Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers announce huge 2025 UK outdoor shows

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Duran Duran have announced details of two outdoor UK shows, which will see them joined by Nile Rodgers and Chic. Find the details below.The first of the newly announced gigs that the iconic ‘80s band will play will be at Powderham Castle on July 3, as they take to the stage as headliners of the Powderham Presents concert series.The latter will be held at the City Racecourse in Chelmsford two days later (July 5) as part of the Chelmsford City Live series.Both shows will see Simon Le Bon and co.

joined by Nile Rodgers and Chic, who will act as special guests for the gigs. Tickets go on sale this Friday (December 6) at 9am.

Visit here to buy tickets, and check below for a list of new UK dates.JULY3 – Exeter, Powderham Castle 5 – Chelmsford, Chelmsford City Racecourse In other Duran Duran news, the band are set to play a handful shows in the US soon: these kick off with two nights at the Fontainebleau venue in Las Vegas on December 29 and 30, and continue on the New Year with two nights at the Yaamava Theater in Highland California on January 2 and 3.

Visit here for US tickets.The dates come after they dropped their Halloween-themed album ‘Danse Macabre’ last year –which saw them cover Billie Eilish, Talking Heads and more – and went on to share an expanded version over Halloween 2024NME also caught up with Duran Duran last year, where they spoke about their eagerness to play Glastonbury Festival – a feat they have not yet crossed off.Speaking to NME, Le Bon said: “I’d love to [do it] – we just need to get the right slot, that’s all.