John Grant Announces Tour

With anticipation mounting for the release of his long-awaited second album Pale Green Ghosts next month, John Grant has announced news of an extensive UK & Irish tour throughout May.

Wednesday 13 March – LONDON – Heaven **(SOLD-OUT!)**

Thursday 2 May – BELFAST – Marquee

Friday 3 May – DUBLIN – Vicar Street

Saturday 4 May – CORK – Cyprus Avenue

Sunday 5 May – KILKENNY – Watergate Theatre

Tuesday 7 May – BATH – Komedia

Wednesday 8 May – OXFORD – Academy 2

Thursday 9 May – BIRMINGHAM - Institute – The Library

Saturday 11 May – LEEDS – Metropolitan University

Sunday 12 May – EDINBURGH – Queens Hall

Tuesday 14 May – MANCHESTER – Ritz

Wednesday 15 May – LONDON - Shepherds Bush Empire

Thursday 16 May – BRIGHTON – St Georges

Saturday 18 May – CAMBRIDGE - Junction

Sunday 19 May – NORWICH – Norfolk & Norwich Festival @ Open Up

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