Coming Up Over the May Bank Holidays 🌞
Posted on Monday 28th April 2025 at 17:00
Written by
Bethan Boast
As the May Bank Holidays approach and summer vibes start to roll in, it’s the perfect time to get out and experience some brilliant live events. Whether you're after high-energy festivals, iconic gigs or something a bit different, loads are happening across the UK this May.
From the incredible Bearded Theory and Glastonbudget festivals to the rising star Andrew Cushin and the legendary Sisters of Mercy, the weekend is packed with must-see music. You can also explore something unique with Marilyn: The Exhibition – a stunning tribute to an icon – or discover the best new talent at Dot To Dot Festival.
So, if you’re looking to make the most of your Bank Holiday, why not make it unforgettable with a show, a festival, or a little adventure?
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BEARDED THEORY
Award-Winning Family-Friendly Festival
📆 Bearded Theory Dates:
- Wednesday 21st - 25th May 2025: Bearded Theory - Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent
GLASTONBUDGET
The Original Tribute Festival.
📆 Glastonbudget Dates:
- Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th May 2025: Glastonbudget - Turnpost Farm, Leicestershire
DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL
Discover The Next Generation Of New Music
📆 Dot to Dot Festival Dates:
- Saturday 24th May 2025: Dot To Dot Festival Bristol 2025 - Various Bristol Venues
- Sunday 25th May 2025: Dot To Dot Festival Nottingham 2025 - Various Nottingham Venues
COULD BE REAL TRIBUTE FESTIVAL
The UK's Best Tribute Acts
📆 Could Be Real Tribute Festival Dates:
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
- Saturday 24th May 2025: Could Be Real Tribute Festival - County Ground, Swindon
MORE DATES
- Friday 30th May 2025: Could Be Real Tribute Festival - Coombe Abbey, Coventry
- Friday 13th June 2025: Could Be Real Tribute Festival - Hove Lawns, Brighton
- Friday 20th June 2025: Could Be Real Tribute Festival - Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington
- Friday 27th June 2025: Could Be Real Tribute Festival - Harewood House, Leeds
- Friday 4th July 2025: Could Be Real Tribute Festival - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead
SPRING BUGGIN'
The Camp Out!
📆 Spring Buggin' Dates:
- Friday 2nd - Monday 5th May 2025: Spring Buggin' - Retro Staycations, Ryde, Isle of Wight
VALEFEST BOLSOVER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
With The Laylines, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican, Wonk Unit & more
📆 Valefest Bolsover Music Festival Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: Valefest Bolsover Music Festival 2025 - Carr Vale FC, Bolsover
LIVE AT LEEDS IN THE PARK 2025
Leeds' Ultimate One Day Festival
📆 Live At Leeds In The Park Date:
- Saturday 24th May 2025: LIVE AT LEEDS IN THE PARK 2025 - Temple Newsam, Leeds
NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEKENDER
With James, Stereophonics, The Wombats & more
📆 Neighbourhood Weekender Dates:
- Saturday 24th May 2025: NEIGHBOURHOOD WEEKENDER 2025 - Victoria Park, Warrington
BIRMINGHAM REGGAE CARNIVAL 2025
Four Arenas, DJS, Live Music, Jerk BBQ, Dancers & more
📆 Birmingham Reggae Carnival Dates:
- Sunday 25th May 2025: Birmingham Reggae Carnival 2025 - Hockley Social Club, Birmingham
A STONE'S THROW 2025
An annual multi-venue music event that celebrates emerging talent along Newcastle's picturesque coastline.
📆 A Stone's Throw 2025 Dates:
- Friday 23rd May 2025: A Stone's Throw 2025 - Opening Party FEAT. The Horrors - The Exchange 1865, North Shields
- Saturday 24th May 2025: A Stone's Throw 2025 - Opening Party - King Street Social Club, Tynemouth
- Sunday 25th May 2025: A Stone's Throw 2025 - The Exchange 1856, King Street Social Club, Salt Market Social, Three Tanners Bank & The Engine Room, Tynemouth
- Sunday 25th May 2025: A Stone's Throw 2025 - Admission + Opening Party - The Exchange 1856, King Street Social Club, Salt Market Social, Three Tanners Bank & The Engine Room, Tynemouth
BANK HOLIDAY INDIE TRIBUTE FEST
Absolute Stone Roses, Laid, The La’z & more
📆 Bank Holiday Indie Tribute Fest Date:
- Sunday 4th May 2025: Bank Holiday Indie Tribute Fest - St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
PHAZED OUT 2025
With Agnostic Front, Overpower, Peace of Mind, Tarmac & more.
📆 Phazed Out Dates:
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: Agnostic Front - Phazed Out 2025 - Sheffield - Network, Sheffield
- Sunday 4th May 2025: Agnostic Front - Phazed Out 2025 - Newcastle - Tapyard Studios, The Grove & Tyne Bank Brewery, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ON MARGATE SOUNDS BANK HOLIDAY SHOWCASE
With Lime Garden, Adult DVD, Hot Stamp & more.
📆 On Margate Sounds Bank Holiday Showcase Dates:
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: ON MARGATE SOUNDS BANK HOLIDAY SHOWCASE: LIME GARDEN, ADULT DVD + MORE - Where Else?, Margate
MICHAEL MONROE
A high-energy live show packed with Michael Monroe’s signature blend of glam, punk rock, and unstoppable charisma.
📆 Michael Monroe Dates:
- Friday 23rd May 2025: Michael Monroe - Slay, Glasgow
- Monday 26th May 2025: Michael Monroe - The 1865, Southampton
- Tuesday 27th May 2025: Michael Monroe - Concorde 2, Brighton
- Wednesday 28th May 2025: Michael Monroe - Thekla, Bristol
- Friday 30th May 2025: Michael Monroe - Sin City, Swansea
- Saturday 31st May 2025: Michael Monroe - The Tivoli, Buckley
THE SISTERS OF MERCY
With All Wires Red & Oversize.
📆 The Sisters Of Mercy Date:
- Monday 26th May 2025: The Sisters of Mercy - Roundhouse, London
ANDREW CUSHIN
A rising star in the UK music scene, blending heartfelt lyrics with a timeless acoustic sound.
📆 Andrew Cushin Dates:
- Sunday 25th May 2025: Andrew Cushin - Oran Mor, Glasgow
- Monday 26th May 2025: Andrew Cushin - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
- Thursday 29th May 2025: Andrew Cushin - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Monday 2nd June 2025: Andrew Cushin - Dingwalls, London
- Wednesday 15th October 2025: Andrew Cushin - Roadmender Northampton
- Saturday 18th October 2025: Andrew Cushin - The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich
- Friday 24th October 2025: Andrew Cushin - Old Fire Station, Carlisle
THE SHERLOCKS
Everything Must Make Sense Tour
📆 The Sherlocks Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: The Sherlocks - NX, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Saturday 17th May 2025: The Sherlocks - Rock City, Nottingham
- Sunday 25th May 2025: The Sherlocks - The Tivoli, Buckley
MILLIE MANDERS & THE SHUTUP
Choose The Bear Tour 2025
📆 Millie Manders & The Shutup Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: Millie Manders and The Shutup - Future Yard, Birkenhead
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: Millie Manders and The Shut Up - The International, Leicester
- Sunday 4th May 2025: Millie Manders and the Shutup - The Hairy Dog, Derby
THE UNDERTONES
One of the most iconic bands to emerge from Northern Ireland’s punk scene.
📆 The Undertones Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: The Undertones - TramShed, Cardiff
- Sunday 4th May 2025: The Undertones - Komedia Bath, Bath
THE DUALERS
The UK's ultimate ska and reggae party band, bringing infectious rhythms and feel-good energy wherever they go.
📆 The Dualers Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: The Dualers - Beach Life Tour - Stylus, Leeds
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: The Dualers - Beach Life Tour - Rock City, Nottingham
- Friday 23rd May 2025: The Dualers - Beach Life Tour - Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
- Saturday 24th May 2025: The Dualers - Beach Life Tour - The Foundry, Torquay
- Saturday 31st May 2025: The Dualers - Chalk, Brighton
ANDREA BOCELLI
One of the most beloved and celebrated tenors in the world.
📆 Andrea Bocelli Dates:
- Thursday 1st May 2025: Andrea Bocelli - The O2 Arena, London
- Friday 2nd May 2025: Andrea Bocelli - The O2 Arena, London
THE SHOWHAWK DUO
A British acoustic guitar duo renowned for their genre-blending, high-energy performances
📆 The Showhawk Duo Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - MASH, Cambridge
- Sunday 4th May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Chinnerys Southend, Southend on Sea
- Friday 16th May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Stramash Live Music Bar, Edinburgh
- Saturday 17th May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Oran Mor, Glasgow
- Friday 23rd May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
- Saturday 24th May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - The Arch, Brighton
- Sunday 25th May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - The 1865, Southampton
- Friday 30th May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Thekla, Bristol
- Saturday 31st May 2025: The Showhawk Duo - Old Bakery Studios, Truro
TOM WALKER
A British singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and emotionally charged anthems.
📆 Tom Walker Date:
- Sunday 4th May 2025: Tom Walker - Llwyn Isaf (Library Field), Wrexham
THE PLOUISE BAD B EXPERIENCE
Bad Bitch Energy!
📆 The P Louise Bad B Experience Dates:
- Thursday 1st May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Friday 2nd May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Monday 5th May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Tuesday 6th May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Friday 23rd May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Saturday 24th May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
- Monday 26th May 2025: The Plouise Bad B Experience - P Louise Make Up Academy, Stockport
WICKED
One of London's Most Beloved Musicals
📆 Wicked Dates:
- Tuesday 8th April 2025 - Sunday 4th January 2026: Wicked - Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
MARILYN - THE EXHIBITION
The world’s largest collection of Marilyn Monroe’s personal and historical items, featuring 250 meticulously curated objects.
📆 Marilyn - The Exhibition Dates:
- Tuesday 8th April - Sunday 1st June 2025: MARILYN - The Exhibition - Arches London Bridge, London
COMEDY AT NOTTINGHAM CASTLE
With Maisie Adam, Simon Brokin, Tom Davis & more.
📆 Comedy At The Castle Dates:
- Friday 2nd May 2025: Comedy at Nottingham Castle - Friday - Nottingham Castle
- Saturday 3rd May 2025: Comedy at Nottingham Castle - Saturday - Nottingham Castle
- Sunday 4th May 2025: Comedy at Nottingham Castle - Sunday - Nottingham Castle
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
Winner of Best New Musical 2022, Back To The Future The Musical is a trip back to 1955!
📆 Back To The Future Bank Holiday Dates:
- Thursday 1st - Saturday 31st May 2025: Back To The Future - Adelphi Theatre, London
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
The hit musical brings Tina Turner to life on the West End stage in the Tina Turner Musical
📆 Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Bank Holiday Dates:
- Thursday 1st - Saturday 31st May 2025: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical - Aldwych Theatre, London