Return to Guilfest in their hometown of Guildford #50thanniversary

En France ce soir, Seignosse, a cote de la plage… 🇫🇷🐀 #50thanniversarytour

Great show in Seignosse last night, onward to the medieval walled splendour of Carcassonne on Monday 🇫🇷🐀 #50thanniversarytour (pic Laurie)

Onstage in the stunning surroundings of medieval Carcassonne tonight 🇫🇷🇪🇺🐀

The finale of a fantastic Bastille Day weekend in the South West of France. Two amazing gigs in Seignosse and Carcassonne. Thanks to everyone who came along. A bientot… 🇫🇷🇪🇺🐀#50thanniversarytour (pic Laurie)

Met up with The The Stranglers (Official) after their set last night. What a great show! #statusquo #thestranglers

For this weekend’s French gigs, Baz, tour manager Gaz & 2 mates rode all the way down from the UK on their bikes. JJ joined them for the ride once they reached the south. They’re on their way back now & here’s Baz leaving on his Triumph. 🇫🇷🇪🇺🐀🏍️ #50thanniversarytour (pic Toby)

We’d like to wish keyboard wizard Toby Hounsham a very happy birthday today. Here he is snapped by Baz in a selfie watching Status Quo at the weekend. Have a great day Tobes from all at Stranglers HQ x

For the first time since 1978, the band were joined onstage by Lora Logic on sax for Hey! Rise Of The Robots at Rebellion festival tonight. Cheers Lora! #50thanniversarytour

Rebellion done, fantastic set, the Empress Ballroom was packed to capacity tonight. Next stop Halifax Piece Hall… #50thanniversarytour

Onstage now in the beautiful surroundings of the Piece Hall in Halifax #50thanniversarytour

Thanks to Jayne Houghton for this stunning photo of the Halifax gig at the Piece Hall, what a wonderful setting! #50thanniversarytour

The band in full flow at Fringe By The Sea festival in North Berwick, Scotland last night (pic Phill Dann) #50thanniversarytour

The picturesque setting for tonight’s show at Dinard Opening festival in France (pic Baz) #50thanniversarytour 🇫🇷🇪🇺🐀

Sleazy in Dinard, France last night. Next stop Electric Picnic in Ireland next weekend for the final summer show of 2024 for the band (pic Pete Waite) #50thanniversarytour 🇫🇷🇪🇺🐀

The summer festival season is officially over! Final gig of the summer run tonight at Electric Picnic in Ireland. Now for a couple of months to rest & recharge before the European tour. Cheers to everyone that came to any of the summer gigs (pic Gaz K) #50thanniversarytour 🇮🇪 🇪🇺

End of the 2024 summer shows, Electric Picnic, Ireland (pic Laurie) #50thanniversarytour 🇮🇪🇪🇺🐀

The Fifty Years In Black live album secured number 36 in this week’s official album chart, making it the 20th album by the band to reach the top 40! Thanks to all of you who bought a copy and helped us achieve this landmark

Today would have been Jet’s 86th birthday. Please join us in marking the occasion by raising a glass to the great man. Fly straight jb x

Exactly 50 years ago today, on 11th September 1974, The Stranglers registered their name at Companies House and the band was officially born. Half a century later, they are going from strength to strength and selling out venues around the world. Happy 50th anniversary!