• Johnny Depp will perform with Hollywood Vampires at Scarborough Open Air Theatre (15 Aug) and Halifax Piece Hall (22 Aug).
  • The band, featuring Alice Cooper and Joe Perry, returns to live shows after nearly three years.
  • The Damned will support both Yorkshire dates; tickets go on sale later this month.

Hollywood Vampires confirm Yorkshire dates

Johnny Depp will return to Yorkshire this summer as part of the Hollywood Vampires’ UK tour, with confirmed stops at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on 15 August and The Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.

The American rock group, co-founded by Alice Cooper, includes veteran musicians Alice Cooper, Tommy Henriksen and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry alongside Depp. The tour begins at the O2 in London before the band heads north for the two outdoor shows.

First live shows in almost three years

The gigs mark Hollywood Vampires’ first series of live performances in nearly three years. Their previous Yorkshire appearance was a sold-out show at Scarborough OAT in 2023.

Promoters said the band will perform a mix of covers and original material. Hollywood Vampires are known for playing music by rock legends such as The Who, Led Zeppelin and Motörhead, alongside hits from Alice Cooper and Aerosmith.

“We’re looking forward to incredible crowds, massive energy and more unforgettable nights,” the band said in a statement about the latest tour dates.

Support and special guests

Punk veterans The Damned will join Hollywood Vampires as special guests for both Yorkshire concerts. Organisers confirmed tickets will go on sale later this month; local promoters Cuffe & Taylor said they planned to announce further ticketing details soon.

Julian Murray of Cuffe & Taylor said: “Hollywood Vampires are rock royalty, and after their sell-out show here in 2023, we knew we had to bring them back.”

Background: Depp’s recent UK appearances

Johnny Depp previously surprised fans in South Yorkshire when he joined guitarist Jeff Beck on stage in Sheffield in May 2022. That appearance came while jury deliberations were underway in a high-profile defamation trial involving Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard.

Following that, Hollywood Vampires opened their tour with strong ticket sales and high demand across UK venues.

What to expect at the shows

Attendees can expect a set that blends classic-rock covers with the band’s own songs. The group’s live shows typically feature loose, high-energy performances and a rotating setlist that pays tribute to rock icons.

Scarborough’s summer lineup already includes headline acts such as Michael Bublé, Madness, Richard Ashcroft and Bastille for 2026, demonstrating the town’s growing draw for major touring acts.

Tickets for the Hollywood Vampires shows will be available from official ticket outlets once on-sale dates are announced.

For fans tracking johnny depp’s music appearances, these Yorkshire dates are the most significant UK live shows announced so far for the band this season.

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