This week’s new shows span soulful roots, searing blues, genre-blending global sounds and one of Scotland’s best-loved festivals – perfect if you’re after something a little different.
Belladrum Festival returns in Summer 2026 with another packed weekend of music, art and atmosphere – tickets are flying, so don’t wait around. Blues powerhouse Samantha Fish brings raw riffs and Southern soul to the UK in early 2026. Ireland’s Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill team up again for a stunning live run, while Finn Forster delivers northern charm and heartfelt songwriting on his biggest tour to date. And if you’re looking for something truly transportive, don’t miss the Idrîsî Ensemble – a spellbinding blend of Andalusi, Arabic and Mediterranean traditions performed live.
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🎟️ Let’s dive into this week’s hottest tickets—don’t miss your chance to grab yours!
BELLADRUM FESTIVAL 2026
Beloved music and arts festival is back for 2026
Entering its 24th year, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival is the perfect way to spend a weekend, surrounded by good music and the jaw-dropping beauty of the Scottish Highlands.
Striking the perfect blend between a celebration of the arts and championing Scottish heritage and culture, ‘Bella’ (as it’s affectionately known) has plenty to offer for fun-loving festival-goers. Located at the beautiful Belladrum Estate, Inverness, this is not only a family-friendly affair but also features an expansive range of eclectic music spanning multiple stages. From indie to rock, pop to electronic, folk to traditional Scottish music, Bella is also a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in both rising stars and old favourites.
Outside of the amazing tunes, Bella is sure to impress with its immersive array of art installations, workshops, theatre and much, much more. Be sure to grab your tickets for Bella from Thursday 30th July to Saturday 1st August 2026, before they sell out!
Plus, payment plans are available!
📆 Belladrum Festival Dates:
- Thursday 30th July - Saturday 1st August 2026: Belladrum 2026 - Belladrum Estate, Inverness
- Thursday 30th July - Saturday 1st August 2026: Belladrum 2026 - PAYMENT PLAN - Belladrum Estate, Inverness
Belladrum Festival 2026 tickets are on sale now!
SAMANTHA FISH
The Queen of Blues is coming to a city near you!
Straight from the States, queen of the blues Samantha Fish is coming to a city near you on her Paper Doll tour from February to March 2026!
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the blues or new to discovering the sound, Fish is bringing her swaggering brand of blues, rock and soul to the road. Beloved for her skills as a potent songwriter and a stylish guitarist. Coupled together, Fish is a force in the world of blues music.
This really is a rare opportunity to see such a critically acclaimed artist who champions her genre, so get your tickets fast!
📆 Samantha Fish Tour Dates:
- Friday 27th February 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - York Barbican
- Saturday 28th February 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
- Sunday 1st March 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - O2 Academy Bristol
- Tuesday 3rd March 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - Birmingham Town Hall
- Wednesday 4th March 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - O2 Ritz, Manchester
- Thursday 5th March 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - Wylam Brewery, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Friday 6th March 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
- Saturday 7th March 2026: Samantha Fish - Paper Doll World Tour - Rock City, Nottingham
Samantha Fish tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 8th August 2025
IDRÎSÎ ENSEMBLE
Delve into the rich archives of Mediterranean Medieval music and culture this November
If you’re a fan of classical, history, and all things in between, Idrîsî Ensemble have you covered for a sonic pilgrimage through time.
Dedicated and passionate about marrying Mediterranean traditions with a refined contemporary sensibility, Idrîsî Ensemble take their audiences on a journey through the civilisations of antiquity with their music. Through never-before-recorded Roman chants, to UNESCO-protected Corsican polyphonies, prepare to be moved by their masterful storytelling and intricate instrumentalism.
Set to play in the stunning Union Chapel in London, this intricate show is bound to be nothing short of moving and immersive.
📆 Idrîsî Ensemble Date:
- Sunday 16th November 2025: Idrîsî Ensemble - Union Chapel, London
Idrîsî Ensemble tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 8th August 2025
MICK FLANNERY & SUSAN O'NEILL
Two of Ireland's most magnetic musical talents join forces this December!
Two of Ireland’s most magnetic musical talents, Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill, join forces to tour this December, bringing their haunting vocals and hypnotic storytelling.
Since their debut collaborative album In The Game (2021), which reached number one in the Irish Independent Albums Chart, Flannery and O’Neill captivate their audiences with the delicious combination of Flannery’s gravelly voice and O’Neill’s smoky vocals. With their music, the duo provides the genre-defying experience of folk, blues, Americana and Irish grit.
Painting their musical landscape with ballads and soaring love songs, this tour is bound to leave not a dry eye in the house.
📆 Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill Tour Dates:
- Thursday 4th December 2025: Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill - Union Chapel, London
- Friday 5th December 2025: Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill - Drygate Brewing Co, Glasgow
Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill tickets are on sale now!
FINN FORSTER
Rising singer-songwriter hits the road this November
Rising star Finn Forster is back on the road with his Embers UK Tour 2025. Bringing his compelling storytelling and his gritty Teesside charm to his audiences, Forster is fast becoming an important voice in the sphere of UK indie.
With songs ranging from love to loss, and small-town hope to self-discovery, Forster captivates listeners with his catchy hooks and soaring vocal prowess.
Despite drawing sonic comparisons to icons such as Sam Fender and Ben Howard, there is still a unique Forster-shaped space in the indie scene, that is anthemic, vulnerable and refreshingly real.
Be sure to get your tickets while they’re hot!
📆 Finn Forster Tour Dates:
- Monday 10th November 2025: Finn Forster - The Globe, Cardiff
- Saturday 15th November 2025: Finn Forster - The Middlesbrough Empire
Finn Forster tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 8th August 2025