The most rock solid rumours this year so far are for the following dates

May 17 Dublin - Croke Park (this would probably be the opening night of the tour)

June 19 & 23 London - Twickenham Stadium

Applications have definitely been made for licenses for concerts on those three dates, although its not confirmed for which artist (but you can take it to the bank that its for the Stones...)

Croke Park is far from a sure thing IMO. The local residents are very strict about only permitting three shows per year and those three slots have already been taken (2 for Taylor Swift and one for Michael Buble). About three or four years ago, the promoters added and sold out three extra Garth Brooks shows once an original pair had sold out before applying for a licence, which was then refused after resident's objections. Brooks refused to cancel the extra dates and all five ended up being pulled (thats 400,000 tickets!)

If Aiken Promotions have any foresight, I'd like to think they have the Aviva Stadium in mind for a back-up if the application fails. It holds 30,000 less people, but at over 50,000 its still big enough for a Stones gig and has held major concerts in recent years since it was redeveloped (Madonna, ACDC, Rihanna, etc).

I believe theres also an issue with the number of shows that Twickenham can stage and theyve already announced two Eminem dates there in mid-July.  However, the promoter has specifically asked for two extra dates to be allowed. I'd guess that those shows are more likely to go ahead ok.

Expect to hear something regarding both applications in the next 2-3 weeks.

The fact that they were looking to play in Sunderland suggests there'll be a couple of shows in the north of England. Newcastle's St James Park would be the most obvious alternative to that one but I'd expect something for the Lancashire/Yorkshire area as well - Manchester has certainly been rumoured.

Gazza wrote on Feb 8^th, 2018 at 6:30pm:


Not at all.......

Bjornulf has today started a tour page on IORR which includes the above dates plus the likelihood of a show or two in Manchester

https://iorr.org/tour18/

My company has a huge facility in Cork IE...maybe I can work in a site visit around May 17th...need to work on this now...couple of hours by train i suspect...

Gazza wrote on Feb 12^th, 2018 at 12:44pm:

The licence application for a show at Croke Park, Dublin on May 17th

see the link for OEL 0011-2018

Interesting to see what goes into these applications

http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-planning/outdoor-event-licence-appli...

10.8 CONDUCT OF PERFORMERS

During the concert, performers will be advised to avoid any action which may over excite the
audience or endanger public safety.
The performers will be advised accordingly. 

Edith Grove wrote on Feb 15^th, 2018 at 11:23am:


Ediht I'm looking into disabling myself for this show......evolving

It seems like a lot of shows in your neck of the woods Gazza! Get as many Lucky Dips as you possibly can. If you want to buy pit instead, you can always sell these in a heartbeat. Secondly, once in the door if your seats suck sit somewhere open and if someone approaches just act stupid. Warning! It can be dangerous, I was thrown out and beat up once at an AC/DC concert. The other hundred times I had no problem.

I thought Vertigo tickets were only available at U2 shows?!

Things look to be shaping up something like this

May 17 Dublin Croke Park (subject to licence approval)

late May London (indoor shows, maybe 2-3. I note the 02 is free May 21-25 and May 29-30. The 02 is owned by AEG, who also promote the Stones....so..I could be totally off the mark with this one, but a few indoor gigs in an AEG owned venue is the only way I can see the Stones sustaining a UK tour of 10-11 shows

June 2 & 5 Manchester -  Old Trafford Football Stadium or Etihad Stadium

Then a two week gap in which I'd expect around 3 more  shows. I'd expect two of those to be in Edinburgh (Murrayfield Stadium) and Cardiff (Principality Stadium) (going by this story from a Welsh news source this morning - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/rolling-stones-looki...)

And the other one? There have been rumours of a show in Southampton (St Marys Stadium - a smaller venue of about 30,000). Although Southampton is only an hour south of London.

June 19 & 23 London Twickenham Stadium (there have definitely been licences applied for for these shows)

Also strong rumours of a small number of shows outside the British Isles. as Marseille is rumoured for June 26, I'd expect any of those to take place after June 23.  Theres also been strong indications in recent days of a concert for Warsaw, Poland.

Unfortunately, for Stones concert trips - gone are the days when both the flight and accommodation cost more than the ticket.

Now, it barely gets you a nosebleed!

I am seriously considering heading to Scotland for a show if it happens. Long been a destination I have wanted to visit. Anyone offer up reviews of Murrayfield Stadium etc as my best bet?

From the Stones' social media account just now...

that would kind of mean they'd have to play it.

Which they won't.

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 19^th, 2018 at 9:42am:


Saw the Stones there in  early June1999. A bloody cold show!

Fine stadium though - as good as you'll get for a gig of that size in Scotland.  Its likely to be the choice of venue for a Stones show this year as opposed to Glasgow (which has three similar sized stadia)

The walk back into the city centre (Princes Street) is about 40-45 minutes but you should also be able to get accommodation nearer the venue.

Edinburgh is a great city to visit though. Whilst smaller than Glasgow, theres more to see and do in it.

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 19^th, 2018 at 9:42am:



stones plus scotch distilleries tour!!

Leith Walk, Edinburgh today.....

Paranoid Android wrote on Feb 20^th, 2018 at 5:34pm:


Was thinking the same. I like the defiance of it, but its tempting fate a bit!

What other band in the world has toured so many times they are running out of names?

Fuck fate..be defiant.....hopefully this means some US dates thrown in for the fall!

Edinburgh here I come.....be my 45th show and at 65 myself I'm Not Stopping Either!

Gazza wrote on Feb 19^th, 2018 at 2:37pm:


Oh you mean our cops in the USA carry weapons and commonly practice police brutality? Its a way of life here, and I meant no disrespect by mentioning being herded out by cops on horseback to the train station but there not enough trains to accommodate the crowd so we had to walk a very long distance and honestly I don't remember how I got back to London but it wasn't easy or fun. Staying close to the venue is a very good idea for Twickers.

Bitch wrote on Feb 20^th, 2018 at 10:54pm:


Good point...surprised the tongue logo isn't seen somewhere on the sign....but a way to get extra publicity I suppose

Bitch wrote on Feb 20^th, 2018 at 11:06pm:



None taken. I'm just giving you some shit. 

gimmekeef wrote on Feb 20^th, 2018 at 8:46pm:



pm me an addy.

I saw a "No Stopping" sign here in Dublin today. Tried to upload the picture but couldn't. Anyway, do you guys have a rough idea of how much these tickets could cost? I need to plan the kidney-selling thing. Cheers.

Paranoid Android wrote on Feb 21^st, 2018 at 9:01pm:


Four or five shows on the continent after the UK leg, most likely.  Have said it all along that anyone who thinks the Stones could sell 14-15 stadium shows in the UK at current prices is delusional.  Thats the equivalent of about 70 stadium shows in the US.

One thing that does strike me though that - even disregarding the name of the tour - the fact that its going to be ending somewhere in eastern Europe convinces me that they intend to do more shows beyond summer 2018.  If they were going to wrap things up this summer - as I figured might be the case - then ending at Twickenham - literally 3 miles up the road from the Crawdaddy in Richmond, where the legend REALLY began, would have been a very apt place to finish.

No offence to the people of Poland, but I dont think the Rolling Stones are intending to end their touring career in a stadium in Warsaw.

Yes, as I mentioned at the start of this thread, a show at Croke Park is not a sure thing for that reason.

However, they did allow four concerts in 2009, so theres a precedent.  Having it on a weekday makes it even more of an issue than it should be.

I think it'll go ahead at that stadium though. Hopefully Aikens have had the foresight to look into using the Aviva Stadium as a back up just in case.  It'd be pretty embarrassing if the planned first show of the tour gets pulled.

We should know more in the next few days re a tour announcement.

Gazza wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2018 at 6:49pm:



A nice stadium at about 32K less attendance wise for a concert

WaiteringOnAFiend wrote on Feb 22^nd, 2018 at 11:00pm:

They havent got tickets because the show hasnt been confirmed yet. Thats obviously scalpers.


Tour will be confirmed on Monday.

Gazza wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2018 at 5:54pm:



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When will a release time frame of thealbumbe confirmed .. ? .. ? ... ?   

Been ages since I’ve posted in here! Hope you’re all well!

Apologies if I’ve kissed this but rumours are the Murrayfield show is June 9 which is great as it’s a saturday! Easier to get a babayaitter now just need to get a ticket!

You could walk from Murrayfield to Princes Street in about 20 minutes I’d say. There’s now a tram route and a stop right outside Murrayfield. In All honesty it’s really central so if folk are coming up you shouldn’t have a problem getting somewhere nearby to stay.

Ed Sheeran is doing Hampden this summer so they might want to be using a different venue. I think someone mentioned Celtic Park and Ibrox in Glasgow but they’re rarely used for concerts.

I’ve been to a few concerts at Murrayfield from REM to Oasis. Standard big stadium venue to be honest. Plenty of bars within walking or stumbling distance!

And either that being June and in Scotland expect it to rain!

Edinburgh’s hitting a bit of a purple patch for shows this summer. Noel gallagher at the castle and the likes of Kasabian and Tom Jones in Princess Street gardens!

Still never seen the Stones so will be trying all J can to get tickets. Missed them a couple of years ago in Vegas!

LustForLeith wrote on Feb 25^th, 2018 at 4:04am:



Thats a great username...lol

Edinburgh is my favourite part of Scotland. Enjoyed seeing the Stones at Murrayfield in '99.  It was June and whilst it was dry I was foundered!!

I think Celtic Park has been used for several shows. Ibrox rarely - mind you, I think Rod Stewart (of all people) has played Ibrox. I'm sure that was awkward ..... 

Gazza wrote on Feb 25^th, 2018 at 8:34pm:

Gazza wrote on Feb 26^th, 2018 at 5:42pm:

Some Guy wrote on Feb 24^th, 2018 at 10:22am:


Well it is about time they updated their biggest hits collection with all the big hits from this Century....ooops wait.....never mind

The Wick wrote on Feb 16^th, 2018 at 4:33am:


Did somebody mention flogging? I can help with that.

Yeah, I'm bored.