Comedian John Bishop has announced a brand new UK tour to mark the 25-year anniversary of his career. 

In 2000, Bishop stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first-ever comedy gig in front of just a handful of people while working by day in the pharmaceutical industry.

25 years later, the comedian is preparing to go on his tenth stand-up tour John Bishop: 25.

The tour will see Bishop travel all over the UK, starting in October 2025 at the Plymouth Pavilions before heading to the likes of Manchester and London.

Plus, in recognition of 25 years, all tickets to see Bishop live will cost just £25 per person.

John Bishop confirms UK tour with all tickets £25 

Discussing the tor, Bishop said: "I can't believe that next year it will be 25 years since I first performed at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester.  It's been a rollercoaster! 

"And I can't thank the fans enough who have supported me all the way.  I wanted to mark the anniversary with a brand-new tour and do something to say thank you – so every ticket throughout the tour will be £25.  I really hope you can come and celebrate with me."

Since his first show in 2000, Bishop has sold out endless arenas up and down the UK and has a number of his own TV shows.

The comedian starred in the likes of ‘John Bishop’s Australia’ (BBC1), ‘John Bishop’s Britain’ (BBC1); ‘John Bishop’s Only Joking’ (Sky1); ‘The John Bishop Show’ (BBC1).

Plus, he hosted four series of the critically acclaimed ‘John Bishop: In Conversation With…’ (W Channel) which saw him chatting one-on-one with some of the biggest names in entertainment, music and sport.

John Bishop 25 - Tour Dates 

  • Thursday 2 October 2025  - Plymouth Pavilions  
  • Friday 3 October 2025 - London, The O2 
  • Saturday 4 October 2025  - Manchester, Co-op Live 
  • Wednesday 8 October 2025  - Newcastle, Utilita Arena 
  • Thursday 9 October 2025  - Glasgow, OVO Hydro 
  • Friday 10 October 2025  - Aberdeen, P&J Live 
  • Saturday 11 October 2025  - Leeds, First Direct Arena 
  • Monday 13 October 2025  - Manchester, Frog and Bucket 
  • Thursday 16 October 2025  - Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena 
  • Friday 17 October 2025  - Birmingham, Utilita Arena 
  • Saturday 18 October 2025  - Brighton Centre 
  • Sunday 19 October 2025  - Bournemouth, International Centre 
  • Thursday 23 October 2025  - Cardiff, Utilita Arena 
  • Friday 24 October 2025  - Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena 
  • Friday 31 October 2025  - Dublin, 3Arena 
  • Saturday 1 November 2025  - Belfast, SSE Arena 

How to get tickets to John Bishop

Tickets to see Bishop will go on sale on Friday, October 11, with all tickets costing £25, not including fees.