NEW SHOWS IN LONDON
NEW SHOWS IN LONDON
Kevin Bridges
Eventim Apollo
Tuesday 1 September - Friday 16 October 2026
Kev.I.n is back, and he's Here If You Need Him. Scotland's comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with a brand-new stand-up show. After shattering box office records with Overdue Catch-Up (2022), Brand New Tour (2...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
London Palladium
Thursday 15 October 2026
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic ...John Mulaney
London Palladium
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 April 2026
John Mulaney is a two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor, and comedian. John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as...Phil Wang
Eventim Apollo
Thursday 25 February 2027
UH OH. Phil Wang's back with a new stand - up show, and he's older than ever before. He's got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial ...Susan Calman
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Scottish comedian Susan Calman hasn't been on tour in ten years, but now she's back with a brand-new show. A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a sh...Evanescence
The O2 Arena
Sunday 13 September 2026
Since bursting on to the scene in 2003 with their UK chart-topping hit "Bring Me to Life", Little Rock, Arkansas, gothic metal act Evanescence have gone on to be one of the world's selling rock acts with over 30 million sales worldwide. Th...The B-52's + Devo
The O2 Arena
Saturday 20 June 2026
A co-headline tour from the dance rock legends. Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia (the same town as R.E.M.), and drawing from 1950s and 1960s pop music, rock and roll, and camp/kitsch culture, The B-52's are best known for their 1989 inter...Ken Carson
OVO Arena Wembley
Monday 16 March 2026
Closely affiliated with Playboi Carti's Opium labelmate and frequent collaborator Destroy Lonely, Atlanta, Georgia rapper Ken Carson gained popularity on TikTok with Southern hip-hop tracks "Rock N Roll" and "Run + Ran". ...Fin Taylor
Eventim Apollo
Sunday 11 October 2026
Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in front of a live audience. After the whirlwind success of his chart-topping podc...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Wycombe Swan Theatre
Thursday 22 October 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. This specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits, the catalogue includes a record breaking 1...Simple Plan
OVO Arena Wembley
Saturday 3 October 2026
From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk's modern resurgence that has introduced their iconic, multi-platinum sound to new audiences around the world, Canada's Simple Plan have been an indelible part of pop...Saint Etienne
The Roundhouse
Friday 18 September 2026
One of Britains's most enduring and endearing bands of recent times. Often described as a sixties-inspired 90s dance band, Saint Etienne encompass many influences and deliver sublime and soulful pop songs - from the anthemic UK Top 20 ...Boys Like Girls
O2 Academy Brixton
Saturday 18 July 2026
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise-anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and hig...Freddie Gibbs
O2 Academy Brixton
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Freddie Gibbs is the product of violent, drug-laden streets but unlike most rappers with similar resumes, he brings the block to the booth without inhibition or an exaggerated rap persona. His transparent approach to making music...Sienna Spiro
The Roundhouse
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Growing up Sienna Spiro was influenced by the soulful sounds of Frank Ocean, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and Amy Winehouse. Drawing on these influences Sienna integrates Jazz elements into her music with a considered blend of contemporary pr...Peter Kay
The O2 Arena
Friday 7 - Friday 21 August 2026
One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay is finally returning to stand-up comedy with his first live tour in twelve years - a tour which still officially ranks in the Guinness Book of World Records as the biggest selling comedy...Bill Bailey
The O2 Arena
Sunday 22 November 2026
Before streaming, before TV, before cinema, before even radio… there was Vaudeville! This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. A celebration of comedy, songs, and multifarious skills. Tales of showbiz, tales of the city. ...Urzila Carlson
London Palladium
Thursday 17 September 2026
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars. In 2026 the fan-favourite comedian returns to the UK with even more understated punchlines and her signature dead...Jonathan Pie
Eventim Apollo
Friday 30 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show, This is The End of The World according to Jonathan Pie. Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he vote...Aries Spears
Hackney Empire
Saturday 4 April 2026
Critically acclaimed comedian, Aries Spears, known for his sharp wit and charisma, is finally heading to Europe with his Euro Trip tour. Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in th...Lily Allen
London Palladium
Friday 20 - Monday 23 March 2026
The remarkable multiple Brit, Grammy, Ivor Novello, Mercury, NME and Laurence Olivier Award winning autiobiographical pop star returns. From being a child actor in a 1998 episode of the Comic Strip Presents (her father is comedian Keith Al...Dermot Kennedy
The O2 Arena
Friday 5 June 2026
After reaching the #1 spot in the UK and Irish Official Album Charts with debut album 'Without Fear', which achieved multi-platinum status with hit top 10 single 'Outnumbered' as well as the top 20 with singles 'Power Over Me' and the ...The Darkness
The O2 Arena
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Delivering immeasurable rock and roll extravagance, Lowestoft's favourite rock icons (consisting of brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins, and Queen legend Roger Taylor's equally brilliant drumming son Rufus Tiger Taylor) first shot to fame...Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Oxford Street
Friday 5 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Monty Don
Eventim Apollo
Thursday 19 March 2026
Premium Ticket & Book seats on the British Gardens tour include a signed copy of British Gardens by Monty Don (RRP £35). What do our gardens say about us? Britain's best-loved gardener Monty Don returns with a brand-new show celebrati...Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Eventim Apollo
Saturday 24 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds ...The Witcher in Concert
Eventim Apollo
Thursday 29 October 2026
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as the open-world RPG's timeless score is brought to life with a live orchestra performance featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival...BAFTA Games In Concert
Southbank Centre
Saturday 31 January 2026
Watch your favourite games come to life with huge screens and the power of a full orchestra at this landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Get ready for a 20-year musical journey th...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
The O2 Arena
Thursday 26 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditio...The Proclaimers
London Palladium
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the year...Bellowhead
Southbank Centre
Friday 27 November 2026
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedo...Amon Amarth
Eventim Apollo
Saturday 10 October 2026
Taking their name from the Sindarin name of Mount Doom, a volcano in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, Swedish melodic death metal band Amon Amarth are poised to return to full action with a bloody, broadsword-wielding vengeance. Still ...Blue October
The Roundhouse
Saturday 6 June 2026
Catching listeners off guard is typical of the Texan art-rockers who have made a career out of defying odds. From their mercurial ascent as a local band from Houston, to platinum-selling headliners, to the dramatic alcohol/drug-fuelled ...Waterparks
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Thursday 26 March 2026
Waterparks are a pop-punk trio from Austin, Texas who blend forbearers such as blink 182 and Fall Out Boy with elements of pop, hip-hop and electronica. ...Romesh Ranganathan
The O2 Arena
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 April 2027
The return of deadpan and often self-deprecating Sri Lankan-British stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan, famous for his frequent appearances on A League of Their Own, The Apprentice: You're Fired!, Play to the Whistle, Mock the Week and...Jane McDonald
London Palladium
Tuesday 15 - Wednesday 16 September 2026
National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026. The star of stage and screen presents her nod to Country unveiling her passion for the music...Bonnie Tyler
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Thursday 19 March 2026
One of the UK's greatest vocalists, the husky voiced Welsh rock legend returns. Known for her 70s and 80s hits, her signature song 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart', was a transatlantic #1 single as well as a huge seller across Europe. Other h...Chris Isaak
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Sunday 5 July 2026
Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits inc...The Shamrocks
Cambridge Theatre
Monday 19 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera...Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
London Palladium
Tuesday 12 May 2026
New York City's pop-jazz sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, are returning to the UK. Bringing their innovative twist on classic sounds, performing 'today's hits yesterday', on an unforgettable tour. Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine...Ninja Sex Party
O2 Academy Brixton
Tuesday 5 May 2026
American musical comedy synth rock duo Dan Avidan and keyboardist Brian Wecht are better known as Ninja Sex Party characters Danny Sexbang, an idiotic, exuberant, hypersexual Jewish man who tries to hit on women with varying degrees of succ...The Royston Club
The Roundhouse
Thursday 7 May 2026
The Royston Club are the Wrexham band tipped by Gigwise as 'the new band from Wales most likely to do a Catfish'. Despite only being active for two years, the young four-piece have already completed two UK headline tours totalling ...Miguel
O2 Academy Brixton
Thursday 16 April 2026
Boldly genre-defying, Californian singer Miguel Pimentel has been compared to the likes of Babyface and Prince for the way he incorporates R&B, funk, hip hop, pop, rock and electronic into his music. His single "Sure Thing" went 3 ...Joan As Police Woman
Union Chapel
Thursday 5 - Friday 6 November 2026
Described by The Guardian as having “a voice so wondrous and moving that it makes everyone else's seem ordinary and mundane”, highly acclaimed Connecticut songwriter Joan Wasser returns to Europe performing key songs from throug...Matt Rife
The O2 Arena
Thursday 23 April 2026
From Columbus Ohio, Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed over 5 Million followers, and more than 260 million views globally. ...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
The O2 Arena
Thursday 9 July 2026
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career t...GIVĒON
The O2 Arena
Thursday 19 March 2026
With a Rat Pack-style vibe and elevated storytelling woven tightly through his music, Long Beach native and GRAMMY nominated singing sensation Giveon is here to give R&B the re-up it needs. After landing stardom in 2020, thanks t...Interpol + Bloc Party
Olympia
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
Bloc Party and Interpol announce a co-headline tour that will unite two era-defining bands. The tour will see two of the most influential acts of the last three decades performing songs from across their 20 year-spanning discographies, inc...Wet Leg
Alexandra Palace
Friday 10 July 2026
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars,...Mike Bubbins
