This weekend, Music

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…

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.

New dance music/clubs/electronica festival featuring DJs/acts from Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Mulletover, Creche and more.

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

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…

A local festival with a range of activities and musical concerts, exhibitions, craft fairs and a daily café and sporting competitions.

The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.

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.

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.

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.

Nashville songwriter who has more in common with the late, great Elliott Smith than with the rhinestone-encrusted soundtrack of his native city.

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…

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.

Step back in time as the live band and cast recreate the magic of Motown with sounds from the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and more. Includes a three course dinner and dancing.

The veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist from Newcastle, best known as the frontman of the multi-platinum selling group Dire Straits, performs rock with his band to promote the album Privateering.

Award-winning entertainer Movin' Melvin returns to Brighton with his new Soulful journey through the life of Ray Charles and his contemporaries: Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Lloyd Price, Percy Mayfield… Singing, dancing, Tap, comedy, stories… "Exceptional" ★★★★★ Scotsman, "Songs that never sounded better, even by Ray Charles…

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).

The ex-Blackthorn two-piece plays traditional Irish folk and blues-rock.

Documents, photographs and artefacts celebrating the 150th anniversary of the national anthem of Tyneside.