Brian May and Roger Taylor announce Queen Extravaganza UK tribute tour: Get tickets

Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor have announced their backing of the official Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza's 2025 tour.

By George Simpson, Senior Film and Arts Reporter

Official Queen tribute band announce new tour

Official Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza are set to tour in celebration of Bohemian Rhapsody’s 50th anniversary.

Musicians have been hand-picked by Roger Taylor with a show produced by the original Queen stars.

Queen Extravaganza: Celebrating 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody will perform at 25 venues across the UK and Ireland.

Fans can expect all the big hits once sung by Freddie Mercury from Another One Bites the Dust to Radio Ga Ga, in a 90 minute set packed with over 20 classics from Queen’s epic back catalogue.

The 2025 line-up is yet to be confirmed but both Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor have given the official Queen tribute band their full backing.

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Queen Extravaganza performing (Image: DAVE NELSON)

Speaking about Queen Extravaganza, Roger Taylor said: “We hand-pick the most incredible musicians for Queen Extravaganza – and they do a fantastic job honouring our songs. It’s a great show, designed to celebrate the legacy of Queen for fans of all ages.”

Brian May added: “QuEx is something unique - not just a tribute band, but an extension of the Queen family, whose dedication to excellence is now legendary. The Queen Extravaganza Will Rock You!”

Check out the full tour dates and how to get tickets below.

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Brian May and Roger Taylor announce Queen Extravaganza UK tribute tour: Get tickets (Image: GETTY)

Queen Extravaganza 2025 UK and Ireland Tour

28-Jan Liverpool Empire
29-Jan Bath Forum
31-Jan Brighton Centre
01-Feb Bournemouth International Centre
03-Feb Oxford New Theatre
04-Feb Plymouth Pavilions
06-Feb Stockton Globe
07-Feb Hull Connexin Live
08-Feb Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
10-Feb Edinburgh Playhouse
11-Feb Aberdeen Music Hall
13-Feb Birmingham Symphony Hall
14-Feb Sheffield City Hall
15-Feb Manchester O2 Apollo
17-Feb Newcastle O2 City Hall
18-Feb Leeds First Direct Arena
19-Feb Blackpool Opera House
21-Feb Belfast Waterfront
22-Feb Dublin 3Olympia
24-Feb Cardiff Utilita Arena
25-Feb Swansea Arena
26-Feb Llandudno Venue Cymru
28-Feb Southend Cliffs Pavilion
01-Mar Portsmouth Guildhall
02-Mar London O2 Indigo

Tickets go on pre-sale at 10am on tomorrow and on general sale at 10am on Friday July 12 here.

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