After a seven-year hiatus from touring, legendary British rock band Radiohead's highly anticipated 2025 European tour tickets are now on sale. The band, known for its groundbreaking sound and dedicated fanbase, has announced a series of four-night residencies across five major European cities.
The tour, which was initially leaked through mysterious flyers in various European cities, is a limited 20-show run with stops in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, and Berlin. According to drummer Philip Selway, the decision to tour came after the band got together to "rehearse, just for the hell of it." He added that the band "reconnected with a musical identity" and felt the urge to perform some shows.
To combat ticket scalping and ensure tickets get directly to fans, the band implemented a strict, multi-step process. Fans were required to register on the official Radiohead website between September 5th and September 7th to be entered into a lottery for an "unlock code." These codes were distributed by September 10th, and only those who received a code were able to access the general ticket sale, which began today, September 12th.
Official ticket prices for standing and seating vary by city, with a portion of the proceeds from each ticket going to Doctors Without Borders. For example, standing tickets in London's O2 Arena were priced at £85, while seating options ranged from £75 to £195.
Despite the band's efforts, reports have emerged of a high number of potentially fraudulent tickets appearing on resale sites. Radiohead has condemned these "exploitative" practices, stating that the registration process was an attempt to deliver tickets "as fairly as possible directly to fans at the prices the band intended."
The limited tour schedule and the high demand for tickets have led to a scramble for access, with many fans who registered for a code left disappointed. The band's bassist, Colin Greenwood, has hinted at a "busking attitude" for the shows, revealing that the band has narrowed down a setlist of about 70 songs from their extensive nine-album discography.
This tour marks Radiohead's first live performances since their 2018 tour, which supported their album *A Moon Shaped Pool*. While the band has not announced a new album, the recent release of a live album, Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003-2009, has added to the excitement surrounding their return to the stage.
For now, these European dates are the only shows Radiohead will be playing, with no additional dates planned. However, as Selway stated, "who knows where this will all lead."
