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Courteeners to play huge Leeds gig as part of upcoming UK tour

Daisy Jackson - 10th April 2026

Courteeners have just announced a UK tour including a date at Leeds' First Direct Bank Arena.

The indie rock legends have just confirmed that they're heading back out on tour, and of course they'll be returning to Leeds.

The news comes alongside an announcement for a best-of album, God Bless The Band.

Courteeners will be playing the Leeds First Direct Arena, London’s Alexandra Palace, Cardiff Utilita Arena, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Birmingham Utilita Arena this autumn.

That comes in addition to their existing live shows this summer, which include an almighty outdoor summer show at Wythenshawe Park.

Courteeners have also released a new single, The Luckiest Man Alive.

£1 + VAT from every ticket sold will be donated to the newly launched LIVE Trust, a new funding initiative from LIVE that will offer much-needed financial support to those working across live music.

“It’s fantastic to see Courteeners supporting the LIVE Trust with a £1 per ticket contribution on their upcoming tour, building on their commitment for the Wythenshawe Park show in August,” said Jon Collins, CEO of the LIVE Trust. “This donation will directly benefit the full grassroots ecosystem – from venues and artists to promoters and festivals – helping to protect, expand and support grassroots music across the UK.”

Speaking about the release, Liam Fray says “In October it’s 20 years since our first gig, so with a couple of new songs fresh from the studio, the timing just seemed right for a Best Of. If we mean half as much to people as they have done to us over the years, then we’ve not done too bad. We look forward to seeing you down the front God Bless The Fans x”