Gift an Experience This Father's Day
Posted on Monday 20th May 2024 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and we have some great gift ideas for the father figure in your life. Check out our guide packed full of experiences to suit all tastes and look forward to making special memories that will last a lifetime.
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Rock N Roll Circus
Get tickets for Sheffield’s exciting series of summer music events
Rock N Roll Circus transforms Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield into a thrilling series of outdoor summer shows. Headliners include local hero Richard Hawley supported by The Divine Comedy and The Coral. Becky Hill tops another impressive line-up of Joel Corry, Issey Cross, Talia Mar & ADMT. The final day sees Milburn joined by Jake Bugg, The Selector, The Rifles, Seb Low and Gia Ford.
Rock N Roll Circus offers a discounted three-day ticket enabling guests to see all three headliners for a discounted price. A Payment Plan is also on offer, which enables you to break down the costs into easily managed instalments.
📆 Event Dates:
- 29th August 2024: Rock N Roll Circus - 3 Day Ticket - Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
- 29th -31st August 2024: Rock N Roll Circus: Richard Hawley - Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
- 30th August 2024: Rock N Roll Circus: Becky Hill - Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
- 31st August 2024: Rock N Roll Circus: Milburn - Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Featuring the world’s best folk, roots, and Americana acts
Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns to West Midlands Showground for its annual celebration of everything folk. Look forward to such big-name performers as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Elkie Brooks and Gangstagrass plus many more great bands and artists from around the world.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival also includes ceilidhs, Morris dancing, craft fairs, workshops and family-friendly entertainment.
📆 Event Dates:
- 23rd – 26th August 2024: Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2024 - West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury
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Rock and Bike Fest
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary year
Guests have been flocking to Rock and Bike Fest ever since it first began in 2004. The three-day Derbyshire festival celebrates rock music and biking culture, offering quality beers and spirits at pub prices plus tattooing and piercing on site. This year, look forward to live performances from Showaddywaddy, Hung Like Hanratty, Midnite City, The Spontanes and more.
📆 Event Dates:
- 11th – 14th July 2024: Rock and Bike Fest 2024 - Longmoor Lane, Breaston, Derbyshire
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Madness
The Two-tone Titans embark on an epic summer of ska
British ska legends Madness formed in 1976 and have enjoyed a career which has seen the release of 16 Top 10 singles, including their chart-topping "House of Fun", plus "One Step Beyond", "Baggy Trousers" and "It Must Be Love".
Join Suggs and the maverick musicians as they hit the road once again, playing to fans all around the UK this summer.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 14th June 2024: Madness – Dreamland, Margate
- 16th June 2024: Madness - Guildhall Square, Southampton
- 28th June 2024: Live After Racing Madness – Newcastle Racecourse
- 5th July 2024: Madness – Edinburgh Castle
- 14th July 2024: Derby Summer Sessions Madness – Markeaton Park, Derby
- 19th - 20th July 2024: Heritage Live Madness – Englefield House, Berkshire
- 26th July 2024: Madness – Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds
- 28th July 2024: Uptown Festival London Madness – Blackheath Common, London
- 31st July 2024: Madness – Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
- 2nd August 2024: Heritage Live Madness – Audley End, Essex
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An Evening with David Sedaris
Join the celebrated satirist in conversation
David Sedaris is the author of New York Times Bestseller Naked and Me Talk Pretty One Day which saw him win the Thurber Prize for American Humor. The acclaimed writer and humourist speaks directly to his audience, answering questions and reading unpublished stories.
📆 Event Dates:
- 4th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Royal Festival Hall, London
- 5th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Royal Festival Hall, London
- 6th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Bristol Beacon
- 7th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Bristol Beacon
- 9th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
- 10th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- 11th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Cadogan Hall, London
- 12th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Corn Exchange, Cambridge
- 13th July 2024: An Evening with David Sedaris - Brighton Dome, Brighton
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Let’s Rock!
The UK's most iconic retro festival series
Return to the 80s with Let’s Rock! The awesome travelling retro festival hosts the very best of 80s rock bands and pop acts. Fancy dress is a must!
📆 Event Dates:
- 15th June 2024: Let's Rock Northampton! - Delapre Park, Northampton
- 22nd June 2024: Let's Rock Leeds! - Temple Newsam, Leeds
- 29th June 2024: Let's Rock Exeter! - Powderham Castle, Exeter
- 6th July 2024: Let's Rock Southampton! - Southampton Common
- 13th July 2024: Let's Rock Shrewsbury! - The Quarry, Shrewsbury
- 20th July 2024: Let's Rock Wales! - Singleton Park, Swansea
- 10th August 2024: Let's Rock Scotland / Party At The Palace - Lochside Field, Linlithgow
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Direct from Graceland: Elvis
A unique and personal experience with The King
Come to Arches London Bridge for Direct from Graceland: Elvis. The exciting exhibition includes previously over 400 unreleased and unique personal effects taken from the king of rock n’ roll’s Graceland home. See everything from his prized Ferrari Dino to the iconic Gold Lamé Suit, plus many more items cherished by Elvis.
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Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
Don’t miss the out-of-this-world stage show
Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is a dramatic stage show adaptation of HG Well’s terrifying science fiction tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and including Liam Neeson in 3D holography playing The Journalist, it's an epic story of courage, survival and the threat of absolute alien annihilation.
VIP Packages are available.
📆 Event Dates:
- 1st April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - P & J Live, Aberdeen
- 2nd April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- 3rd April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - First Direct Arena, Leeds
- 5th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Utilita Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 6th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Co Op Live Arena, Manchester
- 8th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield
- 9th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
- 10th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- 12th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! (13:30) - Brighton Centre
- 12th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! (18:30) - Brighton Centre
- 13th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
- 14th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
- 16th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Utilita Arena Cardiff
- 17th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Utilita Arena Cardiff
- 18th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
- 20th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - The O2 Arena, London
- 20th April 2025: Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Alive on Stage! - The O2 Arena, London
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Craig David
The superstar announces a tour for 2025
Craig David is the undisputed king of UK Garage. Nominated for fourteen Brit Awards, his hit singles include "Fill Me In" and "7 Days" which both hit No. 1, plus "What's Your Flava?", "All the Way" and "Walking Away".
Craig David Presents TS5 sees the star bring the Ibiza pool party vibes to the UK. David plays the big tunes and old-skool anthems.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 21st June 2024: Craig David Presents TS5 - Dreamland, Margate
- 6th July 2024: Craig David Presents TS5- Warwick Castle
- 31st August 2024: Craig David Presents TS5 - Hitchin Priory
- 2nd February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - First Direct Arena, Leeds
- 7th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
- 8th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Brighton Centre
- 11th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Utilita Arena Cardiff
- 12th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- 14th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Co Op Live Arena, Manchester
- 15th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
- 18th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
- 20th February 2025: Craig David Commitment Tour 2025 - The O2 Arena, London
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From The Jam
The mod-revival band are back
From The Jam features Bruce Foxton, the former bassist of The Jam. He plays their huge hits with a full live band to packed-out venues right across the country on an extensive tour. Look forward to hearing "The Eton Rifles", "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice" plus mire.
Foxton was voted 7th Most Influential Bass Player in a poll of NME readers and has worked with Stiff Little Fingers and The Casbah Club which also included Bruce Watson, Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) and Simon Townshend (The Who).
📆 Tour Dates:
- 31st May 2024: From The Jam - The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA, Norwich
- 8th June 2024: From The Jam - Exeter University Great Hall
- 14th June 2024: From The Jam - The Picturedrome, Holmfirth
- 4th October 2024: From The Jam - Engine Rooms, Southampton
- 11th October 2024: From The Jam - Foundry, Sheffield
- 19th October 2024: From The Jam - Middlesbrough Town Hall
- 1st November 2024: From The Jam - Reading Hexagon
- 2nd November 2024: From The Jam - De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea
- 8th November 2024: From The Jam - O2 Academy Leicester
- 9th November 2024: From The Jam - KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
- 15th November 2024: From The Jam - MECA, Swindon
- 16th = November 2024: From The Jam - O2 Academy Bournemouth
- 29th November 2024: From The Jam - HMV Empire, Coventry
- 30th November 2024: From The Jam - Casino Rooms, Rochester
- 7th December 2024: From The Jam - Keele University, Stoke-On-Trent
- 17th January 2025: From The Jam - Roadmender Northampton
- 25th January 2025: From The Jam - Barrowland, Glasgow
- 22nd March 2025: From The Jam- Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 29th March 2025: From The Jam - Rock City, Nottingham
- 5th April 2025: From The Jam - O2 Academy Bristol
- 18th April 2025: From The Jam - The Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
- 2nd May 2025: From The Jam - Patti Pavilion, Swansea
- 9th May 2025: From The Jam - Leeds Beckett Students Union
- 24th May 2025: From The Jam - O2 Manchester Ritz
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Limehouse Lizzy
The world's number one tribute to Thin Lizzy
Limehouse Lizzy are dedicated to celebrating the music and spirit of Celtic rock legend Philip Lynott. The Thin Lizzy tribute act plays their greatest hits and sets include such huge anthems as "Whiskey in the Jar", "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "Waiting for an Alibi". They are on the road once again, playing a venue near you.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25th May 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - O2 Academy Islington, London
- 31st May 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Clarence Hall, Crickhowell
- 7th June 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Harrogate Theatre
- 8th June 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Academy 2, Manchester
- 14th June 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Drill, Lincoln
- 20th June 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek
- 21st June 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
- 28th June 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Warehouse, Leeds
- 4th July 2024: Limehouse Lizzy- The Marrs Bar, Worcester
- 5th July 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The 1865, Southampton
- 12th July 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Exeter Phoenix
- 20th July 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
- 26th July 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Robin, Wolverhampton
- 1st August 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Bedford Esquires
- 2nd August 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham by Sea
- 19th September 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Gloucester Guildhall
- 11th October 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Lemon Tree Lounge, Aberdeen
- 12th October 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - G2, Glasgow
- 2nd November 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - The Sugarmill, Stoke-on-Trent
- 15th November 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Waterfront, Norwich
- 23rd November 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Civic Hall, Cottingham
- 29th November 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Mandela Hall, Belfast
- 7th December 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Rock City, Nottingham
- 12th December 2024: Limehouse Lizzy - Old Fire Station, Carlisle
- 13th February 2025: Limehouse Lizzy - Taunton Brewhouse, Taunton
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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play
The stage comedy event of the year!
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play sees Britain’s favourite sitcom brought to the stage. The West End show is currently showing at the Apollo Theatre and sees all your favourite scenes adapted by John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Adam Jackson-Smith stars as neurotic hotel owner Basil Fawlty, with Anna-Jane Casey playing Sybil and Paul Nicholas as the absent-minded Major.
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Dr. Strangelove
What would happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button?
Comedian Steve Coogan stars in the first-ever stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove. The dark satirical story follows the misadventures of a US general pushing the world ever closer to worldwide nuclear annihilation, and the sheer insanity of the military-industrial complex. Dr. Strangelove is adapted by BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award winner Sean Foley.
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Big City 2024
The awesome alternative festival in Glasgow
Big City 2024 is a spectacular event for fans of truly alternative music. Glaswegian post-rock titans Mogwai and Reading shoegaze icons Slowdive headline an impressive lineup of post-punk, indie-rock, and art-rock luminaries at Queen's Park Recreation Ground. Additional acts include Nadine Shah, Beak>, Michael Rother, Kathryn Joseph, and bdrmm.
📆 Event Dates:
- 29th June 2024: Big City 2024 - Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow
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Hardwick Festival
Three days of thrilling rock and pop greats
Hardwick Festival offers a dazzling array of stars including pop sensation Becky Hill, Scottish indie-rock giants Snow Patrol and indie icon Richard Ashcroft are all playing headline sets. The impressive roster also includes Jack Savoretti, The Charlatans, Blossoms plus many more awesome acts.
📆 Event Dates:
- 16th -18th August 2024: Hardwick Festival - Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham