Basement announces 2027 UK and European tour
Alt-rock heavyweights Basement are gearing up for a massive international adventure, announcing a UK and European tour in support of their new album WIRED”>WIRED, set to kick off early next year.
This isn’t just a standard tour; it’s a chance for the band to reconnect with their sound and connect with audiences across the continent. They are scheduled to play a dynamic series of dates across the EUK, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Cologne, before hitting the UK and Ireland for gigs in cities like London, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, and Dublin.
The extensive itinerary promises a real dose of rock energy, and the band won’t be traveling solo. They will be supported by fellow musicians Fleshwater and Béton Armé, adding another layer of musical depth to the experience.
The tour dates themselves, spanning February 2027, offer some incredible stops. Highlights include stops in major cultural hubs, playing venues like the AB Ballroom in Brussels, the Astra Kulturhaus in Berlin, and the Roundhouse in London, alongside venues in cities across the UK and Ireland.
Fans eager to secure their seats should note the ticket release schedule: artist pre-sale begins on Wednesday, August 26, at 10 am BST, followed by general sale on Friday, August 28. Tickets are available for purchase directly through official channels.
Beyond the dates and logistics, the context of this tour is rooted in the evolution of Basement’s sound. When the band released their major-label debut, WIRED”>Beside Myself, frontman Andrew Fisher reflected on the identity of rock music itself. He noted that initially, labeling their sound as ‘rock’ felt like an albatross, tied to the ‘big hair and over-the-top guitar playing’ of the grunge revivalists.
But time and experience brought a shift in perspective. Fisher acknowledged that there are countless ways to play the guitar, from the dreamy sound of My Bloody Valentine to heavy, down-tuned tones. He concluded that the fear of being simply a ‘rock band’ is unnecessary, encouraging everyone to just plug in and play, regardless of the genre.
This evolving attitude is reflected in critical reception. NME’s four-star review of their debut album, Beside Myself, highlighted how the Ipswich-via-USA rockers flipped their approach, finding solid ground in the present day.
The announcement of the 2027 tour and the supporting acts positions Basement not just as a nostalgic revival, but as a contemporary force ready to bring their unique blend of alt-rock innovation to a new generation of listeners across Europe and the UK.
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