People Watching Tour
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- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
| Tour by Sam Fender | |
 Promotional poster | |
| Location |
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|---|---|
| Associated album | People Watching |
| Start date | 2 December 2024 |
| End date | 28 November 2025 |
| No. of shows | 52 |
| Supporting acts |
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| Sam Fender concert chronology | |
People Watching Tour was the third concert tour by English singer-songwriter Sam Fender, in support of his third studio album, People Watching (2025). It began on 2 December 2024, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, and concluded on 28 November 2025, at the Kings Park in Perth, Australia, comprising 56 shows across Europe, North America and Oceania. Wunderhorse, CMAT, Olivia Dean, Young Jesus, Holly Humberstone and others served as supporting acts.
On 15 October 2024, Fender launched a countdown clock on his website, teasing a major announcement.[1][2] The following day, a portion of the tour poster, displaying only Fender's eyes, was revealed at major venues across the UK.[3] On 18 October, the tour dates were announced, marking Fender's first UK tour since 2022 and including European dates in 2025. Due to high demand, tickets for the show were made available via a ballot for residents of Northeast England. Tickets went on sale on 25 October, with £1 from each ticket sold for the UK dates being donated to the Music Venue Trust, an organization that supported independent music venues.[4] Fender also headlined BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on 24 May 2025 at Sefton Park in Liverpool.[5]
Philanthropy
When announcing the tour, Fender revealed that £1 from every ticket sold for the UK dates would be donated to Music Venue Trust, in support of grassroots venues.[6] The initiative raised over £100,000 which helped support 38 grassroots music venues across the UK. According to the Music Venue Trust, the funds provided urgent emergency assistance to 19 venues facing potential closure and over £50,000 in improvement grants to another 19 venues, enabling essential upgrades to facilities, equipment and infrastructure.[7] On 19 April 2026, it was announced that a £25,000 donation from the tour proceeds had been made to AutismAble, a South Shields-based community interest company serving people with autism and learning difficulties. The contribution was matched by the charity Youth Music, totaling £50,000 for the "Future Collaborations" music outreach programme.[8]
Concert film
On 5 November 2025, Fender released the trailer for the concert film and announced its upcoming release in partnership with YouTube.[9] The film, titled Sam Fender - Live at London Stadium, was released on 15 November 2025 and was recorded on 6 June 2025 during his performance at the venue. The concert film also features an appearance by Olivia Dean, who performed "Rein Me In" with Fender on that date.[10]
Set list
This set list was taken from the show in Dublin on 2 December 2024. It does not represent all shows throughout the tour.[11]
- "The Kitchen"
- "Getting Started"
- "The Borders"
- "Wild Long Lie"
- "All Is on My Side"
- "Nostalgia's Lie"
- "Arm's Length"
- "Will We Talk?"
- "People Watching"
- "Spice"
- "Howdon Aldi Death Queue"
- "Get You Down"
- "Spit of You"
- "Seventeen Going Under"
- Encore
- "Hypersonic Missiles"
Tour dates
| Date (2024) | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 December | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | Wunderhorse |
| 4 December | Leeds | England | First Direct Arena | |
| 6 December | Manchester | Co-op Live | ||
| 7 December | ||||
| 10 December | London | The O2 Arena | ||
| 12 December | ||||
| 13 December | Birmingham | Utilita Arena | ||
| 16 December | Glasgow | Scotland | OVO Hydro |
| Date (2025) | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March | Paris | France | Olympia | CMAT |
| 5 March | Tilburg | Netherlands | 013 | |
| 8 March | Zurich | Switzerland | Halle 622 | |
| 10 March | Cologne | Germany | Palladium | |
| 12 March | Munich | Zenith | ||
| 13 March | Bergamo | Italy | ChorusLife Arena | |
| 16 March | Berlin | Germany | Uber Eats Music Hall | |
| 18 March | Amsterdam | Netherlands | AFAS Live | |
| 19 March | Brussels | Belgium | Forest National | |
| 5 April | Vancouver | Canada | Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre | Young Jesus |
| 7 April | Seattle | United States | Paramount Theatre | |
| 9 April | Portland | Roseland Theater | ||
| 11 April | Oakland | Fox Theater | ||
| 21 April | Tempe | Marquee Theater | ||
| 23 April | Salt Lake City | The Union Event Center | ||
| 24 April | Denver | The Fillmore | ||
| 24 May[a] | Liverpool | England | Sefton Park | N/a |
| 6 June | London | London Stadium | Olivia Dean CMAT | |
| 12 June | Newcastle | St. James' Park | CMAT The Pale White | |
| 14 June | Olivia Dean CMAT Ernie | |||
| 15 June | Olivia Dean CMAT Hector Gannet | |||
| 21 June[b] | Scheeßel | Germany | Eichenring | N/a |
| 22 June[c] | Neuhausen ob Eck | Take Off Park | ||
| 3 July[d] | Silverstone | England | Silverstone Circuit | |
| 8 August[e] | Copenhagen | Denmark | Valbyparken | |
| 16 August | Manchester | England | Wythenshawe Park | Olivia Dean |
| 22 August | Edinburgh | Scotland | Royal Highland Showgrounds | |
| 28 August | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Boucher Road Playing Fields | CMAT |
| 30 August[f] | Stradbally | Ireland | Stradbally Hall | N/a |
| 17 September | Boston | United States | Roadrunner | Young Jesus |
| 19 September | New York | Terminal 5 | ||
| 21 September | Philadelphia | The Fillmore | ||
| 23 September | Washington, D.C. | The Anthem | ||
| 25 September | Chicago | Aragon Ballroom | ||
| 27 September[g] | St. Louis | Forest Park | N/a | |
| 28 September[h] | Franklin | The Park at Harlinsdale | ||
| 1 October | Laval | Canada | Place Bell | Young Jesus |
| 3 October | Toronto | Coca-Cola Coliseum | ||
| 14 November | Melbourne | Australia | Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Holly Humberstone Beddy Rays Day We Ran |
| 15 November | Holly Humberstone Beddy Rays Sycco | |||
| 19 November | Brisbane | Riverstage | Holly Humberstone Sycco | |
| 21 November | Sydney | The Showring, Entertainment Quarter | Holly Humberstone Beddy Rays Day We Ran | |
| 25 November | Adelaide | Entertainment Centre Arena | Holly Humberstone Esha Tewari | |
| 28 November | Perth | Kings Park | ||