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Wicklow four-piece Florence Road are a band writing and performing music that is both enigmatic and compelling.

Having teased their sound through a fast run of back-to-back singles and viral clips, Florence Road have already shown flashes of the lyrical depth and musical prowess that define their songwriting. Their music explores the multifaceted nature of youth—its anxieties, intensity, humour, and heartbreak—with arrangements that shapeshift between indie rock, grunge, and alt-pop, always grounded in feeling and fearlessness.

GRAMMY-nominated English musician, producer and composer Thomas Dolby heads out on his ‘Iconic 80’s Recollections Tour’, showcasing his wide range of musical styles.

Get ready for a massive night of country music and Nashville anthems with a live country band and DJs playing all the hits.

Expect to hear the music of Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, Chris Stapleton and loads more.

New York’s Sarah Kinsley returns with her latest EP Fleeting, which sees the alt-pop singer hones further in on a neon-hued, dance-pop mood.

British rock band Vent 414 is the project of Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Morgan Nicholls (Senseless Things) and Pete Howard (The Clash, EAT).

Existing for only two short years the band made one album, self-titled, now Vent 414 return to the road with a UK tour in support of new music. 

From The Jam head out on their 2026 UK tour, marking 20 years since their formation.

Audiences can expect to hear enduring classics such as “Going Underground”, “Start!”, “Town Called Malice” and “That’s Entertainment”, delivered with the same precision and energy that made The Jam one of the UK’s most influential bands.

Siouxsie & the Banshees member and sonic dynamo John McKay is known for creating a wholly new guitar sound that was harsh and brittle, yet melodically intoxicating, now he returns to live performance with his band John McKay’s Reactor.

 John McKay’s Reactor will be joined by co-headliners Miki Berenyi Trio, fronted by lead singer of shoegaze icons Lush, Miki Berenyi.

2026 sees the return of alternative rock band American Hi-Fi as they take their melodic rock, crunchy guitars and hook-driven songwriting out on the road for their ‘We’re F*cking Back Tour’.

Celebrating over 30 years in music, Jon B marks three decades since the release of his debut album Bonafide and a career that helped shape the sound of classic contemporary R’n’B. 

Known for timeless records including “They Don’t Know”, “Someone to Love”, “Are U Still Down” and “Pretty Girl”, Jon B continues to connect with audiences across generations through his signature blend of soul, R’n’B, live musicianship and heartfelt songwriting.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Monday 18 May 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Nottingham-born, London-based singer Liam Bailey marks a new chapter with his latest studio album Shadow Town.

Shadow Town sees the singer reconnect with his roots as a songwriter, while drawing on the depth and range of a career that has quietly shaped British soul, reggae and electronic music for over two decades.

Xandria has been a leading force in symphonic metal for many years now, earning a legendary status of its own. After a long hiatus, they are now reborn in a powerful new form, stronger than ever, with the incredible new vocal sensation Ambre Vourvahis. Her astonishing range spans from rock to operatic vocals, taking Xandria's sound to a whole new level. With cinematic orchestrations and immersive atmospheres, Xandria transport their audience into an imaginary movie, bringing stories to life with captivating passion. This is an experience you simply cannot miss. 

Xandria has been a leading force in symphonic metal for many years now, earning a legendary status of its own. 

After a long hiatus, they are now reborn in a powerful new form, stronger than ever, with the incredible new vocal sensation Ambre Vourvahis. Her astonishing range spans from rock to operatic vocals, taking Xandria's sound to a whole new level. 

With cinematic orchestrations and immersive atmospheres, Xandria transport their audience into an imaginary movie, bringing stories to life with captivating passion. This is an experience you simply cannot miss. 

Korean American singer and songwriter, NateWantsToBattle, known for official songs on franchises such as ‘Dragon Ball Super’ and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’, heads out on his ‘Phantom Burial Tour’. Joining Nate on tour will be special guests Cam Steady and GENWUNNER.

Virtuoso guitarist, singer and songwriter Toby Lee heads out on his third UK headline tour with his brilliant band.

Eleine hit the road for their biggest headlining tour to date, no longer a rising star, they are a proven headlining powerhouse. 

This isn't just a concert; it’s an empowering experience, this tour is about raw energy, crushing riffs, and a dark immersive atmosphere only Eleine can deliver. 

They are bringing a new production to the stage with new and highly anticipated songs - harder, louder, and more empowering than anything they’ve ever done before. 

Brighton trio Tigercub have carved a reputation as one of the most formidable and adventurous forces in contemporary rock. Made up of Jamie Hall on vocals and guitar, Jimi Wheelwright on bass, and James Allix on drums, join the group as they tour their latest release Nets to Catch the Wind. 

This record pushes the trio into expansive, textured territories, exploring dynamics, space, and emotion with more depth than ever before, resulting in an album that feels both immediate and transcendent.

Pop alchemist Allie X heads out on her ‘Serial Diva’ Tour, following the release of her 2025 album Happiness Is Going to Get You.

Happiness Is Going to Get You arrived as a cathartic deep breath following the intensity of Allie X’s visionary 2024 LP Girl With No Face. The ‘Serial Diva’ tour will spotlight each defining album in X’s vivid catalogue, a culmination of each of her distinctive eras, brought into the present aesthetic, like stepping into every version of her at once.

Infused with early 80s British experimentalism, Allie X's fourth album 'Girl With No Face' is a daring excavation of her identity. Becoming the solitary producer, writer, and creative voice for the first time in her career, the album is a maniacal journey into the mind of an artist who has spent years in isolation. Inspired by the technology and hedonism of the early 80’s new wave scene, the album’s analog-leaning songs are a series of stark contradictions: retro in feel but ultra-modern in subject matter, pointed, unpredictable yet danceable, approachable while delightfully menacing. 

German songwriter and producer and DJ Steve Witzlsperger aka STVW is one of the fastest rising artists within the new generation of dance music known for his energetic, yet melodic and emotional dance sound combined with elements from pop punk, emo and rock. 

His unique live performances with electric guitar undoubtedly make him the rockstar of the dance music scene. With his ‘PUNK RAVE LIVE Tour’, STVW has been bringing his high-energy show to iconic venues around the world. 

London-based quintet XO, made up of Emmy, Shali, Summer, Reanna and Zoe, encapsulate the indefinable British spirit.

The first taster of what XO have been cooking up arrived at the start of 2025 in the shape of six-track debut EP, Fashionably Late. Six songs that show every aspect of the pop they're keen to deliver – feisty, unpolished, attitude-heavy, leftfield.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 28 May 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

British-born Nigerian spoken word artist Joshua Idehen provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space with his album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try. 

Idehen’s latest release is an urgent but transcendent collection that holds you through it all, filled with grief, euphoria and hope.  

Manchester five-piece The Guest List hit the road in support of their highly anticipated debut album Something Real. 

With Something Real, The Guest List take a definitive next step with a collection of songs bound by a shared urgency, to make sense of modern life, to connect, and above all, to say something truly honest.

Zimmer90 is an alternative electro-pop duo from Germany, consisting of best friends and creative partners Finn and Joscha. The duo blends soft, danceable beats with Joscha’s warm voice, creating a modern indie-pop sound.Their design-led vision merges music with immersive experiences, combining aesthetics and visual storytelling across digital content, live shows, and collaborations.

Zimmer90 is an alternative electro-pop duo from Germany, consisting of best friends and creative partners Finn and Joscha. The duo blends soft, danceable beats with Joscha’s warm voice, creating a modern indie-pop sound.

Their design-led vision merges music with immersive experiences, combining aesthetics and visual storytelling across digital content, live shows, and collaborations.

Balaam and The Angel celebrate the 40th Anniversary of their classic debut album The Greatest Story Ever Told with a UK tour.

German metal band Soulbound take their heavy guitars and aggressive synths out on the road, as they team up with Swiss dark rock band Hell Boulevard for a co-headline tour.

One of the most in-demand new live acts on the circuit, Bleech 9:3 have become a word-of-mouth wonder.

Bleech 9:3 have established a sound that’s as evocative as it is crunchy and in-your-face, deftly gliding between sharp, irrepressible melodies and heavy blasts of distortion whenever the mood demands. 

Germany-based metal band Obscura share the second of their trilogy concept, A Sonication, advanced, elegant, and yet refreshing, the album sums up past endeavours effortlessly as it gazes with purpose and conviction into the future.

Pet Shop Boys Actually deliver a night of pure synth-pop celebration, bringing the iconic sound and style of the Pet Shop Boys to life with spectacular energy.

This full production show features dazzling visuals alongside all the timeless hits, including “West End Girls”, “It’s a Sin”, “Always on My Mind”, “Go West” and many more. More than a tribute, it’s a full-scale homage to one of the most groundbreaking and stylish duos in pop history.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or simply love great music, this show offers an unforgettable experience packed with big songs and big production — all the Pet Shop Boys magic live on stage.