Babyshambles are back. The indie rock band, led by Peter Doherty, have announced their first tour in more than 10 years. The reunion comes as the group celebrates 20 years since their debut album ‘Down in Albion’, which came out in 2005.
When ‘Down in Albion’ was released in 2005, it showed a raw, chaotic energy that made Babyshambles stand out from other indie bands of the time. Songs like ‘Killamangiro’ and ‘Albion’ became cult anthems. Two more albums followed: ‘Shotter’s Nation’ in 2007 and ‘Sequel to the Prequel’ in 2013, but the group eventually drifted apart.
The band will hit the road in November and December 2025 for 10 shows across the UK. Members Peter Doherty (vocals, guitar), Mick Whitnall (guitar), Drew McConnell (bass), and Adam Ficek (drums) will all return.
The reunion tour starts in Norwich on November 14 and ends in Plymouth on December 10. In between, Babyshambles will play in big cities such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Glasgow, and London, where they will take over the O2 Academy Brixton.
However, the announcement carries a bittersweet undertone, as just two months ago the news broke that former guitarist in the band, Patrick Walden, had passed away.
Patrick Walden was more than just a guitarist, he was central to Babyshambles’ earliest identity. Joining the band in its formative years, he co-wrote songs with Peter Doherty and helped shape the raw, restless energy of ‘Down in Albion’. Tracks like ‘Albion’ and ‘Fuck Forever’ carried his fingerprints, with his distinctive, jagged guitar style cutting through the chaos.
Though his time in the band was sometimes turbulent, Walden’s creativity left a lasting mark. Fans and fellow musicians alike have paid tribute to him since his passing, remembering not only his talent but also his role in creating some of Babyshambles’ most iconic moments. For many, this reunion tour feels like a tribute to him as much as a celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary.
20 years later, Babyshambles are ready to return to the stage. For many fans, this tour will be a chance to relive the excitement of the mid-2000s indie scene. For the band, it’s about unfinished business, honoring Patrick Walden, and proving that their music still matters.
Tickets go on sale Friday September 5 at 10AM, with an early access pre-sale going live on Wednesday. More information here.
