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2025 saw singer and songwriter Mariah The Scientist release one of the biggest R’n’B hits of the year “Burning Blue”, alongside her latest album Hearts Sold Separately, her most influential work to date.

The Russian and British heavy metal beasts Slaughter To Prevail head out on ‘The Grizzly Winter Tour 2026’ in celebration of their latest album Grizzly. 

Joining Slaughter To Prevail on this unmissable run are death metal masters Dying Fetus, deathcore titans Suicide Silence and British deathcore pioneers, Annotations Of An Autopsy.

Alt-pop duo Magdalena Bay head out on their ‘Imaginal Mystery Tour’ in support of their 2024 album Imaginal Disk.

Iconic DJ and producer Fatboy Slim returns with his ‘Acid Ballroom’ UK headline tour, celebrating four decades of music as he continues to delight and entertain the masses.

Iconic DJ and producer Fatboy Slim returns with his ‘Acid Ballroom’ UK headline tour, celebrating four decades of music as he continues to delight and entertain the masses.

Australian indie rock trio DMA’S are heading back to the UK to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album Hills End with a special anniversary tour. 

Released in 2016, Hills End launched DMA’S onto the international stage, with career-defining tracks such as “Delete,” “Lay Down,” “Too Soon,” and “Step Up The Morphine” blending Britpop-influenced melodies and raw, anthemic energy. 

The DMA’S ‘Hills End 10-Year Anniversary Tour’ will see the band perform the debut album in full. Including tracks never performed live before, alongside a selection of fan favourites spanning their career. 

Lorna Shore are back with their European and UK headline tour, joined by some of modern metal’s heaviest hitters Whitechapel, Shadow of Intent and Humanity’s Last Breath. 

Hot off the momentum of their latest album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, Lorna Shore continue to push boundaries and redefine what modern extreme metal can be. Their recent shows have cemented their reputation as one of the most vital and ambitious forces in the genre today.

2025 sees Maxïmo Park's beloved debut album A Certain Trigger turn 20 years old. The band will be celebrating the anniversary by performing songs from A Certain Trigger and their greatest hits across the UK. 

A Certain Trigger has installed itself as a scene staple, and a curiosity of the 2000s that packs as much power today as it did 20 years ago. 

Formed in Glasgow, influential post-rock band Mogwai have defined their own musical genre, building a loyal following by staying true to their sound and their roots.

Mogwai has partnered with PLUS1 to support War Child. £1.20 from every ticket sold will help War Child to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children affected by war. https://www.warchild.org.uk/

After multiple sold-out tours, Punk Rock Factory are back and bringing their biggest and wildest tour yet, ‘We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!’ with support from The Bottom Line.    

Hot on the heels of their latest album All Hands On Deck, get ready for massive singalongs, non-stop energy, and full-throttle punk covers like never before. If you thought their last tours were wild, this one’s an absolute monster.

The mighty Airbourne are back in the game with the band’s first new music in six years, bristling with attitude and intent, this is Airbourne on steroids and ready to take on the world.

Ska-punk veterans and live-show ringmasters Less Than Jake are bringing the party back to the UK with their headline ‘Winter Circus Tour 2026’.

Promising a full-throttle night of punk anthems, brass blasts, and big energy, the tour will also feature an all-star supporting cast of The Bouncing Souls, The Aquabats! and The Bar Stool Preachers.

Multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jordan Davis returns to the UK with his ‘Ain’t Enough Road Tour’, with special guests Avery Anna and Solon Holt.

Multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jordan Davis returns to the UK with his ‘Ain’t Enough Road Tour’, with special guests Avery Anna and Solon Holt.

Just so you know, this show was moved O2 Institute Birmingham on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Franz Ferdinand return with their sixth studio album, The Human Fear, coursing with an energy that makes you feel very much alive.

Maybe this is a set of songs about fear. Maybe this is just a set of bangers from an era-defining band continuing their unquestionably living legacy. Is that something to be afraid of?

The Vaccines return with their 2026 UK tour to mark the 15th anniversary of the release of their iconic debut album, What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?. The tour will see the band perform the album in full, alongside a selection of fan favourites from their wider catalogue.

Joining The Vaccines will be special guests, Brigitte Calls Me Baby.

Lower East Side native sombr exudes staying power with his remarkable aural instincts and an insatiability for experimenting with new sounds.

In 2010, Scouting For Girls amplified the success of their self-titled debut album with their follow-up Everybody Wants To Be On TV, which featured hits including “This Ain’t A Love Song” and “Posh Girls”.

Now Scouting For Girls commemorate the album’s 15th anniversary with a special celebratory tour which will see them mix songs from the album with all of their biggest hits.

Norwegian pop powerhouse Sigrid returns to stage with her ‘There’s Always More That I Could Say UK and Europe Tour’ in support of her third studio album There’s Always More That I Could Say. An album that moves between dizzy infatuation, heartbreak and raw reflection, all carried by Sigrid’s soaring vocals and fearless pop instincts.

The Houston-raised trio Waterparks is a genre-bending powerhouse whose magnetic pull has cultivated one of the most devoted fanbases in alternative music. 

Known for their energetic live energy and reputation for pushing creative boundaries, their bold creativity and constant evolution have made them one of the most influential and forward-moving forces in alternative music today.

GRAMMY-winning Brooklyn native Leon Thomas seamlessly bridges the worlds of music, acting and production. 

2025 sees the artist release MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, a bold continuation of his sophomore album MUTT. HEEL delivers a fearless blend of psychedelic R’n’B, rock textures and soul, with new collaborations from Kehlani, Big Sean and Halle. 

One of the most influential British bands, Echo & The Bunnymen embark on a major nationwide tour for 2026. ‘The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen 1978-2026’ will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums spanning across their legendary career.

Ahead of the 35th anniversary of their classic album Pills ‘n’ Thrills And Bellyaches, the Happy Mondays head out on their 22-date UK tour.

Happy Mondays will perform the album’s highlights, including the massive hit singles, “Step On”, “Kinky Afro” and “Loose Fit”, in addition to other hits and fan favourites, such as “24 Hour Party People”, “Hallelujah”, “Judge Fudge” and “W.F.L.”.  

Multi-BRIT and 2024 Mercury Prize nominee Cat Burns unveils her latest body of work, How to be Human.

Following her greatly received top ten debut album early twenties, Cat returns with her most personal and introspective project to date. Spanning 16 tracks including singles “All This Love” and sapphic anthem “GIRLS!”, the record channels her inner thoughts, navigating vulnerability, growth and love to deliver a powerful body of work that will resonate deeply with fans.

Following the release of her debut project, SE9 Part 1, rising British star Skye Newman embarks on ‘The Woman I Am Tour’. 

Named after the London postcode in which she grew up, SE1 Part 1 sees Skye reflecting on her roots, identity and growth as both an artist and a young woman - blending soulful vocals with the heartfelt storytelling that has fast become her signature. 

With SE9 Part 1 offering the most personal and self-assured reflection of her artistry yet, ‘The Woman I Am Tour’ will bring those songs - and the stories behind them - to life on stage, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for one of the UK’s most captivating young talents. 

Following the release of his latest album CAOS, Grammy Award-winning artist and visionary Miguel embarks on his international ‘CAOS Tour’. 

With CAOS, Miguel compels a redefinition of his own legacy, setting a new precedent for how radical, cross-genre, and cross-cultural an artist’s evolution can be. Now, he’s bringing that same magnetic energy to the ‘CAOS Tour’, delivering a show that bridges eras and showcases his evolution as a performer and creator.

Iconic Polish rock band Lady Pank are known for their energetic performances and timeless hits, remaining a staple in the Polish music scene. Their music blends rock with new wave and pop influences, making them a beloved band across generations.

One of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, GRAMMY nominated Skillet head out on their European tour.

Country’s hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore heads out on his ‘The Brunette World Tour’, having earned a reputation as one of country music’s most electric live acts. 

‘The Brunette World Tour’ comes less than two years after his record-breaking debut album What Not To, which made history as the biggest country album debut from a new artist in 2025. 

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Institute Birmingham on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

One of the best loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, 22 Top 40 singles, three Number One albums and era-defining anthems like “The Only One I Know”, “North Country Boy” and “One to Another”. 

The band’s latest album We Are Love launches a bold new era, one that finds them at peace with their past whilst looking forward to a bright future. 

For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to Europe and the UK, and they're doing it with style. Actually, not style: elegance. But actually, not just elegance: pure elegance. 

That's right, it's the ‘Pure Elegance Tour 2026’, featuring everything you've come to expect from NSP: Classy songs, exquisite showmanship, a refined, debonair atmosphere and face-melting solos.

Crossover dance music icon Example has been maintaining years of momentum with chart topping singles, career defining festival sets, sold out tours and multiple platinum records. As an iconic figure, loving father and artist, Example is the front man of multiple generations. 

With a legacy of hit singles, show-stopping festival sets, packed-out tours, and platinum milestones, Example isn’t just keeping up—he’s setting the pace, breaking new ground with every track.

Music from Rose Windross (1^st Lady of Soul II Soul), Pauline Henry of The Chimes, Kenny Thomas, Jaki Graham, Junior Giscombe, The Cool Notes, Sandra Cross, Tradition ft Paul Dawkins and Lorenzo Hall of The Investigators

Stewart D’Arrietta and his band bring this rousing celebration of the late legendary Cohen’s best loved music, poetry and stories of his life.

World class musicians offer gutsy and imaginative arrangements of the great singer and songwriter’s most powerful works, driven by D’Arrietta’s raw vocals. This is Cohen’s music as you’ve never heard it before.

MARINA returns with a string of UK headline shows following her latest release PRINCESS OF POWER (DELUXE).

MARINA returns transformed on PRINCESS OF POWER —a euphoric, high-energy exploration of healing, empowerment, and self-reclamation. The album pulses with disco-lit electro-pop and lyrical declarations of freedom, feminine energy, and love, further cementing MARINA’s status as one of pop’s most visionary and influential voices.

American alt-rock four piece Rainbow Kitten Surprise head out on tour in support of their latest album bones, the follow up to 2024’s Love Hate Music Box.

The Streets originally released in 2004, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, entering the UK charts at No.1, the record went multi-platinum and delivered era-defining singles including “Dry Your Eyes”, “Fit But You Know It”, and “Blinded By The Lights”. It cemented front man Mike Skinner as one of the UK’s most original and vital voices, capturing the humour, heartbreak and raw emotion of everyday life with rare poetic clarity.

This tour marks the first time The Streets will perform the album in its entirety, giving fans a chance to experience the full story exactly as it was intended: a cinematic journey through love, loss, chaos, heartbreak and hope, delivered with Skinner’s trademark raw honesty and wit. Alongside the album, The Streets will also perform a selection of Mike Skinner’s most beloved songs from across his catalogue.

Florida-born multidisciplinary artist Ethel Cain extends her sold out ‘Willoughby Tucker Forever tour’ in support of her latest album Willoughby Tucker, I Will Always Love You.

Royel Otis head out on a run of UK headline shows with their deceptively simple, emotionally loaded anthems built for sunny beers, sweaty dance floors and the slow-burn courage required for a first kiss.

Their live reputation keeps growing. Onstage, their dynamic feels effortless. They move like two friends with one shared pulse, locking in with the crowd until the whole room feels synced.

Since forming in 2022, The Luke Combs Experience has taken the country tribute world by storm.

Paying tribute to the country music legend with raw but warm vocals, spot on mannerisms and authentic musicianship from the band, the show brings you the closest you will get to seeing the award winning superstar.

Hard rock veterans Breaking Benjamin return with their first new music in five years.

Consistently dominating the rock charts since their debut in 2002 with Saturate, Breaking Benjamin has accumulated ten No.1 hits, platinum and multi-platinum albums, they’ve solidified their global influence and devoted fan base. 

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Institute Birmingham on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

The Streets originally released in 2004, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, entering the UK charts at No.1, the record went multi-platinum and delivered era-defining singles including “Dry Your Eyes”, “Fit But You Know It”, and “Blinded By The Lights”. It cemented front man Mike Skinner as one of the UK’s most original and vital voices, capturing the humour, heartbreak and raw emotion of everyday life with rare poetic clarity.

This tour marks the first time The Streets will perform the album in its entirety, giving fans a chance to experience the full story exactly as it was intended: a cinematic journey through love, loss, chaos, heartbreak and hope, delivered with Skinner’s trademark raw honesty and wit. Alongside the album, The Streets will also perform a selection of Mike Skinner’s most beloved songs from across his catalogue.

Steel Panther clawed their way out of the Sunset Strip and onto the global stage and now the quartet reach another level altogether as they head out on their ‘EUROPE TWENTY TWENTY S£X TOUR’.

The Streets originally released in 2004, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, entering the UK charts at No.1, the record went multi-platinum and delivered era-defining singles including “Dry Your Eyes”, “Fit But You Know It”, and “Blinded By The Lights”. It cemented front man Mike Skinner as one of the UK’s most original and vital voices, capturing the humour, heartbreak and raw emotion of everyday life with rare poetic clarity.

This tour marks the first time The Streets will perform the album in its entirety, giving fans a chance to experience the full story exactly as it was intended: a cinematic journey through love, loss, chaos, heartbreak and hope, delivered with Skinner’s trademark raw honesty and wit. Alongside the album, The Streets will also perform a selection of Mike Skinner’s most beloved songs from across his catalogue.

Since forming in Metro Detroit, Michigan in 2013, metalcore and post-hardcore outfit I Prevail have enjoyed vast amounts of critical and commercial success. 

The band return with their fourth album Violent Nature, the band have taken that to the next level, marking vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe’s first foray as the only singer of the band, tackling both clean and unclean vocals. 

Welcome, then, to the new era of I Prevail. Not only is this the best version of the band to date, but it bristles with intention, passion and energy.

Since forming in Metro Detroit, Michigan in 2013, metalcore and post-hardcore outfit I Prevail have enjoyed vast amounts of critical and commercial success. 

The band return with their fourth album Violent Nature, the band have taken that to the next level, marking vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe’s first foray as the only singer of the band, tackling both clean and unclean vocals. 

Welcome, then, to the new era of I Prevail. Not only is this the best version of the band to date, but it bristles with intention, passion and energy.

One of country music’s newest and most promising stars, Warren Zeiders has already made an undeniable mark on the genre following the release of his album Relapse, Lies & Betrayal. Now the Pennsylvania native heads out on his 2026 world tour.

Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe and UK will be Freddy’s first shows following the sudden death of founding band member Chris ‘MU’ Faiumu. The band is united in its decision to continue with this long-planned tour. 

Based On A True Story was independently released in 2005, an album of 10 fresh slices of future funk, with surprises, fakes & freaky sidesteps. 

Known for their vivid storytelling and deeply personal lyrics, Irish band Picture This continue to explore the complexities of love and heartbreak.

Hailing from South-East London, nine-piece Jamaican rhythm and blues band The Dualers head back out on tour in support of their latest album Beach Life.