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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

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 6 more dates until 2 Jun

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

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

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
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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

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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

…and 47 more dates until 14 Jul

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
…and 11 more dates until 23 Nov

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
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

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

…and 19 more dates until 23 Nov

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

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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

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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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

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

SECC, Glasgow

Fri 13 Dec

The Hydro

£22.50–£50 / 0844 395 4000

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