In an exciting development for fans of the legendary British band, Jeff Lynne's ELO has announced two additional UK dates for their 'Over and Out Tour' in 2025. The group will now perform at Birmingham's Utilita Arena on July 5 and Manchester's Co-op Live on July 9, leading up to their grand finale at London's BST Hyde Park on July 13.
These newly added shows offer fans in Birmingham and Manchester a chance to bid farewell to the iconic band before their final curtain call in London. The decision to include Birmingham, Lynne's hometown, adds a sentimental touch to the tour's conclusion.
The announcement comes on the heels of the band's successful North American leg of the 'Over and Out Tour,' which wrapped up at The Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on October 26, 2024. This tour marks Lynne's return to the stage after a five-year hiatus, making it a particularly special event for long-time followers.
Tickets for the Birmingham and Manchester shows will be available for general sale starting Friday, November 1, at 10 am local time. Given the band's enduring popularity and the tour's farewell status, fans are advised to act quickly to secure their spots at these historic performances.
Jeff Lynne, who turned 76 in December 2023, has been the driving force behind ELO's success for decades. The band has released 14 studio albums throughout their illustrious career, with their most recent offering, 'From Out of Nowhere,' hitting the shelves in 2019.
As the tour's name suggests, this series of concerts is expected to be ELO's final bow. Lynne himself expressed excitement about concluding the tour at Hyde Park, noting its significance as the venue where he returned to touring in 2014.
For fans of Jeff Lynne's ELO, these additional UK dates present a last opportunity to experience the band's timeless music and spectacular live performances. The 'Over and Out Tour' promises to be a fitting tribute to a group that has left an indelible mark on the landscape of British rock music.