With it being a week until Christmas, we have some treats for you!
Jazz-house phenomenon berlioz is set to bring the grooves to Dublin. Discovery Festival presents 80s Calling is all about celebrating the one of the best decades in music. Sixpence None The Richer are bringing their warm indie-pop to the road in September and October 2026. Nik Kershaw is embarking on a Micro-Anniversary tour. And last but not least, Swedish folk singer Jens Lekman showcasing his Songs for Other People's Weddings album in March 2026.
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🎟️ Let’s dive into this week’s hottest tickets—don’t miss your chance to grab yours!
berlioz
Jazz-house phenomenon in the Irish capital
berlioz is a an enigmatic producer and composer whose music drifts effortlessly between jazz, house, and cinematic soul, and is coming to Dublin in 2026 as part of the Wider Than Pictures series!
Known for his warm analog textures, live instrumentation, and evocative storytelling, berlioz creates immersive soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive. His breakout releases, including Jazz Is for Ordinary People and deep in it, have earned him a global following and critical acclaim for redefining modern electronic music with a distinctly human touch
Set against the beautiful historic backdrop of Collins Barracks, this show promises a hypnotic journey through groove-led rhythms, smoky jazz influences, and emotional melodies, a meeting point of past and present, tradition and innovation.
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📆 berlioz Date:
- Friday 28th August 2026: Wider Than Pictures - berlioz - National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin
berlioz tickets are on sale from 10:00 Friday 19th December 2025.
Discovery Festival presents 80s Calling
Celebrating one of the best decades in music
Get ready to rewind the clock as Discovery Festival presents 80s Calling, a high-energy celebration of the decade that defined pop culture!
From synth-driven pop and new wave classics to stadium-sized rock hits and dancefloor favourites, 80s Calling is a full-throttle tribute to a golden era of music. Expect bold sounds, nostalgic singalongs, and a crowd united by neon vibes and timeless tunes.
Featuring performances from the iconic Soft Cell vocalist Marc Almond, synth-pop legends Heaven 17, and many more, it's time to get out your shoulder pads and hit the dancefloor in Darlington!
📆 Discovery Festival presents 80s Calling Date:
- Saturday 8th August 2026: Discovery Festival presents 80s Calling - Darlington Arena
Discovery Festival presents 80s Calling tickets are on sale from 10:00 Friday 19th December 2025.
Sixpence None The Richer
Alt-pop darlings coming to the UK
American alt-rock and pop favourites Sixpence None The Richer return to the UK stage for a long-awaited run of shows in September and October 2026!
Best known for timeless hits like “Kiss Me” and “Breathe Your Name,” the band has spent more than three decades crafting melodic, heartfelt music that has resonated across generations. Formed in Texas in the early 1990s and anchored by Leigh Nash’s unmistakable vocals and Matt Slocum’s expressive guitar and cello work, Sixpence became a global phenomenon with their self-titled 1997 album, earning widespread acclaim, airplay, and Grammy nominations along the way.
This UK tour is both a celebration of the band’s enduring legacy and a chance to experience their iconic sound live, so don't miss out!
📆 Sixpence None The Richer Dates:
- Tuesday 29th September 2026: Sixpence None The Richer - Thekla, Bristol
- Thursday 1st October 2026: Sixpence None The Richer - Islington Assembly Hall, London
- Friday 2nd October 2026: Sixpence None The Richer - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Saturday 3rd October 2026: Sixpence None The Richer - Band on the Wall, Manchester
- Sunday 4th October 2026: Sixpence None The Richer - Saint Luke's, Glasgow
Sixpence None The Richer tickets go on sale 09:00 Friday 19th December 2025.
Nik Kershaw
British pop icon showcasing huge career
Another one for our 80s babies here: pop icon Nik Kershaw returns to stages across the UK for a special run of shows celebrating his remarkable musical journey, for the Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour!
With a career spanning more than four decades, Kershaw first exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 with a string of global hit singles, including “Wouldn’t It Be Good”, “The Riddle” and “I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”, which saw him spend an astonishing 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart and cemented his status as one of the defining voices of the decade.
Whether revisiting beloved classics or sharing personal reflections and new material, this tour offers fans a rare and heartfelt connection with one of Britain’s most enduring musical talents.
What are you waiting for?
📆 Nik Kershaw Dates:
- Thursday 9th July 2026: Nik Kershaw - Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour - Foundry, Sheffield
- Friday 10th July 2026: Nik Kershaw - Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour - Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Saturday 11th July 2026: Nik Kershaw - Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour - Parr Hall, Warrington
- Sunday 12th July 2026: Nik Kershaw - Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour - Komedia Bath
- Thursday 20th August 2026: Nik Kershaw - Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour - Cambridge Junction
- Saturday 22nd August 2026: Nik Kershaw - Six in 26: A Micro Anniversary Tour - Rock City, Nottingham
Nik Kershaw tickets are on sale now!
Jens Lekman
Swedish folk singer with heart and soul
Swedish folk songwriter Jens Lekman returns to the UK in March 2026 for a string of intimate shows celebrating his richly melodic and deeply personal music, on his Songs For Other People's Weddings Album Tour!
Renowned for his witty, romantic lyricism and lush arrangements, weaving guitar, strings and clever samples into heartfelt storytelling, Lekman has carved out a singular place in contemporary indie music since releasing his first recordings in the early 2000s.
In 2025 he released his seventh studio album Songs for Other People’s Weddings, a concept-driven collection that doubles as a companion to a novel of the same name co-written with author David Levithan, blending fiction and song into an evocative journey through love and the rituals that surround it.
Across stops in Brighton, Bristol, Leeds and London, Lekman’s 2026 UK tour promises performances that are equal parts charming, introspective and celebratory
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📆 Jens Lekman Dates:
- Wednesday 11th March 2026: Jens Lekman - Patterns, Brighton
- Thursday 12th March 2026: Jens Lekman - Strange Brew, Bristol
- Friday 13th March 2026: Jens Lekman - Howard Assembly Room, Leeds
- Sunday 15th March 2026: Jens Lekman - EartH Theatre, London
Jens Lekman tickets are on sale now!