British and Irish Dylan fans, get ready: Bob Dylan is heading back your way this November as part of his long-running Rough and Rowdy Ways tour.
He’s already headlined more than a few “sold-out” cities — Brighton, Swansea, Leeds, Glasgow, Belfast, Killarney, and Dublin — but now there’s even more buzz. For example, in Coventry, the Building Society Arena is expanding its capacity and 1,500 extra tickets have been released for Dylan’s show there on November 13.
Tour Route & Dates: A November to Remember
Dylan’s European leg doesn’t begin in the UK — it actually kicks off earlier in October on the Continent — but here’s how the U.K. / Ireland leg is laid out:
Nov 7 — Brighton, Brighton Centre
Nov 9, 10, 11 — Swansea, Building Society Arena (three nights)
Nov 13 — Coventry, Building Society Arena (with extra tickets)
Nov 14 — Leeds, First Direct Arena
Nov 16 & 17 — Glasgow, SEC Armadillo (two nights)
Nov 19 & 20 — Belfast, Waterfront
Nov 23 & 24 — Killarney, INEC
Nov 25 — Finale in Dublin, 3Arena
The full Europe/UK/Ireland leg actually opens October 16 in Helsinki and runs through to November 25 in Dublin.
Ticket Info, Prices & What Changed in Coventry
Tickets for Dylan’s U.K./Ireland shows went on sale Friday, July 18 at 10:00 am (local time).
In Coventry, seating has three general tiers:
• P1 – £100
Coventry Building Society Arena
• P2 – £90
Coventry Building Society Arena
• P3 – £80
Coventry Building Society Arena
On top of that, aisle seats cost an extra £5, plus booking fees, a £3.50 phone fee, and a £3.00 facility fee.
Coventry Building Society Arena
Before this expansion, the Coventry show was already listed as sold out. The extra tickets were made possible by increasing the capacity at the venue.
If you’re aiming for premium or VIP seats, there are also special ticket packages available, featuring merchandise, commemorative items, and enhanced access.
What to Expect at the Shows
While Dylan is touring in support of his 2020 album Rough and Rowdy Ways, his live shows are never exactly predictable.
A few key notes:
Phones, video, and cameras will not be allowed in most shows. Dylan has used a “no-device” policy in recent concerts, where attendees must stash phones in locking pouches (e.g. Yondr system).
Over these recent tour legs, Dylan has sometimes included rare covers. For example, in 2025 he revived “Mr. Tambourine Man” — a song he hadn’t performed live in years — and also did a one-off cover of The Pogues’ “Rainy Night in Soho.”
His set list tends to be stable (many songs from Rough and Rowdy Ways appear night after night) but with occasional surprises.
Because Dylan is now over 80 years old, each show is a chance to witness an elder statesman of songwriting still pushing boundaries, still evolving his live performance.
Why This Tour Is Significant
The Rough and Rowdy Ways tour began November 2021, and while it was originally slated to end in 2024, the run has been extended to end in late 2025.
This tour is often viewed as an extension or evolution of Dylan’s “Never Ending Tour” concept — the idea that Dylan effectively tours almost continuously in different forms.
For many newer listeners, Dylan has seen a resurgence of interest. The recent biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, generated buzz and introduced Dylan’s legacy to a fresh audience.
Each concert is an opportunity: to hear Dylan’s late work, his classics, and to possibly be surprised by a rare cover.