Unless you've been living under a rock for the last decade or so, we'd be impressed if you've managed to keep Machine Gun Kelly off your pop-culture radar (no seriously, kudos). Whether it's his slightly nauseating relationship with it-girl Megan Fox, continual controversies, incessant beefing or garish style choices, his reputation precedes him.

You could spot those bleach-blonde icy tips and even icier blue eyes from a mile away, and fans of the hip-hop-turned-punk-rock troubadour will have the pleasure of witnessing them in the flesh as he embarks on a tour of the UK this October. If you've been present in the MGK universe on TikTok at all in recent months you'll also know that, despite claims to the contrary, he does play his guitar live – good to know.

The notorious artist will showcase both his guitar-playing skills and brand new album Mainstream Sellout on his highly-anticipated 52-date global tour later this year, with support from names such as Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, Willow and more along the way.

The tour is sure to sell out in minutes, so to help you secure your tickets we've created this handy guide. Read on to find out when and where Machine Gun Kelly is playing, when tickets go on sale, what presales are available, who'll support him on the tour, what his latest release is, and more. To receive an email reminder half an hour before tickets go on sale, click the 'I'd love a reminder' button at the bottom of this article.

Where and when will Machine Gun Kelly be performing in the UK?

MGK will play at four arenas across the UK throughout October 2022, kicking off on Saturday 1 October at Wembley's huge OVO Arena. Making his way to Birmingham's Utilita Arena and Leeds' First Direct Arena, the star will wrap up the UK leg of his tour in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro on Friday 7 October.

Here's a list of Machine Gun Kelly's 2022 tour dates:
Saturday 1 October – OVO Arena Wembley, London
Tuesday 4 October – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
Thursday 6 October – First Direct Arena, Leeds
Friday 7 October – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

When do tickets for Machine Gun Kelly go on sale?

Tickets for the Mainstream Sellout Tour go on sale at 9am on Friday 25 March. There will be an O2 ticket presale from 10am Wednesday 23 March.

Where can I buy tickets for Machine Gun Kelly's tour?

Tickets for all dates are available from Ticketmaster and Live Nation, while tickets for the Wembley date are available on AXS.

How much will tickets for the gigs cost?

It's yet to be announced how much tickets will cost for the gigs but we'll update this section as soon as we know. We do know that there's a maximum of six tickets per person and tickets in excess of six will be cancelled.

Who'll be supporting Machine Gun Kelly on tour?

All UK shows will be supported by Iann Dior and 44phantom and both artists perfectly compliment MGK's journey from rap-rock to punk-rock. Iann Dior recently accomplished viral success in 2021 after the release of his single 'Mood', a collaboration with fellow rapper 24KGoldn. His most recent album On To Better Things features up-beat and catchy earworms such as 'Let You' as well tracks which feature MGK himself like 'Thought It Was You'.

Pop-rock artist 44phantom reduces the tempo slightly with his melancholic and forlorn tunes like 'Poison' and 'Gray!', but nonetheless matches MGK's rap-rock style. His last album was released last year and goes by the appropriately grunge title Die Sometime, It's Good For You.

What'll be on Machine Gun Kelly's setlist?

MGK has an impressive back catalogue of five studio albums spanning a decade, starting with his debut 2012 release Lace Up. The main focus of the tour will be Mainstream Sellout which, if his recent singles are anything to go by, will follow the pop-rock formula he's been crafting in recent years.

It will be interesting to see the contrast between Mainstream Sellout with earlier work like General Admission and Binge, which are much more hip-hop and rap based. His shift towards an early 2000's punk-rock vibe is most clear in his latest album Tickets To My Downfall, especially in popular tracks like 'Bloody Valentine' and Mainstream Sellout's 'Emo Girl' featuring Willow.

What's Machine Gun Kelly's latest release?

Released in September 2020, Tickets To My Downfall debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was the first rock album of the year to take the spot. The first single from the album was 'Bloody Valentine', the video for which starred beau Megan Fox and accumulated over four million views in under 24 hours.

For all of his foes – ahem, Eminem – MGK also has a lot of buddies in the music world and a history of working with massive names in the hip-hop industry such as Trippie Redd and Blackbear. However, his latest ventures cements his dedication towards the rock genre. His latest single 'Maybe' features noughties rock royalty Bring Me The Horizon and Tickets To My Downfall also features a cover of Paramore's iconic single 'Misery Business'.

When will Machine Gun Kelly release his next album?

Mainstream Sellout releases on Friday 25 March. Singles already released give fans a taste of what's to come from the sixth studio album, including 'Emo Girl' featuring Willow, and 'Ay!', a collaboration with Lil Wayne.

How can I guarantee that I'll get tickets?

There are a few effective ways to increase the odds of getting your hands on tickets for Machine Gun Kelly this Friday. Don't refresh your browser when you're in the queue, log into your preferred ticketing provider ahead of time, stay patient and make sure you're using a steady internet connection. To receive a reminder half an hour before tickets go on sale, click the 'I'd love a reminder' button at the bottom of this article.

Tickets for Machine Gun Kelly go on sale at 10am on Friday 25 March.