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La Clique
The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…
The Spiegeltent, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Meadows Festival
Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Sat 1 Jun
Times vary / Free
Sun 2 Jun
Times vary / Free
West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.
West End, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 1 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 2 Jun
Times & prices vary
Montrose Music Festival
Affectionately known as 'Mo Fest', this annual event in the colourful town of Montrose offers band nights, ceilidhs, big names on stage and a campsite.
Various Venues, Montrose
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary / 01674 675514
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01674 675514
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01674 675514
Electric Frog May Bank Holiday Weekender
The Frog is back and there seems to be no stopping them as they return for a May Bank Holiday special featuring David Morales, Dimitri from Paris, Erol Alkan, Chez Damier, Octave One (live), Matias Aguayo (live), Nicholas, Optimo, 6th Borough Project, Harri & Domenic, Melting Pot, Thunder Disco Club, Ben Martin…
SWG3, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246
- 18:00 – 02:00
Sun 26 May
early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246
- 18:00 – 02:00
ListLive
Bust out your best moves guys, cos, The List is coming to The Big Smoke for the first of our new monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Tonight has a badass boxing theme and features music from rocky/poppy/bluesy Burning Beaches…
The Monarch, London NW1
Thu 30 May
£5 in advance, £6 at the door / 020 7482 2054
Southside Fringe
A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.
Southside, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
Edinburgh Zoo Nights
There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…
Edinburgh Zoo
Fri 24 May
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Balkanarama
A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.
Studio 24, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
£9 advance; £10 before 11pm; £11 after / 0131 558 3758
Sixth birthday special featuring over 40 musicians from Black Cat, Orkestra Del Sol, Bobok, Celter Schmelter, Smash Kafana, Kuchke, One Glass Eye, Tantz and more playing live.
- 22:00 – 03:00
Haddington Festival
A local festival with a range of activities and musical concerts, exhibitions, craft fairs and a daily café and sporting competitions.
Haddington
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two
Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.
City Halls, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£18–£21 / 0141 353 8000
- 19:30
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Mon 27 May
£22 (£20) / 01463 234234
Grand Opera House, York
Wed 19 Jun
£19–£21 / 0844 871 3024
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Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Mon 27 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Tue 28 May
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
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
Tribute Night
A three course dinner with DJs and a tribute act for your entertainment.
Alea Casino, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to Take That.
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to 'Dirty Dancing'.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to 'Grease'.
- 19:30
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous
The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Tue 27 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Wed 28 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Thu 29 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Custom House Square, Belfast
Sat 2 Nov
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222
Sun 3 Nov
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222
Mon 4 Nov
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222
macrobert, Stirling
Mon 29 Jul
£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222
- 20:00
Tue 30 Jul
£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222
- 20:00
Wed 31 Jul
£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre
- The Meadows, Edinburgh
- Millennium Square, Leeds
- Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff
- Sabai Pavilion, Aberdeen
- The Sabai Pavilion, Newcastle upon Tyne
- The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
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
Fri 24 May
£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989
- 19:45
Sat 25 May
£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989
- 13:30
Sun 26 May
£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989
- 13:00
The Specials
A reformed line-up of the chart-topping, Coventry-based ska and 2-tone legends, featuring singers Terry Hall and Neville Staple with guitarists Lynval Golding and Roddy Radiation.
The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Sun 26 May
£35 adv / 023 9282 4355
- 19:30
O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9
Tue 28 May
£37.50 adv / 0844 477 2000
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£37.50 adv / 0844 477 2000
- 19:30
Winter Gardens, Margate
Sat 25 May
£35 adv / 01843 292795
- 19:30
Bonobo
Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.
O2 ABC, Glasgow
Fri 4 Oct
£15 / 0141 332 2232
- 19:00
O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9
Sat 23 Nov
Phone for prices / 0844 477 2000
- 19:00
The Sage Gateshead
Fri 24 May
Hall One
£16 / 0191 443 4661
- 20:00
The Janoskians
Over-14s show. Australian band of pranksters, singers and stunt performers whose name is an acronym of Just Another Name Of Silly Kids In Another Nation. Hope their music is better than their grasp of grammar.
SECC, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Clyde Auditorium
£20 / 0844 395 4000
- 19:00
Cumnock Music Festival
This year marks ten years of this local multi-arts festival. Mixing music, art, comedy, poetry and a popular carnival, the bill includes Les Mc Ewan's Legendary Bay City Rollers, Talon: The Best of the Eagles, And Finally … Phil Collins and Koda.
Various venues, Cumnock
Mon 10 Jun
Times & prices vary / 01563 554900
Tue 11 Jun
Times & prices vary / 01563 554900
Wed 12 Jun
Times & prices vary / 01563 554900
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
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 01434 652477
- 19:00
Journey/Whitesnake, Thunder
A co-headlining tour from the American band best known for the hit Don't Stop Believin' and David Coverdale's veteran Middlesbrough-formed hard rockers.
Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
Sat 25 May
£45 / 0844 412 4624
- 18:30
LG Arena, Birmingham
Tue 28 May
£45 / 0844 338 8000
- 18:30
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Sun 26 May
£45 / 029 2022 4488
- 18:45
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ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight
This instalment brings members of the New York House & Ballroom community to Glasgow, along with queer theorists, performance artists, archivists, theologians and filmmakers, to explore Voguing, drag, clubbing, and the politics of race, class and gender.
Tramway, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
Sat 25 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
Sun 26 May
Times vary / Festival Pass £14; Evening Pass £6; Club pass £4 / 0845 330 3501
Clyde 1 Live
The radio station hosts a big ol' pop party featuring JLS, Leona Lewis, McFly and Lawson






