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Hue And Cry Announced for Essential 80s Tour 2022

Hue And Cry will be on the road across the UK mainland in September and October 2022 along-side Paul Young and T’Pau for the Essential 80s Tour! Performing their stunning Piano & Vocal set, music fans can indulge in the nostalgia of the eighties on the following dates:

Tickets are on general sale from 10am on 01 December 2021 HERE

The 50 biggest concert tours featuring ‘80s bands in 2022

Updated: Jun. 02, 2022, 4:21 p.m. |
Published: May. 14, 2022, 8:05 a.m.

Debbie Harry and Blondie are one of the many iconic '80s acts going on tour in 2022. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

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The 1980s brought the world some of the best music the 20th century had to offer .

Although the decade of excess came to a close over 32 years ago, many of the biggest acts that came of age during the MTV era, like Sting , Duran Duran and Blondie , are still touring in 2022.

If you’re hoping to hear some of your favorite tracks from yesteryear live, here’s a list of the 50 biggest groups across all genres you can catch live this year.

(Note: NJ.com readers using Vivid Seats for the first time can get $20 off ticket orders over $200 with promo code NJ20 at checkout.)

Duran Duran’s “Future Past Tour” featuring Nile Rodgers and Chic

Runs Aug. 19 through Sept. 11

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Blondie’s “Against the Odds Tour” featuring The Damned

Runs May 15 through Aug. 27

Sting’s “My Songs Tour”

Runs May 13 through Sept. 16

Tears for Fears’ “Tipping Point Tour” featuring Garbage

Runs May 20 through June 25

The B-52s “Farewell Tour” featuring KC and the Sunshine Band and The Tubes on select dates

Runs Aug. 22 through Nov. 13

Elvis Costello

Runs Aug. 4 through Sept. 2

The Psychedelic Furs’ “Made of Rain Tour” featuring X on select dates

Runs May 12 through Aug. 12

Boy George and Culture Club

Runs June 1 through Sept. 1

Orchestral Manouevers In The Dark

Runs May 12-26

Buy tickets here: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Vivid Seats

Peter Hook & The Light’s “Joy Division: A Celebration Tour”

Runs Aug. 11 through Sept. 14

Paul McCartney’s “Got Back Tour”

Runs May 13 through June 16

Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour”

Runs June 24 through Nov. 20

Billy Joel “In Concert”

Runs May 14 through Oct. 9

The Who’s “The Who Hit Back! Tour!”

Runs May 13 through Nov. 5

Stevie Nicks

Runs May 14 through Sept. 30

Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill Tour”

Runs July 6 through Oct. 8

Journey’s “Freedom Tour”

Runs July 15 through Aug. 8

Ann Wilson of Heart

Runs June 10 through Sept. 4

John Fogerty

Runs May 21 through Nov. 19

Runs June 18 through Aug. 25

Aerosmith’s “Deuces Are Wild Tour”

Runs June 17 through Dec. 11

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2022 World Tour featuring The Strokes, Thundercat, St. Vincent and others on select dates

Runs July 23 through Sept. 18

REO Speedwagon’s “Live and UnZoomed” Tour featuring Styx and Loverboy

Runs May 31 through Sept. 18

Styx featuring Nancy Wilson of Heart

Runs May 31 through Oct. 18

Kenny Loggins

Runs May 21 through Dec. 15

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Runs May 22 through Sept. 2

Chicago featuring Brian Wilson

Runs May 13 through Sept. 17, 2023

Runs May 27 through Sept. 4

Violent Femmes featuring Deap Vally, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Bhi Bhiman and The Breeders on select dates

Runs May 14 through Oct. 1

Pet Shop Boys “Unity Tour” featuring New Order

Runs Sept. 17 through Oct. 16

Daryl Hall’s “BeforeAfter Tour” featuring Todd Rundgren and John Oates on select dates

Runs May 12 through Oct. 22

New Kids on the Block’s “Mixtape 2022″ Tour featuring Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue and Rick Astley

Runs May 12 through Aug. 7

Runs May 12 through July 9

Rod Stewart featuring Cheap Trick

Runs May 13 through Nov. 25

Rick Springfield featuring Men At Work and John Waite on select dates

Runs May 28 through Sept. 2

Hard Rock/Metal

Iron Maiden’s “Legacy of the Beast” Tour” featuring Trivium and Within Temptation

Runs Sept. 7 through Oct. 27

Mötley Crüe with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Runs June 16 through Sept. 9

ZZ Top’s “Raw Whisky Tour” featuring Cheap Trick

Runs May 13 through Aug. 28

Runs May 27 through Aug. 14

Scorpions and Whitesnake

Runs Aug. 17 through Oct. 21

Sammy Hagar and The Circle’s “Crazy Times” Tour featuring George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Runs June 10 through Oct. 1

Lionel Richie

Runs June 24 through Oct. 22

Kool and the Gang

Runs June 3 through May 6, 2023

Dead Kennedys featuring Nekromantix and The Venomous Pinks

Runs June 8-19

Runs July 8-30

Ice Cube featuring LL Cool J on select dates

Runs May 14 through Sept. 18

Runs May 13 through July 11

Melissa Etheridge

Runs May 30 through Sept. 21

Weird Al’s “The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour” featuring Emo Phillips

Runs May 13 through Oct. 29

Another 80s band reforms and joins list of nostalgic music stars with huge UK tours in 2024

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This year is already promised to be a great one for live music in the UK after a string of pop and rock icons announced huge shows . And a nostalgic 1980s pop group are about to join them all on the road.

Fairground Attraction, who hit the big time with their debut single Perfect in 1988, have announced that all four original members are reuniting for a tour and a brand new album.

The 14-date tour will begin in Wolverhampton in September, finishing up in Edinburgh three weeks later. An album is expected later this year and will mark the band’s first release since their split back in 1990.

And as if that wasn’t enough, a string of huge music icons from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s have announced a run of gigs in the UK over the summer and autumn periods.

Let’s have a look at who’s gracing UK stages in the next few months.

Fairground Attraction

The four original members of Fairground Attraction are set to head out on the band’s first tour for more than three decades later this year.

So far they’ve announced a brand new album and a brand new single, which will both be supported by a 14-date tour between September and October 2024.

It was back in 1988 that the band went to the very top of the pop charts with their debut single Perfect, which was eventually certified silver in the UK after selling over 250,000 copies.

Fairground Attraction UK tour 2024

September 28 – Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls
September 29 – Manchester, Opera House
October 1 – York, Barbican
October 3 – Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
October 4 – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
October 5 – London, Royal Festival Hall
October 7 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
October 8 – Brighton, Dome
October 10 – Oxford, New Theatre
October 11 – Bristol, Beacon
October 14 – Perth, Concert Hall
October 16 – Aberdeen, Music Hall
October 17 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
October 18 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall

Find tickets and more date information here .

Stevie Nicks

Fleetwood Mac legend and rock singer Stevie Nicks last played a string of shows in the UK in 1989 – but that’s about to change, with a run of dates planned for July 2024 .

The iconic American singer and songwriter, 75, is down to play shows in Glasgow (July 6), Manchester (July 9), and then London as part of Hyde Park’s BST festival (July 12), with an earlier date also pencilled in for Dublin (July 3).

In April, Manchester will open its brand new Co-op Live Arena, a 23,500-capacity purpose-built concert venue – American rock band the Black Keys will be the first musical act to perform there, and Stevie won’t be far behind them.

That Glasgow concert will be Stevie’s first show in the UK of any kind since before the Covid pandemic – she last performed as part of Fleetwood Mac at Wembley Stadium in 2019.

Wet Wet Wet

Seventies and eighties pop legends Wet Wet Wet have announced a major comeback tour across the UK for 2025 , with over 25 dates in the calendar for the Love Is All Around hitmakers.

The tour will begin in January 2025, opening at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge (Jan 28), before travelling to Basingstoke (Jan 29), Bournemouth (Jan 30), and Stoke-on-Trent (Jan 31) across the rest of the month.

The tour will continue during the first two weeks of February 2025 before going on pause for a few months. Things pick back up again in Glasgow (Oct 10), Edinburgh (Oct 11), Sheffield (Oct 14), Birmingham (Oct 17), Liverpool (Oct 18), and Salford (Oct 19), as well as several other towns and cities, before wrapping up in London (Oct 26).

However, the tour will see the band performing without their most famous lead singer, Marti Pellow, who left the group in 2017. Former Liberty X singer and The Voice winner Kevin Simm now fronts the band.

Wet Wet Wet tour dates 2025

January 28 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
January 29 – Basingstoke, The Anvil
January 30 – Bournemouth, Pavilion Theatre
January 31 – Stoke Victoria Hall
February 1 – Hull, Connexin Live
February 3 – Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
February 4 – Bradford, St. George’s Hall
February 5 – Stockton, The Globe
February 7 – Dunfermline, Alhambra Theatre
February 8 – Aberdeen, P&J Live
February 9 – Dundee, Caird Hall
October 10 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall
October 11 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall
October 12 – Gateshead Glasshouse, Sage One
October 13 – York, Barbican
October 14 – Sheffield, City Hall
October 16 – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
October 17 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
October 18 – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
October 19 – Salford, Lowry Theatre
October 20 – Bath, The Forum
October 22 – Swansea Arena
October 23 – Truro, Hall For Cornwall
October 24 – Portsmouth, Guildhall
October 25 – Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
October 26 – London, Indigo at the O2

Jeff Lynne’s ELO

Seventies rock legends the Electric Light Orchestra have announced that their next tour, which has been given the name Over and Out, will be their last ever, after performing to devoted audiences for over 50 years.

The current iteration of the band features only one of the original members, Jeff Lynne, who the group are currently named after. Meanwhile, keyboardist and guitarist Richard Tandy – who joined the band in 1971 – will accompany him.

No UK dates have been announced for the Over and Out tour just yet but a massive string of shows in the United States have been confirmed, indicating that a European leg and a UK leg of the tour will be announced imminently.

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Another major 1970s group set to play a run of UK concerts is 10cc – the band are already in the middle of a UK Greatest Hits tour but have added more and more dates after several concerts (which have already been played) sold out.

The group hit the big time in 1973 when their single Rubber Bullets went to number one, followed by I’m Not in Love in 1975 and Dreadlock Holiday in 1978 – both songs went to number one in the UK and became huge hits internationally.

Founding member Graham Gouldman is the only original member still touring as part of the band, with other founders such as Eric Stewart, Lol Creme, and Kevin Godley having left the group midway through the 1970s.

10cc currently consist of Gouldman, drummer Paul Burgess (who joined in 1973), Rick Fenn (who joined in 1977), and two additional touring musicians who linked up with the group in recent years.

10cc UK tour dates 2024

October 4 – Stoke-on-Trent, Victoria Hall
October 5 – Llandudno, Venue Cymru
October 6 – Halifax, Victoria Hall
October 8 – Buxton Opera House
October 9 – Wolverhampton, University of Wolverhampton at The Hall
October 11 – Aberdeen, Music Hall
October 12 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall
October 13 – Stockton, The Globe
October 15 – Scarborough, Spa Grand Hall
October 16 – Hull, City Hall
October 18 – Eastbourne, Congress Theatre
October 19 – Northampton, Royal & Derngate
October 20 – Leicester, De Montfort Hall
October 21 – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
October 23 – Weymouth, The Pavilion
October 24 – Truro, Hall for Cornwall
October 25 – Torquay, Princess Theatre
October 26 – Portsmouth, Guildhall
October 28 – Guildford, G Live
October 29 – Bath, The Forum
October 30 – Basingstoke, Anvil
October 31 – Croydon, Fairfield Halls
November 2 – Stevenage, Leisure Centre
November 3 – Warwick, Butterworth Hall
November 4 – Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre

Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer

Nineties alternative rock legends Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer have announced that they’re heading out on a joint tour of the UK in the summer, with dates planned at some of the biggest venues in the country.

Both bands hit the big-time in the mid-90s, with the Smashing Pumpkins albums Siamese Dream and Mellon Collie & the Infinite Sadness being certified gold and platinum in the UK respectively. Meanwhile, two of Weezer’s self-titled debut albums, released in 1994 in 2001, went gold in the UK.

The tour will begin in June, with dates planned for several major cities in the UK. Together, the two bands will be among the first American groups to ever play at the newly unveiled Co-op Arena in Manchester.

Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer 2024 dates

June 7 – Birmingham, Utilita Arena
June 8 – London, The O2
June 10 – Dublin, 3Arena
June 12 – Glasgow OVO Hydro
June 13 – Manchester, Co-op Live Arena
June 14 – Cardiff, The Castle

Chris De Burgh

Singer-songwriter Chris De Burgh has announced a 50th anniversary UK tour in celebration of his career, which saw him become one of the biggest-selling acts of the 1980s.

The tour will contain seven dates, spread across February and March 2025, which will see him performing some of his biggest hits, including The Lady in Red, which reached number one in the UK and became an international hit.

Chris De Burgh 2025 UK tour dates

February 21 – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall
February 22 – Harrogate, Convention Centre
February 25 – Basingstoke, Anvil
February 26 – Bournemouth, the Pavilion
February 28 – London, Cadogan Hall
March 2 – London, Cadogan Hall
March 3 – Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Nineties Britpop band Shed Seven have announced a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album Change Giver, which kickstarted their career and made them one of the biggest names in British rock at the time.

After three decades in the business, the band finally secured their first number one album earlier this year with A Matter of Time.

The tour kicks off in November with 23 dates scheduled – the tour will continue into December before coming to an end on December 14 in London. The band, from York, won’t be playing their hometown on this particular tour, but have concerts booked in Sheffield and Hull.

However, before the tour properly kicks off, the band will be playing two shows atthe York Museum Gardens on July 19 and July 20. Tickets for those shows are still on sale.

Speaking about the tour, Shed Seven said: ‘This tour is our way of saying thank you to all our incredible fans, both old and new.’

Shed Seven UK tour dates 2024

November 14 – Sheffield, the Octagon
November 15 – Cardiff, University Great Hall
November 16 – Liverpool Uni The Mountford Hall
November 18 – Halifax, Victoria Theatre
November 19 – Hull, City Hall
November 21 – Aberdeen, Music Hall
November 22 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
November 23 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy
November 25 – Leicester O2 Academy 1
November 26 – Margate, Dreamland Hall By The Sea
November 28 – Bristol, O2 Academy 1
November 29 – Newcastle, O2 City Hall
November 30 – Leeds, O2 Academy
Decmeber 2 – Oxford, O2 Academy 1
December 3 – Lincoln, Engine Shed
December 5 – Stockton, the Globe
December 6 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
December 7 – Birmingham, O2 Academy 1
December 9 – Norwich, The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA
December 10 – Cambridge, the Corn Exchange
December 12 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
December 13 – Nottingham, Rock City
December 14 – London, O2 Brixton Academy

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Essential 80s announces tour dates 2022

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The decade of fun and flamboyancy, the era of music videos, the 12 inch, compilation CD’s and some of the most enduring popstars in the world! Essential 80’s brings the very best live compilation of chart topping 80’s artists to the stage in September 2022 for a nostalgic tour of everyone’s favourites!

80’s heart throb Paul Young, shot to fame with his much loved album No Parlez’ followed by a steam of top 10 hits such as Wherever I Lay My Hat, which hit the number 1 slot in 1983 Love of The Common People , Everytime You Go Away’ & Everything Must Change. He is also a Brit Award winner for Best Male vocalist, sings the opening lines on the original Band Aid Single Feed The World and performed at Live Aid in 1984. Well known as a loyal & loving family man Paul is also a keen chef, biker and fan of all things Mexicana!

Carol Decker of T’Pau, broke hearts with her powerful vocals on huge hits such as China in Your Hands (Number 1 for 5 weeks in the Official Uk Top 40) and the uniquely arranged Heart and Soul their debut single that reached number 4 . The flame haired songstress became a teen icon in the 80’s for many a young girl who aspired to be like her! Their 1987 album Bridge of Spies is as synonymous with the 80’s as Carol’s trend setting pineapple hair do!

Scottish duo Hue & Cry were a force majeure with their high energy hit Labour Of Love. The band consistently skirted around the top 20 throughout the 80s, their seminal Hue and Cry album Rote , was released to not only huge acclaim but to multi-platinum success, spawning the singles ‘ Ordinary Angel’, ‘Violently’ and ‘ Looking for Linda’.

ESSENTIAL 80’S TOUR DATES

Fri 23 Stockton Globe

Sat 24 Edinburgh Usher Hall

Sun 25 Halifax Victoria Theatre

Tues 27 Northampton Derngate

Wed 28 Cardiff St David’s Hall

Fri 30 Weymouth Pavilion Theatre

Sat 01 Stevenage Concert Hall

Sun 02 Peterborough New Theatre

Tues 04 Bury St Edmunds Apex

Wed 05 Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Fri 07 Portsmouth Guildhall

Sat 08 Torquay Princess Theatre

Mon 10 Woking New Victoria Theatre

Tues 11 Birmingham Symphony Hall

Wed 12 Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall

Fri 14 Sheffield City Hall

Sat 15 Hull City Hall

Sun 16 High Wycombe The Swan

Tues 18 Stoke Victoria Theatre

Wed 19 Manchester Bridgewater Hall

Thur 20 London Indigo at the O2

TICKETS: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/essential-80s

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Tiffany announces summer 2022 UK tour dates

Tiffany is headed to the UK for a string of summer 2022 tour dates.

The ‘80s pop legend will hit the stage for a series of acoustic shows, featuring her biggest hits, such as I Think We’re Alone Now , Radio Romance and Danny , according to the singer.

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted live performances for nearly two years when it took hold of the world in early 2020. But this year, a number of big names are taking to the stage for a triumphant return, and fans just can't seem to get enough. Many of these classic acts have been entertaining audiences for decades, including Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters (though he won't be allowed to perform in Ukraine due to his controversial views on the Russian invasion of Ukraine ). Another band returning to the big stage is Roxy Music — performing for the first time in the U.S. in two decades for its 50th anniversary reunion tour .

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After last performing together in 2011, the British rock band — comprised of Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, and Paul Thompson — is back on the road this year for a 13-date North American tour. Starting Sept. 7 in Toronto, the musicians made their way down to the U.S. for 10 shows (their last U.S. show is Wednesday at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles), before wrapping up with three performances in Scotland and their native England. Bringing back hit singles, including "Virginia Plain," "Do the Strand, "Love is the Drug," and "More than This," this half-century reunion may just be worth checking out.

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Roger Waters

The former Pink Floyd frontman, who turned 79 this year, is finally back on his This Is Not a Drill tour after a two-year delay due to the pandemic. Waters is playing 40 days in the U.S. and Canada as well as Mexico and Europe. He will no longer be playing in Poland, however, after a city councilman in Krakow canceled his two April concerts in a city-owned arena, citing Waters' "objectionable" views about the war in Ukraine. Though the councilman is pushing to declare Waters persona non grata in a symbolic gesture, he's free to perform at a private venue in the city.

Stevie Nicks

Legend Stevie Nicks is not wasting time between her tour announcement and her concerts — she'll start playing at the Ravinia Festival near Chicago in early September. After that, there are 15 more dates through October, most of them at outdoor venues and festivals with Vanessa Carlton opening.

Despite news of Steven Tyler's recent relapse and rehab, and the subsequent announcement that the band's June and July residency dates in Las Vegas would be canceled, the band is — for now — still slated to play its September dates, along with a couple of other early September shows in Bangor, Maine, and Boston.

The Beach Boys

Mike Love’s version of the influential band (original members Brian Wilson and Al Jardine aren't involved) always stays busy. They have gigs booked across Europe through July 10, then return to North America for dozens of both Canadian and U.S.-based shows in both 2022 and 2023.

The sneering “White Wedding” singer is back on the road in August, but will only play a handful of U.S. shows in Arizona, California, and Idaho before heading to South America and Europe.

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The Piano Man’s pandemic-shortened 2020 stadium tour continues this year until Oct. 9. Along the way, he'll play five shows at Madison Square Garden, and a handful more in Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Blue Öyster Cult

BOC will continue to tour this summer before taking off for Europe in the fall, performing some shows with Deep Purple. "The Reaper" band also is planning three 50th anniversary shows at NYC's Sony Hall in September, with each show covering one of the Cult's iconic albums in its entirety.

William Royce “Boz” Scaggs was on the road most of the summer, touring the eastern U.S. His last show was Aug. 27 in Hinckley, Minnesota. The Boz Scaggs website notes no upcoming tour dates.

This horn-driven, jazz-influenced rock band has a long history of touring, which will continue across the U.S. this summer and into the fall with dozens of dates — including a lot of outdoor venues — in all four corners of the U.S. and lots of places in between. The last show is Oct. 20 at Live at the Garden in Memphis.

Dead & Co.

It wouldn’t be summer if the Dead weren’t on the road. After a long strange trip through the pandemic, the psychedelic rockers with Bob Weir wrapped up their summer tour July 16 at Citi Field in New York. The band is looking ahead to 2023 and has scheduled concerts in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, on Jan. 14-17.

Def Leppard

British rock band Def Leppard is touring through Sept. 9, which in and of itself will delight fans. But add Motley Crue, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts into the mix, and hard rock fans definitely will want to get on board for Def Leppard's 2022 Stadium Tour.

The Doobie Brothers

The Doobies’ 50th-anniversary tour, which includes Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, and John McFee, continues takin' it to the streets — err, the stage — through Oct. 12.

Duran Duran

Gen-Xers will be happy to learn that Simon and the boys, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, are touring this summer. They're playing a handful of shows in the U.S. through mid-September. The group's last three shows are Sept. 9-11 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Earth, Wind & Fire

The band is back on the road this summer and fall, wrapping up its Miraculous Supernatural tour with Santana. They'll take to the Midwest in July, heading east and playing loads of U.S. locations until the last show at Sol Fest in Cancun, Mexico, on Nov. 9.

After more than 50 years on the road, much of the Rocket Man’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour had to be rescheduled. But the final U.S. leg began July 15 in Philadelphia, with stops in more U.S. and Canadian locations before wrapping up Nov. 20 in Los Angeles.

Eric Clapton

Ranked second on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time, Slowhand himself returns to the stage this year for nearly two dozen shows. If you want to see him in the States, however, you'll have to wait until late summer. Starting Sept. 8, he is playing seven shows in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York — most with Jimmie Vaughan, brother to late Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan.

The jukebox heroes tour in Europe, South Africa, Mexico, and the U.S. this summer. Their stateside dates kicked off in Texas, and from there they'll keep rockin' out until they wrap things up in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 15.

Hall and Oates

Nearly 50 years after the launch of their first album, the blue-eyed soul duo hits the road again in 2022 for a handful of shows in the U.S. starting Sept. 1 in Canandaigua, New York. They'll play five more concerts in Indiana, New Jersey, Connecticut and (two shows in) Nevada before wrapping things up. As of this update, tickets are still available for all shows.

James Taylor

Sweet Baby James and his all-star band — with “very special guest” Jackson Browne — continue to crisscross the U.S. and Europe this summer and fall, showering fans with songs from his “American Standard” album and a long list of his hits.

Jimmy Buffett

With 27 studio albums behind them, it seems like Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band are always on the road, delighting his loyal following of “Parrotheads.” This summer is no exception with dates stretching late into the year. In December, Buffet will play in Antarctica in support of ocean conservation. Alas, tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime event are predictably sold out.

Just like in 2021, the band did what we call a micro-tour this summer, playing just 11 shows between July 15 and Aug. 8 — four of them in Las Vegas. Not all's lost, though. The band has added six performances in September and October, which will take them to Sparks, Nevada, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and two destinations in Mexico. before wrapping up with two shows in Honolulu. What's more, some 2023 shows are already scheduled.

The band’s “End of the Road” tour took a detour in 2020, but they’re back touring in Europe and Australia through the end of August. After that, they'll return to the States, playing three shows in West Palm Beach, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; and Sacramento, California.

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The Southern Rock superstars were forced to suspend their “Last of the Street Survivors” farewell tour for 15 months. But the band returned to the road in June 2021 and continue to play some U.S.-based shows this year. You have until Sept. 29 in Hollywood, Florida, to give you at least one more chance to hear “Free Bird” played live.

The kings of metal will mostly play in Europe this summer, but if you're in New York or Los Angeles, you're in luck. Metallica is playing shows in those cities Sept. 24 and Dec. 16, respectively.

Pearl Jam's legion of mega-devoted fans is ecstatic this year. After canceling its 2020 tour, the band has returned to the stage for a North American tour with dates starting in September.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and the rest of the RHCP gang are giving it away across the Europe and North America this summer, after kicking things off in Spain in early June. They headed back to the U.S. for an opening show at Denver's Empower Field at Mile High and continue to play shows through Oct. 16, where they'll cap off the tour at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. From there, it's on to New Zealand.

Ringo Starr

After two years off due to the pandemic, the ex-Beatle and his All Starr Band have a lineup of shows through October. Most are east of the Mississippi, with a handful in Washington, Oregon, and California in the fall. He'll wrap up with two shows in Mexico City on Oct. 19-20. During the tour, Starr turned 82 (on July 7, when he played the Beacon Theatre in New York). As he recently told ABC News: “I’m a musician. I don’t have to retire. As long as I can pick up those sticks, I got a gig.”

Rod Stewart

Sir Rod Stewart's “The Hits” tour continues with dates across North America through early September. After that, he'll play five shows at Las Vegas's The Colosseum at Caesars Palace between Sept. 23 and Oct. 1, then move on to shows in the U.K. through Dec. 20. Can't make it this year? No worries — Rod the Mod will be touring again in August 2023.

The Rolling Stones

The band continued to tour in 2022, but you would've had to head to Europe to catch a show. Mick, Keith, and the gang played their last show of the year in Berlin on Aug. 3.

Santana is on the road with Earth, Wind & Fire this year for the Miraculous Supernatural tour — though at least one of the shows was postponed by 74-year-old Santana's on-stage collapse July 5, reportedly due to heat exhaustion. Starting in mid-September and going through November, Carlos and the gang will head to Las Vegas for a 16-show stint at the House of Blues. Those shows are billed as "An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live."

This German rock band — which formed in 1965 but reached peak popularity in the 1980s — is playing 19 shows nationwide this fall.

Smashing Pumpkins/Jane's Addiction

These two alternative rock band icons kick things off at Dallas' American Airlines Center on Oct. 2, and then tour across the country through Nov. 19, when they'll conclude the tour at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl.

“The Dan” hit the road in 2021 and continued going strong through mid-August, taking the stage in Arizona, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, New York, Virginia, New Jersey, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, and Connecticut. Opening bands included Snarky Puppy and the Dave Stryker Trio. No new touring dates are scheduled.

After a Las Vegas residency that ended in mid-June, the former Police frontman hit the road, continuing his My Songs tour across Europe before returning to the U.S. for a series of shows that run through Sept. 11.

Didn't catch one of the band's 2021 shows? You can still get your Styx fix in 2022 — the band is touring across the U.S. and Canada through mid-October.

Todd Rundgren

The 2021-minted member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame continues to tour in 2022 with an interesting and mixed-bag lineup of shows. Rundgren is playing some shows with Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, the last of which is Oct. 1 in Brookville, New York. In October, he begins a "Celebrating David Bowie" tour with Bowie guitarist Adrian Belew and Angelo “Scrote” Bundini for 30 shows running Oct. 6-Nov. 13.

Van Morrison

There's good news if you're a fan of this legendarily cranky "Moondance" crooner. Starting Sept. 1 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he plays a dozen shows across the U.S., including three in Las Vegas Oct. 7-9.

The pinball wizards kicked things off in the U.K. over the summer, but by early October, they'll be rocking the house in Detroit with "The Who Hits Back!" tour. They'll continue to play shows in California, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, and beyond through Nov. 5.

Despite Dusty Hill's 2021 death, the “little ol’ band from Texas” continued to tour this summer with dates that stretch well into the fall — including a five-night stand in Las Vegas on Dec. 3-10. The band's longtime guitar tech, Elwood Francis, has replaced Hill in the lineup.

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25/07 – 28/07/2024

Lulworth Castle, Dorset

A multi award-winning festival, Camp Bestival combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action-packed camping holiday, something that they like to call a “festi-holiday”.

Cannock Chase Forest

27/06 – 29/06/2024

Anne-Marie , The Charlatans & Johnny Marr , Olly Murs

The natural amphitheatre arena at Cannock Chase Forest is located in the heart of the Midlands, part of Forest Live.

Caravan Palace

16/10 – 22/10/2024

Caravan Palace have confirmed details of a stellar UK tour.

Carrie Hope Fletcher

27/09 – 15/10/2024

Following the huge success of her UK Concert Tour An Open Book, actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading out on a brand-new UK tour in 2024.

19/01 – 14/06/2024

The feather-ruffling, genre-clashing rock star hits the road this April!

08/03 – 09/11/2024

13/10 – 18/10/2024

Cat Burns announces headline UK tour

Catfish and the Bottlemen

19/07 – 25/08/2024

Cardiff & Edinburgh

Beginning a monumental new chapter BRIT Award-winning alt-rockers Catfish And The Bottlemen announce their first headline shows since 2021, in Cardiff & Edinburgh.

Celebrating Meat Loaf

13/09 – 22/09/2024

Centenary Square Summer Series

23/08 – 26/08/2024

Centenary Square, Birmingham

The Streets, Jungle, Cian Ducrot and Ocean Colour Scene have been confirmed as headliners for the brand new Centenary Square Summer Series.

Chappell Roan

10/09 – 15/09/2024

Outernet, London

Catch Charli XCX at HERE at Outernet in London.

Chepstow Summer Sessions

05/07 – 09/07/2024

Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow

Shania Twain , Tom Jones , Hozier

Concert series at Chepstow Racecourse

Chris Stapleton

16/10 – 23/10/2024

Chris Stapleton will take his “All-American Road Show” across the pond next fall for a series of headline arena shows in the U.K

Cigarettes After Sex

The O2, London

Cigarettes After Sex are set to play London’s O2 this November.

Boyton Hall Farm, Chelmsford

Celebrate 30 years of Clockwork Orange, the seminal Ibiza club brand, with the UK’s favourite day festival Clockstock.

Come What May

20/09 – 24/10/2024

Experience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge! This incredible show features all your favourite hits from the iconic movie-musical, including “Come What May,” “Your Song,” and “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” But that’s not all – timeless hits from other modern movie musicals will really get your feet moving.

Courteeners

Lytham Green, Lancashire

Courteeners are the first to be announced at Lytham Festival 2024

Craig David

06/07 – 31/08/2024

Craig David has announced outdoor shows for summer 2024 in Margate, Warwick and Hitchin.

13/07 – 13/07/2024

23/06 – 26/06

Crosses announce UK dates

Crowded House

15/06 – 29/06/2024

Australian rock giants Crowded House are set to headline a string of outdoor shows next summer, taking the stage at Lincoln Castle, Blenheim Palace, The Piece Hall, Cardiff Castle and Wasing.

D-Block Europe

Incora County Ground, Derby

Don’t miss D-Block Europe in Derby this summer

Dalby Forest

21/06 – 23/06/2024

Dalby Forest,

Bryan Adams , Nile Rodgers & CHIC , Richard Ashcroft

Outdoor concert series in the North York Moors National Park, part of Forest Live.

Damian Marley

Crystal Palace Bowl, London

Damian Marley headlines South Facing Festival in August

Darius Rucker

27/04 – 11/05/2024

Country superstar Darius Rucker has announced his Starting Fires tour for 2024

Dave Matthews Band

24/04 – 29/04/2024

Dave Matthews Band announces spring 2024 UK headline tour

Deacon Blue

19/06 – 16/08

Scotland’s multi-platinum pop-rockers, Deacon Blue announce outdoor shows this summer

OVO Arena Wembley, London

Catch Dean Lewis live at the OVO Arena Wembley in February.

Death from Above 1979

15/07 – 21/07/2024

Rock duo Death From Above 1979 have confirmed UK shows for this summer.

11/02 – 12/07/2024

The British indie-pop singer-songwriter is going on tour in 2024.

04/11 – 10/11/2024

Rock royalty Deep Purple have announced their upcoming “Deep Purple = 1 More Time” tour, with special guests Reef, coming to UK arenas in November.

Delamere Forest

13/06 – 16/06

Delamere Forest, Northwich

Becky Hill , Sting , Nile Rodgers & CHIC , Bryan Adams

Outdoor concert series in Cheshire, part of Forest Live.

Dionne Warwick

05/05 – 19/05/2024

Join Dionne on stage and in person while she takes you on an unforgettable journey through her fascinating life story and one of the most successful music careers of our times.

Dizzee Rascal

Dizzee Rascal headlines South Facing Festival in Aug

10/02 – 30/08/2023

A high-achieving, high-rolling, hi-NRG artist, DJ Spoony is bringing his Garage Classical live spectacular back for 2024!

12/06 – 15/06/2024

Doja Cat is this generation’s definitive breakout star. Finding fame with viral meme song ‘MOOO!’ in 2018, she has gone on to become one of the biggest names in hip hop and pop music — earning 18 Grammy nominations across four years, breaking numerous records, and never losing her irreverent, idiosyncratic personality.

Royal Albert Hall, London

Dua Lipa will be performing at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 17 October

Dylan John Thomas

05/12 – 20/12/2024

31/05 – 04/06/2024

Co-op Live, Manchester

Eagles announce UK residency at Co-op Live

See the Editors live at the O2 Brixton Academy in May.

07/05 – 15/05/2024

elbow return in May 2024 with a UK tour to accompany the release of 10th studio album.

Ellie Goulding

Pop icon Ellie Goulding will play at the iconic Royal Albert Hall next April, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

Eric Clapton

Cardiff Castle

Eric Prydz announces massive outdoor show in Cardiff in June

Everything Everything

26/03 – 06/04/2024

Everything Everything have announced their upcoming album “Mountainhead”, alongside a UK tour for next March.

Fat Freddy’s Drop

Fat Freddy’s Drop headlines Dreamland, Margate

08/06 – 09/08/2024

Cardiff & London

Fisher returns in summer 2024

Five Finger Death Punch are set to return to the UK in 2024!

Fivio Foreign

07/04 – 09/04/2024

Touring the UK in April

Foo Fighters

13/06 – 27/06/2024

Forest Live

12/06 – 23/06/2024

Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forest.

Future Islands

23/05 – 31/07/2024

Headlining South Facing Festival, London plus more shows across the UK

12/07 – 20/07/2024

Alternative rock band Garbage consists of vocalist Shirley Manson, guitarists Duke Erikson and Steve Marker and drummer Butch Vig set to tour across the UK

19/05 – 01/06/2024

Synth rock pioneer Gary Numan has confirmed details The Pleasure Principle/Replicas 45th Anniversary tour, coming to a city near you!

Gavin DeGraw

30/10 – 04/11

Gavin DeGraw is heading out on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Chariot

Dreamland, Margate

Giggs headlines Dreamland, Margate this summer with special guest Ghetts

Girl In Red

29/08 – 03/09/2024

Glasgow, Manchester and London

Girl In Red has announced that she will be returning to the UK later this year with her ‘DOING IT AGAIN’ tour.

Grace Jones

The Piece Hall, Halifax

Grace Jones joins the Live at The Piece Hall line-up.

Grace Jones at Love Motion

Grace Jones at Love Motion with Róisín Murphy + more

21/06 – 29/06/2024

Green Day are bringing The Saviors Tour to the UK next summer!

Gregory Porter

30/06 – 05/07/2024

Gregory Porter may be instantly recognisable from his trademark deerstalker cap, but his sonorous, Grammy-winning voice speaks for itself.

24/03 – 02/04/2024

Multi-faceted popstar Griff – who has toured with Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and Florence + the Machine – has announced 2024 UK dates.

Hampton Court Palace Festival 2024

13/06 – 20/06/2024

Hampton Court Palace, London

Established in 1993, Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar, brings a diverse range of artists to the unique Tudor courtyard of Henry VIII’s majestic palace.

Hatsune Miku

01/07 – 09/07/2024

Heart announce their highly-anticipated return to the UK for the first time in eight years with an arena tour, joined by special guests Squeeze.

Highways Festival

17/05 – 18/05/2024

Highways returns to the Royal Albert Hall next May with The Cadillac Three and Brett Young headlining as well as additional events across the weekend!

Hitchin Priory Summer Series

29/08 – 31/08/2024

Hitchin Priory, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Busted , Craig David

A brand-new series of outdoor concerts comes to Hertfordshire

Hits Radio Live

Hits Radio Live is back for 2024

07/07 – 10/07/2024

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has confirmed summer shows for 2024

Ice Nine Kills

22/05 – 24/05/2024

Wolverhampton and Portsmouth

Horrorcore icons Ice Nine Kills have announced a run of shows ahead of opening for Five Finger Death Punch.

28/06 – 03/07/2024

iDKHOW return to the UK this summer with the GLOOMDAY tour!

12/07 – 08/12/2024

IDLES have confirmed more dates for their 2024 stellar world tour.

01/11 – 07/11/2024

K-Pop girlband IVE have announced their first ever world tour – “SHOW WHAT I HAVE” – featuring a London show at The O2.

Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti headlines Dreamland, Margate

Jacob Collier

08/12 – 09/12/2024

The incredible Jacob Collier has announced December 2024 arena gigs in London & Manchester.

05/03 – 01/05/2024

The critically acclaimed Nottingham troubadour tours in 2024

29/05 – 26/07/2024

James (Orchestral)

06/07 – 07/07/2024

James are Tim Booth, Jim Glennie, Saul Davies, Adrian Oxaal, David Baynton-Power, Mark Hunter, Andy Diagram, Chloe Alper, Deborah Knox-Hewson.

James Arthur

05/03 – 17/08/2024

The X-Factor winner and chart-topping artist

James Blunt

30/03 – 30/03/2023

Jamie Cullum

11/11 – 29/11/2024

Jane McDonald

11/10 – 22/11/2024

Star of stage and screen Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024, “With All My Love”, performing at 20 theatres and arenas across the UK.

Jane’s Addiction

23/05 – 02/06/2024

Formed back in 1985, JANE’S ADDICTION are a world renowned, much loved, hugely ahead of their time classic American rock band from Los Angeles

O2 Academy Brixton, London

Janelle Monáe is set to perform at at O2 Academy Brixton this June.

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds – Alive On Stage!

28/03 – 20/04/2025

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, at arenas across the country.

Jess Glynne

15/06 – 09/08/2024

Jess Glynne will be heading out across the UK in summer 2024 for a series of live outdoor shows.

Trinity Park, Ipswich

Catch Jess Glynne with special guest Jessie J live at Trinity Park in Ipswich this June.

28/06 – 24/08/2024

JLS head across the UK in summer 2024 for their Summer Hits Tour

Johnny Marr

02/04 – 14/04/2024

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has announced 2024 dates, including shows in Newcastle, Leeds, London and more.

Jonas Brothers

12/06 – 17/06/2024

Jonas Brothers have announced details of the UK tour for next summer!

Jools Holland

Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced the run of dates for their 2024 Autumn/Winter tour, with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee

Jordan Rakei

26/09 – 04/10/2024

Jordan Rakei announces 2024 gig dates.

27/06 – 11/07/2024

Be sure to catch Jungle this summer!

Justin Timberlake

07/08 – 11/08/2024

Justin Timberlake is bringing The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to a city near you!

02/10 – 07/10/2024

LA-based singer-songwriter jxdn has announced WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS TOUR in support of his upcoming album of the same name.

09/05 – 14/05/2024

Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves has announced her return to the stage with her 2024 “Deeper Well World Tour”

Karol G will bring the “Mañana Será Bonito” tour to London next summer!

The indie kings are set to play a massive headline show at Victoria Park in their Leicester hometown on Saturday 6 July 2024 with special guest Kaiser Chiefs

Kenny Thomas

23/11 – 03/11/2024

Multiple venues

Soul singer whose 1991 debut Voices went platinum in the UK

Kew The Music

09/07 – 14/07/2024

Kew Gardens, London

Mika , Passenger , JLS

The annual week-long festival of picnic concerts is set in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew Gardens in south west London is back for 2024!

15/11 – 21/07/2024

Various vanues

Khruangbin have announced their “A LA SALA” tour – stopping in Glasgow, Manchester, and including two dates in London.

14/03 – 15/03/2025

Kings of Leon

20/06 – 10/07/2024

Kings of Leon have announced their 2024 Can We Please Have Fun World Tour, including a headline show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park.

08/06 – 14/09

KISSTORY is back at 4 locations this summer! Don’t miss the Old Skool & Anthems in London, Norwich, Bristol & Cardiff.

American rockers will return to the UK this summer.

Kula Shaker

22/04 – 05/05/2024

Kula Shaker are heading out on tour this spring!

Kylie has been announced as the latest headliner, with support to be announced.

Lacuna Coil

18/10 – 26/10

Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil announces UK tour

Lea Salonga

21/06 – 01/07/2024

Award-winning star of multiple Broadway musicals and international singing sensation Lea Salonga goes on tour

On sale Fri 10:00

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley

07/02 – 23/06/2024

This two-hour rasta spectacular, showcasing the magic of Marley, will leave audiences on a natural high.

Liam Gallagher

01/06 – 24/06/2024

Lightning Seeds

08/11 – 14/12/2024

25/04 – 27/04/2024

Lil Tjay brings The Good Life Tour to the UK this April

American rapper, singer and producer known for his versatile sound

Lime Cordiale

18/05 – 03/09/2024

The surf rock, alt-pop duo bringing groovy back

Limp Bizkit

Belfast, Ormeau Park

Multi-platinum nu-metal pioneers

Liquid Death presents Download

14/06 – 16/06/2024

Donington Park, Derby

The biggest and heaviest artists on the planet descend on Donington for the loudest festival in the UK in 2024.

Live at Lincoln

15/06 – 30/06/2024

Lincoln Castle, Lincoln

Crowded House , Jess Glynne , Paloma Faith , Kaiser Chiefs , Madness , Gregory Porter

Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Lincoln Castle has stood for hundreds of years as a symbol of power and seat of justice, and to this day its medieval walls dominate the city’s skyline. For centuries the Castle has been a place of entertainment, from hosting medieval royalty to Victorian day-trippers, and now twenty-first century concert-goers.

Lizzy McAlpine

24/10 – 28/10/2024

Lizzy McAlpine brings her ‘The Older Tour’ to the UK.

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

18/06 – 13/07/2024

Bryan Adams, Simple Minds, Paloma Faith, Manic Street Preachers, Kaiser Chiefs, Katherine Jenkins, and more

Since 1947 Llangollen has staged one of the world’s most inspirational cultural festivals

Lost Minds is back for 2024, returning to its home of Leazes Park in Newcastle to deliver the finest electronic artists and freshest sounds to the North East.

Louis Dunford

07/10 – 12/10/2024

A storyteller, with stories that need to be told… sometimes raw, sometimes funny and always honest, catch Louis Dunford this October as he bring his infectious melodic hooks to Nottingham and Leeds!

Lucy Spraggan

14/05 – 23/05/2024

British singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan will be embarking on a highly-anticipated UK Tour in May 2024

Luke Hemmings

13/05 – 16/05/2024

Catch Luke Hemmings across the UK this May!

14/06 – 09/08/2024

Nutty ska-revivalists and 80s pop titans led by the inimitable Suggs

Manic Street Preachers + Suede

13/07 – 24/07/2023

Marcus King

05/11 – 10/11/2024

GRAMMY Award-nominated artist, performer, and songwriter Marcus King is bringing ‘Mood Swings The World Tour’ to the UK in November.

Margate Summer Series

13/06 – 31/08/2024

Rudimental, Bryan Adams, Madness, Limp Bizkit, Simple Minds, Jack Savoretti, and more

Margate Summer Series is back for 2024 at Dreamland, Margate with a stellar line-up including JLS, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Manic Street Preachers & Suede, IDLES and more!

Marti Pellow

16/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Iconic pop singer and songwriter Marti Pellow is back with his brand-new ‘Popped In Souled Out’ arena tour in 2024.

23/10 – 10/08/2024

McFly announce summer shows for 2024, including The Piece Hall & Isle of Wight Festival

Megan Moroney

04/09 – 13/09/2024

Megan Moroney has announced her return to the UK, with the Georgia Girl headline Tour this September!

04/07 – 17/07/2024

Megan Thee Stallion has confirmed details of the Hot Girl Summer Tour, which will see Megan perform across the UK this July.

20/09 – 26/09/2024

Melanie Martinez announces the UK leg of The Trilogy Tour

Michael Bibi

Finsbury Park, London

Michael Bibi presents One Life, returns to the global stage this summer at London’s Finsbury Park on 6 July

Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton will return to UK with an exclusive one-off arena show at The O2, London on Thursday 25 July 2024!

Michael Kiwanuka

Michael Kiwanuka headlines a show this summer TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall

04/04 – 09/04/2024

Multi-talented pop singer-songwriter Mika is heading on a UK tour next year.

Celebrating 25 years of “Play” and performing his greatest hits, Moby returns to the stage after more than 10 years at London’s O2 this September.

Morgan Wallen

Country star Morgan Wallen heads to the UK this summer for a headline gig at American Express presents BST Hyde Park.

Natalie Imbruglia

20/06 – 18/11

Natalie Imbruglia joins The Corrs on their UK tour

Ne-Yo + Mario

07/03 – 14/03/2024

Champagne & Roses tour with special guest Mario

22/08 – 24/08/2024

Alternative pop band adept at blending guitars with dance beats

02/11 – 15/11/2024

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are bringing The Wild God Tour to UK arenas in November

Nick Mulvey

16/03 – 29/06/2024

Start 2024 off right with singer-songwriter Nick Mulvey’s blend of indie, folk and Americana sounds.

16/05 – 23/05/2024

Nickelback are bringing their Get Rollin’ Tour to the UK next May

Nicki Minaj

25/05 – 30/05/2024

The one and only Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj has officially announced the dates and venues on her worldwide outing in 2024, Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour.

Nile Rodgers & CHIC

15/06 – 25/07/2024

Hugely influential songwriter, producer and guitarist and co-founder of CHIC

13/08 – 21/08/2024

The hugely popular Noah Kahan has announced arena dates for summer 2024 ☀️

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

17/03 – 01/08/2024

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced 2024 outdoor summer shows

Northern Music Awards 2024

The one and only major awards show celebrating the best of music from the North.

As Britain’s leading music charity, Nordoff and Robbins is turning up the volume with some of the biggest stars and rising talent that belongs to the North of England.

Ocean Colour Scene

O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

Offset headlines show at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London this July

Olivia Dean

27/04/2024 – 02/05

Olivia Dean – primed and raring to stake her claim with her debut record, Messy – is touring the UK in 2024

Olivia Rodrigo

03/05 – 15/05/2024

Olivia Rodrigo announces her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS.

13/04 – 29/06/2024

Olly Murs joins Take That on tour plus headlines his own show at Cannock Chase Forest.

On The Mount at Wasing

17/06 – 29/06/2024

Near Reading, Berkshire, UK

Crowded House, Paolo Nutini, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Jungle, Underworld

Headlined by Crowded House, Solstice Event – Nick Mulvey, Jungle and Underworld

11/06 – 29/06/2024

P!NK announces Summer Carnival 2024

22/11 – 27/11/2024

03/04 – 22/06/2024

Fusing vocal prowess with an inimitable sense of style

Paul Heaton

Paul Heaton announces outdoor show at Cardiff Castle.

Paul Weller

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

The Modfather returns

25/06 – 29/06/2024

Pearl Jam is bringing their Dark Matter World Tour 2024 to a city near you in support of their brand new album Dark Matter (out 19 April).

24/03 – 31/03/2024

19/07 – 21/07

Penn, Amersham

Richard Ashcroft , Jess Glynne , Paul Weller

Buckinghamshire’s biggest and best music festival

Pet Shop Boys

04/06 – 20/06/2024

Don’t miss synth pop dream team Pet Shop Boys on their 2024 “Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live” tour.

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

21/06 – 14/12/2024

The revered DJ, broadcaster and dance pioneer brings timeless Balearic hits to life.

Picture This

American rock veterans Pixies are to bring their unmistakable and era-defining sound to Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax

25/06 – 26/06

Placebo headline two outdoor shows this summer in Halifax & Southampton

17/04 – 18/05/2024

Don’t miss Porij’s minimalist grooves and heady bass sounds this spring.

12/05 – 16/05/2024

Massachusetts-based sultry synth-pop band PVRIS announce May UK dates, stopping in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.

Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston

03/05 – 01/11/2024

Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever, in arenas across the UK.

QUEENZ The Show With BALLS

Dominion Theatre, London

Direct from their smash-hit nationwide tour and countless 5-star reviews, QUEENZ has been blowing the minds of audiences up and down the country with their trailblazing, drag extravaganza!

Prices from £22.75

Rat Pack Swingin’ at The Sands

08/11 – 18/12/2024

The stars of The Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands will be bringing the ultimate Christmas party to the UK this festive season following a sold-out show at the West Ends’ Adelphi Theatre last December.

21/02 – 25/08/2024

Nominated for 7 x Brit Awards (the most by any artist in one year, her long-awaited independent debut album, My 21st Century Blues), see RAYE this year across the UK.

Real Estate

03/10 – 06/10

Heading on tour this October!

Red Rum Club

07/03 – 05/04/2024

Liverpool’s high-energy storytellers, Red Rum Club, announce a 12-date UK tour for 2024, including a final show in their hometown’s M&S Bank Arena.

Richard Ashcroft

20/07 – 03/08/2024

Former Verve frontman and celebrated solo artist

Rick Astley

12/12 – 15/08/2024

Rick Astley has announced new album Are We There Yet along with a massive UK tour scheduled for Nov 2023 – Feb 2024.

Robbie Williams

London, Hyde Park

Robbie Williams joins the line-up for American Express presents BST Hyde Park this summer.

Rudimental join the Margate Summer Series line-up.

Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden

04/07 – 26/07/2024

Alexandra Palace, London

South London singer, songwriter and producer Sampha will play at the iconic Alexandra Palace next April.

Say She She

R&B and soul trio Say She She will be playing at Roundhouse on 18 November.

Headlining Margate Summer Series

OVO Arena, London

German rocker Scorpions are headed to London for a one-off show in June

Scouting For Girls

07/11 – 16/11/2024

The indie-pop trio known for their joyful anthems have announced details of “The Place We Used To Meet Tour – Part 2” tour for Oct – Nov 2024.

Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry

Dancehall mainstay and GRAMMY award-winning artist Sean Paul will be performing live at Coventry Building Society Arena later this year.

08/11 – 12/11

Sepultura announce farewell tour in Nov 2024

02/07 – 07/07/2024

Shania Twain announces UK dates for this summer

Sherwood Pines

Sherwood Pines, Mansfield

Nile Rodgers & CHIC , Anne-Marie , Sting

Outdoor concert series in Mansfield, part of Forest Live.

Sheryl Crow

Halifax, The Piece Hall

Musician, activist and actress considered a defining influence on singer-songwriters

23/09/2025 – 10/10/2025

Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today will be heading out across the UK for their 40th anniversary in September & October 2025.

Sister Sledge

31/05 – 06/07

Sister Sledge head to Hitchin this summer plus other outdoor shows

Celebrated Celtic rock band Skipinnish celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special concert at Edinburgh Castle next summer.

17/03 – 01/04/2024

UK tour in spring 2024

14/12 – 20/12/2024

Celebrating their 25th anniversary

Smash Into Pieces

01/12 – 03/12/2024

Swedish rock band Smash Into Pieces announce UK tour this December stopping in Nottingham, London and Manchester.

Some Guys Have All the Luck

Rod Stewart tribute act SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK is coming to the Dominion Theatre for one night only in April 2024.

Somerset House Summer Series

11/07 – 21/07/2024

Somerset House, London

Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns with a new edition of electrifying shows. The line-up includes Pip Millett, Corinne Bailey Rae and more.

Sounds of the City presents Jungle

Manchester, UK

Catch unmissable producer duo Jungle at Sounds of the City in July 2024

South Facing

Grace Jones , Future Islands , Popcaan , Dizzee Rascal , Jess Glynne , Damian Marley

Damian Marley, Jess Glynne & Dizzee Rascal are set to headline South Facing Festival

04/10 – 11/11/2024

With special guest Badly Drawn Boy

02/06 – 13/08/2024

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Rock legends Status Quo are playing outdoor shows this summer

Steve Hackett

02/10 – 23/10/2024

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett announces the dates for his 2024 UK tour: Steve Hackett – Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo.

06/07 – 12/07/2024

Living legend Stevie Nicks will be playing shows in London, Manchester and Glasgow this July.

14/06 – 23/06/2024

Sting has been announced as one of the first headliners for Forest Live shows in summer 2024.

Stirling Summer Sessions

28/06 – 30/06/2024

Stirling, UK

Busted, Tom Jones

Stirling Summer Sessions is the latest member of the Summer Sessions family in Scotland.

Stray Kids join the line-up for American Express presents BST Hyde Park this summer.

Summer Nights at the Bandstand

Glasgow, UK

Bananarama, Bill Bailey, Echo & The Bunnymen, Future Islands, Gabrielle, Johnny Marr, Squeeze, The Midnight, and more

Summer Nights at the Bandstand is back with 15 evenings of unforgettable music & comedy.

SZA to headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park following BRIT and GRAMMY award wins.

T Live Festival

Copthall Playing Fields, London

Rick Ross , JOE , Tyga , Jeremih

T-Live makes a hotly anticipated return to Copthall Playing Fields this summer

13/04 – 11/06/2024

Take That announce The Life On Tour

Taylor Swift

07/06 – 17/08/2024

Taylor Swift announced UK & Europe leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour for 2024.

Teddy Swims

14/05 – 02/06/2024

Don’t miss the soulful vocals of singer-songwriter Teddy Swims on his 2024 UK tour

Tenacious D

07/05 – 13/05

The Spicy Meatball Tour

06/09/2024 – 13/09/2024

The band announces a UK arena tour for 2024 where they will play a set of classic hits from their recently released The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023.

The Black Crowes

14/05 – 18/05/2024

Rock’n’roll heroes The Black Crowes announce the Happiness Bastards Tour

27/04 – 08/05/2024

The Cadillac Three

05/05 – 17/05/2024

Southern rock trio with an R&B swagger

The Charlatans & Johnny Marr

28/06 – 29/06/2024

Johnny Marr & The Charlatans to co-headline outdoor shows for summer 2024

The Compozers

Wembley OVO Arena, London

The Compozers have confirmed a huge show at Wembley OVO Arena in October 2024.

08/11 – 18/11/2024

The Corrs have announced the eight-date Talk On Corners UK & Ireland tour for November 2024.

27/03/2024 – 13/04

Swedish garage rock band The Hives will be hitting the road with their The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons Tour in 2024!

The Human League

05/12 – 14/12

Generation 2024 tour

The Japanese House

07/05 – 10/05/2024

The Japanese House have confirmed details of their spring 2024 tour!

The K’s

12/04 – 03/05/2024

The K’s are going on tour next spring, with stops in Cardiff, Brighton and more.

The Kid LAROI

16/04 – 17/04/2024

The First Time tour comes to the UK April 2024

The Killers

18/06 – 07/07/2024

The Killers return to the UK next summer!

The Last Dinner Party

01/02 – 16/10/2024

Brixton’s buzzy Baroque indie-rockers

The Lathums

Wigan, Robin Park Arena

Homebound heroes, The Lathums announce outdoor Wigan mega-gig for summer 2024

The Libertines

03/10 – 21/11/2024

The Libertines are back and heading out on the UK road this Oct & Nov on the All Quiet On The Esplanade Tour!

25/04 – 26/04

It’ll be all about those black butterflies and déjà vus when The Maine celebrate 16 years with UK shows next April

The Mary Wallopers

08/11 – 13/07/2024

Contemporary Irish folk music group head out on tour this winter!

The National

03/07 – 11/07/2024

The National announce outdoor summer shows for 2024

The Paper Kites

Catch The Paper Kites at the O2 Forum Kentish Town next May.

The Reytons

Clifton Park, Rotherham

The Reytons are playing a homecoming gig next summer at Clifton Park, Rotherham.

The Royston Club

04/05 – 08/05/2024

The Royston Club announce two UK headline dates for this May!

The Smashing Pumpkins + Weezer

07/06 – 14/06/2024

12/07 – 03/12

The Snuts announce UK tour this winter

The Stranglers

08/03 – 03/08/2024

The punk-adjacent UK outfit behind the hits ‘Golden Brown’ and ‘Peaches’ announce June 2024 50th anniversary show at Caldicot Castle

The Streets

24/05 – 20/06/2024

Alexandra Head, Cardiff Bay

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska

The Teskey Brothers

06/09 – 13/09/2024

The Teskey Brothers announce shows in London, Birmingham & Manchester this September

The Ultimate Boyband Party Show

04/09 – 07/11/2024

Blackpool Opera House

The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show is a tribute show celebrating the music of the very best boy bands of the 90s

13/11 – 25/11/2024

The Wailers have confirmed a HUGE UK tour

The Wandering Hearts

26/03 – 13/04/2024

The Wandering Hearts, hailed one of the leading lights in British Folk-Americana, are going on tour!

The Wolfe Tones

Traditional Irish music icons The Wolfe Tones have today announced their last ever London show, and their biggest UK show to date – taking place at Finsbury Park on Friday 5 July 2024.

The World Of Hans Zimmer

06/04 – 10/04/2024

Hans Zimmer announces The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension for April 2024.

The Zombies

26/05 – 24/06/2024

English rock band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

Thetford Forest

20/06 – 30/06/2024

High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Brandon

Bryan Adams , Sting , Paloma Faith , Tom Jones , Olly Murs

Outdoor concert series in Thetford Forest, part of Forest Live.

Thirty Seconds To Mars

16/04 – 23/04/2024

Thirty Seconds to Mars have confirmed details of their monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour, coming to the UK in April of next year.

28/03 – 06/04/2024

Thundercat is coming to the UK in 2024, with a very special guest in London to be announced.

19/04 – 20/04/2024

Tide Lines are returning to Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom for their first shows in the venue since 2019.

International superstar DJ Tiësto returns to Cardiff for a very special show on Sunday 25 August 2024 – his first in the city since 2010

TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions

28/06 – 07/07/2024

Bedford Park

Avril Lavigne , Jess Glynne , Tom Jones , Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics , James (Orchestral) , Nile Rodgers & CHIC

TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions provides amazing artists and live music events tailored for multiple audiences in the beautiful setting of Bedford Park in the heart of Bedfordshire.

TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle

08/06 – 27/07/2024

Fisher, Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer, Nothing But Thieves, Crowded House, Paul Heaton, Avril Lavigne, Manic Street Preachers, JLS, and more

Depot Live is back at Cardiff Castle for 2024

TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions

12/07 – 14/07

Markeaton Park, Derby

Becky Hill , Tom Jones , Madness

Markeaton Park, the city’s most-visited outdoor destination, will host Derby’s first-ever Summer Sessions.

TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall

07/06 – 24/08/2024

Blondie, Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Crowded House, Grace Jones, Bryan Adams, and more

TK Maxx Presents Plymouth Summer Sessions

13/06 – 16/04/2024

The Hoe, Plymouth

Tom Jones , Bryan Adams , Madness , Sting

With a spectacular waterfront setting and home to the landmark Smeaton’s Tower Lighthouse, The Hoe will come alive with music as it welcomes music fans to the first-ever Plymouth Summer Sessions next year.

TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre

02/06 – 31/08/2024

Status Quo , Jess Glynne, Simple Minds , Anne-Marie, Tom Jones, Fatboy Slim, and more

Outdoor live music in 2024 right near the Yorkshire coast

TK Maxx Presents Southampton Summer Sessions

15/06 – 30/06

Guildhall Square, Southampton

Tom Jones , Madness , Nile Rodgers & CHIC , Air , Paloma Faith , Kaiser Chiefs

2024 will see Guildhall Square transformed into a buzzing live music hub, welcoming artists from across the globe to form the highly anticipated TK Maxx presents Southampton Summer Sessions.

Tom Grennan

03/05 – 10/08/2024

Gunnersbury Park, London

Playing London’s Gunnersbury Park in August 2024 with special guests Blossoms.

11/03 – 19/07/2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Odell has announced details of his forthcoming UK tour which will kick off in March 2024 + summer shows in London and Halifax.

18/04 – 07/05/2024

Record-breaking Scottish artist, Tom Walker will hit the road next spring.

30/05 – 03/06/2024

TOOL have confirmed their highly anticipated return to the UK for next spring.

26/04 – 30/04/2024

Grammy award-winning band, Train, have announced UK dates for 2024.

Trentham Live

15/08 – 18/08/2024

The Trentham Estate, Staffordshire

Deacon Blue , Jess Glynne , Manic Street Preachers , Busted

Four Amazing Shows. One Unique Setting. Trentham Live is back for 2024.

Trentham Summer Concerts

28/06 – 27/07/2024

Trentham Estate, Stoke-on-Trent

Summer Concerts are returning to Trentham this summer for five weekends of live music, from 28 June to 27 July. With acts including ABBA Reunion Tribute Show and Club Classics, there’s an extensive line-up for everyone to enjoy

Trippie Redd

Trippie Redd returns to the UK this summer.

Troye Sivan

22/06 – 28/06/2024

In past lives, Troye Sivan has been a child actor and a Youtube vlogger, but it’s clear he was born to be a pop star.

05/05 – 14/05/2025

Chart-topping, genre-hopping duo, Twenty One Pilots have confirmed The Clancy World Tour – touring the UK next May!

Twin Atlantic

07/11 – 24/11/2024

Scotland’s finest alt-rockers Twin Atlantic are back with new album Meltdown and confirmed a November UK Headline Tour in support.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

06/04 – 16/04/2024

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced The Hits Tour for 2024 in arenas across the UK, celebrating the biggest songs from the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all-time.

Uber One presents All Points East: LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem

The award-winning festival returns to London’s Victoria Park for 2024

Uber One presents All Points East: Loyle Carner

The award-winning festival returns to London’s Victoria Park for 2024 with South London rapper Loyle Carner set to headline.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 50 years since the release of the iconic album The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert.

Prices from £28.75

29/03 – 05/04/2025

Global superstar, Usher has announced the Usher: Past Present Future European dates, coming to London April 2025!

Vince Staples

11/06 – 13/06/2024

Tickets are on sale now for multi-hyphenate Vince Staples’ Black in Europa tour.

14/10 – 22/10/2024

Wallows are bringing their Model tour the the UK this October

Westonbirt Arboretum

04/07 – 12/07

Gregory Porter , Anne-Marie , Nile Rodgers & CHIC

Outdoor concert series at Westonbirt Arboretum, part of Forest Live.

Wet Wet Wet

Various Venues 28/01 – 26/10/2025

What’s Love Got to do With it – Tina Turner Tribute

19/08/2023 – 30/11/2024

The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.

When Rivers Meet

Hot off the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album, “Aces Are High”, award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet announce their Aces Are High Spring 2024 UK Tour.

15/11 – 19/11/2024

Bleed Out 2024 UK tour

Yo La Tengo

25/08 – 29/08/2024

Catch Yo La Tengo live in the UK this August.

Yussef Dayes

Yussef Dayes Presents: Summer Dayes will take place on 4 Aug at South London’s Crystal Palace Bowl

Zara Larsson

16/02/2024 – 21/02

Zara Larsson announces UK Venus tour in Feb 2024

ZZ Top confirm their return to the UK!

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Six Reasons Why Going To Gigs Alone Is The Best

So you want to go see that metalcore band you love but none of your friends like that “shouty” music? Or you REALLY want to go check out that new artist on TikTok you discovered but all your mates won’t go to a gig where they only know one song? Or worse, your group of friends cannot get themselves organized and work out which show and when to go on a tour, so you’re worried you’ll miss out on tickets. Let them be miserable and start living your best life by going to concerts by yourself. Trust us, it’ll be the best thing you’ll ever do!

Going to gigs alone can be daunting. What am I going to do with myself in between sets? Are people going to think I’m weird? Why would I not want to share the experience?

Listen, we are all for sharing the experience, but sometimes it’s either missing out or going alone, and in those cases we definitely recommend going alone. Here’s a few reasons why you’ll never regret it once you build up the courage to go through with it.

1 . See artists you really REALLY want to see

Imagine the FOMO of missing your favourite band on their new tour, hearing all those new songs live, seeing everyone post about it. Don’t let that happen, and get that ticket. Plus you then get to tell the pals who didn’t want to come how you saw that band or artist before they blew up or how they played that one B-side track that everyone loves – now who has FOMO?

2. Meet new friends

It’s no secret that music brings people together. That moment when everyone’s favourite ballad hits and there’s not a dry eye in the building, you turn to your left or right and suddenly you bond with a stranger over your favourite song. For the metalheads, we also recommend mosh pits, follow the rules of the pit but what a way to make new friends!

3. The freedom

Now hear us out – but going to a gig alone means you can get to the venue when you want, you can go to the loos when you want, you can stand in line at the merch for hours and no one will ask if you’re sure you want to wait. And no one will drag you home when you want to wait after the show has finished and find every piece of confetti or ask for the setlist.

4 . It’s a cult

You are not alone in going to gigs by yourself, you’d probably be surprised by how many people do the same thing. Some fan groups even have entire sub cultures of going to gigs alone (shoutout to Frank Turner’s solo armada, we see you!) – bringing us back to reason #2, new friends.

5. Confidence boost

Going to a gig by yourself will do wonders for your confidence. Sure the first time might feel a bit awkward and weird, but isn’t it always? Remember your first day of school? And then it was kind of okay after a while (let’s ignore our teenage years…) Once you’ve done it and experience all of the divinity of a solo gig you’ll feel free as a bird.

6. Experience the music your way

Whether you love hanging out by the bar, need to be front row, prefer seats or want to leave a bit earlier to catch the last train – the world is your oyster! The experience is yours, you don’t need to coordinate with someone else, rely on them to enjoy the show as much as you are and have as much of a good time as you are. And frankly, if you took a chance on a new genre or new artist and it isn’t your vibe, you can just go home. Glorious.

So there you have it – doesn’t sound too bad now does it?! At the end of the day it all comes down to you and your artist, a concert will always be a shared experience whether with strangers or friends. The most important thing to do is have fun.

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Concerts & Tours Guide

Ticketmaster’s Concerts, Gigs and Tours guide is dedicated to live music events happening throughout 2023 & 2024. Whether you’re looking for the biggest acts in the world, up-and-coming new music, stadium fillers, festival headliners going on the road and more, we’ve got you covered.

Our Concerts And Tours hub is designed to help you find the best gig, live event and music experiences happening this year and next, whatever your location, tastes, budget or time-frame, with tickets on sale for upcoming events tonight, next week and well into next year.

Whether you’re looking for fun for all the family, indie favourites, arena fillers, stadium all-dayers, headline shows, tiny club shows and more happening across the country, our Concerts and Tours guide is all you need! You’ll find out which artists, musicians and bands are heading out on tour this year and next year across the UK.

Split out into genres, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re into World music, Pop, Rock, Country, Metal, Electronic, Dance, Rap, Hip-hop and Grime – there’s a huge selection of upcoming concerts and tours across all music genres all around the country. From London’s Eventim Apollo to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow and everywhere in between, there are venues of various sizes and capacities to enjoy some of the best live music entertainment happening now. For the biggest gigs, check out our summer Stadiums guide for huge arena tours. Festival fans can also buy tickets for the upcoming festivals in 2023 & 2024 using our Festival Finder guide.

Highlights of the UK Gig calendar

Here you can find selected shows across multiple music genres, from new album launch tours to watching your favourite band perform live, our gigs and tours guide has it all covered. You can catch a new album performance from your favourite singer or dance along to well known tracks.

What’s On – London Gig Guide

There are many music venues in London, from the various O2 Academy venues including O2 Academy Brixton and Islington, the Royal Albert Hall to the Camden Assembly. Read more about what’s on in London on our London Guide.

Discover more concerts and tours, including musician and artist interviews, new tour announcements and more here.

Concert ticket prices vary depending on the artist and venue, however our concert and tours hub offers a range of events – from tiny club shows to huge stadium dates – at a variety of prices for you to choose from and to suit every pocket.

All the listings on the Concerts and Tours guide display dates, venues and cities. Split into six genre pages, events are listed in alphabetical order for an easy browsing experience to find the best live music entertainment near you.

Again, concert start times vary. Usually venue doors open between 17:00 and 19:00 in the evening at arena, club and theatre shows, with some bigger venues like stadiums and cricket pitches opening earlier – from 12:00 noon, or 16:00. Times are dependant on the number of acts performing.

For most concerts and shows, the curfew time is 23:00. However, this may vary.

Most shows allow attendees aged 16 and over, or 14 and over when accompanied by an adult. Concerts who operate different rules will usually state it on the event page.

Yes, we offer a variety of ticket types, upsells and VIP options. From picnics to early entry passes, collector tickets, VIP experiences and much more.

Go VIP – while VIP Packages vary, they often include Early Entry or Exclusive Areas, Bars, Food Stalls, and more, for you to enjoy across the evening/event.

Concerts can take place in a range of different venues, from small theatres to huge arenas. Whether it’s an intimate indoor gig or a headline spot on the main stage at a festival, join in the live music experience in multiple locations across the UK and abroad.

While every venue differs, most venues do offer visitor car parks, and taxi drop off points. Many venues are also situated in city centres or surrounding areas which can be accessed via Train, bus and other forms of public transport.

Ticketmaster offers a fan ticket exchange for select events and most tickets can be resold through this platform for face value or less. You can head to our verified fan to fan ticket exchange site to sell your tickets safely and securely so another fan gets to enjoy the gig. See our Ticket Exchange site here.

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Debates still rage as to exactly when “independent” became “indie”, but what most people can agree on is that some brilliant bands hitched up to smaller labels (some of whom later signed to the majors and tussled with the Top 40) rocked our world during the 80s. uDiscover’s Top 10 UK 80s Indie Bands applauds some of the most enduring cult acts of the decade.

The Primitives Led by indie pin-up Tracy Cattell (aka Tracy Tracy) and guitarist/songwriter Paul Court, Coventry quartet The Primitives had their own Lazy imprint before signing to RCA. Featuring their signature hit ‘Crash’, most of their 1988 debut album Lovely still lives up to it name.

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Happy Mondays ‘Madchester’-era indie-dance superstars at the turn of the 90s, Happy Mondays first hit their stride with 1988’s Martin Hannett-produced Bummed and the dancefloor remix ‘W.F.L’ in 89.

Spacemen 3 Critically-acclaimed and narcotically-challenged, Rugby-based psych-rockers Spacemen 3 made some superb records in the late 80s, not least 88’s The Perfect Prescription , featuring the glorious ‘Walkin’ With Jesus’.

Cocteau Twins Forever associated with the 4AD imprint, Scottish outfit Cocteau Twins’ landmark 80s albums as 84’s Treasure and 86’s Victorialand remain among the most seductive and ethereal discs known to pop.

My Bloody Valentine Led by sonic architect extraordinaire Kevin Shields, My Bloody Valentine’s staggering Creation debut Isn’t Anything (1988) remains a proto-shoegazing classic.

The House Of Love The hip name to drop in 1988, The House Of Love’s self-titled debut for Creation included stunning indie hits such as ‘Christine’. A remixed version of their classic debut 45 ‘Shine On’ later yielded a Top 20 UK hit.

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The Wedding Present Forever in love and seemingly forever jilted, David Gedge from Leeds indie-rockers The Wedding Present wrote some of the best songs about personal politics during the 80s. Many of them featured on the band’s landmark 87 debut George Best .

The Wedding Present - You Should Always Keep In Touch With Your Friends (Granada TV, 1988)

Jesus & Mary Chain Sex Pistols -esque controversy, riot-strewn gigs lasting for 15 minutes, classic debut single (‘Upside Down’) and a stunning, feedback-ridden debut LP Psychocandy …The Jesus & Mary Chain’s early career is still the stuff of rock and roll legend.

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The Fall Mark E Smith’s cantankerous Mancs manufactured a skip load of essential vinyl during the 80s. 82’s Hex Enduction Hour is right up there, though 85’s more accessible This Nation’s Saving Grace gets our nod of approval.

The Smiths Dour bedroom miserablists or the most exciting, literate and downright iconic indie guitar outfit of the 80s? We lean towards the latter point of view, not least on 1986’s stunning, era-defining The Queen Is Dead .

The Smiths - What Difference Does It Make? (Official Music Video)

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The Field Mice

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Lloyd Cole & the Commotions

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Where do HMHB and John Otway fit in then? I mean obviously they don’t “fit in” but really…

August 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

Will someone please email me with the name of the band who did a song called Happy Birthday in ’87 or early ’88. They were from the UK, the lead singer wore his hair long and combat boots, and it seems like the song had Bah Bah Bah in it or Ba-Boom or something like that. They had a video on MTV. There may have been one girl in the band. The music was sort of like a precursor to that American band of the mid-90s that did their song in the mall (don’t remember their name either), just sort of fun post-post-punk-pop with jangling guitars and heavy bass drums.

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All of the biggest UK rock tours coming up

Some incredible live rock and metal coming our way

After a huge year of tours and festivals in 2023, Planet Rock looks forward to countless rock and metal bands gearing up to hit the road in 2024 - and with a dose of festivals and huge one-off shows in the mix too, it's looking like another great year for live music. Join us as we take a look at all of the hottest upcoming tours and festivals this year and next, and how to get tickets.

With huge acts such as The Stranglers , YES , Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters all heading our way in 2024, take a look at all of the upcoming rock and metal tours coming the the UK that you don't want to miss in 2024 and beyond.

All of the biggest rock and metal tours in 2024 and beyond:

The stranglers.

Celebrating their 50th anniversary, The Stranglers will embark on a lengthy UK & Ireland tour in March 2024 . Spanning over 13 dates, which started on 8th March, the band will travel through Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Newcastle, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Cambridge, Sheffield, Portsmouth and Bristol before ending at London's Royal Albert Hall on 26th. Buy tickets here

Robert Plant's Saving Grace

Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant is completing a 15-date UK tour in March 2024, with his band Saving Grace. Featuring Suzi Dian. The tour opened at Bristol Beacon on Wednesday 13th March, visiting Ipswich, London, Tunbridge Wells, Peterborough, Nottingham, Hastings, Liverpool, Sheffield and Blackburn throughout the month. Dates then continue, as Robert Plant presents Saving Grace then play Harrogate in late April, Stockton and Warwick in early May, and Southend and Woking in July. Buy tickets here

Melodic rockers FM announced a 15-date 2024 UK tour to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They will play 15 shows, starting in March 2024. Beginning the stretch in Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday 30th March, they will visit Brighton, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Gateshead, Leeds, Bury St Edmunds, Birmingham, Cardiff, Newbury, Exeter, Southampton, London and Glasgow before concluding at Aberdeen Lemon Tree on Saturday 1st June. Buy tickets here

In 2023, Mr. Big singer Eric Martin teased the band's comeback , which was officially confirmed with the announcement of their expansive farewell world tour - The Big Finish . The tour sees the three remaining members of the band perform around the world - with the comeback announced five years on from the untimely death of their drummer, and co-founder Pat Torpey. The tour kicked off in Japan in July 2023, with them performing various dates around Asia. Following the Asian trek, Mr. Big will head to South America, Europe, the UK and the US in 2024. UK dates will take place in March , playing four headline shows from 19th - 23rd. Buy tickets here

Chris Shiflett

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett will be heading on his UK & Ireland tour in March 2024. Playing six headline shows, the string of dates will take place from Wednesday 20th March - Wednesday 27th. The tour will see him perform shows in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, before concluding in London. Buy tickets here

Kris Barras Band

April 2024 will see Kris Barras Band embark on an eight-date headline UK tour . The string of shows will begin in Kris Barras' native Torquay, at The Foundry, on Saturday 6th April 2024, with the band then visiting Southampton, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle and Nottingham before culminating at London Islington Assembly on Saturday 20th April. Buy tickets here

British rockers Kira Mac have a fresh headline UK tour lined up for April and May 2024. The string of dates will begin at Leeds Brudenell on Thursday 24th April 2024, continuing through to Saturday 11th May with a show at Stoke Underground. Playing 12 shows in total, Kira Mac will travel through Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Nottingham, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Norwich, Bristol, Newbury and London. Joining them on all dates will be fresh-faced classic rock purists Jayler, Buy tickets here

The Rolling Stones

Another tour on the horizon for 2024 is legendary rock band The Rolling Stones . In October 2023, guitarist Keith Richards confirmed that the band are planning to hit the road in 2024 in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' - their first album of original material in 18 years. Then, in November 2023, the band further teased 2024 tour dates as they shared a link calling fans to sign up to their mailing list, for upcoming news and announcements. After fans noticed their iconic red tongue and lips logo then appearing outside locations in North America, it was confirmed that The Rolling Stones are set to play 15 stadium shows , and one festival, on a colossal tour across the United States and Canada from April-July 2024.

The Cadillac Three

Nashville country fuzz heroes The Cadillac Three will embark on their headline UK & Ireland 'The Years Go Fast Tour' in May 2024. The tour will open at Dublin Academy on Saturday 4th May, with the band visiting Belfast, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and Cardiff before concluding with The Cadillac Three's headline slot at Highways Festival at London Royal Albert Hall on Friday 17th May. Buy tickets here

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

As part of a 22-date European tour, The Boss and his incredible band will be heading to the UK & Ireland in May and July 2024 ! Tour dates begin as they play Cardiff Principality Stadium on Sunday 5th May 2024, before heading to Belfast, Kilkenny, Cork, Dublin and Sunderland. July will then see the legend perform at London Wembley Stadium on Thursday 25th - with an extra show added at the iconic venue du to phenomenal demand, on Saturday 27th. Buy tickets here

Toby Jepson

Wayward Sons frontman and Planet Rock presenter Toby Jepson will be embarking on an 18-date solo acoustic UK tour in May and June 2024. Entitled 'My Life In Words – Live Acoustic! From Little Angels to Wayward Sons', the sizable tour begins in Crumlin on 10th May 2024, continuing up until 25th June. Buy tickets here

Rammstein will be heading on an 18-date European stadium tour throughout Summer 2024. Dates begin in Prague Airport Letnany on Saturday 11th May, and after touring through 12 European countries over three months, the shows will conclude with two concerts at Gelsenkirchen Veltins Arena - in Rammstein's native Germany - on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th July 2024. At the moment, there are no UK dates on Rammstein's touring itinerary.

The Black Crowes

The Black Crowes announced in January that they have lined up a four-date headline English tour for May 2024. The short trek will see Chris and Rich Robinson and co. perform at Manchester O2 Apollo on Tuesday 14th May, then playing London Eventim Apollo and Newcastle O2 City Hall before culminating at Wolverhampton Civic Halls on Saturday 18th May. The support act for all four shows will be Jim Jones All Stars. Buy tickets here

May 2024 will see that start of The Classic Tales of YES UK Tour . Progressive rock legends YES will be embarking on a nine-dates trek this May and June, including new concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall and the Bristol Beacon, together with seven dates rescheduled from the YES' postponed 2023 Relayer UK tour.

Eric Clapton

Guitar virtuoso Eric Clapton has announced a headline UK & Ireland tour for May 2024. Slowhand will play arenas in Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham and Dublin before culminating with four nights at London's world-famous Royal Albert Hall. Buy tickets here.

'Hotel California' legend Eagles will be carrying out a UK residency in May and June 2024 - joined by Steely Dan at all dates. The residency will take place in Manchester, as part of their multi-year swansong tour The Long Goodbye . The Eagles will play the UK's largest indoor arena - Manchester's new 23,500 capacity Co-op Live venue - on Friday 31st May, Saturday 1st June and Tuesday 4th June 2024. Due to phenomenal band, the band have extended the residency with two more dates , adding shows on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June. Buy tickets here

Tenacious D

The self-professed Greatest Band That Ever Played on Planet Earth, Tenacious D, will embark on a six-date UK arena tour in May 2024. The 'Tenacious D and the Spicy Meatball Tour' opens at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday 7th May 2024 and visits Manchester AO Arena, Glasgow OVO Hydro, Leeds First Direct Arena and Nottingham Motorpoint Arena before culminating at Brighton Centre on Monday 13th May 2024. Buy tickets here.

Bryan Adams

The legendary Bryan Adams will be embarking on a six-date UK tour in May 2024. The Groover From Vancouver will kick off the string of shows with a three-night residency at London's Royal Albert Hall from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th May 2024, before heading through Coventry, Sheffield and Cardiff from 17th - 19th. Buy tickets here

Nickelback will head on a four-date UK arena tour in May 2024, starting the string of dates in Glasgow on Thursday 16th, before playing in Manchester and London, and ending the run in Birmingham on Thursday 23rd May 2024. Chart-topping UK indie-rock band Lottery Winners will join Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair at all four dates. Buy tickets here

Bruce Dickinson

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson will embark on a six date UK tour in May 2024. The opening dates of Bruce's summer European trek, Bruce will play shows in Wolverhampton, Glasgow, Manchester, Swansea, Nottingham and London, from 16th - 24th May 2024. At all six dates, the support act comes in the form of New Zealand hard rockers Black Smoke Trigger. Buy tickets here Buy tickets here

Jane's Addiction

Jane's Addiction will head on a short headline UK tour in May and June 2024. The short tun of shows will follow Jane Addiction's already announced headline slot at the Bearded Theory Festival, which will take place in Derbyshire from Thursday 23rd May to Sunday 26th May 2024. They will then perform two nights at London's The Roundhouse (27th and 29th May), then play Glasgow Barrowland (31st May) and Manchester O2 Apollo (3rd June). Buy tickets here

Five Finger Death Punch

Five Finger Death Punch will embark on their UK/European tour of headline dates, including a show at London's OVO Arena Wembley, starting on 23rd May 2024. Dates are set to continue through to 14th July.

Robin Trower

May 2024 will see Robin Trower perform his first live concerts in six years, at Planet Rock's Blues Power Live. For the first time, Blues Power Live will take place at three separate venues across England - Robin Trower kicks off the trio of concerts at London Islington Assembly on Tuesday 28th May, before playing two more dates at Gateshead Glasshouse (30th May) and Holmfirth Picturedrome (31st May). Buy tickets here

After teasing UK and European tour dates just a week before, Tool confirmed in November 2023 that they would be bringing a series of shows to the UK in May and June 2024. Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor will play a total of 15 European shows in the early summer, including three arena dates in England - on Thursday 30th May 2024, Saturday 1st June and Monday 3rd June. Buy tickets here

Although it's not quite a UK tour, German rock legends Scorpions will be playing their first UK concert in five years in 2024. Taking place at London OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday 8th June 2024, Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs, Pawel Maciwoda and Mikkey Dee will perform their only UK concert, as part of the 'Love at First Sting Tour', celebrating the 40th anniversary of Scorpions' ninth studio album of the same name. Their special guests at the momentous show will be their fellow rock icons Extreme. Buy tickets here

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets will celebrate the early music of Pink Floyd on a headline UK tour in June 2024 . Nick Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken will play 14 headline shows opening at Stoke Victoria Hall on Tuesday 11th June and wrapping up at London Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 29th June. Buy tickets here

Mr. Bungle will play two headline shows ahead of their appearance at Download Festival this summer, serving as their first headline UK shows in 24 years. The epic shows will take place at London O2 Forum Kentish Town on Wednesday 12th June and Manchester O2 Ritz on Thursday 13th June. Their performance at Download Festival will then take place on Friday 14th June. Buy tickets here

Foo Fighters

Foo Fighters began promoting their 11th studio album 'But Here We Are' in May 2023, while also revealing that UK concerts were on the horizon . The news was confirmed in June, with the band announcing their highly anticipated UK tour will take place in 2024 . Dates for the shows take place from Thursday 13th June - Thursday 27th, with the tour being the band's first in the UK since the untimely death of drummer Taylor Hawkins , which led to them cancelling UK stadium tour in June and July 2022 . Foo Fighters made their live return in May 2023, with Josh Freese recruited as their new drummer . Foo Fighters will play in Manchester, Glasgow, London, Cardiff and Birmingham. Due to phenomenal demand, they added an extra date in Manchester . Buy tickets here

Winger - 2024

New York City rockers Winger have announced details of their final UK concert . After touring the UK with Steel Panther last year, Winger will play their last-ever show on these shores at London Islington Assembly Hall on Friday 7th June 2024. Get tickets here.

Troy Redfern

British slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern has lined up an 11-date headline UK tour for June 2024, titled the 'Troy Redfern "Invocation" Headline UK Tour'. The tour will open in Frome on Monday 17th June 2024, travelling through Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Chester, Birmingham, Guildford, Cambridge, Southampton and London before concluding in Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday 27th June. Buy tickets here

Keanu Reeves' rock band Dogstar will play their first UK shows in 25 years this summer, heading to the UK to play two shows in June 2024 . As part of a larger European tour, Dogstar will play headline shows at Manchester New Century Hall on Tuesday 18th June and London Electric Ballroom on Wednesday 19th June. Marking a quarter of a century since performing on these shores, the band's last UK performance was at Glastonbury Festival on 27th June 1999. Buy tickets here

In 2024 'American Idiot' legends Green Day will be bringing their tour to the UK & Europe . 'The Savior Tour' will follow the release of their 14th studio album of the same name, which will be released on Friday 19th January 2024. Tour dates start in Manchester on Friday 21st June 2024, and also include their appearance at the Isle Of Wight Festival. Joining them at the four stadium dates will be chart-conquering Southend-on-Sea collective Nothing But Thieves, and Hasting punk rockers Maid of Ace. Buy tickets here

The same day they premiered the title track from their 12th studio album 'Dark Matter' , Pearl Jam announced shows in England and Ireland for as part of their tour in summer 2024. The Seattle rock heroes will perform at Dublin Marlay Park on Saturday 22nd June, Manchester's brand new venue Co-op Live on Tuesday 25th June, and London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 29th June.

Rock legends Heart will embark on their first UK tour in eight years this July 2024. The Royal Flush Tour 2024 will see Heart play six huge arena shows with special guests Squeeze, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary. The tour will open at London's The O2 on Monday 1st July 2024, then visit Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester and Leeds before concluding at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Tuesday 9th July 2024. Buy tickets here

Following reports that AC/DC were 'looking at 2024 tour dates' to coincide with their 50th anniversary, and after the rock legends' live return at October 2023's Power Trip festival in California, it has been confirmed that AC/DC will perform two colossal concerts at London's Wembley Stadium for this summer. As part of The Power Up Tour, named after the band's chart-topping 2020 album 'PWR UP', the shows will take place on Wednesday 3rd and Sunday 7th July 2024. The two Wembley shows will mark the first time AC/DC have performed in the UK in more than eight years. At all European dates of their tour, New York rockers The Pretty Reckless will play support . Buy tickets here

Stevie Nicks

Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks will headline American Express presents BST Hyde Park this summer. Stevie will top the bill at the London festival on Friday 12th July 2024. Shortly after her headline spot was announced, it was then revealed that the legend will be performing two more arena shows in the UK this summer, taking place at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 6th July and Manchester's Co-op Live on Tuesday 9th July. Buy tickets here

Garbage - 2024

Scottish-American rockers Garbage have announced their first headline UK tour in five years. Following their previously confirmed show at Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival in July 2024, Garbage will play their own headline concerts in Edinburgh, Bridlington, Wolverhampton and Manchester before concluding with a gargantuan gig at London Wembley OVO Arena on Saturday 20th July. Get tickets here.

Alt-metal pioneers KoRn will return to London in August 2024 to perform for the first time in seven years. In what will be their biggest UK headline show to date, the band will perform at London's Gunnersbury Park on Sunday 11th August.

Blackberry Smoke

In September 2024 Blackberry Smoke will be coming to the UK for a five-date headline tour. The band will kick off their tour at Glasgow O2 Academy on Monday 9th September 2024, before going on to play Edinburgh O2 Academy, Manchester O2 Apollo, Birmingham O2 Academy, and finally London Eventim Apollo on Saturday 14th. Buy tickets here

Apocalyptica

Following Finnish symphonic metallers Apocalyptica recruiting Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo for a track on their tenth studio album 'Plays Metallica Vol. 2', the band also announced 2024 UK tour dates. Apocalyptica will perform Metallica classics on tour throughout September and October 2024, with dates starting in Manchester on Sunday 29th September. The 'Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol.2 Tour' will then travel through London, Glasgow and Nottingham, before culminating in Cardiff on Saturday 5th October. Buy tickets here

Steve Hackett

Guitar great Steve Hackett will be performing shows in October 2024 - embarking on the 15-date Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo UK tour. The tour will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Genesis' sixth studio album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway', with the setlist boasting a selection of highlights from the album. Steve will also be performing other Genesis favourites and songs from his solo repertoire. The tour opens at Aylesbury Friars Waterside on Wednesday 2nd October 2024, and visits Portsmouth, Bristol, Cambridge, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cardiff, Guildford, Stoke, York, Nottingham, Glasgow, Gateshead, Manchester and Reading before concluding at London Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 23rd October. Buy tickets here

Samantha Fish

Blues rocker Samantha Fish will head on her 10-date 'The Bulletproof Tour' throughout the UK in October 2024. Shows begin at Birmingham Town Hall on Friday 4th October, before visiting Brighton, London, Norwich, Cardiff, Bath, Leeds, Nottingham and Newcastle, then closing at Edinburgh Queen's Hall on Sunday 13th October. Buy tickets here

Scottish blues rockers King King have a 15-date tour lined up for autumn 2024. With special guest Arielle at all dates, the Planet Rock presents King King tour opens at Kendal Brewery Arts on Thursday 10th October and wraps up at Southport Atkinson on Tuesday 29th October - also visiting Chester, Southampton, Brighton, Gloucester, Bath, Stockton, Leeds, Carlisle, Gateshead, Lincoln, Norwich, Reading and Cardiff. Buy tickets here

Alice Cooper

Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Alice Cooper will be performing in the UK for the first time since 2022, bringing his 'Too Close For Comfort Tour' across the pond in October 2024. Alice and his award-winning band will begin the string of shows in Glasgow on Monday 14th October, before heading to arenas in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, before finishing with two shows at London's Eventim Apollo on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st. Buy tickets here

As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, Y & T have lined up an eight-date autumn 2024 UK tour . The California rockers open the tour at Southampton The Brook on Tuesday 22nd October 2024, before visiting Cardiff, London, Wolverhampton, Holmfirth, Glasgow and Newcastle, culminating at Nottingham Rock City on Saturday 2nd November. Buy tickets here

Journey with special guests Cheap Trick

Rock legends Journey are bringing their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour to the UK & Ireland in autumn 2024. The tour serves as their first on these shores in well over a decade, and opens at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Wednesday 30th October 2024, visiting Nottingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Newcastle before concluding at London The O2 on Sunday 17th November. Buy tickets here

Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro will celebrate her 60th anniversary in the music business with a five-date UK tour in the autumn of 2024. Playing in prestigious venue throughout the UK, her tour opens at the world-famous London Palladium on Wednesday 13th November 2024. She'll then play dates at York Barbican, Cardiff New Theatre and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall before closing at Leicester De Montfort Hall on Wednesday 20th November. Buy tickets here

Within Temptation

Dutch symphonic metallers Within Temptation will be heading on a headline UK arena tour in autumn 2024. Part of a much larger European trek, the UK leg opens at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Friday 15th November and visits London Wembley Arena, Nottingham Motorpoint Arena and Leeds First Direct Arena. Buy tickets here.

Robert Jon & The Wreck

November and December 2024 will see Orange County rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck head on a 10-date UK tour , following the June release of their new studio album 'Red Moon Rising'. Opening at The Appleyard in Sittingbourne on Wednesday 20th November 2024, the band will then visit Brighton, Bath, Southampton, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, London and Oxford before culminating at Nottingham Rock City on Sunday 1st December. Buy tickets here

Anthrax, Kreator and Testament

Anthrax and Kreator are joining forces for a co-headline UK and Ireland tour this coming autumn, joined by their fellow thrash veterans Testament. The joint tour will begin at Manchester O2 Apollo on Thursday 21st November 2024, with the force then playing Wolverhampton Civic Hall, London Eventim Apollo and Dublin 3Arena before concluding at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Wednesday 27th November. Buy tickets here

Philip Sayce

Blues rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce will tour the UK in 2024, in support of his latest studio album 'The Wolves Are Coming'. Philip will be joined by special guest Troy Redfern at all dates, opening the tour at Leeds Brudenell on Thursday 21st November, and visiting Gateshead, Glasgow, Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton and Colchester before concluding at London Islington Assembly Hall on Wednesday 4th December. Buy tickets here After playing a rapturously received UK tour last November, the Aberystwyth-born, Toronto-raised, Los Angeles-residing musician will play nine shows on his next headline trek.

Rick Wakeman

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman is heading on a 2024 Christmas tour . The 'Rick Wakeman Yuletide Christmas Show' tour opens at Portsmouth New Theatre Royal on Saturday 23rd November 2024, and wraps up at London Cadogan Hall five days before Christmas on Friday 20th December. Buy tickets here

Punk rock pioneers The Damned will perform 11 shows with their 80s line-up, in a very special UK tour in December 2024. The tour will see their 80's line-up back together, with the permanent return of drummer Rat Scabies, in what will be the first time they have all shared the stage together in 35 years. Shows begin at Newcastle's NX on Wednesday 4th December 2024, with the string of shows ending at London's Roundhouse on Wednesday 18th December. Buy tickets here

Legendary Heart vocalist Ann Wilson announced an album with her band Tripsitter, 'Another Door', in September 2023, and in a statement issued to Planet Rock said: 'UK tour dates will be announced in 2024' in support of 'Another Door'. Dates are yet to be announced.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show - 2024

Acclaimed Pink Floyd tribute act The Australian Pink Floyd Show have added an extra show to their Autumn 2024 UK tour due to huge demand. They've already sold out five dates on their upcoming trek, including their closing tour date at London's world-famous Royal Albert Hall, and has now been expanded to 35 dates and it will open at London Palladium on Thursday 10th October 2024. Get tickets here.

Bywater Call - 2024

Canadian blues-infused roots rockers Bywater Call have announced a headline UK tour for October 2024. The Toronto septet open their tour in Manchester on 16th October before concluding at Newbury Arlington Arts on 26th October.

Deep Purple - 2024

Rock legends Deep Purple will head on their five date UK tour this autumn, embarking on their 'The =1 More Time Tour'. Shows begin at Birmingham Resorts World Arena on Monday 4th November 2024, visiting London, Leeds and Manchester before concluding at Glasgow OVO Hydro on Sunday 10th November. Buy tickets here

The Almighty - 2024/2025

Glasgow's prodigal sons The Almighty announced six headline UK shows over the next two years, bringing three shows in November 2024 and three more in November 2025. The tour sees the band's original line-up of Ricky Warwick, Stumpy Monroe, Floyd London and Andy 'Tantrum' McCafferty continue the three in a row concept under the title 'Three 'N' Easy.' Buy tickets here

Iowan masked metallers Slipknot have will head on their headline UK arena tour in December 2024. The tour will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album 'Slipknot', with dates beginning in Leeds on 14th December 2024, continuing in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London on 20th December. Buy tickets here

Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium - 2025

Welsh metal titans Bullet For My Valentine and Orlando metal heroes Trivium are joining forces for a co-headline UK arena tour in early 2025. The 'Poisoned Ascendancy UK Tour' opens in Cardiff on Sunday 26th January, visiting Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham before concluding at London the O2 on Saturday 1st February.

Fish - 2025

Fish is performing UK dates for his farewell 'Road to the Isles Tour' , which starts in Europe in 2024. The 15-date UK leg opens with a hometown show at Haddington Corn Exchange on Tuesday 18th February 2025 and wraps up at Glasgow O2 Academy on Monday 10th March 2025 – serving as Fish's last ever live performance. Two further dates were added to the tour in March 2024 due to phenomenal demand. Buy tickets here

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Mötley Crüe will return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Aug. 31, the band's first show there in over eight years. Tickets go on sale Friday. (Courtesy Mohegan Sun Arena)

Legendary metal band Mötley Crüe is returning to Connecticut and ready to rock the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena on Aug. 31, according to a release from Mohegan Sun.

It’s the 1980s metal band’s first show in the state since its “Final Tour” of 2015, though the band regrouped several years ago and did major tours in 2022 and 2023.

Three original members are still with the band, including bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee and vocalist Vince Neil. Since 2022, Mötley Crüe’s guitarist has been John 5 (formerly with Rob Zombie’s band), who was brought in following the retirement of founding guitarist Mick Mars.

While the arena is promoting the show as “a night filled with their greatest hits,” it has been reported that Mötley Crüe has recently been working on new recordings. A new album would be the band’s 10th, and their first since “Saints of Los Angeles” in 2008. Some new songs were released as recently as 2019, as part of the soundtrack for “The Dirt,” the popular 2019 Netflix movie about the band based on a bestselling book released in 2001.

Mötley Crüe was formed in Los Angeles in the early 1980s and has broken up more than once. A 2014 tour was announced as the band’s last and included an agreement that no member of the band could tour under the name Mötley Crüe after 2015. The final show, on Dec. 31, 2015, was released as a concert film titled “The End.” The so-called “Final Tour” stopped in Connecticut three times in October 2014 and August 2015 at Mohegan Sun Arena, then in October 2015 at Webster Bank Arena (now Total Mortgage Arena) in Bridgeport.

The retirement did not last long, with a reunion tour announced for 2020, though it ended up not happening until 2022 due to continual COVID-related delays. That tour, called The Stadium Tour, did not play Connecticut. Neither did the 2023 World Tour which followed it. The August date at Mohegan Sun will be the first time Mötley Crüe has played the state in over eight years, and the first time since the band’s reunion.

While the recent tours have found Mötley Crüe sharing the bill with other ’80s acts such as Poison, Joan Jett and Def Leppard, the Mohegan Sun announcement doesn’t mention other bands.

Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster on Friday at 10 a.m., and at the Mohegan Sun box office starting Saturday. Ticket prices have not yet been released.

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