Billy Idol announces massive one-off UK show

20 February 2025, 13:30

Billy Idol is coming home.

Billy Idol has been on the scene since way back in 1976 when he founded punk rock band Generation X.

Real fame came in the following decade as a solo star following a move to the US, and he's been an ever-present since then.

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Born William Broad in Stanmore, Billy Idol has long lived in Los Angeles but he's making a very special return back home this summer for a one-off megashow.

Idol will play his only headline UK show of 2025 at the OVO Wembley Arena on Tuesday, June 24.

"Every time we play Wembley we have an absolute blast and this summer will be no exception!" Idol said.

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Support at the show comes from fellow veterans New Model Army.

Tickets for the concert go on general sale this Friday (February 21) at 10am via usual outlets.

While it's Idol's only headline show back home this year, he will also play the Forever Now Festival at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes on June 22.

The 2025 Glastonbury Festival takes place from June 25 to 29, so it's not impossible that Billy could be added to the bill there, too.