Texas have confirmed a Newcastle show at the Utilita Arena on October 16, 2027, as part of a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their multi-platinum album White on Blonde. The band, fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, will be joined by Del Amitri, known for the hit "Roll to Me," as support.
Tour Dates and Album Reissue
The 18-date run begins at the P&J Arena in Aberdeen on October 15, 2027, and includes stops in Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, Leeds, Cardiff, Brighton, Manchester, and a London date at The O2 on October 27. The anniversary album will be re-released next year, along with a new single, "Another Way to Cry."
Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 28 at 10am local time, with general sale following on Friday, October 30 at 10am.
Sharleen Spiteri on the Album's Legacy
Reflecting on White on Blonde three decades after its release, Sharleen Spiteri said: "We were in Glasgow, we made the album in my house and I did all the vocals in the coat cupboard. We had nothing to lose, and anyway, I didn’t want to fit in. If everybody's doing something, I'm always running in the opposite direction and that’s always been the attitude - whether it’s walking on stage at Glastonbury, or with White On Blonde. It's always been us saying: We will play our own tune. If you want to jump on, great. If you hate us, fine. But this is what we want to do."
The album, which featured hits like "Say What You Want," "Black Eyed Boy," and "Halo," remains a cornerstone of the band's career. The Newcastle date adds to a busy year for the city's music scene, following the announcement that Sam Fender will play two nights at St James' Park in June 2027.
