The Pogues have extended their 2025 tour with their first North American dates in 13 years. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album, Rum Sodomy & the Lash, it will feature founding members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy alongside guest vocalists and musicians.
The new string of dates kicks off on September 5th in Washington, DC, with subsequent stops in Philadelphia, Toronto, New York City, and more. See The Pogues’ full touring schedule below.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster and AXS.
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James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy shared the following statement about the tour:
“To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of our second LP, Rum Sodomy & the Lash, a veritable Super Session of musicians, a Last Waltz if you will – including the Pogues themselves, members of bands that have come after, such as Lankum, featuring such incomparable artists as Lisa O’Neill and John Francis Flynn, not to mention from the Bad Seeds — will gather to rekindle the music on the record with a new fire. We’re looking forward not just to raising a glass or two but also to raising the roof with our fans and friends, old and new, to celebrate the music we’ve made and the alliances we’ve formed over the years.”
The Pogues will be accompanied by guest vocalists John Francis Flynn, Lisa O’Neill, Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, and Nadine Shah. They’ll be stepping in following beloved frontman Shane MacGowan’s passing in November 2023
They’ll also be joined by Holly Mullineaux (bass), Jordan O’Leary (banjo), Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles), former Bad Seeds drummer Jim Sclavunos, and Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne.
Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, and John Francis Flynn will pull double duty during the show by respectively taking up guitar, harp, and multiple instruments. The brass section will be comprised of Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes, and Ian Williamson.
In May, The Pogues will kick off their 40th anniversary celebration of Rum Sodomy & the Lash with a UK run. Tickets can be purchased here.
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The Pogues 2025 Tour Dates:
05/01 – Leeds, UK @ O2 Academy Leeds
05/02 – Birmingham, UK @ O2 Academy Birmingham
05/03 – London, UK @ O2 Academy Brixton
05/06 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom
05/07 – Manchester, UK @ O2 Apollo Manchester
05/08 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ O2 City Hall Newcastle
05/11 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland
09/05 – Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theater
09/07 – Boston, MA @ Seisiún Festival
09/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
09/10 – Toronto, ON @ History
09/12 – Montreal, QC @ MTelus
09/16 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
09/17 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
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