Get ready, butt โ one of the most beloved alt-rock bands of the โ90s are making their grand return across the pond! Counting Crows have officially announced theyโre heading back to the UK for a brand-new run of tour dates, marking their first proper UK shows in years. Cue the nostalgia, the flannel, and the emotional singalongs โ because โAccidentally in Loveโ is about to hit different live. โค๏ธ
๐ง๏ธ A Long December? Nah, Itโs A Long-Awaited Comeback!
Adam Duritz and the gang are back to remind us why they became the kings of wistful storytelling and raspy-voiced beauty. Known for tracks like โMr. Jones,โ โRound Here,โ โRain King,โ and โA Long December,โ the band havenโt just stood the test of time โ theyโve aged like a fine Merlot you drink straight from the bottle after a breakup. ๐ท
Their UK return follows a string of sell-out U.S. shows and massive love from fans whoโve waited far too long to shout โSha-la-la-la-la-la-la!โ in an actual arena again.
๐ฌ๐ง UK Tour Dates (So Far)
Exact dates and venues are expected to drop this week, but sources close to the band have teased stops in:
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๐ค Manchester
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๐ค Birmingham
๐ค Cardiff (Cโmon butt, tidy!)
The shows are part of their 2026 โButter Miracleโ Tour, celebrating their most recent EP and decades of hits that made every indie kid cry into their denim jacket.
๐ฅ What To Expect
- Mass singalongs โ You will lose your voice during โMr. Jones.โ
- Adam Duritzโs iconic hair โ A living legend in its own right.
- A few surprises โ Rumour has it, a couple of deep cuts from August and Everything After might make the setlist. ๐
And knowing the Crows, thereโll be a lot of chatting, storytelling, and that signature mellow chaos that makes every show feel like a late-night bar gig with old mates.
๐๏ธ Tickets
Tickets are expected to go on sale this Friday at 10am via Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and the bandโs official site. O2 presale will likely open mid-week โ so if youโre desperate to be front row, youโd better have that browser refreshed like itโs 1999 dial-up.
โค๏ธ Final Thoughts
Counting Crows arenโt just another nostalgia act โ theyโre a living reminder that good songwriting never goes out of style. Whether youโre there for the heartbreak, the harmonies, or just to sway awkwardly with your pint in hand, these shows are going to be lush mun.
