Three decades of Doves music is celebrated this winter as the band announce further UK Tour dates and the release of a ‘Best Of…’ compilation, inclusive of unreleased music. Bringing the band’s frequently euphoric and occasionally brooding hits and rarities to record store shelves and stages, a night at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town is included in a run of four, newly announced dates accompanying news that So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves is to be released on multiple formats on Fri 14 November 2025 via EMI North.

SO HERE WE ARE

All three members of Doves have hand-picked a collection of tracks to feature on So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves. The first such compilation to be pressed to vinyl, Doves promise singles, album tracks and rarities spanning their entire 27 year releasing history, a journey which began with their debut Cedar EP in November 1998. The full running order is to be announced in the coming months.

The band has given fans notice that the compilation will include a previously unreleased track. So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves will arrive on double vinyl, including standard black and collectors’ coloured variants, plus anticipated record shop exclusives. CD editions will also include a fans-only, alternative, deluxe packaging option.

FIRST MANCHESTER GIGS IN A DECADE

 

First announcing a revised live line-up in late 2024, the extensive Doves headline tour that followed included their first hometown dates in over a decade, playing two sold out nights at Manchester Aviva Factory. Since then, the band has continued to play Europe-wide headline and festival dates since, faithfully performing the band’s biggest singles, including There Goes The Fear, Pounding and Black And White Town.

Doves defiantly pushed through uncertainty to play a run of 16 sold out dates in support of their latest album, Constellations For The Lonely. And the Jez and Andy Williams-fronted Doves hinted at a busy winter following a hectic summer festival season. Adding new headline dates, opening at Dundee’s LIVEHOUSE on Fri 12 December 2025, the brothers continue to meet fans’ demands to hear popular cuts from Doves’ six studio albums. Co-founding bassist and vocalist, Jimi Goodwin remains absent.

Tickets go on general sale on Wed 13 August 2025 at 10am BST.

UK WINTER DOVES TOUR ANNOUNCED

The winter tour includes their upcoming, landmark headline show at Halifax’s historic Piece Hall. Add to this four, newly announced dates in Dundee, London, Bournemouth and Cambridge. We can confirm all upcoming Doves UK Tour Dates are as follows:

MORE DATES TO FOLLOW

Details of tickets for all upcoming headline shows and festival appearances are available via links at www.dovesofficial.com

Fans are urged to join the band’s mailing list to be alerted to future live announcements. For further information on Doves new music releases as well as events, connect with the band online at: