We’ve just had the incredible MTV EMAs take over Co-op Live, and some of the world’s most famous musicians have already graced its stage since opening this year, and now it’s the turn of Manchester’s own (well, OK, Stoke technically) Robbie Williams. Following in the footsteps of his former Take That bandmates, Robbie Williams has today (Monday 11 November) announced his highly anticipated tour for 2025, which will see the global icon perform in cities across the UK, Ireland and Europe next summer, coming to Co-op Live in Manchester in June 2025.
The ‘Robbie Williams Live 2025‘ tour will open in Edinburgh on 31st May, and the tour will then take in London, Manchester and Bath, before heading across Europe with dates in countries including Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Sweden.
Of the tour, Robbie said: “This tour is going to be my boldest yet – I can’t wait to see you next year. There will be songs from the movie Better Man, and some new music too… but more on that soon”.
Last week it was announced that Robbie’s forthcoming musical biopic Better Man soundtrack will be released digitally on December 27, and every pre-order of the Better Man soundtrack from the official store, until 6pm tomorrow (Tuesday 12th November) will include early access to pre-sale tour tickets from this Wednesday 13th November (UK dates) and Thursday 14th November (European dates).
The tour announcement comes as fans eagerly await the release of Better Man which hits UK cinemas on December 26 and sees Williams portrayed as a CGI monkey throughout… Based on the true story of Robbie’s life and directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit.
The film follows his journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.
Discussing the film, director Michael Gracey honed in on Robbie referring to himself as a monkey over and again. “Robbie would say things like, ‘I’m up the back dancing like a monkey.’ After a while, I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be amazing to represent Robbie as a monkey in the film?’ Because Robbie is telling this story – and that’s how he sees himself.” Well, that’s something to look forward to.
UK dates for the ‘Robbie Williams Live 2025’ tour:
- 31 May – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, UK
- 6 June – Emirates Stadium, London, UK
- 11 June – Co-op Live, Manchester, UK
- 13 June – Royal Crescent, Bath, UK
Tickets for Robbie Williams in Manchester, and the other tour dates, go on general sale this Friday 15th November at 10am here.