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The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View
The reformed Stone Roses return to the scene of their legendary 1990 gig with a full support bill of kindred spirits.
Glasgow Green
Sat 15 Jun
£55
- 16:00
PhoneyFest 2013
A three-day event with tribute performances to Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Madness, Michael Jackson, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Tina Turner, Cher, Bryan Adams, Bob Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Thin Lizzy and Rod Stewart.
Concorde Club, Eastleigh
Sat 25 May
£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989
- 13:30
Sun 26 May
£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989
- 13:00
Slam Dunk Festival 2013: All Time Low
Punk and alternative rock showcase with headliner All Time Low and performances from Four Year Strong, Kids In Glass Houses, Cancer Bats, The Skints, Pierce The Veil, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Deaf Havana, and many more.
The Forum, Hatfield
Sun 26 May
£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 01707 285008
- 13:00
Leeds University
Sat 25 May
£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0113 343 2778
- 13:00
Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Mon 27 May
£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0870 320 7000
- 13:00
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Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…
Bristol Hippodrome
Wed 19 Jun
£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325
Thu 20 Jun
£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325
Sat 22 Jun
£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sat 8 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234
- 14:15
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 1 Jun
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
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O2 Glasgow Mela
For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0141 302 2845
- 12:00 – 20:00
The Lady Boys of Bangkok
Glamorous Amorous! The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back with a fabulous new show for 2013! Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs and side splitting comedy. From J-Lo to Whitney, the stars and chart-topping hits just keep on coming. Party like there’s no tomorrow with The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Europe's…
The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Sat 1 Jun
360 Cinema
The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Aperol Spritz Stage
Find our bar and boutique stage at The Famous Spiegel Garden where a daily performance space will be on offer for all. Follow @aperolspritzUK for more information on how to apply and audition #321SpritzStage Afternoon & evening slots available. Suitable for ages 18+.
Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales
Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.
All Saints Church, London SE21
Fri 21 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550
- 16:00 – 17:00
Christ Church, London N5
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
Fri 14 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Bohemian Rhapsody
Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.
Bristol Hippodrome
Sat 1 Jun
£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sat 22 Jun
£19–£26.50 (£18–£24.50; Under 18 £11) / 01463 234234
- 14:00
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Sat 15 Jun
£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 3014
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back to topThe London Wonderground Spiegeltent, SE1
Sun 26 May
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 9 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 23 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
One Direction
Lock up your daughters – the staggeringly popular X-Factor behemoth pops off on a wee stadium tour.
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Sat 31 May
£42.50–£65 / 0844 477 5775
- 17:00
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Tue 3 Jun
£42.50–£65 / 0131 346 5000
- 17:00
Stadium Of Light, Sunderland
Wed 28 May
£42.50–£65 / 0845 671 1973
- 17:00
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Blackthorn
The ex-Blackthorn two-piece plays traditional Irish folk and blues-rock.
Benedicts, Belfast
Sun 26 May
Free / 028 9059 1999
- 14:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 028 9059 1999
- 14:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 028 9059 1999
- 14:30
Edinburgh: Festival City
Composer Tod Machover, conductor Peter Oundjian and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra take us through the creation of a new piece of music celebrating the City of Edinburgh and its Festival and co-created by members of the public.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Tue 27 Aug
£6 / 0131 473 2000
The Mellotones Trio
Jimmy Taylor and band play songs by Mel Torme and other great jazz vocalists.
The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 15:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 15:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0131 220 4298
- 15:00
Movements: Brian Eno
Music since recording is a new art form, which bears only as much resemblance to traditional, performed music as cinema does to theatre. What are the special characteristics of this new art? How did it evolve? Where might it be going? Brian Eno shares his thoughts.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
New Jersey Nights
Musical show paying tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Sat 26 Oct
£10–£32.50 / 0844 871 7607
Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Wed 12 Jun
£16–£27; £15–£24; £17–£30 / 01604 624811
- 14:30
Sat 15 Jun
£16–£27; £15–£24; £17–£30 / 01604 624811
- 14:30
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Thu 20 Jun
£19.50–£31.50 / 01224 641122
- 14:00
Sat 22 Jun
£19.50–£31.50 / 01224 641122
- 14:30
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Gibson Street Gala
Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.
Gibson Street, Glasgow
Sun 2 Jun
Free
Part of West End Festival.
- 12:00 – 18:00
Green Day, Kaiser Chiefs, All Time Low
The multi-million selling band are credited with being one of three bands that revived interest in punk rock in the USA after their formation in 1987. Although their first releases only gained them a local fanbase, the album Dookie brought them international as well as local success. The album went on to sell in excess of…
Emirates Stadium, London N5
Sat 1 Jun
£45–£65 / 020 7704 4504
- 16:30
Melt Yourself Down
Exciting new jazz punk combo featuring ex-members of the supreme Acoustic Ladyland.
Kazimier, Liverpool
Sat 22 Jun
£10 / 07718 933164
- 15:00
Muse, Dizzee Rascal
Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard met in their sleepy hometown of Teignmouth, Devon. In 1994 they formed Muse, and since then they have gone on to become one of the world's biggest rock bands. In the early stages and particularly with the release of their first album, Showbiz, many critics drew…
Emirates Stadium, London N5
Sat 25 May
£49.50–£85 / 020 7704 4504
- 16:30
Sun 26 May
£49.50–£85 / 020 7704 4504
- 16:30
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Sat 1 Jun
£29.50–£75 / 0844 477 5775
- 16:30
Thriller Live
- Directed by: Gary Lloyd
- Written by: Adrian Grant (adapt)
A celebration of the music and career of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 including the hits I Want You Back, ABC, Smooth Criminal, Beat It and Billie Jean.
Bristol Hippodrome
Fri 4 Oct
£15–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325
Sat 5 Oct
£19.50–£36.50 / 0844 847 2325
Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Fri 1 Nov
£21–£30 / 01604 624811
- 17:00
Sat 2 Nov
£21–£30 / 01604 624811
- 14:30
Grand Opera House, York
Fri 8 Nov
£16.50–£28.50 / 0844 871 3024
Sat 9 Nov
£22.50–£34.50 / 0844 871 3024
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The 80s Strikes Back
Eighties celebration show featuring Rick Astley, Belinda Carlisle, The Real Thing, Sonia, Go West, Roland Gift and Altered Images.
Bradford City Football Club, Coral Windows Stadium
Sat 25 May
£19.50–£39.50 / 01274 770012
- 17:00
9 to 5: The Musical
Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Wed 5 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
Sat 8 Jun
£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014
His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Thu 27 Jun
£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122
Sat 29 Jun
£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Wed 14 Aug
£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648
Sat 17 Aug
£15–£45 / 0844 871 7648
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The All New Gaiety Whirl
The Gaiety's summer variety extravaganza is brought back to life by Michael Courtney and guests such as award-winning magic act Safire and acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Atkinson.
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Thu 27 Jun
£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235
- 14:30
Fri 28 Jun
£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235
- 14:30
Sat 29 Jun
£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235
- 14:30
Sun 30 Jun
£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235
- 14:30





