More than 50 years into their career and Sparks have landed their highest ever chart placing with their new album, MAD! Their 28th studio album MAD!, released on May 23 2025, entered at Number 1 in the Official Physical Albums Chart, Official Independent Albums Chart, Official CD Albums Chart, Official Vinyl Albums Chart and Official Scottish Albums Chart, and at Number 2 in the Official Albums Chart (sales and digital combined). Sparks previously peaked at Number 4, 51 years ago, with 1974’s Kimono My House. MAD! gives them their seventh UK Top 40 album to date and fourth UK Top 10 in the last 8 years.
Sparks’ MAD! Tour kicked off in Japan this weekend before they return to Europe. Fans can expect musical thrills and unbridled joy from the career-spanning show. UK dates are:
Wed. June 18 – London, Eventim Apollo
Thu. June 19 – London, Eventim Apollo
Sat. June 21 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
Sun. June 22 – Manchester, O2 Apollo
Tue. June 24 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall (SOLD OUT)
Fri. July 18 – Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse
Sat. July 19 Wolverhampton, The Halls
Tickets and further information available https://allsparks.com/
The Times ★★★★★ “a magnificent night”
Mojo “a unique and glorious spectacle”
The Guardian ★★★★ “Proper musical thrills”
Tickets and further information available here.
