Fast-ascending Derby rockers These Wicked Rivers are heading out on a very special tour this summer.
As the title suggests, The Churches Tour will see the voluminously haired quintet bring their blues-tinged rock to six churches in England and Scotland.
Opening at Galashiels Mac Arts on Friday 6th June 2025, These Wicked Rivers then play Worcester St Swithun’s, Ipswich St Stephen’s, Southampton Papillon, and Hastings Henry Ward Hall before concluding at with a homecoming show at Belper St Peter’s in their native Derbyshire on Saturday 21st June 2025.
Tickets to all dates are on sale now! You can find individual ticket links below.
These Wicked Rivers were first inspired to embark on The Churches Tour way back in 2022, when they played at MacArts in Galashiels alongside Hayseed Dixie.
Guitarist Arran Day recalls: “We were immediately blown away by the magic of playing rock and roll in a church—the acoustics, the atmosphere, and the warmth of the people inside. That experience sparked the idea for this tour: to bring people together from all walks of life for an evening that feels truly special and entirely ours.”
Vocalist John Hartwell adds: “We often call each venue our ‘church’ for the night because of the deep connection we share with our audience.
“A church should be a place where people come together to celebrate something they believe in — and we feel that energy every time we step on stage. Any true music fan will tell you how spiritual live music feels, and this tour is all about embracing that experience.”
These Wicked Rivers’ The Churches Tour:
JUNE 2025
Galashiels MacArts – Fri 6th – BUY TICKETS
Worcester St Swithun’s – Sat 7th – BUY TICKETS
Ipswich St Stephen’s – Sun 8th – BUY TICKETS
Southampton Papillon – Fri 13th – BUY TICKETS
Hastings Henry Ward Hall – Sat 14th – BUY TICKETS
Belper St Peter’s – Sat 21st – BUY TICKETS
