The Enemy are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album with a major homecoming show at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The band will headline the Indoor Arena on Saturday, 20 March 2027, commemorating two decades since the release of their platinum-certified number one album 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns'.
Biggest Headline Show Since 2008
This performance will be The Enemy's largest headline show since they sold out the 10,000-capacity venue, then known as the Ricoh Arena, back in 2008. The trio also achieved a lifetime ambition earlier this season when they performed on the pitch ahead of Coventry City's 3-1 victory over Sheffield United.
Tickets for the show go on sale from 10am on Friday, 8 May, at gigst.rs/TheEnemyCov.
Band and Venue Comments
Vocalist and guitarist Tom Clarke said: "We're all incredibly excited to return to Coventry Arena in March. Last time we headlined that space it was a great night, but this time with the added buzz around Coventry City FC we expect the atmosphere will be even more emotionally charged. It has all the ingredients for an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime event."
Paul Michael, Managing Director at Coventry Building Society Arena, added: "This show has been a long time coming and it feels like the perfect moment to be welcoming The Enemy back to the venue. This will be the latest in a string of incredible nights over the last year at Coventry Building Society Arena and we're sure the atmosphere in the Indoor Arena will be something truly special. We're proud to keep bringing brilliant live music to Coventry and giving fans nights to remember like this."
Legacy of the Debut Album
'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' changed everything for The Enemy. Beyond its number one chart success and platinum certification, the album is packed with hits, including the Top 10 singles 'Away From Here' and 'Had Enough', as well as numerous other fan favourites and live staples.
The breakthrough led to further success for the trio, including two more Top 10 albums, performances with legendary acts such as Oasis and The Rolling Stones, appearances at festivals including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, and an NME Award.
Reunion and New Music
After some time away, a new era for The Enemy began with a reunion of their original line-up in 2022, featuring bassist Andy Hopkins and drummer Liam Watts. Last year, they released 'Social Disguises', their first new album in over a decade. The return was met with support from outlets including NME, Radio X, This Feeling's Video of the Week, Shiiine On's Track of the Week, Live4Ever, Stereoboard, XS Noize, and Songbird HQ.
