Edinburgh set for Billy Ocean gig at Usher Hall - here's how to get tickets

Lee Dalgetty

23 September 2024 at 4:23 pm·2-min read

Billy Ocean will take to the stage at the Usher Hall — -Credit: (Image: Coventry Telegraph)

Edinburgh is set to welcome singer Billy Ocean, as he sets off an a greatest hits tour.

The 74-year-old, known for hits like Love Zone and There'll Be Sad Songs, will take to the stage at the Usher Hall on June 7. He'll also visit Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Brighton and Liverpool among others.

Taking to X, Billy Ocean said: "We're thrilled to announce Billy will be back playing a headline tour of the UK in 2025!

"Tickets go on general sale Fri 27 Sept at 10am. Sign up at the link below to get access to a special pre-sale on Weds 25 Sept.

"Sign up here by 5pm on Tuesday here."

As if that somehow wasn't exciting enough, Billy Ocean will spent the tour playing some of his biggest-ever songs in an extensive "greatest hits & fan favourites tour".

Tickets are out this week, and fans looking to secure their will need to act fast if they want to get involved. Here's the breakdown:

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How to buy Billy Ocean tickets

Billy Ocean tickets will be released on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10am. These general onsale tickets will be available to everyone who wants to buy them.

As a result, these tickets are expected to sell out. So fans ought to act fast if they want to get involved.

Here's the links you need:

Billy Ocean UK Tour Dates 2025

Wed, 04 June - Manchester O2 Apollo
Fri, 06 June - Glasgow SEC Armadillo
Sat, 07 June - Edinburgh Usher Hall
Mon, 09 June - Newcastle O2 City Hall
Wed, 11 June - Bristol Beacon
Fri, 13 June - Brighton Centre
Sat, 14 June - Bournemouth International Centre
Fri, 20 June - Blackpool Opera House
Sat, 21 June - Leeds First Direct Arena
Mon, 23 June - Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wed, 25 June - London Royal Albert Hall
Fri, 27 June - Wolverhampton The Civic Hall
Sat, 28 June - Cardiff Utilita Arena
Mon, 30 June - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

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Billy Ocean UK Tour Dates 2025

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