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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Casey Cooper-Fiske

What you need to know about Barack Obama’s UK tour

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  • Barack Obama is scheduled to tour the UK this autumn, appearing in Belfast , Glasgow , and Manchester to discuss "what comes next for America".
  • The 44th US president will speak at The O2 in Belfast on 13 October, Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro on 14 October, and Manchester’s Co-op Live on 15 October.
  • These events follow previous shows in London and Dublin in 2025, and an interview last September where he criticised claims made by his successor regarding drugs and autism.
  • Since leaving office in 2017, Obama has been involved in various projects, including a deal with Netflix for documentaries and series, and has won an Emmy and Grammy Awards for his work.
  • Tickets for the UK shows will be available from Friday 31 July at 10am via Myticket.co.uk and SeatUnique.com, with 100 tickets reserved for charitable organisations.

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Barack Obama to return to UK to discuss ‘what comes next for America’

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