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American Football at a quarter-century

Posted by Loren on March 12, 2024

American Football at a quarter-century
photo by Alexa Viscius

American Football will kick off a new tour this fall, in support of the 25th anniversary of the band's untitled first album, commonly referred to as LP1. The band plays Europe first, beginning in May.

Check out the dates below.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

MAY
30 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz

JUNE
01 - Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound
02 - Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound in the City 
04 - Madrid, Spain @ Copérnico [SOLD OUT]
06 - Porto, Portugal @ Primavera Porto 
30 - Manchester, UK @ Outbreak Festival 

SEPTEMBER
11 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
12 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom
14 - London, UK @ Roundhouse
27 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
28 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

OCTOBER
11 - Las Vegas, NV @ Best Friends Forever Festival
12 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
13 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
25 - Washington, DC @ Howard Theater
26 - New York, NY @ Warsaw
27 - New York, NY @ Warsaw

American Football at a quarter-century
photo by Alexa Viscius

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