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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.

Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth returns with his ‘Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour’.

His most ambitious tour yet, Puth has assembled a world-class band to bring his biggest hits and more to the stage, delivering an unforgettable live experience.

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.

OCT (On Company Time) are a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy bangers. 

Known for viral hits like “Don’t Touch My Clogs” and “Half Horse, Half Man,” they combine high-concept storytelling with absurdist humour and genre-hopping production. With over 25 million streams and a growing cult following, OCT is redefining what it means to be a band in the digital age. Their live shows feel like a concert, comedy special, and fever dream all in one.

Genre-defying post-hardcore heavyweights Dance Gavin Dance have confirmed their long-awaited return to the UK with a headline tour, joined by alt-rock favourites As December Falls.

Formed in Sacramento, California in 2005, Dance Gavin Dance are a powerhouse of alternative music; true originals and originators alike, crafting an exhilarating cacophony of sounds and disparate styles that harmonizes everything from funk through metalcore to post-hardcore, pop sensibilities colliding with progressive, kaleidoscopic song structures.

Progress Wrestling embarks on The Odyssey Tour, featuring many epic battles involving the incredible high-flying athletes, hard hitting bruisers and outrageous characters. The best talent in the world clash with the stars of tomorrow, today.

GRAMMY-Award winning artist Baby Keem heads out on ‘The Ca$ino Tour’ in support of his second studio album Ca$ino, the follow up to his critically acclaimed debut The Melodic Blue.

One of reggae's most enduring and influential voices for over three decades, Capleton delivers a landmark statement with his latest full-length album 'Heights of Fire'. Capleton's album captures him in a space where fire meets reflection, balancing heavyweight roots foundations with subtle hip hop inflections and crisp, precise drum programming. The result is a body of work that feels both global in reach and deeply rooted in reggae's foundational DNA. More than a comeback, 'Heights Of Fire' is a reaffirmation; a fully realised, high-calibre body of work that not only strengthens Capleton's legacy, but extends it. 

One of reggae's most enduring and influential voices for over three decades, Capleton delivers a landmark statement with his latest full-length album Heights Of Fire. 

Capleton's album captures him in a space where fire meets reflection, balancing heavyweight roots foundations with subtle hip hop inflections and crisp, precise drum programming. The result is a body of work that feels both global in reach and deeply rooted in reggae's foundational DNA. 

More than a comeback, Heights Of Fire is a reaffirmation; a fully realised, high-calibre body of work that not only strengthens Capleton's legacy, but extends it. 

Acapella country stars Home Free return to the UK with their ‘Highways & High Seas Tour’, bringing an evening of stunning vocals and Nashville flair. 

This follows the release of their latest album Challenge the Sea, which feature Home Free’s legendary harmony blend – but this time with a swashbuckling sway, and the hypnotic rhythms of life aboard ship.

A night with Home Free promises the perfect evening mixed with upbeat, Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony, and quick witted humour.

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.

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and cultural force Jill Scott heads out on her ‘To Whom This May Concern World Tour’. 

Rooted in live musicianship, intentional storytelling, and the unmistakable warmth of Scott’s voice, the ‘To Whom This May Concern Tour’ will centre on a series of residency-style performances, placing live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience.

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum selling artist 6LACK heads out on his highly anticipated "10 Years of 6LACK Tour", celebrating a decade of music with fans around the world.

6LACK enters a new chapter following the release of his critically acclaimed album, Love Is The New Gangsta.

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.

Party 101 is the world’s biggest throwback party experience, created by actor, musician, and DJ Matt Bennett. Bringing fans back to the era of iconic Disney Channel and Nickelodeon soundtracks, Party 101 has evolved from a celebration of the music and culture that shaped a generation into a global phenomenon.

Known for his role as Robbie Shapiro on Victorious, Matt Bennett transforms the songs of a generation into an unforgettable interactive dance experience filled with throwback hits, crowd moments, surprises, and pure nostalgia. Party 101 invites fans to relive the soundtrack of their childhood,  from beloved TV moments to the pop anthems that defined the late 2000s and early 2010s.

DON BROCO are a band that constantly defy categorization. Since forming in 2008, the English act, vocalist Rob Damiani, guitarist Simon Delaney, bassist Tom Doyle and drummer/vocalist Matt Donnelly, have been creating innovative music that effortlessly merges elements of metal, post-hardcore, and electronica, into a unique amalgam of music all their own. 

While this flair for experimentation has always been a hallmark of DON BROCO’s sound, the band’s latest album Nightmare Tripping sees the quartet creating the heaviest and most nuanced album of their career. 

The HU are a fantastically unique force of nature. A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu rock. 

Now, The HU gear up to head out on ‘The HU – Warrior Chant Tour’.

Chicago native Aries Spears is a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim high accolades and above all a busy schedule. 

From being a regular on Fox’s ‘Mad TV’ starring in feature films appearing on several national talk shows and continually touring the country with his stand-up Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry.

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.” 

Chris Williamson, host of podcast ‘Modern Wisdom’, heads out on his ‘Mostly Wise Tour’.

The ‘Mostly Wise’ live tour brings Williamson’s most thought-provoking conversations to the stage. Audiences can expect an evening that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening - blending humour, honesty, and reflection into a transformative live experience. 

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. 

Brandon Flowers hits the road with his third solo album THRASHER and first in over a decade, Fans can look forward to hearing songs his latest release played live for the first time alongside highlights from Flowers’ UK chart-topping solo albums, ‘Flamingo’ and ‘The Desired Effect’, as well as beloved tracks from The Killers’ celebrated catalogue. 

THRASHER is a heartfelt and adventurous document of all the people Flowers has known and loved and feared, but also a portrait of a man making peace with himself and the places, sights, and sounds that made him. 

Get ready for The Caribbean's legendary King of Comedy Oliver Samuels strikes again with his funniest play to date ‘WHERE DERE'S A WILL DERE'S A CRIMINAL’.

Oliver leads a star studded cast of Tesfa Edwards Karen Harriot and Angela Jarrett in this Hilarious comedy blockbuster, which tells the story of a family who are about to find out that when it comes to the complications of "dead lef," death is just the beginning.

GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI heads out on his global A PERFECT WORLD TOUR.

BEFORE I FORGET, marks LAROI’s third full-length project and signals a powerful turning point for the 22-year-old artist defined by vulnerability and emotional clarity, featuring introspective storytelling across 15 tracks. 

Steeped in introspection and showcasing LAROI’s distinctive songwriting and genre-bending prowess at new heights, each track gives an intimate insight into his world. 

Dundalk’s finest The Mary Wallopers return with their third album Paddywhackery and the band’s biggest headline tour to date. 

Paddywhackery follows up 2023’s hugely acclaimed Irish Rock’n’Roll, which finds the band leaping forwards to create an album that sounds like it’s been made by a band with a tightness and a power that’s unparalleled in music right now. 

Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred, who are universally acclaimed as one of the best live bands on the planet, head out on their UK headline tour in support of their ninth album You Got This. 

Supporting the band will be nu-metal heroes Alien Ant Farm, along with fellow Californian scenesters Spineshank and Orgy. 

You Got This is an all-killer-no-filler set which features everything that people love about the band, hard-hitting slammers, mega addictive hooks, earwormy sound clash elements and dancehall vibes. 

The Home Team, a dynamic Seattle-based quartet made up of Brian Butcher (vocals), John Baran (guitar), Ryne Olson (bass), and Daniel Matson (drums), came together through a series of perfect timings and genuine connection. 

Established in 2013 by Baran and Matson after their time in metal bands, The Home Team draws their roots from traditional pop-punk and metal while weaving in elements of R&B, pop, and funk. They’ve created what they call “heavy pop” – a sound that’s entirely their own.

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.

In their short history, Birmingham’s overpass have inspired an ever-growing fanbase with songs pulsating with youthful exuberance and the vulnerabilities of young adulthood. 

Their shows have been just as life-affirming, providing a dopamine burst of wall-to-wall singalongs and an all-in-this-together communion. With their debut album, Elsewhere, Always, overpass are primed to take that personal connection to much bigger audiences. 

Critically acclaimed British singer and songwriter and one of the most vital feminist voices in music, Paris Paloma shares her second album The Fatal Flaw. 

The Fatal Flaw is an epic exploration of love and becoming, shaped by Paris’ deepest preoccupations: connection, identity, art, nature, feminism and the emotional truth that underpins them. 

£1 net for every Ticket sold shall be donated to PIUK, a charity registered in England with registered company number 1364201 and registered charity number 276035. 

https://plan-uk.org/

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

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.

Known for his huge hit “Toxic”, Reading-born artist Songer, brings his authenticity, adaptability, and razor-sharp lyricism out on his ‘What If I Say Tour?’.  

For over three decades five-piece, Embrace, have been a key part of the British music scene. 

2026 sees the band celebrate their 30-year milestone with a series of headline shows, alongside the release of their ninth album Avalanche. 

UK-based collective PRESIDENT head out on their ‘Blood of Your Empire: United Kingdom Campaign 2026’, in support of their debut full-length Blood Of Your Empire. 

PRESIDENT have been building something that invites deeper investment — designed to be discovered, not sold. Existing at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, they have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. 

Bleachers hit the road for their 2026 UK and European tour, bringing their acclaimed live show back to these shores in support of their latest album everyone for ten minutes.

Despite the moments where it briefly peers into darkness, everyone for ten minutes is essentially an optimistic record that feels lovestruck and hopeful, leaping from harmony-laden folk rock to shimmering pop soul to the sax-assisted New Jersey sound that Bleachers have become synonymous for.

Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road.

Original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy will lead the charge, and will once again be joined by their usual superlative collection of special guest musicians and singers, among them the cream of the current generation of Irish artists.

Together, they are going to take The Pogues songbook, one of the most influential and inspiring bodies of work to have emerged from that maelstrom of creativity that was the 1980s and infuse it with all the fire and joy it deserves, including “Fairytale of New York,” “Dirty Old Town,” “A Pair of Brown Eyes,” “Rainy Night in Soho,” “If I Should Fall From Grace With God,” and many more.

Half a century after igniting the fuse of the British punk explosion, The Damned head out on their celebratory UK tour, ‘Final Damnation 50’. 

The Damned have been revelling in their own and punk's 50th anniversary, marking half a century since the great explosion of 1976 and the return of Rat Scabies on drums. 

The Snuts have established themselves as one of the most successful breakthrough bands of recent years. Now, they return with their fourth studio album Joy In Short Moments, their most grounded and direct work to date.

Since their formation in Plano, Texas in 2010, genre-bending instrumental group Polyphia, have made a name for themselves by blending intricate guitar riffs with hip-hop rhythms, bass-heavy trap music, and progressive metal and rock influences. 

Polyphia has evolved into an international force with sold out shows across the globe, hundreds of millions of streams and video views, and a die-hard fan base. 

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.

Breakout darkwave artist Artemas hits the road with his global tour, marking his biggest run of live shows to date. Following the release of his latest mixtape getting up to no good, the tour will see Artemas bring his moody, addictive and immersive world to fans with support from Henry Morris.

With getting up to no good marking a new creative peak, the upcoming tour is set to bring his dark, seductive alt-pop universe to its largest audience yet. With a defining year well underway, Artemas continues to solidify his place as one of the most compelling new voices in alt-pop.

Slade’s unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. 

Their chart career has spanned six decades with hits including “Far Far Away”, "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll. 

Black Veil Brides’ seventh album VINDICATE, harnesses the blend of grandeur and intimacy at the heart of the band’s melodic, metallic sound. Each song on the album explores belief and distinct expressions of revenge, tracing a clear throughline across Black Veil Brides’ history and distilling the emotional instincts that have defined every era into their most focused and resonant form.

The latest release ushers in Black Veil Brides' most visceral, creative, thrilling, and uncompromising era yet, as the band continues to defy expectations and misconceptions held by casual onlookers. Black Veil Brides forever champions the isolated and the dismissed. They’re an object of devotion and obsession for those who sing their anthems in unison, a diverse BVB Army that never surrenders.

What happens when you get everything you wanted? RØRY explores this very question on BLOODLETTING, the follow-up to her breakout RESTORATION, an album that achieved chart success and established her place as an exciting voice in contemporary rock.

With its heavier, darker sound, and its confrontations with love and grief, BLOODLETTING exists for one reason: to remind people that life is worth staying for.

Like crossing live wires, South Arcade generate pure electricity by plugging pop punk, rock, nu-metal, and alternative into an eclectic and ecstatic hybrid without comparison. 

The Oxford quartet made up of Harmony Cavelle (vocals), Harry Winks (guitar), Cody Jones (drums), and Ollie Green (bass), have vaulted to the doorstep of global stardom powered by hyper-charged performances and generational bangers.

Before the gold and platinum certifications and sold-out theatres, Sleeping With Sirens was a leap of faith grounded in intuition and a unique voice that’s impossible to mistake. Kellin Quinn didn't enter the post-hardcore scene sounding like the typical frontman. His powerful, passionate, urgent, and unique voice cut through the noise around them, both literal and figurative. 

The band connected with those who felt similarly out of step; listeners seeking solace in songs that echoed their deepest insecurities, resentments, anxieties, tensions and fears. SWS felt like medicine. Their thrillingly energized latest album, ‘An Ending in Itself’, proves that the bond between the band and its passionate audience remains its defining strength. 

Emerging from Mosfellsbær, a small town in the suburbs of Reykjavik, Iceland, KALEO formed as childhood friends in 2012. The group has gone on to global success, amassing over 6+ billion streams, as well as sold out shows, noteworthy festivals, and their music appearing in a multitude of TV shows. 

The 'Way Down We Go Tour' will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their debut album, A/B.

So you know, this show will be rescheduled. Don't worry though, all tickets will be valid for the new date so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

The UK's ultimate pirate themed show, Pirate Fest, is a high-octane pirate-rave circus with mind blowing aerialists, pyro, giant puppets, DJs, guitar solos, the darker side of rock, metal, EDM, drum & bass, incredible costumes and much, much more.

Curfew 2am