X Factor 2018 live tour tickets are on sale NOW! Dates, venues, host, prices and line-up revealed – plus the twist announced in the semi finals
THE X FACTOR live shows are underway in this year's competition, and the 2018 tour dates are already out.
But how do you get a ticket, and what can you expect from next year's tour? Here's what you need to know...
When is the X Factor 2018 tour?
The tour will kick off in February 2018 and end March 2018.
Here are the tour dates:
- Fri 16 Feb – The SSE Arena, Belfast
- Mon 19 Feb – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
- Tue 20 Feb – Manchester Arena
- Thu 22 Feb – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
- Fri 23 Feb – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- Sat 24 Feb – SSE Arena Wembley, London
- Sun 25 Feb – Genting Arena, Birmingham
- Tue 27 Feb – Bournemouth International Centre
- Wed 28 Feb – Echo Arena, Liverpool
- Thu 1 Mar – SSE Hydro, Glasgow
- Fri 2 Mar – FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield
- Sat 3 Mar – First Direct Arena, Leeds
- Sun 4 Mar – Brighton Centre
How do I get tickets for the X Factor 2018 tour?
Tickets went on general sale on October 13, 2017.
They are available from .
For Irish fans, tickets for the Belfast and Dublin shows are on sale on .
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Who will be hosting the X Factor 2018 tour?
The X Factor has unveiled DJ and TV presenter Becca Dudley as the host of next year's tour.
She will also be the face of its online companion shows.
Becca is best known for presenting various MTV shows since 2012, including her own series called MTV Live Stage.
She also DJs in venues all across the UK and has performed at Glastonbury.
What is the twist announced for the X Factor 2018 tour?
Dermot O'Leary announced a twist to the format of the 2018 tour during the first 2017 semi final, which aired on Saturday 25 November.
He revealed there would be no competition or win - but instead, Grace Davies, Rak-Su, Kevin Davy White, Matt Linnen, The Cutkelvins and Lloyd Macey had made it on, with a seventh undecided wild card act joining them.
However, viewers were left confused over the change in format - and upset that there would only be seven finalists on the tour, compared to the usual eight.
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