ShareThe Pogues have announced special guest vocalists and full touring line up joining them on their first UK headline tour in thirteen years. The Pogues in May 2025 will visit Leeds, Birmingham, London, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle.
Legendary and lauded vocalists Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac, John Francis Flynn, Lisa O’Neill and Nadine Shah will join The Pogues to celebrate 40 years of their iconic album Rum Sodomy & The Lash.
The tour will feature original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy along with special guest musicians Holly Mullineaux (bass), Jordan O’Leary (banjo), Fiachra Meek (pipes/whistles – Alfi), John Dermody (drums – Lankum) plus brass section Pete Fraser, Daniel Hayes and Ian Williamson. Daragh Lynch, Iona Zajac and John Francis Flynn will also take up guitar, harp and multiple instruments respectively during the show.
Released in 1985, Rum Sodomy & The Lash is a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock, renowned for its raw energy, poetic lyrics, and infectious melodies. The band are set to play the legendary album in full, including B sides, extended version tracks plus a special selection of their most beloved material.
Album highlights include iconic songs like Rainy Night In Soho, A Pair Of Brown Eyes and Dirty Old Town. Ranked among Rolling Stone’s Best 500 Albums of All Time and featured in such tastemaker books as 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die; Rum Sodomy & The Lash is a certified classic which has influenced countless artists globally and continues to impact listeners 40 years on.
The Pogues said: ‘After the uproarious bash which was the 40th anniversary of our first record, Red Roses For Me, in 2024, we wanted to do it again, but with Rum Sodomy & The Lash.’
Don’t miss The Pogues and their huge live return to the UK with special guest vocalists and band as they hit the road in May 2025 for this legendary celebration.
TOUR DATES 2025
May
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| Thu 1st | O2 Academy Leeds |
| Fri 2nd | O2 Academy Birmingham |
| Sat 3rd | O2 Academy Brixton |
| Tue 6th | Barrowland Glasgow |
| Wed 7th | O2 Apollo Manchester |
| Thu 8th | O2 City Hall Newcastle |
Tickets are now on sale