S Poddar
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper are preparing for a thrilling summer in 2025 with a special co-headline concert in the UK. These two music icons, who represent rock and metal respectively, will join forces for the unforgettable night of Friday, July 25th, 2025, at London’s The O2. This unique show promises to be the crème de la crème of their summer UK tour as it will surely have 20,000 fans joining the night.
Prior to their London date, Judas Priest will perform at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025, as part of a one-off show staged by TK Maxx. Supporting the rock icons will be Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, who open for Judas Priest on the night. These two UK dates represent Judas Priest’s sole UK summer shows next year, making them all the more eagerly awaited.
The summer shows by Judas Priest will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic album, Painkiller. Released in 1990, this is a very crucial part of the band’s legacy. This means that all the heavy metal classics by Judas Priest will be experienced by fans while the band enjoys the celebrations of their masterpiece album. This is sure to be a memorable event for the fans of the band.
Tickets for both the London and Scarborough concerts will go on sale on Friday, December 13th, at 10am, exclusively through Planet Rock Tickets. With such a unique collaboration and a significant milestone for Judas Priest, the demand for tickets is expected to be high, so fans should act quickly to secure their place at these momentous events.
Judgement will not only come to the UK in next summer but will also bring along Alice Cooper for mainland Europe. Judas Priest is scheduled to appear at Scorpions 60th Anniversary concert Hamburg at the Heinz von Heiden Arena July 5th, 2025, after which Judas Priest and Alice Cooper will tour different parts of Europe. The two legendary acts also have expected to make their own marks in the world of rock and metal as long as they continue to serve their long careers.
Judging the album Painkiller, released on September 14th, 1990, which was met with great criticisms from most critics and fans at that time. The work is one of the most finest and defining moments about the history of heavy metal music evolution. The album’s iconic tracks, such as the title track Painkiller and A Touch of Evil, have stood the test of time, and fans can expect these songs to be part of the setlist for the 2025 shows.
The 1990 release was especially notable as it marked the final album to feature Rob Halford before his departure from the band in 1992. After a long absence, Halford rejoined Judas Priest in 2004, much to the delight of metal fans worldwide. His return solidified the band’s position as one of the most influential and enduring acts in the genre.
The UK dates for Judas Priest in July 2025 should be major highlights of their summer tour. They will take their high-energy performance that is synonymous with the band’s legacy to both Scarborough and London. The Scarborough show will be a first opportunity for the fans to witness them in this amazing outdoor venue, while The O2 London performance will undoubtedly bring grandeur to the experience as both Judas Priest and Alice Cooper share the stage with each other as co-headliners.
A dream come true for Judas Priest and Alice Cooper fans. Two bands that have had storied, long careers will now hit the road together for a summer 2025 tour, proving to be an event that will not be seen often. Whether you’ve been following Judas Priest’s powerful anthems or Alice Cooper’s theatrical performances all your life, these shows promise to be an event for the ages for lovers of rock music.
For those who want to see this historic collaboration, tickets for the UK shows will be available soon, but it is advisable to get them quickly because they are likely to sell out fast. With so much history, energy, and iconic music to offer, this summer’s concerts will undoubtedly stand out as two of the most exciting events in rock music for 2025.
Make note of these two nights not to be missed in July 2025—the 23rd at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre with Judas Priest, and the co-headline appearance with Alice Cooper at The O2 in London on the 25th of the month. Those nights won’t soon be forgotten.
