On 2 October 2000, John Bishop stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first ever comedy gig in front of just a handful people. John was working by day in the pharmaceutical industry, but that night, as he picked up the mic and performed for the very first time, he changed his life forever.
Now, a quarter of a century later, the comedy superstar is embarking on his tenth stand-up tour John Bishop: 25, to celebrate his incredible 25-year career. And to mark this special anniversary, every ticket at every show will be just £25*. Find all details here
John Bishop: 25 kicks off on 2 October 2025 at the Plymouth Pavilions and then travels to arenas across the UK and Ireland before culminating in Belfast on 1 November 2025. The tour includes a return show on 13 October 2025 to the Frog and Bucket in Manchester, 25 years since it all began. The £25* tickets go on sale on Friday 11 October 2024 from JohnBishopOnline.com.
John Bishop said: “I can’t believe that next year it will be 25 years since I first performed at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester. It’s been a rollercoaster! And I can’t thank the fans enough who have supported me all the way. I wanted to mark the anniversary with a brand-new tour and do something to say thank you – so every ticket throughout the tour will be £25*. I really hope you can come and celebrate with me.”
Since that first gig in October 2000, John has achieved so much in his incredible career. Within three years John was playing to sold out arena audiences across the country and released the fastest selling stand-up DVD in UK history.
Last year, John starred in the UK & Ireland tour of Mother Goose with Ian McKellen, which included a hugely successful run in London’s West End.
Earlier this year, he embarked on a major sold-out international tour – Back At It – his first stand-up show in two years, which culminates at the London Palladium in April 2025. The tour includes legs in Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
Thursday 2 October 2025 – Plymouth Pavilions
Friday 3 October 2025 – London, The O2
Saturday 4 October 2025 – Manchester, Co-op Live
Wednesday 8 October 2025 – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
Thursday 9 October 2025 – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Friday 10 October 2025 – Aberdeen, P&J Live
Saturday 11 October 2025 – Leeds, First Direct Arena
Monday 13 October 2025 – Manchester, Frog and Bucket
Thursday 16 October 2025 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Friday 17 October 2025 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
Saturday 18 October 2025 – Brighton Centre
Sunday 19 October 2025 – Bournemouth, International Centre
Thursday 23 October 2025 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
Friday 24 October 2025 – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Friday 31 October 2025 – Dublin, 3Arena
Saturday 1 November 2025 – Belfast, SSE Arena
*All UK tickets: £25 + fees | All Dublin tickets: €25 + fees
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