The News Agents Live heads to Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh

Global has announced new 2025 tour days for The News Agents Live on Stage…

“We’ve been blown away by the response to our first live show at the Royal Albert Hall, and we can’t wait to hit the road in 2025.” – Emily Maitlis

Following the success of The News Agents’ first live show at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this week, Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall will be hitting the road in early 2025 for a series of exclusive live performances in Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

The News Agents Live on Stage with HSBC UK will offer listeners a unique chance to experience the hosts’ takes on the biggest stories in news and current affairs in front of a live audience. Tickets for the 2025 tour dates are available on general sale now and can be purchased via Global Player.

Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis of Global’s podcast The News Agents at the 2023 event / Picture by Luke Dyson

“After barely surviving the pre-show jitters at the Royal Albert Hall, I’m somehow ready to do it all over again in Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh. Can’t wait to see you there!” – Jon Sopel

The News Agents Live on Stage with HSBC UK tour marks the launch of Global’s plan to host more live podcast events, bringing fans their favourite shows from Global’s award-winning podcast slate, live and in person at venues across the UK.

The News Agents Live on Stage with HSBC UK tour dates

Birmingham Symphony Hall – Monday 17 February 2025

Manchester Bridgewater Hall – Monday 24 February 2025

Edinburgh Usher Hall – Tuesday 11 March 2025 

“Taking The News Agents on the road is something we’ve been dreaming of since we launched the podcast in 2022 and after such a fantastic response to our first live show in London, I’m delighted that we’ll be bringing The News Agents to Manchester, Edinburgh and of course my hometown of Birmingham in the new year.” –  Lewis Goodall

Lewis Goodall of The News Agents