Blur support acts at Eventim Apollo: will there be an opening act for London concert

Blur were joined by Paul Weller, Self Esteem and more at Wembley - but will they have support acts this week?
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Blur will return to the stage for a third headline show in London this month.

Damon Albarm and co recently headlined back-to-back nights at Wembley Stadium at the start of July. The band are following up the huge outdoor shows with an intimate gig at the Eventim Apollo on Tuesday (25 July) - and will play new album The Ballad of Darren in full.

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The iconic 90s Britpop band, who famously went head-to-head with Oasis in the charts, were joined by number of special guests and opening acts for the shows on Saturday (8 July) and Sunday (9 July).

But will there be support for the London show on 25 July? Here's all you need to know:

Is there an opening act for Eventim Apollo show?

Blur will not have a support act for The Ballad of Darren full album show on Tuesday, 25 July.

Who opened for Blur at Wembley Stadium?

The support acts will be different for each of the huge concerts in London this weekend. Blur will be on stage for around 2 hours 10 minutes on each night.

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The lineup for each of the Wembley Stadium shows is as follows:

Saturday

  • 5pm - doors open
  • 5.55pm - Jockstrap
  • 6.40pm - Sleaford Mods
  • 7.25pm - Self Esteem
  • 8.35pm - Blur
  • 10.45pm - show ends
  • 4.30pm - doors open
  • 5.25pm - The Selector
  • 6.15pm - Paul Weller
  • 7.50pm - Blur
  • 10pm - show ends

Which act are you most excited to see - aside from Blur of course!

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