Sammy Virji has announced his biggest ever UK headline show at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace on Friday 17th April 2026. The 10,000-capacity venue, one of the capital’s most historic and legendary stages, will play host to the unrivalled energy of a Virji crowd, a milestone moment for the artist at the forefront of UKG’s global resurgence. 2025 has already seen Sammy’s meteoric rise hit new heights: from pulling one of the biggest crowds at Coachella to selling out venues worldwide, alongside recent collaborations with Skepta, Chris Lake, Flowdan, Giggs and more. With his hotly anticipated second album ‘Same Day Cleaning’ landing on 19th September, the Ally Pally show promises to be an unmissable night of high-octane energy and hefty basslines. Sammy is cemented as one of the defining figures in UKG, as the genre takes the world by storm - again. His DJ Mag set from 2023 went extremely viral, propelling him into a new level of fame, not without reason; not only is he a masterful selector, he does it all with a massive smile on his face. He’s gone B2B with Four Tet in Liverpool, been a resident at Radio 1 (including making a renowned Essential Mix for them), and DJ Mag would later nominate him for Best Producer at their Best of British awards. All of this, but he’s not just a sensation in the UK: across the pond, he drew in one of his biggest crowds to date at Forest Hills Stadium, New York, while his last couple of singles have charted as far as New Zealand. His songs have tens of millions of streams each, with ‘If U Need It’ certified Gold, while his Skepta collaboration, the careening banger ‘Cops & Robbers’, made the top 10 in the UK dance charts. If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £2.50 venue restoration levy. Presented by Louder. This is an 18+ event.

Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Verve. The Verve achieved significant success with albums like Urban Hymns, and Ashcroft has also enjoyed a successful solo career.

Marley was dead: to begin with. This Christmas, the haunting returns. Following a critically acclaimed 2023 run, Mark Gatiss’ spine-chilling retelling of Dickens’ winter ghost story once again takes over Alexandra Palace Theatre in 2025. Neil Morrissey, beloved for Men Behaving Badly and Waterloo Road, will appear as Jacob Marley, and Matthew Cottle (Bridgerton and The Windsors), reprises his role as Scrooge. Frozen in time with its beautifully preserved features, the atmospheric Alexandra Palace Theatre is the perfect setting for Dickens’ most enduring Christmas tale. With eerie Victorian special effects and spine-tingling storytelling, prepare to be frightened and delighted in equal measure as you enter the supernatural world of A Christmas Carol. It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives a chilling visit from the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley. Bound in chains for a lifetime of greed, Marley warns Scrooge it isn’t too late to change his fate, but only if he survives three more ghostly encounters…

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska. Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Daft Punk and Rage Against The Machine, Birmingham native Mike Skinner, who later moved to South London, started laying down tracks in the ’90s. A vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer, he created the music project The Streets with an everyman approach and the idea of defining a new landscape where homegrown rappers could thrive.

I Prevail is an American rock band formed in Southfield, Michigan, in 2013. They released their debut EP Heart vs. Mind and rose to popularity from releasing a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" as a single, which eventually was certified platinum in the US.

Aotearoa New Zealand’s hi-tek soul machine Fat Freddy’s Drop returns to Europe in 2024 for a new studio album release tour! Hailing from the wind-swept South Coast of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Fat Freddy’s Drop are internationally regarded as one of the world’s finest live performers. As a seven-piece band, the Freddy’s sound is a unification of their collective ideas from across a breadth of musical backgrounds and influences; creating an sonic flavour that transcends time and coalesces traditionally opposing genres. Blending DJ Fitchie’s love of reggae and house with Joe Dukie’s soulful tones, and combined with an exuberant horn section, Freddy’s live shows are renowned for their bold and electric energy. After a successful 2023 European tour, the band is building on this momentum as they prepare for their return to the Northern Hemisphere in 2024 with their first studio release since ‘Special Edition Part 1’. Presented by Academy Events. This is an 14+ event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Wet Leg’s blend of dry wit and minimalist-punk riffs started off as a joke between Isle of Wight duo Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. However, reality soon hit with their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’ becoming an overnight sensation and clocking up over seven million streams to date. With the numbers initially seeming virtual, it took their set at last year’s Latitude Festival to make it all feel real. Being amongst other musicians and seeing the packed-out tent sing along with the witty, Mean Girls-loving track made Wet Leg finally see themselves as legitimate musicians

Welsh singer-songwriter Marina, formerly Marina and the Diamonds. Along with her most popular singles ­– Primadonna, How To Be A Heartbreaker, Oh No! and Radioactive – Marina is known for joyous live shows and her retro-meets-modern chic fashion sense, which she has said was inspired by women like Sophia Loren, Gwen Stefani and Shirley Manson.

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The Maccabees are an English indie rock band, formed in 2004 in London. The band consists of Orlando Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White, Rupert Jarvis and Sam Doyle.

Experience the vibrant world of plant-based living at Vegan Life Live, a premier three day event from October 17 th to 19 th 2025 at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. This celebration offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse and delicious aspects of veganism, catering to both seasoned vegans and those curious about adopting a plant-based lifestyle. With over 200 exhibitors, attendees can immerse themselves in a marketplace brimming with vegan-friendly products, including clothing, footwear, cosmetics, jewellery and more. The event’s food court is agastronomic paradise, featuring a wide array of global cuisines that showcase the richness and variety of vegan food. From savoury dishes to delectable desserts, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Beyond the culinary delights, Vegan Life Live offers educational experiences through engaging lectures and Q&A sessions. Expert in nutrition, fitness, animal welfare, and activism will share insights, helping attendees navigate the nuances of veganism and make informed choices. Tickets are flexible with options for one day (£10 plus transaction fees), two day (£16 plus transaction fees) or three day (£23 plus transaction fees) passes, all of which include entry to the concurrent OM Yoga Show and Mind Body Soul Experience held in adjacent hall. Children under 16 can attend for free when accompanied by an adult, making it a family-friendly event. Alexandra Palace is easily accessible via public, with a free shuttle bus service running form Wood Green tube station and Alexandra Palace national rail station during the event. For those travelling from afar, nearby accommodations are available, and a dedicated hotel expert can assist with bookings. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a mouth- watering vegan cuisine, discourse ethical products, or learn more about sustainable living, Vegan Life Live is the place to be this October. Join a community of like-minded individuals and celebrate the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle in a lively and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience - mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired at Vegan Life Live 2025. Accessible Information: Tickets for access requirements can be booked online, in person or via telephone Complimentary tickets are available for carers, via website: www.veganlifelive.com/01787 224040 Children under 16 years - free of charge when accompanied by an adult. If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Presented by Alexandra Palace. This is an all ages event.

Formed in Cardiff, Wales, in 1993, Super Furry Animals' 1996 debut album, Fuzzy Logic, became a major English hit, charting in the Top 40 and placing in the Top Ten of many year-end critic's polls. They are known for their hit singles, Something 4 the Weekend and If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You.

Raucous southern rock'n'rollers from Athens, Alabama. This is a 16+ event.

Chris Stussy takes over one of the city’s most iconic venues, Alexandra Palace on April 4th. Pre-sale December 5th at 10am, exclusively to those who sign up. 18:30 - 22:45 18+ Line up TBA If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £2.50 venue restoration levy. Presented by Labyrinth Events. This is an 18+ event.

Immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of yoga and wellness.

Public Service Broadcasting have been “teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future” for more than a decade now. 2013’s debut album Inform – Educate – Entertain used archival samples from the British Film Institute as audio-portals to the Battle of Britain, the summit of Everest and beyond. Two years later, The Race For Space used similar methods to laud the superpowers’ rivalry and heroism in orbit and on the moon. In 2017, joined by voices including Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield, Every Valley was a moving exploration of community and memory via the rise and fall of the British coal industry. Pointedly topical in its analyses, it reached number four on the UK charts. For their fourth album, Bright Magic (2021), the band take inspiration from Berlin: “It’s become an album about moving to Berlin to write an album about people who move to Berlin to write an album…”. Heralded as the band’s most varied and cerebral record, Bright Magic is an impressionist portrait of the city from the ground up, less linear and narrative than previous works, combining PSB’s use of electronics and surging guitar rock with sound samples collected in the city itself to realise the dreams of Berlin they’d constructed in their minds.

In early 2003 four standard geezers from St. Albans City, a standard area just north of London, formed a band. They formed a band that they hoped would reignite unity into the music scene and ultimately into people's lives. And this was no hidden agenda as they started by fusing many different genres and styles together to form their own sound. They essentially mould together the passion of hardcore and punk with the passion of euphoria and trance amongst many other influences. Enter Shikari translates from Indian as "Enter the Hunter". The Hunter' is a character in a play Rou wrote before the band even existed, a character that gets used as a metaphor for positive aggression. In life you have to experience the lows to appreciate the highs, right? Shikari is that strength inside all of us, that hauls us out of those lows. Shikari is the hope that gives us the energy to continue and hunt for the panacea to our problems. It is live that you witness such a passion in their performance and music that you can't help but feel involved. They've always encouraged as much crowd participation as possible be it in the form of gang vocals, human pyramids, stage dives/invasions, these four lads have always seen the audience more as a collective fifth member than as a group of spectators. With an incredibly intense stage presence that reflects the euphoric aspects of the music, they are definitely a must see live band. In those three years Enter Shikari never really played any big billed shows (not that they had any choice); they always stuck to playing intimate venues with local bands like themselves. Then in the second half of 2006 things began to take off when they played Download Festival. With the Gibson tent overflowing they rose to the challenge and killed it. The media then began to pay attention. After a few more UK tours, they then became the second ever unsigned band to sell out the London Astoria. They have only ever properly released two singles and chose to make only one of them chart eligible. After four years their debut album 'Take to the Skies' is finally out and they look towards the summer for more touring and festivals.

Second date added due to phenomenal sign up demand.The visionary Empire of the Sun are set to make a magical Alexandra Palace debut on June 27th with their Ask That God tour. Expect a journey through Empire Of The Suns multi-platinum catalogue, which has amassed over 7.6 billion streams worldwide, interwoven with new material from their latest album. With 34.5 million monthly Spotify listeners, fans can look forward to era-defining anthems including Walking on a Dream, We Are The People, Alive and High & Low, alongside expansive new works that reflect the bands ever-evolving creative spirit, all brought to life through their trademark cinematic visuals and immersive stage production. The indie-electronic pioneers will illuminate the Grade II-listed hilltop palace, a site synonymous with iconic performances. For this special London date, the band will unveil an immersive stage production crafted specifically for the venue, transforming the space into an otherworldly realm of light, sound and spectacle.Fresh off the immediate sell-out of their show at Labyrinth on the Thames, which marked the bands return to the UK for the first time in six years, signing up is essential.Pre-sale tickets go live January 29th at 9am, exclusively to those who sign up. If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pallyVenue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/#Price includes a £2.50 venue restoration levy. BAG POLICY FOR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS AT ALEXANDRA PALACEWe encourage you to attend live music events without bags. Should you need to bring one for your essentials, it needs to be as small as possible.For security reasons and in line with industry best practice, visitors are only permitted to bring one small bag into the venue, which must be no bigger than:Height 30cm (11.8 inches)Width 20cm (7.9 inches)Depth 10cm (3.9 inches)Any bags that do not meet these requirements will be directed to our bag drop (Great Hall concerts only).Exemptions apply for medical purposes, but we ask that you contact us in advance if this applies to you via [email protected].

Kaleidoscope Festival is a London day festival like no other with a packed programme featuring our customary mix of live music, DJs, comedy and family fun!

After headlining numerous summer festivals, Empire of the Sun will launch an extensive North American headline tour that will give fans the opportunity to see the Australian band in more intimate settings. The fall outing will launch on September 1 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC and will include shows at Pier 26 at Hudson River Park in New York City (September 5) and the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles (October 31). See below for itinerary and specific on sale dates. The band is touring in support of its new album, Ice On The Dune (Astralwerks), the follow-up to the 2008 BRIT-nominated, global smash Walking On A Dream. “Alive,” the collection’s first single, is currently No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Songs chart. The “Alive” video – produced by Kelvin Optical, Inc., a division within Bad Robot – has more than five million views. Empire of the Sun made its U.S. television debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last month and kicked off the new monthly Jimmy Kimmel Live Stream concert series thereafter. You can view the band performing “Alive” at http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/video/PL5520981/_m_VDKA0_lxqg3erq. The group will headline the HARD Summer 2013, Made in America, Life is Beautiful and Breakaway festivals. Rolling Stone observed, “they pumped up the jams from their just-released dance-pop tour de force Ice on the Dune with a foggy, laser-laden spectacle to dazzle 4 a.m. candy flippers” in a review of the band’s Bonnaroo set while Billboard noted, “Empire of the Sun's crowd never wavered, and soaked in the gonzo electro-pop act.” “Imagine if the centurion world of ‘Sparta’ was transported into the computer game Tron and then cast the replicants from ‘Blade Runner’ as backup dancers: that might give you some indication of the spectacle of an Empire Of The Sun show,” said MTV Australia, covering the band’s performance at the Sydney Opera House. “[Luke] Steele effortlessly held the audience in the palm of his hand with his theatrical performance.” "Wherever you dance this summer, you will be dancing to this record," said Associated Press in a review of Ice On The Dune “Everything about Empire of the Sun is larger than life: The band name, the futuristic stage personas, the Dune-inspired album art and – most importantly – the music,” said Rolling Stone. In 2008, two of Australia’s leading musician/producers, Luke Steele (The Sleepy Jackson) and Nick Littlemore (Pnau), created a vision that seemed to come from an alternative reality – a post-apocalyptic psychedelic adventure known as Empire of the Sun. The resulting album, Walking on a Dream, went on to sell more than a million copies worldwide and contained the singles “We Are The People,” “Standing on the Shore” and the RIAA certified Gold hit “Walking on a Dream.” The album helped spearhead the then-burgeoning EDM movement and earned eight ARIA awards and two BRIT nominations. The adventure continues with Ice On The Dune, which Steele and Littlemore produced with the Walking on a Dream production team. Joining Empire of the Sun as support on their headline dates are Alpine. The Australian sextet released their debut album A Is For Alpine in May 2013 thru Votiv. The album was awarded iTunes’ Australian Alternative Album of the Year, and has received early critical praise from Rolling Stone, USA Today and NPR, with Pitchfork calling it an “unforgettably light and charismatic gem.” Alpine are known for their energetic live shows featuring the double threat of front-women Phoebe Baker and Lou James on lead vocals. Follow them at facebook.com/alpineband.

The king of high-tech-minimal, the illusive Man With The Mask and one of the great figures in dance music, Boris Brejcha, is back in London. On November 22nd, Boris Brejcha returns to London to take over Wembley Arena, for his largest ever UK show. Following an amazing, sold out, Hammersmith Apollo show last year, Boris is now taking the show to a venue that has hosted some of the most prolific names in music including Queen, ABBA, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and more. Few venues in London are set up to host the scale of production for this Boris Brejcha Another Dimension tour, but Wembley Arena, direct on the 24/7 Jubilee line, was an easy choice. "Another Dimension" is Boris Brejcha’s redefined 2024 tour, which builds upon the breathtaking "In Concert" show that saw all ravers get their hands on custom LED wristbands that lit up in tune to Boris' mesmerising set. This year's show will take you all to another dimension...and be a step above what you witnessed at Apollo last year. Boris will play a rare 3 hour extended set and is joined by fellow FCKNG Serious label alumni Moritz Hofbauer live and Frieder & Jakob. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 12pm GMT Thursday 28th March, exclusively to those who sign up and signing up is highly recommended for anyone looking to rave with Boris this year. Presented by Labyrinth Events. This is an 18+ event

Dove Ellis is a songwriter and performer from the west of Ireland. His writing covers a mixture of styles. There is much singing, and often a saxophone. His debut single ‘To the Sandals’, has been recently released, and in Autumn he will be supporting Geese for a leg of their US tour.

PinkPantheress is a British singer-songwriter and producer known for blending Y2K-inspired UK garage, drum and bass, and pop into short, sample-heavy tracks.

If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £1 venue restoration levy. Presented by Alexandra Palace. 14+ - under 16s accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £1 venue restoration levy. Presented by Alexandra Palace. 14+ - under 16s accompanies by an adult over the age of 21.

If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £1 venue restoration levy. Presented by Alexandra Palace. 14+ - under 16s accompanies by an adult over the age of 21.

How can it be you have spent a whole ten minutes staring at a banana? Why do you always do stuff like that? Why do you never do the other really great things where it’s much, much better - and afterwards you don’t want to saw off your own face and post it back to yourself with not quite enough stamps? Also, learn how to make breakfast not even knowing you are out of bed. Diagnose the mirror, reason with the mice and boil yoghurt blindfolded. Enjoy the fruits of hurtling cognitive decline and your neighbour’s sprawling ghastliness, absence of humanity and so, so much more. These times have not been easy. We Got This is the brand new show from BAFTA and Perrier award winning comedian Dylan Moran. It promises to be a joyously furious romp through the frustration and folly of modern day life.

Skindred is a Welsh rock band from Newport. The band was formed in 1998 following the disbandment of vocalist Benji Webbe's previous band, Dub War. Skindred's musical style mixes alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and reggae. The band also integrate elements of dancehall, jungle, hardcore, ska, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and various other influences into their music.

If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £1.95 venue restoration levy. Presented by FORM. This is a 16+ event

It’s back by popular demand! Emma Rice Company’s musical adaptation of Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers is coming to Alexandra Palace Theatre, Summer 2026. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music. Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately, she also has a quick temper! Can she learn to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school play and rescue terrified Mary Lou from the grip of a raging storm? If she can do these things anywhere, she will do them at Malory Towers! Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Malory Towers is the original ‘Girl Power’ story. This is a show for girls, boys and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops. CAPTIONED: Tuesday, 28th July, 7:00pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Thursday, 23th July, 7:00pm

Norman Jay MBE brings the legendary Good Times Soundsystem to Ally Pally's sun-soaked Terrace on Sunday 30 August for an open-air bank holiday celebration packed with sunshine, music and good vibes. If you'd like to learn more about the venue's story and mission, along with how you can play your part to support them - please head here: https://bit.ly/support-ally-pally Venue terms and conditions can be viewed here: https://www.alexandrapalace.com/terms-and-conditions/# Price includes a £2.50 venue restoration levy. Presented by Alexandra Palace. This is a 16+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.