Vie tour includes London O2 Arena show

London’s O2 Arena is set to host pop giants Madness for a night of 80s nostalgia later this year. The band is set to perform to London crowds at the venue this winter season on December 15.

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The show in the capital is one of 13 dates on the group’s 2023 C’est La Vie tour. The full list of tour dates is listed below:

  • November 30 - Aberdeen, P&J Live
  • December 2- Newcastle, Utilita Arena
  • December 4 - Cardiff, International Arena
  • December 5 - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
  • December 7 - Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
  • December 8 - Leeds, First Direct Arena
  • December 9 - Manchester, AO Arena
  • December 11 - Brighton, Brighton Centre
  • December 12 - Bournemouth, International Centre
  • December 14 - Sheffield, Utilita Arena
  • December 15 - London, O2
  • December 16 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena

How to get tickets to Madness’ winter O2 show

Those wanting to secure tickets for Madness’ upcoming show in the capital will be able to access presale tickets if they are an O2 or Virgin Media customer. Early access tickets will be available from next Wednesday, April 26.

Alternatively, if you didn’t manage to bag presale tickets, you can also try again in the general sale. These will go live to the public next Friday, April 28. Fans can access tickets on both the O2 website.

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