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harn Jan 27 2026 at 8:57 AM	Just a little gripe, so I hope it’s published as I’m sure I’m not alone here. Two weeks ago the London Barbican dates were announced, this was welcome news, but I don’t live in London so I looked at the schedule and noticed gaps on either side, meaning a possibility of further UK dates. I held off for more than a week, keeping tabs on availability for the Barbican, then when it didn’t look like anything else was going to be added I went ahead and booked a London trip. I live 180 miles from London so it means trains, a hotel and expenses. Two days later Manchester is announced. It’s a 20 minute drive from my house! Tour dates within each country should be announced at the same time, they always used to be. Then you choose where you want to go. PM commands a very loyal and hardcore fan base who are going to travel long distances if there is nothing close to home (pun absolutely intended) but in the current financial climate, particularly here in the Uk, it’s become difficult to afford. Years ago I’d do a whole Uk tour without even looking at the expense, but things change, the cost of living etc. I’m well aware that these decisions are not made by the artists themselves, but it’s not right. Ticket prices are through the roof already without extra issues. Had I known about Manchester, I wouldn’t be going to London. I’m sure others are in the same situation? Of course when July arrives and the money is hopefully forgotten, I’ll thoroughly enjoy the trip and the gigs but that’s not really the point is it?! Rant over thank you.
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shenavall Mar 27 2026 at 9:15 AM	On a related note I’d be interested what UK fans make of the fact that Pat usually plays here much less than other European countries. On a typical tour he may play one or two gigs in the UK (and sometimes none at all!) And then a whole week of gigs in Poland or Norway. I always assumed it had something to do with the fans being less passionate. The first time I saw Pat live I was living in Buenos Aires and the passion from the Argentinian fans was legendary! Then I saw the Speaking of Now tour at the Albert Hall and over half the audience streamed out before the encores mumbling about missing the last tube. Also the Italian fans on The Road to You are incredible, I would never expect anything like that from British fans. But then, on the Kin tour, I saw him in both London and in Italy (inspired by The Road to You). There were 4 encores in London from a very warm and appreciative audience, and the Italian fans were far more lacklustre.
MarcNebo Mar 21 2026 at 4:02 PM	karn and chrispilling: I am sure it’s overwhelming trying to schedule Pat’s tours. I know that it the US his agent has Pat on a route from city to city. I know that in the US most large venues schedule their shows from October to June the following year. Pat’s agent has to find a concert hall that fits the schedule and route (continuous in direction). I have talked to and worked with agents and schedulers at venues so I know something about the business. I am sure that there are a lot more factors that go into scheduling Pat’s tours since the are usually very extensive. I live in Chicago and I got tickets for the show here and also go tickets for the Madison Wisconsin show (3-hour drive). There is also a show in Milwaukee Wisconsin (less than two-hour drive). Pat has a great tour bus so they can get to the next gig in several hours.
harn Mar 17 2026 at 4:46 PM	Chris, I wasn’t aware you could sell tickets back to the Barbican, that’s useful info thanks. However, I won’t get a refund on my hotel as I took the cheapest option which is non- refundable. As you say, the album is incredible as are the little bits of footage that have appeared on YouTube, so in a way I’m glad to be able to absorb the performance twice because there will be a lot in it, hopefully a slightly different set list each night. I still think it’s out of order to stagger the concert announcements within a country, we are already being totally ripped off by most concert ticket prices without further issues to deal with. I’ve pretty much stopped going to big gigs now but I’m making an exception for Pat as he is just a little bit special! One of my favourite rock groups is Rush, who have just announced a new tour with a new drummer. The ticket prices are absolutely ludicrous, it’s an insult to their legion of life long fans, many of whom just won’t be able to afford to attend. They did at least announce all cities at the same time!
chrispilling Mar 02 2026 at 11:02 AM	mate I am in same boat and after hearing the full new album part of me is thinking thank god i get to see the show twice but you’re right about the expense - have you checked out the Barbican site about selling back your ticket within 4 days of the gig date?
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