Rob Beckett is a real success story. With two hard working parents, he fought his way up the comedy food chain from the bottom to the top, and is now one of the most recognisable faces on telly. And now, after a few years off touring, Rob is back out on the road – or ‘smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way,’ as he puts it.
His new show ‘Giraffe’ will be Beckett’s longer tour yet and is almost certainly coming to a city/town/community theatre near you. Here’s everything you could possibly need to know about getting tickets for it.
When is Rob Beckett going on a UK stand up tour?
For the next three years, almost. Beckett will hit 60 different locations across 2024, 25, and 26. The tour will begin in November of this year, and come to a close in February of 2026. Grab your tickets, and hope that your friend doesn’t end up planning their wedding for the same date in a year or two’s time.
When do tickets go on sale for his Giraffe tour?
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, Friday Feb 23 at 11am on Ticketmaster. Make sure you have a Ticketmaster account signed in a few minutes beforehand for the best chance of getting the seats you want.
What’s the deal with presale?
There’s no easy way to say this – you missed it. Presale was available to fans who registered their emails on Beckett’s website when the show was announced, and it began on Wednesday (Feb 21). No use crying over missed presale opportunities, just make sure you’ve got your eyes on the prize tomorrow morning.
How much do tickets cost?
Prices will vary between locations sadly, but they look to be starting at around £32.50, so that’s probably about what to expect in general. Better seats at bigger venues will always be more, but you know that already.
Can I go VIP?
Sure! You can pick up official VIP and hospitality tickets through Seat Unique. Find out more here.
What are the UK dates and venues for Rob Beckett’s Giraffe tour?
A common complaint of those touring Britain is that they call London, Manchester, and maybe Glasgow (if you’re lucky) a UK tour. Rob seems to have taken the term a lot more seriously, and is going to just about every town you could possibly think of.
Here’s the full list of dates and venues.
Nov 19 2024 – Chatham, Central Theatre
Nov 20 2024 – Watford, Palace Theatre
Nov 22 2024 – Crawley, The Hawth
Nov 24 2024 – Swindon, Wyvern Theatre
Nov 28 2024 – Lincoln, Engine Shed
Nov 29 2024 – Crewe, Lyceum
Nov 30 2024 – Lancaster, Grand Theatre
Dec 1 2024 – Leeds, Grand Theatre & Opera
Dec 6 2024 – Dartford, Orchard Theatre
Jan 23 2025 – Truro, Hall for Cornwall
Jan 25 2025 – Torquay, Princess Theatre
Jan 26 2025 – Yeovil, Westlands
Jan 31 2025 – Basingstoke, The Anvil
Feb 21 2025 – Norwich, Theatre Royal
Mar 21 2025 – Manchester, Opera House
Mar 22 2025 – Stockton, Globe
Mar 23 2025 – Kendal, Westmorland Hall
Mar 29 2025 – Birmingham, Hippodrome
Apr 12 2025 – Cardiff, New Theatre
Apr 13 2025 – Cheltenham, Town Hall
Apr 15 2025 – Ipswich, Regent
Apr 15 2025 – Ipswich, Regent
Apr 25 2025 – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
Apr 26 2025 – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
May 7 2025 – Guildford, G Live
May 10 2025 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
May 11 2025 – Milton Keynes, Theatre
May 14 2025 – Wolverhampton, Grand Theatre
May 15 2025 – Northampton, Derngate
May 16 2025 – Aylesbury, The Waterside
May 17 2025 – Stoke-On-Trent, Victoria Hall
May 18 2025 – Canterbury, The Marlowe
Jun 5 2025 – York, Barbican
Jun 6 2025 – Stockport, Plaza
Jun 7 2025 – Reading, Hexagon
Jun 13 2025 – Portsmouth, Kings Theatre
Jun 19 2025 – Swansea, Arena
Jun 20 2025 – Poole, Lighthouse
Jun 22 2025 – Southampton, Mayflower Theatre
Jun 25 2025 – Aberdeen, Music Hall
Jun 26 2025 – Edinburgh, Playhouse
Sep 6 2025 – Liverpool, Philharmonic
Sep 7 2025 – Sheffield, City Hall
Sep 18 2025 – Buxton, Opera House
Sep 20 2025 – Oxford, New Theatre
Sep 24 2025 – Belfast, Opera House
Sep 25 2025 – Derry, Millenium Forum
Sep 26 2025 – Dublin, 3Olympia
Nov 12 2025 – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
Nov 22 2025 – Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre
Nov 23 2025 – Halifax, Victoria Hall
Nov 29 2025 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
Nov 30 2025 – Hull, Connexin Live
Dec 6 2025 – Bristol, Beacon
Dec 11 2025 – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
Dec 12 2025 – Eastbourne, Congress Theatre
Feb 6 2026 – Brighton, Dome
Feb 13 2026 – London, Palladium
Feb 14 2026, 3pm – London, Palladium
Feb 14 2026, 8pm – London, Palladium
What’s been said about the tour so far?
Not much is known at the minute, probably due to the tour not starting for quite a few months. All there is to go on is the description on the comedian's website, which explains his objectives clearly. ‘Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking… Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived.’
Simple as that.
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