This week’s new shows are in, and they’re looking huge. From smooth R&B and soaring soul to Britpop icons and indie’s freshest voices, there’s something here for every taste.
Craig David celebrates 25 years of Born To Do It with a special anniversary show at London’s Eventim Apollo in April 2026. Meanwhile, Teddy Swims brings his powerhouse vocals to the UK with headline outdoor dates in Exeter, Cardiff and Scarborough in June and July 2026 — joined by Jordan Rakei and more.
Fresh from a monumental summer with Oasis, Richard Ashcroft headlines Englefield House and Ludlow Castle in July 2026, delivering timeless anthems like "Bittersweet Symphony" and "The Drugs Don’t Work". Roland Gift also returns to the stage in May 2026, presenting the music of Fine Young Cannibals on a month-long run of UK shows.
Rounding things off, Mercury Prize-nominated The Last Dinner Party step into their next chapter with a brand-new live date — expect drama, glamour, and a band at the peak of their powers
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🎟️ Let’s dive into this week’s hottest tickets—don’t miss your chance to grab yours!
CRAIG DAVID
UK garage and pop icon with a silky voice and a career-defining debut that changed the face of British music.
After spending 25 years at the top of the charts, Craig David is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album Born To Do It (2000) with a very special live show at London's Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on Thursday 9th April 2026.
Fans can expect a full performance of the ground-breaking album, including hits like "Re-Rewind", "Fill Me In", and "7 Days", alongside a selection of Craig’s other classic tracks from a career that has seen over 15 million records sold worldwide, 20 UK Top 40 singles, and seven UK Top 40 albums.
Renowned for his slick, distinctive vocals and dynamic stage presence, Craig David live is an experience fans won’t forget.
Celebrate a quarter-century of a classic album with one of the UK’s most enduring solo artists.
📆 Craig David Date:
- Thursday 9th April 2026: Craig David - Eventim Apollo, London
Craig David tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 3rd October 2025
TEDDY SWIMS
Atlanta soul powerhouse with global chart-topping hits and a voice built for the big stage.
Fresh from a record-breaking run that’s seen him top the Billboard Hot 100 and pick up a 2025 GRAMMY nomination, Atlanta’s Teddy Swims has announced three huge UK outdoor shows for summer 2026.
Bringing his powerhouse vocals and soulful blend of R&B, pop and gospel to the stage, Swims will headline TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham in Exeter, Blackweir Live in Cardiff, and TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre in June and July 2026.
Expect a set packed with global hits, including the 6x Platinum “Lose Control” and fan favourites from his acclaimed I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (2023) project, alongside new material from the expanded Complete Edition (2025).
Joined by special guests, Jordan Rakei will support all dates, with Lauren Spencer Smith joining for the Cardiff and Exeter shows.
Fans can expect an unforgettable night of soul-drenched anthems, raw emotion, and one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.
📆 Teddy Swims Tour Dates:
- Thursday 25th June 2026: Teddy Swims - Powderham Castle, Exeter
- Friday 26th June 2026: Teddy Swims - Blackweir Fields, Cardiff
- Wednesday 22nd July 2026: Teddy Swims - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Teddy Swims tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 3rd October 2025
RICHARD ASHCROFT
Iconic Britpop frontman and solo legend with a voice that has defined a generation.
After a massive summer tour with Oasis, Richard Ashcroft has announced two huge UK outdoor shows for 2026.
He’ll headline Heritage Live Festivals at Englefield Estate, Reading, joined by Shed Seven, Tom Meighan, and Liverpool newcomers The Kairos, for a night of Britpop classics, rock favourites, and new material from his forthcoming album Lovin’ You (October 2025).
Ashcroft will also perform at Ludlow Castle, with very special guests to be announced, promising another unforgettable evening under the stars.
From fronting The Verve and releasing the iconic Urban Hymns (1997)—home to classics like “Bittersweet Symphony”, “The Drugs Don’t Work” and “Lucky Man”—to a successful solo career with five Top 5 albums, including Alone With Everybody (2000) and Acoustic Hymns (2021), Ashcroft continues to deliver emotionally charged performances that captivate audiences worldwide.
Known for his soaring vocals, poetic lyrics, and magnetic stage presence, he remains one of the UK’s most enduring and celebrated singer-songwriters.
📆 Richard Ashcroft Tour Dates:
- Friday 24th July 2026: Heritage Live Festivals 2026 - Richard Ashcroft - Englefield House, Berkshire
- Saturday 25th July 2026: Richard Ashcroft - Ludlow Castle
Richard Ashcroft tickets on sale from 09:30 Friday 3rd October 2025
ROLAND GIFT PRESENTS FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS
Birmingham’s soul-pop icon with a voice and style that helped define an era.
Roland Gift brings a special celebration of 40 years of Fine Young Cannibals to the UK, with a series of dates across May 2026.
Bringing his unmistakable vocals and timeless hits to the stage, Roland Gift presents FYC will headline Bournemouth Pavilion, Manchester Bridgewater Hall, Liverpool Philharmonic, Leicester De Montfort Hall, Bristol Beacon, and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Expect all the classics, from the US No.1s "She Drives Me Crazy" and "Good Thing" to fan favourites "Johnny Come Home", "I’m Not The Man I Used To Be", and "Suspicious Minds", alongside a few surprises for this milestone year.
Celebrating four decades since Fine Young Cannibals stormed the UK charts with their self-titled debut in 1985, Roland Gift has carried their iconic sound into the present day.
From chart-topping albums like The Raw & The Cooked (1989) and two Brit Awards, to three Grammy nominations and an Ivor Novello Award, the band’s songs remain cultural touchstones, with "She Drives Me Crazy" now the soundtrack to the 2025 Chanel campaign and bubbling across social media with over 320 million views.
📆 Roland Gift Presents Fine Young Cannibals Tour Dates:
- Wednesday 12th November 2025: Roland Gift Presents Fine Young Cannibals 40th Anniversary Tour - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
- Friday 1st May 2026: Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
- Saturday 2nd May 2026: Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals - The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
- Friday 8th May 2026: Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
- Friday 15th May 2026: Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
- Saturday 23rd May 2026: Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals - Bristol Beacon
- Friday 29th May 2026: Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
THE LAST DINNER PARTY
Baroque-pop trailblazers with a cinematic sound and a knack for turning heartbreak into art.
Fresh from sharing their emotive new single "Second Best", London’s The Last Dinner Party have added more dates to their UK tour, following the release of their forthcoming sophomore album From The Pyre (October 2025).
Blending hypnotic basslines, buoyant keys, and subtle nods to Sparks, the band deliver songs that are as emotionally raw as they are richly orchestrated. "Second Best", written by guitarist Emily Roberts, captures the ache of loving someone who repeatedly lets you down, channelled through the band’s signature cinematic baroque-pop sound.
They play a huge show at Sheffield's Octagon Centre on Friday 21st November 2025.
📆 The Last Dinner Party Tour Date:
- Friday 21st November 2025: The Last Dinner Party - Octagon Centre, Sheffield
The Last Dinner Party tickets are on sale 09:00 Friday 3rd October 2025.
