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Foo Fighters Kick Off Surprise Club Shows With Sold-Out Dublin, London and Manchester Next

The band is using in-person box office sales with photo ID to limit touting.

Overview

  • Foo Fighters launched the three-date run with an 850-capacity show at The Academy in Dublin on February 23, performing hits alongside new single 'Your Favorite Toy'.
  • Tickets were available only at venue box offices from noon on February 22 on a first-come basis with a two-ticket limit, card-only payment and ID checks.
  • The band confirmed rapid sell-outs for Dublin and Manchester, while London’s box office continued selling into the afternoon before closing at 5:30pm.
  • Prices were set at £99 in the UK and €99 in Dublin, and the small capacities such as the O2 Ritz’s ~1,500 seats prompted lengthy queues in city centres.
  • The intimate dates precede the April 24 release of the album 'Your Favorite Toy' and a European stadium tour that includes two nights at Liverpool’s Anfield in June.