Sam Fender 2027 tour: 'Sophisticated bot attack' sees pre-sale tickets delayed

Tickets for Sam Fender’s upcoming UK and Ireland tour are now on sale, however a “sophisticated bot attack” has resulted in some pre-sale tickets being postponed. Last week, the 32-year-old announced his Proper Massive Stadium Tour, which will see him visit his hometown Newcastle, as well as Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and Manchester in summer 2027.The prices have also now been revealed, after Fender publicly called out the “inflated” fees as “bulls****” and lowered them.Sam Fender has said he has removed a ticketing category from his tour after being unhappy with pricing (Lesley Martin/PA)PA ArchiveThe upcoming tour coincides with Fender’s upcoming fourth studio album, which he announced earlier this month. It is expected to drop in “mid 2027”.Here’s everything you need to know about the highly anticipated set of shows.When do tickets go on sale and what has happened to the Newcastle pre-sale?Pre-sale tickets for Fender’s 2027 tour went on sale at 9.30am on Wednesday, October 28. Fans had until 9.30am on Monday, October 26 to the upcoming album and sign up for presale. Fender said this morning that he has been informed by promoters that there has been a “sophisticated bot attack” which is impacting the Newcastle ticket sales. He confirmed that the St James’ Park pre-sale is being moved now to Thursday.“We’re going to have to move the Newcastle pre-sale to 9.30am tomorrow to ensure real fans get real ticketsSam Fender revealed that there had been a ‘sophisticated bot attack’ affecting the Newcastle pre-saleSam FenderGeneral admission tickets go on sale on Friday, October 30, at 9.30am. Anyone can try to purchase general admission tickets, even if you did not register beforehand.How much are tickets?Seating tickets cost £55, £75 and £95, depending on the location, whilst standing tickets are priced at £85.All prices are before additional venue and booking fees. It also excludes the £1 ticket contribution to Live Trust, which supports grassroots venues, Fender confirmed.Sam Fender and “Rein Me In” collaborator Olivia DeanPA WireWhat did Sam Fender say about prices?The musician stepped in to lower the original ticket prices, after fans expressed disappointment at the high costs.The previously-announced front standing option, which would see fans buy pricier tickets as high as £130 to stand closer to the stage, has been scrapped.The singer himself commented on a post about the ticket prices, telling fans that he is “not happy” and they’re “getting changed”.Read MoreHe said he was not aware of the tiered standing options: “It’s bulls*** and won’t be happening on this tour.”Sam Fender is also among the nominees for this year’s award (Niall Carson/PA)PA WireFender later told fans that he managed to scrap the extra tier.“Whoever buys a standing ticket gets as many chances as anyone to be at the front.“No more 120 quid standing tickets either.“Costs are astronomical compared to two years ago, I can’t control the venue and ticketing fees, that’s a sad reality of today’s industry.”Where is Sam Fender performing?The “Rein Me In” singer will kick off the summer tour with two homecoming shows in Newcastle, and concluding with two shows in Manchester.Here are all the details of the newly announced shows.The tour will kick off with two shows at St James’ ParkPAJune 3, 2027Newcastle, St James’ ParkJune 5, 2027Newcastle, St James’ ParkJune 10, 2027Cardiff, Principality StadiumJune 18, 2027June 20, 2027July 1, 2027July 8, 2027Edinburgh, Murrayfield StadiumJuly 15, 2027Manchester, Etihad StadiumJuly 17, 2027Manchester, Etihad Stadium