TOUR DATES 2025

2025 Tour

The Life and Times
of Dire Straits

A Q&A of Music and Memories


Step inside the extraordinary story of one of rock’s most legendary bands with John Illsley, founding member and long-time bass player of Dire Straits.


In this intimate and entertaining evening,  John will reflect on his life in music – from the early days of the band, to global superstardom, to the wild ride that followed. With insights and anecdotes only an insider could share, this Q&A-style event promises a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the highs, lows, and everything in between.



2025 Tour Dates


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October

Friday 24th October

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Saturday 25th October

Savoy Theatre, Monmouth

Sunday 26th October

Park House Centre, Bude

Monday 27th October

Stables, Wavendon

Tuesday 28th October

Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Wednesday 29th October

The Old Market, Hove

Thursday 30th October

The Lens Studio, Portsmouth


November

Sunday 2nd November

Sub Rooms, Stroud

Monday 3rd November

City Varieties, Leeds

Tuesday 4th November

Playhouse Theatre, Norwich

Wednesday 5th November

Tivoli, Wimbourne

Saturday 8th November

Landmark Theatre, Teddington

Monday 10th November

Dorking Halls, Dorking

Tuesday 11th November

Apex Theatre, Bury St Edmunds

Thursday 13th November

Playhouse, Alnwick

Friday 14th November

Tung Auditorium, Liverpool

Saturday 15th November

The Witham, Barnard Castle

Sunday 16th November

The Met Arts Centre, Bury

Thursday 27th November

Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis

Friday 28th November

St Georges Arts Centre, Beckenham

Saturday 29th November

White Rock Theatre, Hastings