"Rotten Holiday Season Shows Coming Up: Public Image Limited Set for December/January Performances in the UK"
John Lydon, the iconic frontman of influential post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL), has announced a series of winter UK shows for early next year. The tour, titled 'Have a Rotten Christmas and New Year', will see PiL perform in cities across the UK, including London, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Swindon, Swansea, Cambridge, Frome, and Coventry.
The tour kicks off on December 27 at the Kentish Town Forum in London, followed by shows in Manchester, Wolverhampton, Swindon, Swansea, Cambridge, Frome, and Coventry. The tour will conclude on January 10 at the Empire in Coventry.
Lydon's spoken word shows, which have become a staple of his solo career, are known for their unscripted and raw nature. During these shows, Lydon often discusses his personal life, including his childhood and other aspects of his past. However, the reception to these shows is not always favourable, with some audience members criticising Lydon.
Despite the occasional negative reception, Lydon has expressed his enjoyment of doing spoken word shows. He has mentioned that standing on stage alone can be a source of fear, but he also enjoys the experience. Lydon has faced criticism during these shows, with some audience members making harsh comments. However, he has also faced criticism for allegedly profiteering off the death of his wife, which he described as "evil."
PiL's last UK winter tour was in 2015, and the band did not have a UK winter tour in 2022. Instead, the band performed in the summer of 2025, with dates in Nottingham in June and Belfast in August. The band is set to perform two Irish shows this week, at Cork City Hall on August 16, and supporting Stiff Little Fingers in Belfast on August 16 at Custom House Square.
However, for those looking for PiL's UK winter tour dates and ticket information for 2023, the band's official site or authorized ticket vendors are the best sources. The tour is shaping up to be an exciting one for fans of Lydon and PiL, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a 'Rotten Christmas and New Year' with John Lydon and Public Image Ltd!
[1] https://www.pilofficial.com/tour-dates/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Image_Ltd_tour_history [3] https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/public-image-ltd-2e88d64.html [4] https://www.nme.com/news/music/public-image-ltd-announce-uk-tour-2025-3011805
- John Lydon, the frontman of influential post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL), has announced a 'Have a Rotten Christmas and New Year' UK tour in early 2023.
- PiL's tour will include cities like London, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Swindon, Swansea, Cambridge, Frome, and Coventry.
- The tour commences on December 27 at the Kentish Town Forum in London and concludes on January 10 at the Empire in Coventry.
- Lydon's solo career has seen him perform spontaneous spoken word shows, which can be controversial due to their unscripted nature.
- Despite criticism from some audience members, Lydon enjoys the experience of standing alone on stage during these shows.
- Instead of a UK winter tour in 2022, PiL performed in the summer of 2025, with dates in Nottingham and Belfast.
- For official PiL UK winter tour dates and ticket information for 2023, visit the band's official website or approved ticket vendors.
