Deacon Blue Announce 40th Anniversary Tour Celebrating Raintown
15 UK & Ireland shows coming in October 2027
Deacon Blue have announced a special run of UK and Ireland shows in October 2027 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Raintown.
The landmark anniversary tour will give fans the opportunity to experience one of the band's most important records in a very special live setting. Across 15 shows, Deacon Blue will perform Raintown in full, alongside a selection of other songs from their extensive catalogue.
Deacon Blue will bring Raintown back to the stage in full as part of a 15-date UK and Ireland tour in October 2027.
Celebrating 40 Years of Raintown
Originally released in 1987, Raintown marked the beginning of Deacon Blue's recording career and established the band's distinctive blend of thoughtful songwriting, melodic arrangements and emotionally charged performances.
Four decades later, the album remains an important part of the band's story. The anniversary shows will offer longtime supporters a chance to hear the record from beginning to end while also experiencing the energy of Deacon Blue's wider live repertoire.
Performing an entire debut album in sequence makes the tour particularly significant for fans who have followed the band throughout their career, while also giving newer listeners an opportunity to discover the record in the setting in which Deacon Blue have built their reputation: the live stage.
15 Shows Across the UK and Ireland
The anniversary celebration will visit venues across the UK and Ireland during October 2027. In total, Deacon Blue are set to perform 15 shows as part of the special tour.
When Do Tickets Go On Sale?
Fans looking to attend one of the anniversary concerts will not have long to wait for tickets to become available. Tickets for the newly announced shows will go on sale at:
With the tour marking a major anniversary for one of Deacon Blue's defining albums, fans interested in attending are encouraged to be ready when tickets officially become available.
Presale Codes & Access Information
Use the applicable presale access information when purchasing tickets through the listed provider or venue.
| Presale / Provider | Code / Access |
|---|---|
| LiveNation | VIBES |
| Ticketmaster | STAGE / SNARE |
| Citi Card | 546616 412800 |
| Old National Centre Old National Bank Sponsor |
26INDY OLDNATIONAL INDY26 |
| Live INSIDER | MLSEINSIDER |
| Prudential Center | SOCIAL |
| Chase Card | 428208 541712 |
| AMEX | INGOLD 8778770987 |
What Fans Can Expect
The centerpiece of the concerts will be a complete performance of Raintown. Rather than selecting only individual tracks from the album, Deacon Blue will revisit the debut record in its entirety, making the anniversary concerts a celebration of the album as a complete body of work.
The shows will also feature much more, giving audiences the opportunity to hear additional highlights from Deacon Blue's career alongside the special album performance.
Deacon Blue's 2027 Anniversary Celebration
The 40th anniversary of Raintown represents a major milestone for Deacon Blue and provides the band with an opportunity to revisit the album that helped launch their journey four decades ago.
For fans, the October 2027 concerts promise to be more than a standard tour. With the debut album being performed in full and further songs included in the set, the shows are set to celebrate both the history of Raintown and the enduring legacy of Deacon Blue.
Ticket Information at a Glance
Keep checking for further tour information, venue details and ticket updates as the Deacon Blue Raintown 40th anniversary shows approach.
