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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
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 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
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
ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg
Rap and hip hop from the New York-born singer and film director, Rakim Mayers.
O2 Academy Birmingham
Thu 23 May
£17.50 phone for availability / 0844 477 2000
- 19:00
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
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
The Ultimate Eagles Concert
Eagles tribute act.
City Halls, Glasgow
Thu 30 May
£20 / 0141 353 8000
- 19:30
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
Fri 31 May
£18.50 / 01224 642230
Perth Concert Hall
Tue 28 May
£20 / 01738 621031
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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
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary
Sun 26 May
Times & prices vary
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
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
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
Clyde 1 Live
The radio station hosts a big ol' pop party featuring JLS, Leona Lewis, McFly and Lawson
SECC, Glasgow
Fri 13 Dec
An Evening of Bollywood for World Child Cancer
This nostalgic evening features singers Muhammed Fahad and Reema Chawda recreating the magic of Bollywood legends with a live orchestra. All proceeds go to World Child Cancer.
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Sat 15 Jun
£20–£30 / 020 8561 8371
- 18:30 – 23:00
Lach's Antihoot
A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.
Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring Chris Willatt.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Joined by Toby Goodshank (Moldy Peaches).
- 19:30
Wed 12 Jun
£5 / 0131 629 4101
Featuring acoustic punk from Billy Liar.
- 19:30
Mad Ferret, Preston
Fri 31 May
£3 / 07919 896636
- 20:00
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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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
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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Stiv Cantarelli & The Silent Strangers
Americana and blues infused with spirit of punk.
12 Bar Club, London WC2H
Tue 28 May
£6 / 020 7240 2622
- 20:30
Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge
Fri 31 May
Free, donations welcome / 01422 835547
- 21:00
Haddington Festival
A local festival with a range of activities and musical concerts, exhibitions, craft fairs and a daily café and sporting competitions.
Haddington
Thu 23 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Fri 24 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
Sat 25 May
Times & prices vary / 01620 824816
The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute
The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Fri 31 May
£20 / 01527 577330
- 20:00
Assembly Rooms, Tamworth
Fri 8 Nov
£18 (£17) / 01827 709618
- 19:30
The Brindley, Runcorn
Sat 22 Jun
£18 / 0151 907 8360
- 19:30
Also on at:
- The Camberley Theatre
- Churchill Theatre, Bromley
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
- Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
- The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
- Croydon Fairfield Halls
- Embassy Theatre, Skegness
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- Grimsby Auditorium
- The Hawth, Crawley
- Ipswich Regent
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
Magic of Motown
Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 15 Nov
£22.50 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Thu 26 Sep
£24.50 (£22.50) / 020 8561 8371
- 20:00
Bristol Hippodrome
Thu 13 Jun
£20–£24 / 0844 847 2325
Also on at:
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- The Forum Theatre, Billingham
- Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
- Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
- Grand Opera House, York
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- IndigO2, London SE10
- Lighthouse: Poole's Centre for the Arts
- Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
- Millfield Arts Centre, London N18
- New Victoria Theatre, Woking






