Fontaines D.C.

Fontaines D.C. play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Wednesday 25 November, their biggest headline tour to date. The Dublin rockers are coming off a run of explosive festival appearances, and this is the first time they've stepped up to a room this size as the main act. They're joined by special guests Chalk, who'll open the night.

If you've followed them from the start, you'll know the sound they've built: that driving, post-punk energy that's seen them move from small clubs to the festival circuit. This tour is the next step up, taking them into the larger arenas they've been circling for a while. With Chalk on support, it's a full bill rather than just a single band on stage.

There are a few practical things to keep in mind before you book. General onsale tickets are already sold out, so you'll be looking at whatever's left on the primary sites. There are also age restrictions to be aware of: standing is 14+, with under-16s needing to be accompanied by an adult, and seated is for under-14s, who also must be accompanied by an adult. If you're bringing younger ones, it's worth checking which ticket you're going for.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the music starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets start from £30 plus fees.