Looking for your next gig fix? This week’s live announcements are packed with power, perspective and genre-spanning brilliance—from political icons to gritty rock legends and fearless indie storytellers.
On our radar: President Barack Obama headlines a landmark live event in London this September. Stereophonics return with a Winter Arena Tour. Wednesday bring their scuzzy, shoegaze-kissed rock back to the UK in early 2026. Ezra Furman hits Manchester and Bristol with her bold new album Goodbye Small Head. And The Commoners deliver roots rock fire on their biggest UK tour to date this December.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
Seat Unique Presents: An Evening with President Barack Obama In Conversation with David Olusoga
Few presidents have walked a more improbable path to the White House. Now, in a time of uncertainty and transformation, President Barack Obama returns to the stage for a powerful evening of reflection and forward-looking conversation, joined in London by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga.
Presented by Seat Unique, Fane, Kilimanjaro Live and Singular Artists, these once-in-a-lifetime events offer a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential and widely respected leaders of our time.
Over two landmark evenings, President Obama will reflect on the challenges and changes that shaped his presidency, explore what lies ahead for the world, and share his thoughts on resilience, hope, and the power of community.
“True democracy is a project that’s much bigger than any one of us... It’s a job for all of us.” – President Barack Obama
📆 Barack Obama Tour Dates:
- Wednesday 24th September 2025: Seat Unique Presents: An Evening with President Barack Obama - The O2 Arena, London
Barack Obama tickets are on sale now!
STEREOPHONICS
Welsh Rock Icons Return for huge Winter Arena Tour this December
With a career spanning more than 25 years, countless hit singles, and some of the most iconic live shows in UK rock history, Stereophonics are back this December for a huge Winter Arena Tour.
Led by the unmistakable voice of Kelly Jones, the band will bring their signature mix of gritty rock anthems and emotional ballads to Aberdeen’s P&J Live and Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, joined by special guests to be announced soon.
From early classics like “A Thousand Trees” and “Local Boy in the Photograph” to arena-sized favourites like “Dakota”, “Maybe Tomorrow” and “Have a Nice Day”, Stereophonics remain one of the UK’s most beloved live acts.
These shows promise a set packed with hits, deep cuts, and the kind of energy that has defined their legendary live reputation.
📆 Stereophonics Tour Dates:
- Tuesday 9th December 2025: Stereophonics - P&J Live, Aberdeen
- Wednesday 10th December 2025: Stereophonics - OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Saturday 16th August 2025: HERITAGE LIVE FESTIVALS 2025 - Stereophonics - Royal Sandringham Estate, King's Lynn
Stereophonics tickets on sale 09:30 Friday 11th July 2025
WEDNESDAY
Breakout North Carolina rock band are back with a new single and a UK Tour
Breakout North Carolina rock band Wednesday are back with a brand new single and a run of unmissable UK headline shows in February 2026 as part of their Bleeds tour.
Formed by Karly Hartzman in 2017, Wednesday have grown into one of the most vital and captivating indie rock bands of the decade. Now a five-piece featuring the wildly talented MJ Lenderman, the band fuses shoegaze textures, country-rock grit and raw Southern storytelling into something wholly their own. With records like Twin Plagues (2021) and Rat Saw God (2023), they’ve earned widespread acclaim and comparisons to the likes of Dinosaur Jr. and Drive-By Truckers.
Don’t miss your chance to see one of the most honest, electrifying live bands of their generation—louder and more unfiltered than ever.
📆 Wednesday Tour Dates:
- Monday 23rd February 2026: Wednesday - The Fleece, Bristol
- Tuesday 24th February 2026: Wednesday - Leeds Irish Centre
- Wednesday 25th February 2026: Wednesday - Electric Ballroom, London
Wednesday tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 11th July 2025
THE COMMONERS
Canadian Roots Rockers Return for UK Tour This December
Following a string of explosive shows across Europe and their breakout 2024 album Restless, The Commoners are back with a brand-new single and a full UK headline tour for December 2025.
Hailing from Toronto and known for their soul-drenched Southern rock sound, the band have built a loyal UK following through relentless touring, dynamic live shows, and a sound that blends bluesy grit with soaring melodies. Their evocative new single, “Too Soon to Know You”, marks a bold new chapter, coinciding with the announcement of their Ghosts on the Highway UK tour.
With five UK runs already under their belt, bassist Ben Spiller calls the UK their “second home”—and this upcoming 10-date tour is set to be their biggest yet.
📆 The Commoners Tour Dates:
- Wednesday 3rd December 2025: The Commoners - Chinnerys Southend, Southend on Sea
- Thursday 4th December 2025: The Commoners - KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
- Friday 5th December 2025: The Commoners - Stereo, Glasgow
- Saturday 6th December 2025: The Commoners - Rebellion, Manchester
- Sunday 7th December 2025: The Commoners - 100 Club, London
- Wednesday 10th December 2025: The Commoners - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- Thursday 11th December 2025: The Commoners - Exchange, Bristol
- Friday 12th December 2025: The Commoners - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Saturday 13th December 2025: The Commoners - The Boileroom, Guildford
- Sunday 14th December 2025: The Commoners - KOLA, Portsmouth
EZRA FURMAN
Boundary-Pushing Artist Announces UK Headline Dates for February 2026
Known for her raw emotional power, inventive songwriting, and fearless individuality, Ezra Furman returns to the UK in February 2026 with her electrifying live show, featuring two intimate headline dates in Manchester and Bristol.
One of the most compelling voices in modern music, Furman has spent the last decade breaking boundaries—blending punk energy, cinematic arrangements and heartfelt lyricism into a sound that’s entirely her own. This year saw the release of her tenth studio album, Goodbye Small Head—a bold and expansive record described by Ezra herself as “orchestral emo prog-rock sprinkled with samples… the coolest movie soundtrack of 1997.”
In addition to her acclaimed solo work, Furman also soundtracked the Netflix hit Sex Education and authored Lou Reed: Transformer for the iconic 33⅓ book series, cementing her reputation as a fearless, multifaceted artist.
These upcoming shows offer a rare chance to see a truly singular performer up close, backed by a long-standing band renowned for its deep musical chemistry and emotional intensity.
The shows will also include support from London-based quartet, Modern Women.
📆 Ezra Furman Tour Dates:
- Monday 2nd February 2026: Ezra Furman - New Century, Manchester
- Tuesday 3rd February 2026: Ezra Furman - Electric Bristol
Ezra Furman tickets are on sale 09:00 Friday 11th July 2025.