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We Are FSTVL
New dance music/clubs/electronica festival featuring DJs/acts from Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Mulletover, Creche and more.
Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster
Sat 25 May
£29–£65 / 01708 556000
- 11:00 – 02:30
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
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
Blaydon Races
Documents, photographs and artefacts celebrating the 150th anniversary of the national anthem of Tyneside.
Blaydon Library, Blaydon-on-Tyne
Wed 22 May
Free / 0191 433 6201
- 09:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0191 433 6201
- 09:00 – 19:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0191 433 6201
- 09:00 – 17:00
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
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
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
English National Brass Band Championships
The top 10 brass bands in England go horn-to-horn to win the opportunity to represent the country at the European Brass Band Championships 2014 in Perth.
Elgar Concert Hall, Birmingham
Sat 29 Jun
Prices to be confirmed
- 10:00 – 19:00
The House of Annie Lennox
Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 19:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
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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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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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
Tue 11 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 10:30 – 11:30
Fri 28 Jun
£10 (Children free)
- 16:00 – 17:00
Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3
Tue 18 Jun
£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808
- 10:30 – 11:30
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- Holy Trinity Church, London SW19
- Lauderdale House, London N6
- Notting Hill Community Church, London W11
- Pond Square Chapel, London N6
- St Alfege Church, London SE10
- St Barnabas Church, London SE21
- St Gabriels Church, London SW1V
- St John’s Church, London SW6
- St Luke's Church, London SW12
- St Mary Magdalen Church,, London SE1
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Under the musical direction of Brian Grant, the National Brass Band-winning ensemble plays popular classics.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Sun 12 Jan
£19.50–£21.50 / 0844 871 7607
Doncaster Dome
Sun 23 Jun
£19.50 / 01302 370777
- 14:30
Majestic Theatre, Retford
Sun 6 Oct
£18 / 01777 706866
- 14:30
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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
Sun 26 May
Sat 1 Jun
The Mandolinquents
Mandolinist Simon Mayor, guitarist Gerald Garcia, banjo player Richard Collins and mandobassist-vocalist Hilary James perform a mix of folk and classical.
Museum Of English Rural Life, Reading
Sun 7 Jul
£60 w/workshop (Children £45 under 16s) / 0118 378 8660
- 13:00
Oliver Meech: When Magic and Science Collide
A comedy magic show for the QI generation. Amazing tricks inspired by astounding science. It's the Natural Selection! 'Could rival Derren Brown' (Theatre-Wales.co.uk). 'Funny, endearing, impressive showmanship' (ThreeWeeks). Sell out: Green Man Festival.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
£9 (£8) / 0131 556 5375
Singing Kettle: Wild West Party
There's a party a that there Kettle Creek and everyone's invited for a Wild West hoe-down with Cowgirl Anya, Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary and Gold Prospector Kevin.
Arainn Fhinn, Portree
Sat 21 Sep
£11.50 (Family £42) / 01478 613649
- 13:00
Barrfields Theatre, Largs
Sun 8 Sep
Prices to be confirmed / 01475 689777
- 13:00
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Fri 16 Aug
£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240
- 13:00
Sat 17 Aug
£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240
- 13:00
- 13:30
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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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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 best of local acoustic rock.
The Adelphi, Leeds
Sat 25 May
£1 / 0113 245 6377
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sat 1 Jun
£1 / 0113 245 6377
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sat 8 Jun
£1 / 0113 245 6377
- 14:00 – 17:00
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
Andre Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra
Classical superstar Andre Rieu, one of the world's most successful artists, is coming to cinemas all over Europe for an exclusive broadcast of the July 2010 instalment of his renowned Live In Maastricht concert. Arts Alliance Media, Europe's leading alternative content provider, are bringing the event via satellite to…
Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth
Sat 25 May
Ocean Room
£9.50 / 01202 203630
- 15:00
Andreas Haefliger
Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern…
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 17 Aug
Andy Woon Hot Five
The trumpeter and his accompanying musicians perform traditional jazz.
The Spice Of Life, London W1D
Fri 31 May
£5 / 020 7437 7013
- 12:00 – 15:00





