Slade Announce Final-Ever UK Gig
Dave Hill’s Slade Announce Final UK Tour 2025: ‘The Final Tour’ Dates with ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ – Liverpool O2 Academy (Dec 12), London O2 Shepherd’s Bush (Dec 17), Manchester O2 Ritz (Dec 22) & More
London, 4 November 2025 – Glam rock’s eternal showmen are signing off in style: Founding guitarist Dave Hill‘s Slade has locked in “The Final Tour” – an eight-date UK festive blitz in December 2025, capping nearly 60 years of misspelled mayhem and mirror-shard swagger. Fresh from a 2024 health break (Hill’s cataract recovery), this swan-song run delivers one last blast of No.1 stompers like “Merry Xmas Everybody”, “Coz I Luv You”, and “Cum On Feel the Noize”, with Hill leading the charge alongside John Berry (bass/vocals), Russell Keefe (vocals/keys), and Alex Bines (drums).
Special guests Sons of the Seventies return for their sixth straight support slot, infusing ’70s soul into the glitter-fueled goodbye. More dates teased, but these eight are your last shot at UK Slade magic.
“This is our heartfelt thanks to the fans who’ve roared along since ’71. One final Christmas cracker – then the lights go down, but the memories crank forever.” – Dave Hill
Tickets on sale since May 2 (10am), from £35 + fees via SeeTickets and Ticketmaster. Liverpool, London, and Manchester are 50-70% gone – secure your glam requiem now.
Buy Tickets Today – Claim Your Last ‘Noize’
Dave Hill’s Slade ‘The Final Tour’ 2025: Full Confirmed Dates, Venues & Ticket Alerts
Fact-checked via official listings (Ticketmaster, SeeTickets, band site), this December dash hits O2 staples and intimate spots for 90-min fireworks. Doors ~7pm; shows ~8pm; no skips on the festive hits.
| Date | City | Venue | Tickets (From) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 Dec 2025 | Liverpool | O2 Academy | £42 | On Sale |
| Sun 14 Dec 2025 | Bournemouth | O2 Academy | £40 | On Sale |
| Tue 16 Dec 2025 | Oxford | O2 Academy | £38 | On Sale |
| Wed 17 Dec 2025 | London | O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire | £45 | Selling Fast |
| Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Newcastle Upon Tyne | O2 City Hall | £42 | On Sale |
| Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Birmingham | O2 Institute | £40 | On Sale |
| Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Manchester | O2 Ritz | £45 | Selling Fast |
| Tue 30 Dec 2025 | Leeds | Brudenell Social Club | £35 | On Sale |
On Sale Now: Head to SeeTickets for primaries; Ticketmaster for secondaries. VIP upgrades (£60+) offer meet-greets, signed mirror pics, and pre-show chats. Bundles with payment plans available.
Setlist Preview: Slade’s Glitter-Fueled Farewell Frenzy
Hill’s crew keeps it raw and relentless – expect a crowd-hyping spectacle blending chart kings with cheeky rarities, clocking 90 mins + encore.
- Must-Plays: “Merry Xmas Everybody” (pyro encore), “Coz I Luv You” (No.1 opener), “Cum On Feel the Noize” (pit starter), “Mama Weer All Crazee Now,” “Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me.”
- Gems & Guests: “Far Far Away,” “Gudbuy T’ Jane”; Sons of the Seventies join for “Lock Up Your Daughters”; acoustic “Everyday” nod.
- Final Twists: Hill’s banter roasts, Slade in Flame clips; extended “Take Me Bak ‘Ome” jams.
“A dynamic, exhilarating roller-coaster of pure rock’n’roll – Slade’s live fire never dims.” – Official Bio
Slade’s Timeless Saga: Skinheads to Swan Song – The Hill Legacy
From 1966 Wolverhampton skinheads (as N’ Betweens) to glam overlords under Chas Chandler (ex-Animals/Hendrix guru), Slade notched 6 UK No.1s (1971-74), 23 Top 20s, and global echoes – inspiring Kiss, Oasis, and Quiet Riot’s U.S. “Noize” cover. ’80s revival (“We’ll Bring the House Down,” Top 10 ’81); ’90s “Radio Wall of Sound” sealed a 30-year chart streak.
Hill rebooted in 1991 amid worldwide clamor, logging 600+ shows across 20+ countries and festival staples (Germany/Poland). 2023 celebrated 50 years of ’73 No.1s; 2024’s pause tested resolve. This tour? A defiant coda at 77, post-surgery.
| Slade Icon | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Roots | 1966: N’ Betweens – “Get Down and Get With It” (’71 hit) |
| Glam Peak | 1971-74: 6 No.1s, Slayed? album smash |
| Revivals | ’81 Top 10; ’91 Hill return; Aus/Euro tours |
| Influence | Quiet Riot U.S. breakthrough; Oasis/Kiss nods |
| Modern Arc | Festivals worldwide; 2023 50th anniversaries |
| Endgame | 2025: 8-date UK finale |
“Slade built myths – this tour’s the glittering goodbye.” – Noddy Holder (ex-frontman)
Rev Up the Hits, Snag Tickets, Celebrate the Send-Off
- Playlist: Spotify: Slade Greatest Hits – ’71 stompers to ’81 revivals.
- Tickets: SeeTickets | Ticketmaster
- Official Hub: DaveHillSlade.com – Merch (glitter tees £25).
- Instagram: @DaveHillSlade
- Facebook: Dave Hill’s Slade
Dave Hill’s Slade bows out unbowed: A December detonation of glam glory, from Liverpool pits to Leeds intimacy. ‘The Final Tour’ isn’t closure – it’s celebration. Grab tickets, dust off the platforms, and make ‘everybody’ echo one last time.
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