O2 Academy Leicester

Celebrating 10 years, Uprising returns to O2 Academy Leicester for a huge milestone event, with returning favourites and heavy hitters making their debut.

Line up: Pitchshifter (headliner), InMe, Breed 77, Stampin’ Ground, Ward XVI, Lawnmower Deth, Foul Body Autopsy, Survivalist, Maatkare, Mayfire, BREAK THEM, Fractions, Crowley UK, Prymå, Hawxx, GURT

One of Malawi’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Patience Namadingo known for his soulful vocals, powerful songwriting, and emotionally resonant performances. Blending Afro-soul, gospel, and contemporary African sounds, his music explores themes of faith, hope, love, and everyday life.

Also on the line up is pioneers of Malawian roots music, The Black Missionaries (MaBlacks), joined by the iconic Anthony Makondetsa, celebrated for their rich harmonies and socially conscious lyrics. With a career spanning decades, MaBlacks have become synonymous with timeless African storytelling, blending traditional influences with reggae and Afro-fusion. 

Curfew 3am

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 13 June 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.

If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had, this is the closest you will ever get.

The Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s legendary 1986-87 tour, audiences can expect a full-scale theatrical production, featuring a custom-built stage set created by Iron Maiden’s original stage builders, authentic lighting design, pyrotechnics, and era-accurate visuals — meticulously engineered to mirror the power and atmosphere of Maiden’s mid-80s live shows.

Fresh from a highly praised 2025 debut tour, The Beast UK has earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and ambitious tribute productions in Europe.

English rock band Courteeners return with warm up shows taking place in the weeks ahead of their massive headline shows at Tramlines Festival and Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park.

A cornerstone of the UK tribute scene, Antarctic Monkeys’ live show has the power, passion and creative edge to whip audiences into a frenzy while delivering the powerful tunes of Arctic Monkeys the way they should be.

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.

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.”