Concerts

The award-winning Horrible Histories Live on Stage have announced a 20th anniversary celebration tour set to take place from January 2026.

Horrible Histories announce unique new theatre tour for 2026

Learn more about 'The Accordion Method' and what else you should do if you find yourself in a crowd crush at one of this year's many concerts and festivals.

What should I do if I am in a crowd crush at a music festival?

Sam Fender at St James' Park.

I've seen Sam Fender before but St James' Park gig was something else

More acts added to lineup for This Is South Tyneside Festival

Danny Wallace braves the summer weather to accept Halford's challenge to say yes

Brits most likely to say ‘yes’ to new opportunities at the age of 27

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

Metallica caused ‘seismic activity’ to be recorded after their show in Virginia this weekend.

Metallica set causes small earthquake, seismologists confirm

Picture dated 1978 of British punk rockers from the band The Clash, Joe Strummer (R), Mick Jones (C) and Paul Simonon.

When The Clash’s sound of discontent toured the UK on this day in 1977

Sam Ryder pictured at AIR Studios in Hampstead, London, during musical rehearsals

Critically ill children live their dreams and perform at Disneyland

Neil Young has revealed there will be no platinum ticket sales for his upcoming tour, drawing inspiration from The Cure's Robert Smith (right)

Neil Young reveals no ‘platinum’ ticket sales on his upcoming tour

Mariah Carey is set to perform one UK show this year, with pop royalty playing at the Royal Sandringham Estate.

Mariah Carey set to perform one-off UK show this summer

Morrissey has announced a three-date tour of the UK later this year.

Morrissey announces three-date UK tour in June 2025

What are the odds of picking up a ticket to see Queen Bey during her four UK shows?

What’s the probability of getting tickets to see Beyoncé in London?

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Sting has had to cancel several US appearances this week due to doctors advice.

Sting forced to cancel shows and awards appearance due to illness

Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter's UK tour, how much are resale tickets currently going for in the event FOMO catches up with you?

Where can you find the cheapest tickets to see Sabrina Carpenter?
Ahead of Sabrina Carpenter’s eagerly-anticipated UK tour, here’s a look where the cheapest tickets can be found 🎶💲🎟
Benjamin Jackson

After her record-breaking tour on the United Kingdom in 2024, which area in the country has the most Taylor Swift fans per-person?

The UK areas with the biggest 'Swifties' named

A new year, a new month and a new raft of Glastonbury Festival rumours to tide you over until resale tickets go on sale in Spring.

Eminem, Stevie Wonder and the other rumoured acts playing Glasto 2025

The UK Government has revealed plans to combat both price gouging for resale tickets to events across the country and a look into the practice of "dynamic pricing."

Price of resale tickets will soon be capped - what you need to know

Music and Tickets writer Benjamin Jackson dusts off the New Years cobwebs to talk about what his favourite show of 2024 was - and what he's looking forward to in 2025.

The best gig I went to in 2024 and what I’m looking forward to in 2025

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

Adam Ant has thrilled fans close to Christmas by announcing not only the rescheduled dates for his 'AntMusic' tour, but six new dates to take place in 2025 too.

UK artist reassures fans he's 'fine and dandy' after rescheduling tour

Lana Del Rey has announced a series of UK stadium shows for 2025.

Lana Del Rey announces UK stadium tour for 2025

The Pogues have announced their first headline UK tour in 13 years is set to take place in Spring 2025.

The Pogues announce 2025 UK tour to celebrate 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash'

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

For one solo gigger, Lily Dimelow, the experience of attending a show alone has led to meeting new people who have shared interests in the bands she's has gone to see.

'I've been to four gigs alone - here's why I'd do it again'
Discover why attending concerts alone is becoming a popular choice, as shared by solo gig enthusiasts 🎶
Benjamin Jackson

Easington Colliery Band are at The Fire Station on Sunday, November 10.

Brass concert for Remembrance Sunday Fire Station

Nouvelle Vague celebrate 21 years with a series of UK tour dates taking place in November 2025.

New-wavers Nouvelle Vague set to tour the United Kingdom in 2024

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

Scissor Sisters are venturing back out on the road in 2025 as they celebrate the anniversary of their debut album.

Huge noughties group confirm reunion with tour across the UK

Thomas Gilling (front) is part of Vice Killer, a band on the up in County Durham

Vice Killer’s Thomas Gilling on bringing Peterlee stories to life

Dua Lipa’s world tour announcement has left some UK fans stunned over a lack of additional locations outside of London and Liverpool.

Fans left fuming over apparent Dua Lipa "snub" after tour announcement

Olly Murs is set for a Springtime tour of the United Kingdom in 2025, and he's bringing '00s pop stars Blue along for the dates in question

Olly Murs set to tour the UK in 2025; where is he performing?

John Cale has announced an eight date tour of the United Kingdom scheduled for 2025.

Velvet Underground founder John Cale announces 8 date UK tour for 2025

[Top to Bottom] Skindred, Nia Archives and Robert Plant are just some of the names set to perform in the North East of England before the end of 2024 - we've picked our 19 acts coming to the area that you might want to check out.

19 concerts set for the North East before the end of 2024

Adele performing at Hyde Park in July 2022.

Watch: Adele announces she will take indefinite break from music

6 top tips to make sure you get Oasis tickets

Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 UK Tour is about to go on sale this week; Benjamin Jackson looks at what else he could have spent money on after purchasing a pre-sale ticket (Credit: Getty/Canva)

Explainer What a ticket to Sabrina Carpenter’s UK show could also buy you

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds (inset) is set to tour the United Kingdom in 2025 as part of Jeff Wayne's iconic music, "The War of The Worlds." (Credit: The War of The Worlds/Paul Haries)

Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds leads the cast for The War of The Worlds

Calvin Harris is set to bring TRNSMT 2024 to a close tomorrow, as he headlines Sunday evening; but what could he perform? (Credit: Getty Images for Guinness)

Predicted setlist & weather as Calvin Harris closes TRNSMT 2024

Liam Fray of Courteeners: the group are set to announce a UK tour in support of their upcoming album "Pink Cactus Cafe" - but how to avoid missing out on tickets? (Credit: Getty Images)

Sign up for Courteeners tickets before they announce their UK tour

Maximo Park have released a new single from the forthcoming album, "Stream of Life," as more venues are selling out ahead of their upcoming UK Tour (Credit: Moja)

Maximo Park shares new single ahead of near-sell-out UK tour

Writer Benjamin Jackson shares his experience of the first time he saw Garbage perform in concert, ahead of their performance this weekend at TRNSMT 2024 (Credit: Getty Images/Provided)

I saw this TRNSMT act in 1999 - here's what to expect at the festival Benjamin Jackson

Travis Scott performs during Michael Rubin's 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party; the “Astroworld” musician is set to perform two dates in the UK this week despite being arrested in June 2024 in Miami (Credit: Getty Images)

Controversial US rapper will still perform in the UK despite arrest

Sam Fender, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift are likely candidates to perform at Glastonbury 2025 - but who is the bookies' favourite for the Pyramid Stage next year? (Credit: Getty Images)

Who are the current favourites to headline Glastonbury 2025?

Del Amitri have added a series of tour dates in England for Winter 2024, adding to those already announced in Scotland (Credit: Provided)

Scottish legends Del Amitri announce more dates for Winter 2024 tour

Pearl Jam looks to continue their European tour this week with dates in Barcelona. But fans who were affected by the last-minute cancellations of Eddie Vedder (pictured) and company are seething still about the 11th-hour move - and now a series of art prints of the shows that didn't occur going on sale (Credit: Getty/Canva/X)

Pearl Jam fans sound off over tour cancellations & art prints on sale

Ann Wilson from Heart is undergoing treatment for cancer, leading to a "pause" in their UK shows including this evening's performance in Birmingham (Credit: Getty Images)

Band announce 'pause' on their UK tour with gigs postponed

H.P. Baxxter of Scooter performs during the VIVA Comet 2010 award show at Koenig-Pilsener-Arena on May 21, 2010 in Oberhausen, Germany. The popular techno act is to tour the UK in late 2024 after their performance at Creamfields North 2024. (Photo by Stefan Menne/Getty Images)

How to see Scooter on their UK tour and possibly at Creamfields still

Tom Meighan pictured performing at Leeds Festival, in Bramham Park, in 2017. The former Kasabian singer has announced a UK tour for late 2024 - with dates including Leeds, Glasgow and Newcastle (Credit: Getty Images)

Where is Tom Meighan performing on his UK Tour and how to get tickets?

Couple get engaged at Taylor Swift show

Video: I proposed during Taylor Swift...and she said yes

Paul Heaton has announced a UK album tour for late 2024 in support of his new record, "The Mighty Several," due for release on October 11 2024 (Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Paul Heaton announces UK tour - full dates and how to get tickets

Green Day continue their 30th anniversary celebrations regarding "Dookie" with a headline set at the Isle of Wight Festival this weekend. Writer Benjamin Jackson reveals how their group's album informed his love of punk rock when only an 11-year-old Kiwi (Credit: Getty Images)

I became a punk fan through Green Day's Dookie, as they tour the album

NYC post-punks Interpol are heading to the UK in late 2024, continuing their 20th-anniversary celebrations around their second studio album "Antics." But is that where any new fans of the group should start? (Credit: Interpol/Vevo)

New York post-punk giants announce new UK tour - full dates

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