When is James Arthur’s 2017 UK arena tour? Dates, ticket prices, venues and support acts
X Factor winner James Arthur is on his first ever UK arena tour.
It's been an amazing year for the 29-year-old comeback star, who's had two sold-out tours, a platinum-selling album and two BRIT award nominations since releasing hit single Say You Won't Let Go in September last year. As he hits some of the biggest venues in Britain, here's what you need to know...
Where can I buy James Arthur tickets?
Pre-sale tickets for for James' tour went on sale on April 5 with the full release on April 7. Tickets are available on and prices are upwards of £29.50.
You'll have to be quick if you want to nab one. James wrapped up his UK tour, which had rave reviews, in March - and the tickets sold out in minutes.
Single Safe Inside was released in February and Can I Be Him came out in April as the third single from album Back From the Edge.
When is James Arthur's tour?
James, who shot to fame in X Factor 2012, will be touring The UK and Ireland in November this year.
He is also playing a single show in Sheffield, at the O2 Academy, on May 29th, a gig sandwiched between a series of European dates.
His 11-date arena tour currently kicks off in Leeds on Thursday November 16 and ends in Bournemouth on Thursday November 30.
It is possible more dates will be added to the list, however.
Tour dates
Thu 16 Nov Leeds First Direct Arena
Fri 17 Nov Liverpool Echo Arena
Sat 18 Nov Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Mon 20 Nov Belfast SSE Arena
Wed 22 Nov Dublin 3 Arena
Thu 23 Nov Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Fri 24 Nov London Wembley The SSE Arena
Sat 25 Nov Birmingham Genting Arena
Mon 27 Nov Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Tue 28 Nov Glasgow The SSE Hydro
Thu 30 Nov Bournemouth International Centre
Who is supporting James Arthur's tour?
James will be joined by Ghost singer Ella Henderson, James' X Factor peer who finished sixth in the competition.
She is currently working on her second album, with her first going platinum in the first week of its release.
The debut album reached number one in the UK charts when it was released in 2014.
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What venues will James Arthur be performing at?
James will be taking to the stage in a number of cities around the UK, including Leeds, Birmingham and London.
He will be taking to the following venues for his tour:
- Leeds First Direct Arena
- Liverpool Echo Arena
- Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
- Belfast The SSE Arena
- Dublin 3 Arena
- Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
- London Wembley The SSE Arena
- Birmingham Genting Arena
- Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
- Glasgow The SSE Hydro
- Bournemouth International Centre
How much do tickets cost for the James Arthur tour?
There are four bands of prices for tickets: £29.50, £33.50, £39.50 and £99 for VIP.
If you miss out on a ticket for the UK tour, panic not.
James will hit the USA this summer to be a support act for One Republic on their arena tour, and has also been confirmed for many UK festivals.
How can I get tickets if James Arthur's tour sells out?
If the tour sells out, you might be able to get tickets through .
Twickets allows fans to sell unwanted tickets for face value (or less), with the buyer paying just a small admin charge.
So, yes, there’s still hope of getting in at a reasonable price if you’ve missed out in the official sale – but only if purchasers put them on the market.
Here at The Sun, we’re calling for a crackdown on touts with our Clout The Touts campaign.