Pet Shop Boys Unveils Initial 2017 Dates

Pet Shop Boys is supporting its 13th studio album, Super, which was released in April on the group’s x2 through Kobalt Label Services.

A review from Consequence of Sound notes that, “Super, like most of their catalog, is firmly planted well within the heart of the dance floor.”

The write-up goes on to say, “Despite being best known for songs nearly 30 years old, the Pet Shop Boys have always maintained a relevancy and a true connection to what was happening within the subculture of electronic music. Super reflects a lot of that. ‘Happiness’ comes off rhythmically like a duet between the Pet Shop Boys and Hot Chip, while ‘Undertow’ is late ’90s Madonna.”

On Wednesday Pet Shop Boys kicks off a four-night sold-out residency at London’s Royal Opera House. The duo headlines the U.S. in late October and November, followed by a run of European gigs.

The 2017 “Super Tour” – featuring new songs, classic hits and album tracks, with production based on the Royal Opera House shows – begins in Leeds, England.

Feb. 18 – Leeds, England, First Direct Arena
Feb. 19 – Manchester, England, Manchester Arena
Feb. 21 – Glasgow, Scotland, Clyde Auditorium
Feb. 22 – Edinburgh, Scotland, Edinburgh Playhouse  
Feb. 24 – Birmingham, England, Barclaycard Arena
Feb. 26 – Bournemouth, England, Bournemouth International Centre

A fan club presale begins July 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public July 23 at 10 a.m. All times local. Visit PetshopBoys.co.uk for more details.