Live Music

Don't miss performances by Green Day, Lady Gaga, Travis Scott or Charli XCX (and maybe a glimpse of Julia) as the second weekend of Coachella 2025 draws closer.

Set times and how to watch Coachella 2025 weekend two in the UK

Robbie Williams, Kendrick, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Post Malone; just a handful of upcoming UK tours still set to take place in 2025.

Your Easter guide to the biggest tours coming to the UK still in 2025

Music retailer HMV are forecasting that summer 2025 will be dominated by K-Pop acts such as ENHYPHEN, NewJeans and BTS' Jin - who has announced his second album this week.

K-Pop tipped by UK retailer to dominate this summer's music scene

Lorde has teased fans of a 'new era' for her in 2025 in a new message shared on WhatsApp.

Lorde teases a 'new era' after surprise appearance at Coachella 2025

Linkin Park will be opening this year's UEFA Champions League Final - and have dropped a new short film in celebration of the feat.

Linkin Park to perform before the UEFA Champions League Final

The Kooks will be performing at TRNSMT and Leeds and Reading Festivals before they hit the road for their own headline tour.

The Kooks announce UK arena tour for October 2025 - date and tickets

Mac DeMarco will be performing six dates in the United Kingdom in late 2025, as part of his North America and European tour.

Mac DeMarco to perform six dates in the UK in 2025 - dates and tickets

James Blake is just one of the new names added to this year's Meltdown Festival in London.

James Blake, Mahalia and more added to Meltdown Festival 2025

April 5 marks the anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death - 31 years and a month before, Nirvana would perform their final live show.

When was Kurt Cobain’s final live show and what did Nirvana play?

Lady Gaga’s US leg of The MAYHEM Ball has faced criticism for it’s use of dynamic pricing.

What are the odds of getting a Lady Gaga UK tour ticket?

Noel Gallagher might have given the biggest hint what to expect from Oasis’ setlist ahead of their reunion in a recent interview.

Have Oasis dropped their biggest 2025 setlist hint yet?

Public Enemy have announced a one-off show in London for 2025.

Public Enemy announce their only UK performance for 2025

My Bloody Valentine are set for three shows to take place in the UK in late 2025.

My Bloody Valentine announce UK tour for November 2025

ABBA Voyage is set for a refreshed setlist as it celebrates it’s third anniversary in 2025.

ABBA Voyage set to ‘revamp’ concert for third anniversary

The Vengabus is heading to Download Festival 2025 with the announcement of this year’s District X entertainment.

Vengaboys and more announced for Download 2025's District X area

Irish musician CMAT is set to hit the road in late 2025 in support of her third album, Euro-Country.

CMAT announces UK tour in support of new album, Euro-Country
The singer has already earned the coveted BBC Radio 1 Hottest Record of the week
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Lady Gaga has announced four dates in the UK as part of her Mayhem world tour.

Lady Gaga announces UK tour for September 2025 - dates and tickets

FKA Twigs has had to cancel several North American and Canadian tour dates due to the wrong visas being issued.

FKA Twigs North American tour cancelled due to visa issues

Could all five members of the Spice Girls reform in 2026 in celebration of 'Wannabe' turning 30?

Spice Girls drop their biggest hint at a full reunion yet

Self Esteem is hitting the road again in 2025, this time to support her new album, A Complicated Woman.

Self Esteem announces UK tour to support new album - dates and tickets

The line-up for the Little Simz curated Meltdown Festival has been announced - including sets from The Streets, Jon Batiste and Ghetts.

Meltdown 2025: Little Simz curated season of shows announced

Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ozzy Osbourne could ‘fly’ over the crowd at final performance

JLS have announced a 14 date UK arena tour with special guest Example.

JLS are back - and heading on tour in 2025

Pet Shop Boys will be bringing their Dreamworld live show to Sandringham Estate this summer - with support from Scissor Sisters.

Pet Shop Boys announce Sandringham Estate show with Scissor Sisters

What did Dua Lipa perform on the first night of her Radical Optimism tour in Melbourne?

What has Dua Lipa been performing on her Radical Optimism tour so far?

Drummer Frank Ferrer has left Guns N' Roses 'amicably' after being with the band for 19 years.

Guns N’ Roses split with their longest serving drummer, Frank Ferrer

John Legend is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album with a series of UK performances in 2025.

John Legend announces UK tour dates in celebration of Get Lifted
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Will Smith has announced a series of UK tour dates to take place during Summer 2025.

Will Smith set to tour the United Kingdom in 2025

Stevie Wonder has announced an addition series of UK tour dates, alongside his performance at Lytham Festival.

Stevie Wonder to perform five UK dates as part of upcoming tour

Sabrina Carpenter’s first English date on the Short n’ Sweet tour took place in Birmingham overnight.

What did Sabrina Carpenter play on her first UK tour date?

GHOST announce new album ahead of 2025 UK tour dates

Gracie Abrams has cancelled the first two of her UK tour dates.

Gracie Abrams cancels first two UK shows due to illness

Sir Tom Jones has been announced as one of three new acts performing at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025.

Tom Jones, Gary Barlow set for Hampton Court Palace Festival 2025.

With fans still fuming over the alleged length of Oasis' reunion shows, just how long on average is a performance from the Britpop icons?

Explainer How long Oasis sets last - as fans fume over '59 minute' reunion sets

The Stranglers are set to hit the road once again in 2025, bringing Buzzocks with them to celebrate 51 years as a band

The Stranglers and Buzzcocks announce UK tour for October 2025

Pete Tong and Ibiza Classics are set to return to the Royal Albert Hall in London for a four-night residency - the first since it's debut at the hallowed concert hall in 2015.

Pete Tong to bring Ibiza Classics to historic concert hall in 2025

Olly Murs was forced to cancel his show in Dubai after getting a throat infection.

UK popstar 'so gutted' after being forced to cancel gig

Oasis, Linkin Park, Pixies... what reunion show in 2025 are fans looking forward to the most?

Is Oasis’s 2025 reunion the most anticipated of the year?

Is Neil Young about to confirm a widespread tour this year?

Is Neil Young about to announce a 2025 European tour?

Post Malone is bringing his huge tour to the United Kingdom for his first stadium performance in the country.

Post Malone announces one-off UK performance as part of 2025 tour

The Stylistics bring their incomparable soulful sounds with both a new album and a UK tour in 2025.

Soul legends The Stylistics announce major UK tour for November 2025

Queens of the Stone Age have been announced as the opening headliner for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2025.

Queens of the Stone Age Head to Rock N Roll Circus 2025

Wireless 2025 have confirmed that Drake is set to headline all three nights at this year’s festival.

Drake confirmed as headliner for Wireless in huge festival shake-up

What are the odds of UK fans getting tickets to see Kendrick Lamar on tour when they go on general sale this week?

What are the odds of getting tickets to see Kendrick Lamar in the UK?

Beyoncé has added two more UK shows to her Cowboy Carter world tour.

Beyoncé announced two additional UK dates on the Cowboy Carter tour

Smashing Pumpkins have announced a one-off (for now) UK show taking place in August 2025.

Smashing Pumpkins announce UK tour dates - tickets and dates

Metal fans are making their suggestions who could perform a secret set at Download Festival 2025 as they await a second line-up announcement.

Who does Reddit think be a secret act at Download Festival 2025?

Dave Grohl is set to perform for the first time after his announcement he fathered a child out of wedlock.

Dave Grohl set to return to performing at SNL’s anniversary concert

Beyoncé has revealed four dates in the UK for her Cowboy Carter world tour.

Beyoncé announces her return to the UK as part of world tour

The Doobie Brothers will be returning to the UK in 2025 for five dates - including supporting Jeff Lynne's ELO.

The Doobie Brothers announce UK tour to take place in July 2025

Tom Grennan has announced his biggest UK tour to date - performing across 11 arenas in support of his new album.

Tom Grennan set for his biggest UK tour in support of new album

Nine Inch Nails have revealed on social media that they will be hitting the road in 2025.

Nine Inch Nails reveal they are set to tour in 2025

Who was the best-selling musician who toured in the UK in 2024, and by how much did they beat second place by?

Who were the top 10 best selling touring artists in the UK in 2024?

Here's our guide to some of the biggest tours coming to the United Kingdom in 2025 - that have been announced so far.

25 of the biggest tours taking place across the UK in 2025 - so far

Burna Boy is set to play in the UK ahead of the release of his new album in 2025.

Burna Boy set to perform in Manchester in 2025 - how to get tickets

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