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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
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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

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 8 more dates until 2 Jun

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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The 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
…and 6 more dates until 15 Sep

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
…and 7 more dates until 28 Jul

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
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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

£6 / 0131 473 2000

Part of Movements.

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
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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
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