EsDeeKid announces massive 2026 ‘Council House Rat’ world tour across UK, Europe and North America
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Anonymous Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid has confirmed a 48-date world tour for 2026, titled "Council House Rat", spanning North America, Europe and the UK/Ireland. The run marks a major milestone for the rising artist, culminating in his biggest headline show to date at London's OVO Arena Wembley, and cements his growing profile following the acclaimed 2025 debut mixtape "Rebel", which NME named among that year's best albums.
The tour opens in September at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina, taking in 28 shows across the US and Canada before heading to Europe from 2 November in Helsinki. UK and Ireland dates begin with the Wembley show on 3 December, followed by Dublin and Glasgow, and wrap up with two homecoming gigs at Liverpool's Blackstone Street Warehouse on 10 and 11 December. Pre-sales ran from 10am on 30 July, with tickets going on general sale at 10am on 31 July.
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In short
- EsDeeKid confirms 48-date "Council House Rat" world tour for 2026
- Includes his biggest-ever show at London's OVO Arena Wembley
- Tour closes with two homecoming gigs in Liverpool
How this story developed
- 3 months ago Anonymous Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid has announced a huge 48-date world tour for 2026, titled "Council House Rat," spanning North America, Europe and the UK/Ireland.
- 3 months ago Anonymous Liverpool rapper EsDeeKid has confirmed a 48-date world tour for 2026, titled "Council House Rat", spanning North America, Europe and the UK/Ireland.
Explained simply
EsDeeKid is a rapper from Liverpool who performs anonymously, part of a UK drill and hip-hop scene that has grown quickly in popularity over the past few years. He built his following through his 2025 debut mixtape, "Rebel," which helped establish him as one of the country's most talked-about emerging acts.
The tour being announced, called "Council House Rat," will take him to North America, Europe and the UK and Ireland over several months, including a headline date at London's OVO Arena Wembley, one of the capital's larger indoor concert venues. Playing a show of that size is generally seen as a significant step up for an artist, marking a shift from smaller club gigs to arena-level status.
The tour also includes shows in his home city of Liverpool, tying the run back to his roots even as it expands his reach internationally. Tickets are being released in stages, with an early pre-sale followed by general public sale.
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