The Who's Roger Daltrey adds Heritage Live show to 2025 dates

30 January 2025, 15:49 | Updated: 30 January 2025, 15:50

The Who's Roger Daltrey, Ocean Colour Scene and Cast. Picture: 1. Brian Babineau, 2. Press, 3. Press

By Jenny Mensah

The Who legend will play Audley End in Essex on 1st August, joined by special guests Ocean Colour Scene and Cast.

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Roger Daltrey has announced a new huge summer date for 2025.

The Who frontman will play a headline show at Audley End in Essex on Friday 1st August as part of the Heritage Live series.

Special guests for the outdoor show, which will see Daltrey perform hits from the legendary band and delve into his solo catalogue of over 50 years, will be Ocean Colour Scene and Cast.

Tickets for the new date go on general sale on Friday 7th February at 9am from AXS.com/heritagelive.

The pre-sale takes place on the on Wednesday 5th February at 9am and customers must pre-register here for access.

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Daltrey will be accompanied on the dates by his incredible nine piece band, consisting of The Who collaborator Simon Townshend (guitar/ vocals, alongside John Hogg (bass), Doug Boyle (guitar), Steve Weston (harmonica), Jody Linscott (percussion), Billy Nicholls (BV), Katie Jacoby (violin), Geraint Watkins (keyboard) and Scott Devours (drums).

The outdoor gig adds to the 80-year-old's previously announced summer shows, which will see him play TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax on 30th July and Margate Summer Series at Dreamland on 8th August.

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Daltrey's summer shows will be preceded by intimate dates in spring, which will kick off at Brighton Dome on Sunday 20th April and come to a close at Manchester Bridgewater Hall on Sunday 4th May.

The intimate shows will see Daltrey play a mix of acoustic and semi-acoustic performances of The Who classics, solo hits, and rare gems, followed by his popular Q&A session with fans.

The Who's Roger Daltrey at O2 Arena — The Who's Roger Daltrey has announced live dates for next year. Picture: Matthew Baker/Getty Images

The Who legend said when announcing dates: "Here we go again! After touring the US with this band of phenomenal musicians, I can’t wait to get back on the road in the UK with these shows."

"It’s a joy to be on stage performing - up close and personal for the audience, chatting with them and playing familiar songs in an unfamiliar way."

Tickets for Roger Daltrey's previously announced dates are on sale now.