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31 Mar 25

Sparks announce two Dublin dates to upcoming MAD! Tour

Sparks announce two Dublin dates to upcoming <i>MAD!</i> Tour

Sparks. Credit: Munachi Osegbu. @munachiosegbu

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 4 at 9 a.m. Tickets for the Bilbao festival date are already on sale.

Brother duo Sparks have announced a run of additional European dates for their MAD! Tour, including two headline shows at National Stadium on July 15 and 16.

The tour follows the upcoming release of their anticipated new album, MAD!, which is set for release on May 23, 2025. These new dates expand on the previously announced UK and European leg of the tour, set to kick off in June.

Formed by Ron and Russel Mael in Los Angeles, they first performed under the names Urban Renewal Project and Halfnelson, before deciding on Sparks.

The band released their self-titled debut album in 1971, and were signed by Bob Dylan’s manager Albert Grossman.

Check out the full list of the newly added MAD! Tour dates:

July 12 - Bilbao Spain - BBK Live 2025

July 15 and 16 - Dublin, Ireland - National Stadium

July 18 - Edinburgh, UK - Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

July 19 - Wolverhampton, UK - The Halls Wolverhampton

Tickets go on general sale Friday, April 4 at 9 a.m.

Pre-sale access:
• Sparks Fan Club – Wednesday, April 2 at 9 a.m.
• Mailing List – Thursday, April 3 at 9 a.m.

Check out the announcement post below: