Star-studded live music line-up, featuring the biggest stars of mainstream pop today.

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all. Always captivating, continually surprising and forever pushing the boundaries, Professor Brian Cox takes science to a new dimension in this new stage show, plus get up close and personal with the man himself with an interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince. Brian Cox is perhaps the world’s foremost communicator of all things scientific. His innate ability to make highly complex matters enormously entertaining and easy to contemplate has made his science television shows ground breaking in their audience reach and accessibility. Brian Cox OBE is a British particle physicist, a Royal Society University Research fellow. He works on the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, Switzerland and is a Professor at the University of Manchester. He is best known to the public as the presenter of a number of science programs for the BBC, boosting the popularity of subjects such as astronomy and physics.

2018 will see Def Leppard perform their Hysteria album in full, in addition to other hits, across UK arenas. As a cornerstone of rock and roll’s history, Def Leppard’s substantial career includes numerous hit singles including their first early chart hit, Wasted, to their radio and MTV staples – Bringin’ On The Heartbreak, Photograph, Rock of Ages, Too Late, Animal, Armageddon It, Love Bites, Rocket and Let’s Get Rocked. Their groundbreaking multi-platinum albums – including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria – captured some of the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as Pour Some Sugar on Me, Hysteria and Foolin’. The group continued their success expanding into the world of film, covers, and new collaborations – including Two Steps Behind from the film Last Action Hero, No Matter What, Waterloo Sunset, and Nine Lives with Tim McGraw, as well as Def Leppard hits When Love and Hate Collide, Slang, Work It Out, Promises and Now. These will be the first Def Leppard UK and Eire tour dates following a sold-out Arena run in late 2015. 2018 also marks the 35th anniversary of Hysteria ’s predecessor, Pyromania . The seminal 1987 Hysteria album is rightly seen as a landmark recording in the history of rock music. It was the album that saw Def Leppard conquer the world with global hits such as Animal, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Hysteria, Armageddon It, Love Bites, Woman and Rocket.

Irish pop superstars bring Westlife 25: The Anniversary Tour to the UK. The tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers. Over the last 25 years, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Their music has been streamed over 3 billion times globally; they’ve achieved 36 No.1 albums worldwide, 14 UK No.1 singles (ranking only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles), sold over 55 million records, surpassed 1 billion YouTube views, and sold more than 6 million concert tickets around the world. The Wild Dreams Tour sold over 1.2 million tickets alone. The band have performed over 200 shows since their reunion in 2019 across 30 countries. Westlife remain the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century.

Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer, EMMY-winning composer and lyricist and a New York Times Bestselling Author. Throughout her acclaimed career, Carlile has released seven studio albums and collaborated with renowned artists such as Elton John, Joni Mitchell, The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Alicia Keys, Brandy Clark, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, Tanya Tucker, P!nk and Dolly Parton.

Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon ((Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew Followill (guitar)) have released eight studio albums (Youth & Young Manhood (2003), Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004), Because of the Times (2007), Only by the Night (2008), Come Around Sundown (2010), Mechanical Bull (2013), WALLS (2016), and When You See Yourself (2021)). The band have sold over 20 million albums and nearly 40 million singles worldwide.

Goth-lite from the pomp rockers who had their biggest hit with the overwrought 'Bring Me to Life'.

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. John has achieved huge success with a number of his own comedy, entertainment and documentary shows including- John Bishop’s Australia (BBC1), John Bishop’s Britain (BBC1), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), The John Bishop Show (BBC1), The John Bishop Christmas Show (BBC1) and John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure (ITV1). More recently John Bishop’s Ireland for ITV1 and four mammoth series of the critically acclaimed John Bishop: In Conversation With… which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the World’s biggest household names.

Born and raised in Harlem, New York, A$AP Rocky is no stranger to the cliché rap lifestyle, popularised by fellow Harlem patriarchs from Big L and Kool Moe Dee to Ma$e and Cam'ron. However, Rocky's entrenching yet melodic rap style has drawn more immediate comparisons to recently incarcerated Harlemite Max B. 'Rocky', the nickname given in part, from his birth name Rakim (after the legendary NY emcee), and in part for his scrappy, yet suave persona, would quickly embrace Harlem’s diverse music lineage. Early in life, Rocky was exposed to soulful records such as Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye, in addition to the sudden wave of 90s gangsta rap, as well as local Harlem talent. Feeling he had played student of the rap game for long enough, a young Rocky tried his hand at penning his first verse after hearing his older brother pound out beats on the kitchen table. Instantly recognizing the talent in his sibling, he insisted Rocky not only finish the song but start a new hobby, combining his already popular nickname with the acronym A$AP, meaning To Accumulate Status And Power (also the name of Rocky’s Crew of Harlem Based contemporaries). Since that time music has changed drastically, but not A$AP Rocky’s ear for quality, as he began making his rounds on the local battle rap circle, and ghostwriting when the opportunity presented itself. By not limiting his musical inspirations geographically, Rocky maintains this diversity in his music today, drawing inspiration from such stark opposites as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Hope Sandoval to Cee-Lo Green and MGMT. This diversity, evident in his viral debut 'Purple Swag' is clearly what rap fans have been craving, as the video amassed an impressive 100k+ views in a matter of days. Paying tribute to the screw legends of Texas and their infamous purple potion, but with a distinct Harlem flavor. Rocky is avoiding hipster cliché, and the recent 'swag' overload, with a more organic yet still braggadocio style, self-identifying as Harlem's Pretty MotherFKer.

Generational pop icon Robyn has announced a 2026 arena tour: The Sexistential Tour. Robyn’s first major tour since 2019 will feature her biggest ever headline shows.

Over the past two decades Papa Roach have established themselves as true trendsetters in rock music and with their new album, Who Do You Trust, the band are entering a whole new chapter in their career. In support of its release, they’ll be returning to the UK for their longest headline run to date, visiting venues and cities that have been on their bucket list for a long time.

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.

Over the last few years, Jack has firmly established himself as one of the country’s most successful young talents. He cut his teeth at the Edinburgh Fringe, taking up four sell out shows over three consecutive years and earning an Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination in the process with his debut show Jack Whitehall: Learning Difficulties. In addition to his stand-up, Jack has also built a successful TV and writing career. As well as his role as JP in the award winning C4 series Fresh Meat, Jack has also written and stars in the acclaimed BBC3 sitcom Bad Education and is a panellist on Sky1’s hit show, A League Of Their Own.

Alternative rock by the band who originate from California.

A band known for their fierce intensity, unwavering emotion and technical splendour Having a hit song is one thing, but backing up that success in a sustainable manner is something else entirely. Tales of bands eaten up and spat out by the music industry after failing to build on early promise are commonplace, and it’s that fear of failure, of not living up to the hype, that can crush artists and stifle their creativity before they’ve had the chance to truly blossom.

Japanese singer and producer Joji is defined by lush textures and dreamy soundscapes blending elements of folk, hip-hop, electronic, and R&B. Each of Joji’s songs have tracked millions of plays on all streaming services with fans hotly anticipating new music from the artist.

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and multiple top 10 gold and platinum selling albums and Grammy nominations, 4 number ones worldwide. Total of 70 million plus sales. We would not want anyone to confuse Ali, Astro and Mickey’s band with the band that carried on using the name UB40 after 2008 made up of other founding members and new members they tried to replace us with in their attempt to trade off the reflected glory of the success of the original line-up. Ali Campbell, founding member of the original UB40, embarks on a UK tour.

With their androgynous aesthetic and raw attack, Placebo caused a stir upon their debut in the 1990s, when Brit-pop ruled the charts and grunge was on its way out. Once described as a glam version of Nirvana, the multinational band delivered a potent blend of dark alt-rock with goth and electronic undertones, creating a sound more aligned with Smashing Pumpkins, Depeche Mode, Muse, and Silversun Pickups. Crashing onto the British scene, the then-trio raised eyebrows with their first hit, "Nancy Boy" from 1997's Placebo, providing a stark alternative to Brit-pop's lad culture. While they continued to expand their European base, the band had a brief moment in the sun in the United States, scoring modest radio hits with "Pure Morning" from 1998's Without You I'm Nothing, "Special K" from 2000's Black Market Music, and "Infra-Red" from 2006's Meds. Although their output slowed into the 2010s -- they released just one official album that decade, 2013's Loud Like Love -- they maintained a strong grip on their core audience, issuing an MTV Unplugged set in 2015 and a series of retrospective B-sides collections from every one of their albums to date. In 2022, nearly a decade after their previous LP was issued, Placebo made a comeback with eighth album Never Let Me Go.

Growing up in Luton, Myles Smith rapidly established himself as different to his peers, picking up an acoustic guitar and singing covers of some of his favourite folk and Americana artists, while building a huge online audience. Now crafting his own unique pop hits for fans of George Ezra and Lewis Capaldi, Myles is set to take the world by storm.

Global pop supergroup The Pussycat Dolls bring their highly anticipated PCD Forever Tour. Joining them on stage for an unforgettable night is the legendary Lil’ Kim! Celebrating 20 years of their debut album PCD, the iconic group will perform their biggest hits live in Liverpool as part of their major 2026 international tour across the UK, Europe, and North America. Fans can expect a high-energy arena show packed with signature choreography, powerhouse vocals, and chart-topping pop anthems that defined the 2000s.

Based around a core musical duo known simply as ‘J’ and ‘T’ who expand to a thrilling seven piece live band, Jungle make mesmeric, modern soul that’s unmistakably born in the UK but with true global appeal. Signed to legendary record label XL.

The multi-Platinum-selling singer/songwriter first rose to prominence as part of the internationally acclaimed One Direction and has since firmly established himself as a powerhouse solo artist, selling over 90 million records worldwide. He launched his solo career with the Platinum-certified album Flicker—featuring the triple-Platinum hit “Slow Hands”—and followed it with 2020’s Heartbreak Weather, which ranked No. 1 on both Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart and the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart. The Show, his third studio album, topped the same two charts as well as tallies in numerous other countries. Lead single “Heaven” debuted as the highest new entry on both the Global and U.S. Spotify charts, giving Horan the biggest streaming day of his solo career. His 2024 global headline trek “THE SHOW” LIVE ON TOUR brought his music to packed arenas across multiple continents, culminating in a sold-out North American run and over 1.2 million tickets sold worldwide. Beyond music, Horan has become a fan favourite as a coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” winning three seasons—an achievement that underscores his ability not only to create hits but also to inspire and mentor the next generation of talent. His performance for President Joe Biden at the White House further cemented his status as an artist with both global reach and cultural impact.

Indulgent emo rock from Hollywood heart-throb Jared Leto, with kindred support.

Jessie Ware delivers acclaimed soulful pop performances, blending elegant vocals with contemporary sophistication.

Harbouring the clatter, clamour and camaraderie of a night out fuelled by cheap vodka Red Bulls and questionable decision making, South Yorkshire four-piece The Reytons need little introduction – you’ll hear them coming a mile off. Armed with little more than their instruments and inherent ability to tap in to their burgeoning fanbase, causing a zealot-like devotion in their fans, the band’s rise from “kids off the estate” to homegrown hero status has been nothing short of meteoric; a trio of sell-out Sheffield shows in the last 2 years cementing their reputation instantly. With the same cheeky everyman charm as fellow Sheffielders the Arctic Monkeys, before they could afford cocaine, it’s not surprising the band are on a rapid ascent to the top of their game. It’s not just South Yorkshire in which Reytons fever has well and truly taken hold. Having successfully sold out the entirety of their debut tour, it’s clear that word has spread beyond the confines of the Steel City; the band’s infectious brand of indie rock and burgeoning reputation proceeding them wherever they go. And it’s not just on the UK’s stages in which the buzz is getting louder, however. Having notched up over half a million Spotify streams across their three EPs, Alcopops & Charity Shops (2018), Kids Off The Estate (2017), and It Was All So Monotonous (2017), the band’s prolific run of releases shows no sign of slowing down, as forthcoming single ‘Wide Eyes and Halos’ picks up where last year’s ‘Canine’ left off, its clattering drums and careering guitars slotting in effortlessly within the Reytons’ canon. Armed with little more than an array of heavy-hitting singles and their own integrity, The Reytons are very much a band on the cusp of a breakthrough. A mouthpiece for the disenfranchised as uncompromising as they are uplifting, it seems that for lads from South Yorkshire are putting Sheffield back on the UK’s musical map.

Bearded Theory is a multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Park in the heart of the National Forest.

Donny Osmond is a legendary American singer, dancer, actor, and television host who became a global teen idol in the 1970s. Rising to fame on The Andy Williams Show with his brothers (The Osmonds), he built a six-decade career defined by chart-topping solo hits, stage musicals, and television success.

Mainstream indie pop in the vein of Snow Patrol and Maroon 5 from The Voice judge Danny O'Donoghue.

Energetic 5-piece alt rock band Nothing But Thieves on their 'Welcome To The DCC' world tour.

Gracie Abrams is a Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter known for her confessional lyrics, hushed vocals, and intimate bedroom pop style. She has quickly become a defining voice of her generation, celebrated for combining introspective storytelling with acoustic and indie-folk arrangements.

Chart-topping duo, formerly of The Beautiful South Paul Heaton is one of the UK's most successful songwriters with well over 15 million album sales under his belt. He first came to public attention in the early '80s as the frontman of Hull-based indie-pop band The Housemartins, who are best known for their third single 'Happy Hour' and their No.1 acapella cover of The Isley Brothers' 'Caravan Of Love'. In 1988 Heaton formed The Beautiful South, which released 10 hugely successful albums – from 1989's Welcome To The Beautiful South to 2006's Superbi. Jacqui Abbott was lead vocalist for some time in The Beautiful South and she sang many of their signature hits including 'Rotterdam', 'Don't Marry Her' and 'Dream A Little Dream'. Heaton released his first solo album, Fat Chance, in 2001, and went on to release two further solo albums: 2008's The Cross-Eyed Rambler and 2010's Acid Country.

The Brit Awards return to Manchester for the second year.

The multi-platinum and rock icons, Muse, bring their Simulation Theory World Tour to the UK in June. They’ve been heralded around the world for their incendiary and groundbreaking live shows, widely recognized as one of the best live bands in the world. They’ve won two Grammy Awards and two Brit Awards, amongst many others – and they’ve sold over 20 million albums worldwide.

Phoebe Bridgers is a highly acclaimed American singer-songwriter and producer known for her melancholic, indie-folk sound and witty lyricism. Rising to fame with her solo albums, she is equally celebrated for her work in the indie supergroup Boygenius.

Electric Callboy is an explosive German electronicore band known for combining heavy metalcore and deathcore breakdowns with EDM, techno, and infectious pop hooks. Famous for their tongue-in-cheek humour, absurd visual aesthetics, and wild live shows, they are a viral global phenomenon.

Hailed as "the dream ambassador for classical music" by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood brings an evening of festive organ music to some of the UK's most stunning instruments. Anna Lapwood MBE is an organist, conductor and broadcaster, and is the Organist of the Royal Albert Hall. A terrific protagonist for her instrument, Anna has gathered a following of more than 2 million on social media and performs to sold-out venues around the world. Equally at home with the world's great orchestras and conductors, she has also performed with RAYE, Florence and the Machine, Bonobo and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Blossoms, a mosaic five piece formed in 2013, comprised of Tom Ogden, Charlie Salt, Josh Dewhurst, Joe Donovan and Myles Kellock.