Legendary alternative-rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have confirmed a series of highly anticipated UK headline shows this August as part of their Aghori tour, bringing their iconic sound to four exceptional venues. The tour will also feature special performances from British rock legends Skunk Anansie and post-punk indie group White Lies.

The multi-platinum, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning band will kick off their UK dates in London on Sunday, August 10, at the sprawling Gunnersbury Park. The band will then make their way to TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall in Halifax on Tuesday, August 12, followed by a performance at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Wednesday, August 13. The tour will wrap up at the picturesque Colchester Castle on Thursday, August 14.

Tickets for all shows will go on sale at 10am on Friday, February 14, via Ticketmaster.co.uk.

A Band with a Legacy

Since their formation in Chicago in 1988, The Smashing Pumpkins have cemented their place as one of the most influential and genre-defying acts in rock history. Known for their genre-blurring fusion of rock, pop, shoegaze, metal, goth, psychedelia, and electronic elements, the band has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. With an impressive collection of accolades—including two GRAMMY Awards, seven MTV Video Music Awards, and an American Music Award—the band's impact on both music and culture is undeniable.

Their rich catalogue includes some of alternative rock's defining albums: the platinum-certified Gish (1991), the quadruple-platinum Siamese Dream (1993), and the diamond-certified Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995), to name just a few. Their more recent works, including the 2023 release ATUM and 2024's Aghori Mhori Mei, show the band returning to their roots with a return to their signature rock sound featuring sharp vocals, powerful guitars, bass, and drums.

Electrifying Performances Await

Known for their high-energy live shows, The Smashing Pumpkins are sure to deliver an unforgettable experience for UK fans. This tour presents a rare opportunity to see one of the greatest alternative rock bands in action, alongside special performances from Skunk Anansie, who will bring their own brand of explosive rock to the stage, and White Lies, known for their atmospheric post-punk sound.

As the Smashing Pumpkins continue to influence new generations of musicians and fans, their UK dates this summer promise to be a highlight of the year for alternative rock fans.

Don't miss out on the chance to witness these living legends perform live at some of the UK's most iconic venues. Tickets go on sale February 14—mark your calendars!

For tickets and more information, visit Ticketmaster.co.uk.

Tour Dates:

• Sunday, August 10 - London, Gunnersbury Park

• Tuesday, August 12 – TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax

• Wednesday, August 13 – TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre

• Thursday, August 14 – Colchester Castle Summer Series

Author: Adam Bailey

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