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Sammy Hagar brings his supergroup and Joan Jett back to the United Kingdom for a series of summer concerts throughout 2026.

Sammy Hagar and The Best of All Worlds Band to tour the UK in 2026

The Kooks have announced four summer shows for the UK in 2026 - here’s where you can catch them play

The Kooks set for a series of outdoor shows in 2026 - dates & tickets

Bon Jovi are set for two UK dates only as the band hit the road once again, coupled with four nights at Madison Square Garden before their return to our shores.

Bon Jovi to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 - dates and tickets

Their bands have also featured at Expo 2020 Dubai and the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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From cult icons to pop superstars - here's our pick of over 100 shows still to come to the East Midlands before the end of 2025.

Your ultimate East Midlands gig guide - with over 100 unmissable shows

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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

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

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The likes of Jo Whiley, Terrorvision and Gary Barlow are set to perform in Leicester over the next 12 months.

23 unmissable concerts coming to Leicester in 2025

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?

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

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Guns N’ Roses set to perform in the UK as part of 2025 World Tour

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'
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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'

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.

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The Lathums are heading back out on the road in 2025, in support of their new album Matter Does Not Define.

The Lathums to hit the road in support of new album in 2025

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

A recent survey has concluded the most ideal price point musicians should consider selling their merchandise to their fans for.

How much are fans willing to pay for music merchandise?

Janet Jackson performs on the Pyramid at the Glastonbury Festival in 2019.

Last minute tickets for Janet Jackson ahead of her first 2024 UK date

Australia punk act Stand Atlantic's whirlwind tour of the UK continues this week - are there still tickets to see them perform?

Are there still tickets to see Stand Atlantic on their 2024 UK tour?

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?

The Jonas Brothers’ long awaited UK tour begins this week - here’s what they could play and if you can still get tickets to their shows.

What will The Jonas Brothers perform during their 2024 UK Tour?

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

British rhythm and blues legends The Manfreds are set to bring their "Maximum Rhythm N Blues" tour to 28 cities across Autumn 2025.

The Manfreds announce 30 date UK tour for 2025 - how to get tickets

Green Day were forced to leave the stage during their most recent performance on the “Saviors” tour due to a safety issue.

Green Day abandon set midway through song due to safety issues

Adele performing at Hyde Park in July 2022.

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Hannah Reid of London Grammar; the Ivor Novello Award-nominated act are set to headline Latitude Festival this weekend at Henham Park, Suffolk (Credit: Getty Images)

What could London Grammar perform at Latitude Festival 2024?

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Sergio Pizzorno of Kasabian: the Leicester indie giants are set to headline night one of Latitude Festival 2024 - but what have they been playing while on the road this year? (Credit: Getty Images)

What could Kasabian perform at Latitude Festival 2024?

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

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

T'Pau, pictured here in 1988, are set to tour the UK in late 2024, with the majority of their dates in support of The Human League's "Generations" tour. (Credit: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Iconic ‘80s pop act announce comeback with major UK tour

Rapper 21 Savage performs at the Roskilde Music Festival on July 4, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. The artist is set to headline Wireless 2024 this weekend as Saturday's headliner alongside J Hus. (Credit: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

What could Wireless 2024 headliner 21 Savage perform at the festival?

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

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