British singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced a major stadium tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland, marking his first series of live performances in 18 months. The "Seventeen Going Under" artist is set to play a series of large-scale shows next summer, including headline dates at several prominent venues.

The tour kicks off with two performances at Newcastle’s St James’ Park on June 3 and 5, followed by a show at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on June 10. Fender will then take the stage at London’s Wembley Stadium for two nights on June 18 and 20. Additional dates include Dublin’s Marlay Park on July 1, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium on July 8, and two shows at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on July 15 and 17.

Dubbed the Proper Massive Stadium Tour, the run of concerts is expected to attract more than 600,000 attendees. Tickets will go on sale at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30. Fans who pre-order Fender’s upcoming fourth album will gain early access to ticket sales starting Wednesday, ahead of the public release.

The new album follows his 2025 release, "People Watching," and is anticipated to arrive ahead of the tour, although an exact release date has not been confirmed. Observers have noted a conspicuous absence in Fender’s schedule during the Glastonbury Festival weekend, from June 23 to 27, fueling speculation that he could be among the festival’s headliners next year.

Details regarding Fender’s potential Glastonbury appearance have not been officially confirmed, but industry sources suggest that his involvement would be a highlight of the 2026 event.