Sabrina Carpenter is set to bring her "Short N' Sweet" tour to the UK in March 2025, following the massive success of her North American dates, which have already sold out. This tour is timed with the release of her sixth studio album, which has taken her music career to the next level and vaulted her into international fame.
She will be performing in four major UK cities including Birmingham, London, Glasgow and Manchester, with support from British breakout star Rachel Chinouriri.
Carpenter's recent chart success with singles like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” has only heightened excitement for this tour. Her London show marks a special return, as it will be her second headline performance in the city, building on her growing international fanbase.
What are Sabrina Carpenter’s tour dates in the UK?
With six tour dates across the UK in total, she’ll be hitting four cities in March 2025:
- 6th March, 2025: Utilita Arena in Birmingham
- 8th-9th March, 2025: The O2 in London
- 11th March, 2025: OVO Hydro in Glasgow
- 13th and 14th March, 2025: Co-op Live in Manchester
A full set list has been released as well, if you want to start memorising lyrics now.
How much are tickets to the Short N’ Sweet Tour?
Tickets range in price depending on the venue and seating choice, but if you were lucky enough to get pre-sale tickets or be timely with general admission tickets, you’d have looked at paying anywhere from £180 to £400 per ticket.
Since tickets already went on sale, you’ll likely need to buy re-sale tickets through verified partners such as Ticketmaster or Twickets, although these practices are being widely criticised by fans for price gouging tactics.
How many people are going to be attending the Sabrina Carpenter concerts?
Considering she’s quickly climbing music charts and her celeb-status has skyrocketed in the past year, you can expect the venues to be packed to the brim — plus like with Taylor Swift, you may even have some superfans partying outside the venue who couldn’t get tickets.
Co-op Live in Manchester is the largest venue on the tour with a seating capacity of up to 23,500 people. The O2 can seat 20,000, Utilita Arena Birmingham has a capacity of 15,800 for live events and the OVO Hydro in Glasgow seats 14,3000.
What is the best way to get to each of the concert venues?
Getting to Utilita Arena Birmingham
Utilita Arena is located in Birmingham, near the city centre and the Birmingham Canal Old Line.
If you’re planning to drive there, you have a few options in terms of where you plan to park. The most recommended would be to pre-book a parking space near the arena to beat the crowds and cut down on costs by up to 70%. For this option, you can either:
- Book in a neighbouring driveway or garage that a local resident has listed at a lower cost than official parking to keep your car secure during the show, or;
- Book a space in an official car park with a few added features such as CCTV and gated entry.
Utilita does offer on-site public car parking spaces and a few pre-book only spaces as well at a £15 flat fee. As with any major event though, we would expect spaces to fill up quickly and for the crowds to cause traffic congestion post-gig when leaving the venue, so we would go with option A.
Trains and buses are also an affordable option, with many train stations being a short walk from the arena including Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill and Five Ways. The 12, 126, 23, X10 and X8 bus lines also all have stops near the arena if you can easily catch one from where you’ll be setting off.
Taxis are available, but we wouldn’t recommend it on busy event days as you can expect low availability, surge pricing and possible congestion on the roads where you risk missing the beginning of the set.
Getting to the O2 in London
The O2 is located in North Greenwich along the River Thames, and as one of the most well-known concert venues in the UK it has fantastic public transport connections.
If you’re driving to the O2, we strongly recommend booking a parking space ahead of time to cut-down on stress and added expenses during your travel.
One JustPark driver recently left a glowing review after driving to the O2 for a concert from outside of London:
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An excellent alternative to official O2 parking is to use a neighbour’s driveway through official apps like JustPark. Many locals rent out their driveways during busy concert season to make a side profit, which benefits both the local community and drivers alike since these parking rates are more often than not much cheaper than official event parking.
With rates starting as low as £3 per hour, it offers a cheaper and more convenient solution which is just a short walk from the venue. This approach can also help you to avoid crowded car parks and even make your visit to the O2 more enjoyable by removing stress day-of. Plus, if there’s an encore or you’re getting caught up in crowds leaving the venue, you can extend your booking through the app to avoid any parking fines.
Parking spaces are currently available in the following areas near the O2:
- Greenwich parking starting at £2 per hour
- Isle of Dogs parking starting at £1 per hour
- Canary Wharf parking starting at £4 per hour
- Poplar parking starting at £3 per hour
- Deptford parking starting at £2 per hour
- Woolich parking starting at £1 per hour
Getting to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow
OVO Hydro is located in Glasgow on the banks of the River Clyde, near the SEC Event Campus. Glasgow is a very walkable city, with many attractions located nearby enough to each other that the distance isn’t challenging for most visitors. But, if you’re coming in from a distance, you’ll need some alternative routes to consider:
If you’re travelling by car, pre-booking a parking space near the stadium can be the most convenient option when factoring in road closures, event day restrictions and limited on-site parking capacity. Plus, spaces are available in the area for as little as £1 per hour, so you’ll be saving money while knowing you have a guaranteed parking spot upon arrival.
If you’ve come in by train or are needing to get to the event by bus, the X19 Stagecoach service stops on Finnieston Street, which is only a few minutes’ walking distance from the venue.
Getting to the Co-op Live in Manchester
Co-op Live is located on the Etihad Campus in East Manchester, near to the Etihad Stadium, home of football club Manchester City. The venue has a number of public transport options available, and offers limited parking on-site that can sell out quickly.
If you’re travelling by car, you should plan in advance to make sure you’re prepared for busy roads and congested car parks. We highly recommend pre-booking a parking space near the venue for a smoother experience; not only will you avoid some of the crowds directly at the arena, but you can also save money by using an alternative car parking space like a neighbouring driveway.
On JustPark, there are dozens of options to choose from near Co-op Live — whether you want to pay for convenience and only walk a few minutes to the arena (which is still cheaper than official venue parking), or if you’re willing to walk 15 minutes, you can save up to 70% and have peace of mind your car is secure at a nearby home.
If you’re using public transport, you can take advantage of the frequent local bus routes, alongside the newly introduced shuttle bus, that will take you within walking distance of the arena, the 53 takes you along Alan Turing Way, a two minute walk to the venue, and services including the 216, 230, and 231 stops along New Ashton Road, a 10 minute walk away. The Metrolink Trams also have a dedicated stop for the Etihad Campus.
Hopefully these tips will help you cut down on the costs of a night out and let you enjoy the experience in full.
