McFly to headline 2027 Hitchin Live at the Priory

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 11:56 · Archive

McFly will headline Hitchin Live at the Priory on 29 July 2027, supported by Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers.

McFly are the first act announced for the 2027 edition of Hitchin Live at the Priory, taking place on Thursday, 29 July at the historic grounds of Hitchin Priory. The band will be supported by Scouting for Girls and The Hoosiers. This show is newly announced for the 2027 festival calendar and takes place ahead of the main four-day August weekend.

The band, who formed 23 years ago, have achieved seven number one singles, seven top 10 albums and 10 million sales. They remain the youngest band to have a debut album go straight to number one, a record that beat The Beatles. McFly are currently working on their eighth studio album. In 2025, they headlined the Busted vs McFly tour, which sold over 325,000 tickets and was the biggest UK arena tour of the year.

Blake McCaskill of Supermodified said: 'We're delighted to be bringing Hitchin Live at the Priory back for its second year. McFly are a hugely exciting first announcement, with the kind of catalogue and live energy that make for a great outdoor show.' Hitchin Live at the Priory made its debut in 2026 with headline performances from Ministry of Sound Classical and The Libertines.

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• McFly to headline 2027 Hitchin Live at the Priory showPop favourites McFly are the first act announced for Hitchin Live at the Priory 2027.Herts Advertiser · 30 Oct, 11:15
• McFly to headline 2027 Hitchin Live at the Priory showPop favourites McFly are the first act announced for Hitchin Live at the Priory 2027.The Comet · 30 Oct, 11:15

In this story: McFly · Scouting for Girls · The Hoosiers · Hitchin Priory · Supermodified · The Beatles

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