Celebrating thirty years of musical existence, Doves have announced a huge hometown gig on 20th December 2025 at The O2 Apollo, Manchester. Ahead of the gig, the band have also announced the release of a compilation entitled ‘So Here We Are: Best Of Doves’ out Friday 14th November 2025 on EMI North, containing the much loved singles from across three decades, alongside B-sides and the previously unreleased ‘Spirit Of Your Friend’ recorded as part of the Kingdom Of Rust sessions in 2006.
Whilst bassist and vocalist Jimi Goodwin is absent from touring, brothers Jez and Andy Williams will resume as the band’s core touring members, additionally as well as the Manchester date the band will also play Sheffield Octagon on Thurs 18th Dec.
Doves: So Her We Are: Best Of Doves – Out 14th November 2025
Doves Tour Dates 2025:
Fri 29 Aug – Lindisfarne, Lindisfarne Festival
Sun 31 Aug – Birmingham, Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
Fri 12 Dec – Dundee, LIVEHOUSE
Sun 14 Dec – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
Mon 15 Dec – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
Tue 16 Dec – Cambridge, Junction
Thu 18 Dec – Sheffield, Octagon
Sat 20 Dec – Manchester, O2 Apollo
