Wet Wet Wet performing on stage under blue lights in front of an audience
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Wet Wet Wet will play for one night in Oxford this autumn as part of the band’s UK tour.

They will perform at Oxford’s New Theatre on October 29th, joined by special guest Heather Small, who will open all the shows throughout 2025.

Band Line-up and Tour Overview

The band is now fronted by Kevin Simm and features founding member Graeme Clark, accompanied as ever by long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin. They will visit 19 cities in October, kicking off the leg in their hometown of Glasgow.

Hits and Legacy

The ‘Wets’ will bring their legendary catalogue to the stage, featuring classics like:

  • ‘Sweet Little Mystery’
  • ‘Angel Eyes’
  • ‘Goodnight Girl’
  • ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’
  • ‘Sweet Surrender’
  • ‘Julia Says’
  • ‘Love Is All Around’ (their iconic cover of The Troggs’ 1960s hit)

Wet Wet Wet hold the record for the most appearances by a Scottish act on Top of the Pops, performing 56 times, including 19 times in 1994 alone.

The band has sold over 15 million singles and albums to date and spent over 500 weeks in the UK Singles and Albums Charts. Their albums are certified 20x platinum in the UK.

The New Era with Kevin Simm

Since 2018 after original singer Marti Pellow quit, Wet Wet Wet has been led by Kevin Simm, former winner of The Voice UK and member of Liberty X.

Their 2021 album, ‘The Journey’, marked the start of a new chapter for the band and was met with massive critical acclaim.

Heather Small posing with three members of Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet with Heather Small in a publicity photograph for their 2025 tour.

About Special Guest Heather Small

Heather Small rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the band M People, known for hits like ‘Moving on Up’ and ‘Search for the Hero.’

With a career spanning several decades, her distinct vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.

Comment

Kevin Simm said: “Our recent concerts created some fantastic memories for us all and it was an incredible experience that I will never ever forget! With Heather Small joining us as special guest on this tour it is going to be a great night of hits, energy and fun. The crowds have been amazing so far – I’m looking forward to the next leg!”

For more information and tickets view https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/wet-wet-wet-plus-special-guest-heather-small/new-theatre-oxford/

Wet Wet Wet 2025 Tour Dates

DateVenue
10 OctoberGlasgow Royal Concert Hall
11 OctoberEdinburgh Usher Hall
12 OctoberGateshead Glasshouse, Sage One
13 OctoberYork Barbican
14 OctoberSheffield City Hall
16 OctoberLeicester De Montfort Hall
17 OctoberBirmingham Symphony Hall
18 OctoberLiverpool Philharmonic Hall
19 OctoberSalford Lowry
20 OctoberBath The Forum
22 OctoberSwansea Arena
23 OctoberTruro Hall For Cornwall
24 OctoberPortsmouth Guildhall
25 OctoberSouthend Cliffs Pavilion
26 OctoberLondon Indigo at the O2
28 OctoberDerby Becketwell Live
29 OctoberOxford New Theatre
30 OctoberTorquay Princess Theatre
31 OctoberEastbourne Congress Theatres
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