Declan Mckenna Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
218,317
Category
Alternative, Indie
Concerts
Dec
06
Sydney Opera House - Forecourt
Sydney
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Dec
08
Margaret Court Arena
Melbourne City Centre
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Dec
10
UOW UniBar
Gwynneville
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Dec
12
The Station SC
Birtinya
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Dec
13
Riverstage Brisbane
Brisbane
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Dec
14
Newcastle University - Bar On The Hill
Newcastle West
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May
27
Ippodromo Snai La Maura
Milano
Tickets
May
29
Stadion Letzigrund
Zürich
Tickets
May
31
Stadion Letzigrund
Zürich
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Jun
03
Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Tallinn
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Jun
05
Tele2 Arena
Johanneshov
Tickets
Jun
09
Prague Letňany Airport
Hlavní Město Praha
Tickets
Jun
11
Letiště Praha Letňany
Praha 9
Tickets
Jun
14
Puskás Aréna
Budapest
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Jun
15
Puskás Aréna
Budapest
Tickets
Jun
18
Stadio Euganeo
Padova
Tickets
Jun
19
Stadio Euganeo
Padova
Tickets
Jun
21
Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Napoli
Tickets
Jun
26
Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Lisboa
Tickets
Jun
28
Cívitas Metropolitano
Madrid
Tickets
Jul
01
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Barcelona
Tickets
Jul
03
Groupama Stadium
Décines-charpieu
Tickets
Jul
05
Stade de France
Paris
Tickets
Jul
06
Stade de France
Paris
Tickets
Jul
09
Johan Cruijff ArenA
Amsterdam
Tickets
Jul
12
Werchter Boutique
Rotselaar
Tickets
Jul
14
Refshaleøen
København K
Tickets
Jul
16
Volksparkstadion
Hamburg
Tickets
Jul
18
PGE Narodowy
Warszawa
Tickets
Jul
19
PGE Narodowy
Warszawa
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Jul
21
Deutsche Bank Park
Frankfurt Am Main
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Jul
23
Stade Pierre mauroy
Lille
Tickets
Jul
25
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London
Tickets
Jul
26
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London
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About Declan Mckenna
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire to Los Angeles is a fair trek. A world apart. As the crow flies, the commuter town’s train station to LAX is a little under 5500 miles apart, and whilst Declan has long since flown the nest from his childhood in the pretty but practical suburb, his new life by the sea, found just off the East Sussex coast, remains an ocean from LA, and some. But Declan sought change. A reboot. If the demos of his new songs fizzed with the suggested scorch of blue skies and Los Angeles haze, why not go catch some sun?
Los Angeles, it transpired, proved to be the ideal setting to capture and bottle it. Almost as soon as he landed in California earlier this year, Declan got to work with producer Gianluca Buccellati, perhaps best known for his work with Arlo Parks and Lana Del Rey on his forthcoming album, What Happened To The Beach?. It was with Bucatelli that the sound of a new album started to come together orchestrated by the sounds swirling in Declan’s head.
If he sought more space in his recordings, he needed to loosen up and let them breathe. Where previously his biggest tunes tended to hurtle along at 100mph, economic with the notion of simply taking a quick breath, he taught and trusted himself to take his time and let the listener soak in the ambience. The result is an album that revels in both space and atmosphere. It evokes the sunshine Declan basked in, and it returned to the UK sounding beautifully baked.
Returning single, Sympathy, a song with a peace and love message, represents the effortless and uncomplicated style of writing that runs throughout the album. “It was important to use fewer words and not over-explain things this time around,” McKenna confirms. By stripping away the layers he found that his songwriting became more revealing and, ultimately, satisfying.
“Any time I tried to be too serious the songs would get too heavy and the thing I was trying to get at, this idea of a release, was weighed down,” he adds. There is an undeniably buoyant energy across the album, from Nothing Works’ frustrations of record label interference and criticism, to Elevator Hum, a call to arms of sorts if the rallying cry was for everyone to let loose. “They sound a lot like the music I listen to,” McKenna says about the new tunes, citing St Vincent (“She takes the guitar to a really cool place. Everything can be manipulated”) and Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s hypnotic and spacey energy as influences.
Naturally, an album written in response to the intensity of the last few years, both personal and globally, has moments of darkness running through it. The demons McKenna once focused his writing on as a teen, such as corrupt FIFA officials or the oppressive grip of the right wing media, are left aside this time around. Album closer It’s An Act is a frank admission that getting through life can often feel like a never-ending performance. The track brings the party that precedes it to a stark ending, like the lights being switched on the dancefloor at 3 a.m. “It’s pretty dark,” McKenna says of It’s An Act. “It expresses the other side of all of this. Sometimes you’re just pretending and going through the motions. The past few years have been intense and it was important to get across where these songs came from.”
For this smart, sharp British singer-songwriter, the success of his previous records brought about a period of ill-health while touring America, leading a doctor to recommend therapy. It was a stride out of his comfort zone, but something McKenna soon found hugely rewarding. “It was the first time I’d been able to open up and unload,” he says. “It helped me deal with the pressures of making music and mature as a person.”
As he prepared for the release of his second album, 2020’s Zeros, McKenna’s imposter syndrome had already begun to kick in hard. He spoke in interviews about how the album’s numerous delays, caused by the uncertainty of the global pandemic, had given him far too much time to think and that doubts about his ability had begun to take over.
It is easy therefore to see his forthcoming third studio album as a release, not just for himself but for the fans who have come of age in an era defined by instability and precariousness. What Happened To The Beach? is an album full of tone and colour. Musically, it’s a bit weirder and wonky, and the sound of a songwriter enjoying himself and gleefully defying expectations. “In the past few years there has been a bit of weight behind making music,” he says. “I wanted to open up and not worry about things so much. I was putting a lot of pressure on myself in the past when I just needed to drop the intensity a bit and have some fun.”
McKenna is still in his early 20s but is approaching a new era in his journey as a songwriter. He is aware that writing a more personal album, particularly one that focuses on joy over disaster, might suggest a line drawn in the sand between Declan and Declan 2.0. “I will always speak my mind with music, but we live in a time where the conversations I wanted to contribute to previously are much more out in the open now,” he says, while stressing the importance of pushing himself and not repeating ideas. “If every song features a lyrical statement then it loses some of its impact, too. I haven’t let go of that aspect of myself but I don’t want to live out that style forever.”
Ultimately, McKenna feels settled in his creativity and more able to venture into new territory than ever before. “My idea of ambition has changed,” he says. “I struggle with the industry definition of that term, which tends to be playing it safe. That’s the opposite of ambition to me.” What Happened To The Beach? is the sound of an artist operating at the peak of his confidence, all while pushing himself in new directions. As McKenna puts it, in appropriately straightforward terms, “Opening up and embracing the simple things in life has helped me make something that is more authentically me than ever before.”
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Alternative, Indie
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What fans are saying
Gavin
Declan had amazing energy and crowd interaction. He cracked a bunch of jokes and even crowd surfed at the end of the show. His set list was a little smaller than I expected, but overall the concert was amazing.
Wow Hall
Eugene, OR
Mar 24, 2018
Joseph
He just needs to keep maturing as a performer and artist. Near the end of the concert someone dropped the entire volume noticeably. It was very loud and I guess the anthem or someone finally noticed.
The Anthem
Washington City, DC
Jun 06, 2023
Katelyn
Literally my favorite concert ever, the energy was off the charts and the setlist was awesome. If I could find a time machine I'd exclusively use it to go back to this night to rewatch it
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL
Oct 07, 2022
Lydia
His Performance is just amazing!! So many songs made me emotional and became so nostalgic to me over that trip 😭 I will definitely make it next time he comes back to the US
KEMBA Live!
Columbus, OH
Nov 22, 2022
Jada
Besides the venue allowing people to cut in front of those of us who waited in the cold for hours, Declan put on a spectacular show and Chappell Roan was equally as amazing!
Jammin Java
Vienna, VA
Feb 16, 2018
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Declan Mckenna Tour Cities
Sydney, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Paris, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zürich, Switzerland
Padova, Italy
London, United Kingdom
Barcelona, Spain
Rotselaar, Belgium
Lille, France
Madrid, Spain
Budapest, Hungary
Lisboa, Portugal
Hamburg, Germany
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Décines-Charpieu, France
Tallinn, Estonia
Frequently Asked Questions About Declan Mckenna
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Declan Mckenna on tour?
Yes, Declan Mckenna is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Declan Mckenna concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Declan Mckenna tour
is scheduled for 34 dates across 17 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Declan Mckenna scheduled to play?
Declan Mckenna is scheduled to play 34 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
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When does the Declan Mckenna tour start?
Declan Mckenna’s tour starts Dec 06, 2024 and ends on Jul 26, 2025.
They will play 17 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Sydney at Sydney Opera House - Forecourt and their next upcoming concert
will be in Brisbane at Riverstage Brisbane.
What venues is Declan Mckenna performing at?
As part of the Declan Mckenna tour, Declan Mckenna is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Dec 06 - Sydney,
NSW @ Sydney Opera House - Forecourt
Dec 08 - Melbourne City Centre,
Australia @ Margaret Court Arena
Dec 10 - Gwynneville,
NSW @ UOW UniBar
Dec 12 - Birtinya,
QLD @ The Station SC
Dec 13 - Brisbane,
QLD @ Riverstage Brisbane
Dec 14 - Newcastle West,
NSW @ Newcastle University - Bar On The Hill
2025 Tour Dates:
May 27 - Milano,
Lombardia @ Ippodromo Snai La Maura
May 29 - Zürich,
Switzerland @ Stadion Letzigrund
May 31 - Zürich,
Switzerland @ Stadion Letzigrund
Jun 03 - Tallinn,
Estonia @ Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
Jun 05 - Johanneshov,
Sweden @ Tele2 Arena
Jun 09 - Hlavní Město Praha,
Hlavní město Praha @ Prague Letňany Airport
Jun 11 - Praha 9,
Czechia @ Letiště Praha Letňany
Jun 14 - Budapest,
Hungary @ Puskás Aréna
Jun 15 - Budapest,
Hungary @ Puskás Aréna
Jun 18 - Padova,
PD @ Stadio Euganeo
Jun 19 - Padova,
PD @ Stadio Euganeo
Jun 21 - Napoli,
Campania @ Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Jun 26 - Lisboa,
Lisboa @ Estádio Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Jun 28 - Madrid,
Spain @ Cívitas Metropolitano
Jul 01 - Barcelona,
Spain @ Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Jul 03 - Décines-charpieu,
France @ Groupama Stadium
Jul 05 - Paris,
93 @ Stade de France
Jul 06 - Paris,
93 @ Stade de France
Jul 09 - Amsterdam,
Netherlands @ Johan Cruijff ArenA
Jul 12 - Rotselaar,
Vlaanderen @ Werchter Boutique
Jul 14 - København K,
Denmark @ Refshaleøen
Jul 16 - Hamburg,
Germany @ Volksparkstadion
Jul 18 - Warszawa,
Poland @ PGE Narodowy
Jul 19 - Warszawa,
Poland @ PGE Narodowy
Jul 21 - Frankfurt Am Main,
Hessen @ Deutsche Bank Park
Jul 23 - Lille,
Hauts-de-France @ Stade Pierre mauroy
Jul 25 - London,
ENG @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jul 26 - London,
ENG @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium