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The Academic Tickets & Tour Dates
The Academic has 22 upcoming dates between 12 November 2026 and 24 April 2027, playing Nottingham, Norwich, Glasgow, Brighton, and +14 across United Kingdom and Ireland. The next show is at Rock City in Nottingham.
The Academic tour at a glance
- Upcoming dates
- 22
- Countries
- 2
- Cities
- 18
- Tour runs
- 12 Nov 2026 – 24 Apr 2027
November 2026
- Nov12ThuTickets
18:30 · Rock City, Nottingham
- Nov13FriTickets
18:30 · Rock City, Nottingham
- Nov17TueTickets
19:30 · The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA, Norwich
- Nov20FriTickets
Shed Seven Plus Special Guests The Academic Shedcember X Tour
19:00 · O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow
- Nov24TueTickets
19:00 · Brighton Dome, Brighton and Hove
- Nov27FriTickets
19:00 · Octagon, Sheffield
- Nov30MonTickets
19:00 · Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
December 2026
- Dec1TueTickets
19:00 · Bristol Beacon, Bristol
- Dec3ThuTickets
19:00 · Stockton Globe, Stockton-on-Tees
- Dec7MonTickets
19:00 · Engine Shed, Lincoln
- Dec8TueTickets
19:00 · Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
- Dec31ThuTickets
Nyf Dublin Matinee Countdown Concert - the Academic
16:00 · Dublin Castle, Dublin
- Dec31ThuTickets
20:00 · Dublin Castle, Dublin
March 2027
- Mar20Sat
20:00 · Dolans Warehouse, Limerick
On sale soonTickets - Mar25Thu
19:30 · Black Box, Galway
On sale soonTickets - Mar27Sat
20:00 · Vicar Street, Dublin
On sale soonTickets
April 2027
- Apr15Thu
19:00 · Tramshed, Cardiff
On sale soonTickets - Apr16Fri
18:45 · Scala, London
On sale soonTickets - Apr17Sat
19:00 · Leeds Beckett Students' Union, Leeds
On sale soonTickets - Apr22Thu
19:00 · O2 Academy2 Birmingham, Birmingham
On sale soonTickets - Apr23Fri
19:30 · Manchester Academy 2, Manchester
On sale soonTickets - Apr24Sat
19:00 · TV Studio SWG3, Glasgow
On sale soonTickets
🗺️ The Academic tour map
What to expect: recent setlist
From Malahide Castle & Gardens, Malahide on 20 June 2026
- 1Why Can't We Be Friends
- 2Acting My Age
- 3Don't Take It Personally
- 4Different
- 5Girlfriends
- 6Bear Claws
Most played songs on this tour
- Why Can't We Be Friends×11
- Acting My Age×11
- Don't Take It Personally×11
- Different×11
- Girlfriends×11
- Bear Claws×11
- Bye Bye Baby×10
- Fake ID×10
- My Very Best×10
- Mixtape 2003×10
Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Academic
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The Academic: FAQs
When is The Academic on tour?
The Academic has 22 upcoming dates. The next one is on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at Rock City, Nottingham.
Is The Academic coming to Nottingham?
Yes — The Academic is scheduled at Rock City in Nottingham on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
How much do The Academic tickets cost?
Prices vary by date and seat. Open any date above to see the official ticket listing and current prices.
Is The Academic touring in 2026?
Yes — The Academic has 13 upcoming dates in 2026, from Thursday, 12 November 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026.
Is The Academic touring in 2027?
Yes — The Academic has 9 upcoming dates in 2027, from Saturday 20 March 2027 to Saturday, 24 April 2027.
What songs will The Academic play?
At their most recent show (20 June 2026, Malahide) The Academic played 6 songs, including Why Can't We Be Friends, Acting My Age, Don't Take It Personally, Different, and Girlfriends.