Following astonishing tickets sales this morning, Blink 182 have confirmed 3 new shows for their July 2011 UK arena tour. A second show at London O2 arena was announced earlier today and went on sale immediately, with dates in Sheffield and Cardiff being announced shortly after.
After a 5 year hiatus, breaking the merchandise sales record at Reading & Leeds Festivals this year and sold out shows in Scotland and Eire in August, Pop punk pioneers Blink 182 will be headlining their first arena tour in over 7 years.
The full list of 2011 UK dates are as follows:
Thursday 7th July* SHEFFIELD Motorpoint Arena
Friday 8th July MANCHESTER MEN Arena
Tuesday 12th July NEWCASTLE Metro Radio Arena
Wednesday 13th July NOTTINGHAM Trent FM Arena
Friday 15th July BIRMINGHAM LG Arena
Saturday16thJuly* CARDIFF International Arena
Monday 18th July LONDON The O2 Arena
Tuesday 19th July** LONDON The O2 Arena
*Extra date added – tickets on sale 10am Saturday 27 November
**Extra date added – tickets on sale now
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