They’re back, mun! After a full decade away from the stage, our psychedelic Welsh wizards Super Furry Animals are dusting off the costumes, inflating the giant bears, and unleashing their mighty Supacabra Tour 2026. And yes, it’s going to be absolute chaos in the best way possible. 🤯✨
Fans have been gagging for this moment since 2016’s last reunion shows — and now Gruff Rhys, Cian Ciarán, Daf Ieuan, Huw Bunford, and Guto Pryce are finally returning to melt minds with bangers like Hello Sunshine, Juxtapozed With U, and Man Don’t Give a F**k!
But listen up, because tickets are going to fly faster than a Cardiff seagull eyeing your chips. Here’s everything you need to know to bag your place.
📅 Tour Dates – Supacabra 2026
The boys aren’t messing about — six monster shows across the UK & Ireland. Tidy! 🏴
| Date | City | Venue | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2026 | Dublin | 3Olympia Theatre | TBC |
| 8 May 2026 | Glasgow | Barrowlands | Getdown Services |
| 14 May 2026 | Llandudno | Venue Cymru | TBC |
| 16 May 2026 | Cardiff | Utilita Arena | Getdown Services + Melin Melyn |
| 21 May 2026 | Manchester | O2 Apollo | TBC |
| 22 May 2026 | London | O2 Brixton Academy | Honeyglaze |
🔥 Wales gets two big nights (Llandudno and Cardiff), and of course Brixton is set to be a proper singalong riot.
🎟️ Presale Breakdown – How to Get In Early
Forget waiting for general sale — real fans know presales are the way in. Here’s the roadmap:
- Official Band Presale:
👉 Opens Wednesday 1 October 2025, 10 am via superfurry.com - O2 Priority Presale (UK shows):
👉 Same time: 1 October, 10 am (if you’re on O2 / Virgin Media, you’re laughing). - Venue Presales:
👉 Cardiff’s Utilita Arena and others have venue presales also kicking off 1 October. - Gigs in Scotland Presale (Glasgow only):
👉 Thursday 2 October, 10 am — register at gigsinscotland.com. - Irish Presale (Dublin / 3Olympia):
👉 Wednesday 1 October, 10 am for Three / 3 customers.
⚡ Top Tip: Make sure you’ve got all your logins ready, payment info sorted, and a strong brew in hand by 9:55 am. These tickets will evaporate quicker than a pint of Brains in the sun.
🛒 General Sale – The Main Event
If you miss presales (or your mate forgot to send you the code 🙄), don’t panic.
👉 General sale for ALL shows opens Friday 3 October 2025 at 10 am sharp.
- UK Tickets via Ticketmaster UK
- Ireland Tickets via Ticketmaster IE
- Venue sites (Cardiff Utilita, Brixton Academy, etc.) will also have direct allocations.
🤔 Why It Matters
This isn’t just another reunion cash-grab. For many fans, Super Furry Animals are the beating, bizarre heart of Welsh rock, blending indie, electronica, punk, and straight-up psychedelic lunacy. Their gigs were legendary for a reason — costumes, visuals, inflatable bears, and setlists that swerved between delicate and deranged.
A decade off the road means demand is through the roof. Expect Cardiff and Brixton to sell out within minutes.
🍻 Final Word from The Riff Report
Get your alarms set. Get your tabs open. Get your refresh finger limbered up.
Because when Gruff and the lads step back on stage in May 2026, it’ll be more than just a gig — it’ll be a resurrection of one of Wales’ weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful exports.
C’mon butt, don’t miss it. 🐾🎶
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
Comments