Everything we know about Kneecap's Edinburgh and Dundee album launch shows - including how to get tickets
Kneecap will perform in Dundee and Edinburgh in April to celebrate the launch of their new album.
Kneecap will play two stripped back shows in Edinburgh and Dundee this April.
Announcing their new album FENIAN, the Irish rap trio shared on social media that they would play a series of gigs “in wee sweaty spots” to celebrate the launch.
It follows the band’s sell-out shows in Glasgow last year, both of which received 5-star reviews from The Scotsman.
Organised in collaboration with Assai Records, Kneecap will play the LiveHouse in Dundee as well as Edinburgh’s Liquid Rooms with tickets on sale tomorrow.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kneecap’s Dundee and Edinburgh shows, as well as their new album.
When is Kneecap playing Scotland?
Kneecap’s album FENIAN is set for release on Friday, April 24 with both of their Scottish album launch shows taking place the following week. Kneecap will perform at Dundee’s LiveHouse on Tuesday, April 28, followed by a show at the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh on Wednesday, April 29.
Here’s the full list of Kneecap’s album launch tour dates:
- Thursday, April 23 at Circuit, Kingston
- Friday, April 24 at Chalk, Brighton
- Saturday, April 25 at The Fleece, Bristol
- Sunday, April 26 at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Tuesday, April 28 at LiveHouse, Dundee
- Wednesday, April 29 at The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh
- Thursday, April 30 at Rough Trade East, London
Tickets for Kneecap in Edinburgh and Dundee on sale tomorrow
Tickets for both of Kneecap’s Edinburgh and Dundee gigs will go on sale at 10am tomorrow (January 30) exclusively through Assai Records.
How much are tickets for Kneecap’s album launch shows?
With tickets only available to those who pre-order Kneecap’s new album, the majority of tickets for the show will come in an bundle. No matter which Scottish city you’re planning for, tickets and bundles for both shows are priced identically.
As such, here’s how much it will cost to see Kneecap in Dundee or Edinburgh:
- CD + 1 ticket — £24.00
- 2x CD + 2x tickets — £48.00
- Indies Tricolour LP + 1 ticket — £33.00
- Black Colour LP + 1 ticket — £29.00
- Indies Tricolour LP + CD + 2 tickets — £57.00
- Ticket only — £20.50
All bundles are limited to 1 per person, while ticket only purchases are limited to 1 per customer/ household.
Album bundles will be available for collection from April 24.
Are there any age restrictions?
If you are planning on buying tickets, you must be over 14. Anyone who is under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Kneecap: Dundee and Edinburgh set times
If you’re seeing Kneecap either in Dundee or Edinburgh, the set times are as follows:
- Doors open: 7pm
- Kneecap: 8pm
These are subject to change closer to the events.
What else do I need to know?
Assai Records operate a lead booker system for their shows in order to prevent ticket scalping.
This means the name of the person who booked the event will be on each ticket and concertgoers must bring ID such as a bank card, driving licence, or passport to the venue.
In addition, if you are attending with a guest, you both must arrive at the venue together.
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