O2 Academy Leicester

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Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced ‘Dance Crazed Too - a 21 date UK tour’.

Expect a taste of 2-Tone, celebrating the music scene that changed the bands lives, with the many friends they’ve met over the decades. Come dressed for the occasion and make a party of it. 

The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana.From somewhere deep in the bowels of Disgraceland, the king of rock 'n' roll steps out of the afterlife, plugs in, and takes the mic from the band that changed the 90s forever. Expect overdriven riffs, hip-shaking grooves, loud guitars, louder screams, and the kind of mash-ups that feel wrong until they feel absolutely perfect. Elvis fronted Nirvana. No compromise. Just pure, electrified chaos. 

The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana.

From somewhere deep in the bowels of Disgraceland, the king of rock 'n' roll steps out of the afterlife, plugs in, and takes the mic from the band that changed the 90s forever. Expect overdriven riffs, hip-shaking grooves, loud guitars, louder screams, and the kind of mash-ups that feel wrong until they feel absolutely perfect. 

Elvis fronted Nirvana. No compromise. Just pure, electrified chaos. 

English pop rock band Transvision Vamp return for their first UK tour since 1991playing all the favourites you’ve wanted to hear live.

Formed in the Birmingham/Black Country area, British alternative rock band The Wonder Stuff hit the road in celebration of their 40th anniversary.

Join one of world’s most acclaimed tribute band to The Smiths are back on tour in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic album, The Queen Is Dead, that feature such classic tracks as "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "THe Boy With The Thorn In His Side".

One of Ireland’s most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies head back on the road with their exuberant, energy-filled, live show.

Dance and sing along to the greatest Irish anthems with the Paddies uplifting versions of “Dirty Old Town", “Fields of Athenry” and “Zombie”, in what promises to be an incredible night of live music.

Curfew 5am

Curfew 4am

British rapper, producer and songwriter Dizzee Rascal heads out on the ‘We Want Bass 2026 UK Tour’ with his conversational, clipped flow that toggles between menace and mischief, raw diarist lyrics and festival-sized hooks.

Introducing a brand-new concept, ‘EXPERIENCE’, a three hour set featuring three different eras of Craig's musical journey. A one-of-a-kind performance that will never be replicated.

Hour 1 takes you back to the decade where his career began, as he plays the best music from his formative years as a DJ.

Hour 2 is all about his productions, performed live and reworked from his ‘COLLIDER LIVE’ setup. 

And the final hour is filled with vinyl classics from his 25-year-old record collection, which he started before he could even mix two tunes together. 

Purely indulgent trance classics that are easy on the ear and good for the soul.

Curfew 3am

Leeds quartet Yard Act have become one of the great UK indie success stories of the decade so far.

Since their beginning, breaking through as a smart, witty new force within the British guitar music landscape back in the dark days of the pandemic, Yard Act have been wrangling with the knotty complexities of the human condition.

Associated with incendiary live shows, join them as they tour their third studio album, You're Gonna Need A Little Music.

The Rifles celebrate 20 years together as they embark upon a very special anniversary tour during which they will play their debut album No Love Lost in full, alongside other fan favourites.

Shed Seven return with their iconic winter tour, ‘Shedcember X’, which promises to be their biggest and most celebratory yet. Since its inception in 2007, ‘Shedcember’ has grown into a cult institution for fans, becoming the definitive start to the festive season.

Each night will see the band deliver a career-spanning set packed with anthems including “Going For Gold”, “Chasing Rainbows”, “Disco Down”, “On Standby” and “Talk Of The Town”. 

Expect huge atmospheres, special moments and a tour that celebrates everything Shed Seven have built over the last three decades.

The Clone Roses return to perform all the greatest Madchester anthems, respectfully replicating the classics from The Stone Roses’ career. 

From selling out Blackpool Empress Ballroom to performing the iconic Spike Island site on the banks of the river Mersey in front of a sell-out 15,000 strong crowd, the band have become hugely popular amongst Roses fans old and new, and are widely regarded as one of the UKs premium tribute bands, described by Roses’ Bass player Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world.” 

Handmade Festival celebrate the power of grassroots promoters to collaborate to create something great and put on a party the city deserves as it navigates a period of transition and uncertainty.

13 bands across two stages with no clashes between acts, a bill with plenty of old friends from festivals past and new artists Handmade can’t wait for you to discover.

The line up so far includes - 

And So I Watch You From Afar, Pulled Apart by Horses, Johnny Foreigner, Gallops, Sans Froid, and Details.