Dexys Midnight Runners haven’t played a show under that name since 2003, but they’ve announced they’ll be on the road later this year across the UK & Ireland.
Announcing the dates alongside news of their signing to Heavenly Records, Dexy’s Midnight Runners confirmed they’d be playing at Bristol Beacon on November 8. They’ll also play gigs in Glasgow, Manchester, Dublin, London and more on the tour.
The Birmingham band have officially used the name Dexys in recent years. It is not yet clear if or when the group will release new music with the name, though their signing to Heavenly Records would suggest there could be some movement. Their last album released under the name Dexys Midnight Runners came out in 1985 with Don’t Stand Me Down, though Dexys have most recently put out The Feminine Divine in 2023.
When do tickets to see Dexys Midnight Runners go on sale?
Tickets to see Dexys Midnight Runners go on general sale this Friday, March 27 at 10am. A pre-sale for the shows will also run from tomorrow (March 26) from 10am, and you can sign up for early access here by 11:59pm tonight.
Dexys Midnight Runners UK & Ireland dates 2026
October 20 – Glasgow, RCH October 21 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall October 23 – Wolverhampton, The Halls October 25 – Manchester, Opera House October 28 – London, Hackney Empire October 30 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
November 1 – Brighton, Dome November 4 – Dublin, Olympia November 5 – Belfast, Ulster Hall November 8 – Bristol, Beacon
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-shelf-at-dollarama-right-the-outside-of-a-dollarama-store.jpg?id=60346373&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Dollarama's shelves always seem to be full of surprises, especially if you haven't given the store a proper walk-through in a while.</p><p>We recently published <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/dollarama-brand-name-items" target="_blank">a story called These 12 name-brand items are worth buying at Dollarama, according to shoppers</a>, based on picks from MTL Blog readers. The responses were solid, and they got me curious.</p><p>I’m more of a casual dollar store shopper myself, usually popping in for a birthday card or a couple of mini cans of soda. But after reading what people had found, I figured it was time to do some browsing of my own.</p><p>While not everything here is necessarily cheaper than what you'll get at a big box store, here are nine name-brand products I didn’t expect to spot at Dollarama.</p><h3>Kellogg's and General Mills cereal (full-sized boxes)</h3><br/><img alt="Cereal boxes on a shelf." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c4b365600dcaf201c62045d0b5e457e8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="d5996" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/cereal-boxes-on-a-shelf.jpg?id=60345613&width=980"/><p>While the mini bowls of Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops didn't surprise me, I was kind of floored to find regular, full-sized boxes of Rice Krispies, Cheerios, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch on the shelf. Prices ranged from $2.75 to $3.50, which is pretty decent considering what they go for elsewhere.</p><h3>Farberware knives</h3><br/><img alt="A knife set on a store shelf." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a1e7b65127b4ecd312753b32147afb5d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="27c32" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-knife-set-on-a-store-shelf.png?id=60345623&width=980"/><p>Farberware might not be high-end, but it's definitely a step up from most dollar store kitchen gear. For $5, the value's hard to beat, especially since the <a href="https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/Farberware-6pc-Prep-Set/6000187835928?selectedSellerId=0®ion_id=202400&cmpid=SEM_CA_32613_SWQ2SLIHH8&utm_id=SEM_CA_32613_SWQ2SLIHH8&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=always_on&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20038495635&gbraid=0AAAAADv6L0RxpxGU1F8VFPNluGYQcYh59&gclid=CjwKCAjwruXBBhArEiwACBRtHV_Kb53fk7DlnsxaPfDqXsarjllTEei6eugzKAiqSdPrhu8o0VXCNxoCcvcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">same knife set sells for around $20 at Walmart</a>.</p><h3>Sensodyne toothpaste</h3><br/><img alt="The Dollarama toothpaste section." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="566ba5182c9ac0f28e02ec0dc5f65a4d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="81421" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-dollarama-toothpaste-section.jpg?id=60345634&width=980"/><p>I knew Dollarama had Colgate tubes, but I was a little taken aback at the size of their toothpaste section. </p><p>Seeing rows of Crest, Sensodyne, and Arm & Hammer made me feel like I was in a pharmacy.</p><h3>Tostitos chips and dips</h3><br/><img alt="The Tostitos section at Dollarama" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="311780107dc5579171a3e9d8f7dc2d23" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="e1edb" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-tostitos-section-at-dollarama.jpg?id=60345691&width=980"/><p>From what I can remember, Dollarama has always carried chips. But something about seeing an entire display of large Tostitos bags — along with glass jars of salsa and cheese dips — made me forget I was shopping at a dollar store. </p><p>But at $3.75 a bag and $4 a jar, it's not exactly a great bargain.</p><h3>Tylenol</h3><br/><img alt="A shelf at a Dollarama store." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5aaa9906198213beb25d9f6ed61de601" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="f64e6" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-shelf-at-a-dollarama-store.jpg?id=60345698&width=980"/><p>I’ve never associated Dollarama with over-the-counter meds, but here we are. Tylenol in small-size formats. It's limited, sure, but handy in a pinch.</p><h3>Silk almond milk</h3><br/><img alt="The oat milk shelf at Dollarama." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f9b3ce8055b27bbcd257b55a9fec7922" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="6e286" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-oat-milk-shelf-at-dollarama.jpg?id=60345702&width=980"/><p>The lack of refrigeration makes these an easy sell.</p><p>Seeing boxed dairy alternatives like Silk and Earth's Own on the shelf was unexpected (in a good way). At $2.50 a box, it's about what you'd pay at grocery stores when they're on sale. Not bad if you're stocking up.</p><h3>Kraft cheese</h3><br/><img alt="Kraft cheese on a store shelf." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="58bfa2804ac127e012865132500a9353" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="19d66" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/kraft-cheese-on-a-store-shelf.png?id=60345721&width=980"/><p>Take it from an Italian — Kraft's parmesan isn't <em>real</em> Parmigiano Reggiano, but it still does the trick as long as it's not the staple ingredient.</p><p>The fact that you can buy Kraft-branded shredded cheese at Dollarama felt more like Costco than a dollar store. I didn't check the expiry date too hard, but it looked fine and was selling for $4.25 a jar.</p><h3>Frank's Red Hot</h3><br/><img alt="Hot sauce on a shelf at Dollarama." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ea9c88b48a9baba8b0ec230f799616ee" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c8a51" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/hot-sauce-on-a-shelf-at-dollarama.jpg?id=60346203&width=980"/><p>This one genuinely caught me off guard. Frank's is a staple in a lot of fridges, and seeing it alongside no-name hot sauces was kind of funny. At $1.75 a bottle, it's a great value if you're running low.</p><h3>Yves Rocher sun cream</h3><br/><img alt="Yves Rocher creams at a dollar store in Montreal." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ccf409bada1a968dcaceb7c9e25b2053" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="af8bf" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/yves-rocher-creams-at-a-dollar-store-in-montreal.jpg?id=60346205&width=980"/><p>Yves Rocher isn't some random off-brand — it's legit French skincare, and seeing $4.50 tubes of sun cream on the shelf next to hand sanitizer felt like a glitch in the matrix. </p><p>And in case you're wondering, these bad boys go for about $20 on <a href="https://www.yvesrocher.ca/fr/solaire-peau-parfaite/c/PT?srsltid=AfmBOoqU7hdfTvdEo9iNBLvbb3wYcSyTawsaXqt4WkVgdk4tSxtIIuHH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yves Rocher's website</a>.</p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/tropical-island-of-varadero-in-cuba.jpg?id=60300305&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/travel-advisory-canada-2025-vacation" target="_blank">planning a summer trip</a> to Cuba, you should probably take note.</p><p>Starting July 1, 2025, all travellers entering the country will need an electronic visa (e-visa). This new entry requirement replaces the traditional paper tourist card and applies to most visitors, including Canadians.</p><p>The requirement was highlighted by the <a href="https://voyage.gc.ca/destinations/cuba#entreesortie" target="_blank">Government of Canada</a> in a recent update to inform travellers. The Cuban Ministry of Tourism made the announcement last April.</p><p><span></span>But don't panic — if you're <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/flights-from-montreal" target="_blank">flying with a Canadian airline</a> like Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet, or Sunwing, you're likely already covered. According to the Canadian government, e-visas are included in airfare packages with those carriers.</p><p>However, if you're booking with another airline or flying through another country (say, via Mexico or the U.S.), you'll need to apply for the e-visa yourself.</p><p>You can request it online through <a href="https://www.evisacuba.com" target="_blank">evisacuba.com</a> or by contacting a Cuban consulate in Canada, such as the one located on Décarie Boulevard in Montreal. The visa costs $24 CAD and can be paid by Interac transfer, money order, cheque, or directly at the consulate.</p><p>Once approved, travellers will receive an email with a unique code and a link to complete the D'Viajeros form — a mandatory travel declaration that must be filled out at least 48 hours before departure.</p><p>The e-visa allows for a single entry and stay of up to 90 days. It can be renewed once for an additional 90 days, for a total of 180 days.</p><p>To avoid any last-minute airport stress, make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and that you have valid medical insurance and a return ticket.</p><p>For more info, visit <a href="https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba" target="_blank">travel.gc.ca</a> or check the official <a href="https://evisacuba.cu/en/inicio" target="_blank">eVisa Cuba site</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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