Looking for your next gig fix? This week’s live music drop has something for everyone—chart-topping pop, gothic metal, riotous punk, electronic icons and prog legends. Whether you're craving sing-alongs, nostalgia or a full-throttle live experience, we've got you sorted.
On our radar: Ed Sheeran returns to the road with a special run of UK dates, promising an intimate spin on his stadium-sized hits. Meanwhile, Jethro Tull continue their legendary journey with the UK leg of The Curiosity Tour—flutes, folklore and all. Punk mischief-makers Panic Shack are back with a high-energy run across the UK this October, and synth-pop trailblazer Howard Jones marks 40 years of Dream Into Action with a celebratory greatest hits tour. Rounding things off, doom-metal pioneers Paradise Lost hit the road this autumn for the Ascension of Europe Tour (Pt1)—a masterclass in heavy, melodic catharsis.
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🎟️ Let’s dive into this week’s hottest tickets—don’t miss your chance to grab yours!
ED SHEERAN
Three Special Nights at Ipswich’s Portman Road
Ed Sheeran is coming home. Fresh from announcing his brand new album Play, the global superstar has confirmed three special shows at Portman Road, the iconic home of Ipswich Town FC – the club he’s proudly supported (and sponsored) since 2021.
Taking place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th July 2025, the run marks Sheeran’s first UK headline shows in two years and promises a mix of fan favourites and brand new songs from his new album, Play, performed live for the very first time. Each night will feature a unique support line-up of hand-picked special guests – from pop icons to rising stars. Friday 11th July – Myles Smith and Tori Kelly, Saturday 12th July – Busted and Dylan and Sunday 13th July – James Blunt and Maisie Peters.
This is Ed Sheeran stepping into a bold new era – and there’s no better place to witness it than right in his hometown.
📆 Ed Sheeran Dates:
- Friday 11th July 2025: Ed Sheeran - Portman Road, Ipswich
- Saturday 12th July 2025: Ed Sheeran - Portman Road, Ipswich
- Sunday 13th July 2025: Ed Sheeran - Portman Road, Ipswich
Ed Sheeran tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 9th May 2025
JETHRO TULL
The Curiosity Tour – Live Across the UK in Spring 2026
Legendary rock innovators, Jethro Tull, have announced The Curiosity Tour, a major UK run that will see Ian Anderson and company bring their genre-defying catalogue to concert halls across the country throughout April and May 2026.
Known for their unique fusion of progressive rock, folk and classical influences, Jethro Tull remain one of the most distinctive acts in British music. Led by Anderson’s unmistakable flute and theatrical presence, their landmark albums Aqualung (1971), Thick as a Brick (1972) and Songs from the Wood (1977) have earned them a place in rock history, with a devoted global following to match.
With a career spanning over five decades and more than 60 million albums sold, Jethro Tull’s live shows are nothing short of spectacular – a spellbinding mix of musicianship, storytelling and timeless songs like “Locomotive Breath” and “Living in the Past”.
Now, fans across the UK will have the chance to experience The Curiosity Tour live, with performances in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Birmingham and many more cities.
📆 Jethro Tull Tour Dates:
- Sunday 19th April 2026: Jethro Tull - Concert Hall, Perth
- Monday 20th April 2026: Jethro Tull - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
- Wednesday 22nd April 2026: Jethro Tull - Usher Hall, Edinburgh
- Thursday 23rd April 2026: Jethro Tull - O2 City Hall Newcastle
- Saturday 25th April 2026: Jethro Tull - King George's Hall, Blackburn
- Sunday 26th April 2026: Jethro Tull - The Lowry Lyric Theatre, Manchester
- Tuesday 28th April 2026: Jethro Tull - Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
- Wednesday 29th April 2026: Jethro Tull - Sheffield City Hall
- Saturday 2nd May 2026: Jethro Tull - Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
- Sunday 3rd May 2026: Jethro Tull - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
- Tuesday 5th May 2026: Jethro Tull - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
- Wednesday 6th May 2026: Jethro Tull - The London Palladium
- Friday 8th May 2026: Jethro Tull - The Anvil, Basingstoke
- Saturday 9th May 2026: Jethro Tull - Brangwyn Hall, Swansea
- Sunday 10th May 2026: Jethro Tull - Bristol Beacon
- Tuesday 12th May 2026: Jethro Tull - Hall For Cornwall, Truro
- Wednesday 13th May 2026: Jethro Tull - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
- Friday 15th May 2026: Jethro Tull - O2 Guildhall Southampton
- Saturday 16th May 2026: Jethro Tull - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Jethro Tull tickets on sale 09:00 Friday 9th May 2025
PANIC SHACK
UK HEADLINE TOUR 2025
Cardiff punk risers Panic Shack have announced their biggest UK headline shows to date, bringing their explosive live energy to venues nationwide this October and December.
Known for their chaotic gigs, razor-sharp wit and infectious DIY spirit, Panic Shack have become one of the UK’s most exciting live bands. With past appearances at Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Green Man and SXSW, plus support slots with Bob Vylan and Soft Play, the five-piece have built a fiercely loyal following through word-of-mouth and sheer force of personality.
The tour follows the release of their long-awaited self-titled debut album, Panic Shack, out Friday, 12th July. Produced by Ali Chant (Yard Act, PJ Harvey), the record is a breakneck joyride through friendship, feminism and the chaos of modern life – delivered with the same tongue-in-cheek swagger that’s won them fans across the UK and beyond.
📆 Panic Shack Tour Dates:
- Thursday 9th October 2025: Panic Shack - Where Else?, Margate
- Friday 10th October 2025: Panic Shack - Chalk, Brighton
- Wednesday 15th October 2025: Panic Shack - Foundry, Sheffield
- Thursday 16th October 2025: Panic Shack - Academy 2, Manchester
- Saturday 18th October 2025: Panic Shack - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Thursday 4th December 2025: Panic Shack - Electric Brixton, London
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- Sunday 18th May 2025: Panic Shack - The Bullingdon, Oxford
- Sunday 25th May 2025: Panic Shack - The Corn Exchange, Newport
Panic Shack tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 9th May 2025
HOWARD JONES
Dream Into Action 40th Anniversary Tour plus Greatest Hits, this November!
Synth-pop icon and electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has announced a brand new UK tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his landmark 1985 album Dream Into Action.
Taking place this November, the eight-date run sees Howard and his full band perform the classic album in full, alongside a set packed with greatest hits from across his incredible four-decade career. Expect sing-along favourites including ‘Things Can Only Get Better’, ‘No One Is To Blame’, ‘What Is Love?’ and debut single ‘New Song’.
Originally released in 1985, Dream Into Action reached No.2 in the UK and broke the US Top 10, with Jones going on to play Live Aid, the Grammys and global stages ever since. Now aged 70 and still going strong, he continues to inspire with uplifting lyrics, infectious synths and a message of hope and resilience.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate one of the UK’s most enduring and influential artists as he brings Dream Into Action to life once again – with full band, spectacular visuals, and all the anthems.
📆 Howard Jones Tour Dates:
- Wednesday 12th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - Bath Forum
- Thursday 13th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
- Saturday 15th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - Sheffield City Hall
- Sunday 16th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
- Monday 17th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - The London Palladium
- Wednesday 19th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
- Thursday 20th November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
- Saturday 22nd November 2025: Howard Jones - Dream Into Action - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
PARADISE LOST
ASCENSION OF EUROPE TOUR (PT1)
Goth-metal legends Paradise Lost have announced a run of UK headline shows this October as part of their Ascension of Europe Tour (Pt1).
Renowned for their pioneering blend of crushing doom riffs, gothic atmospheres and melodic darkness, the Halifax-formed outfit will hit six UK cities on this leg – including stops in Manchester, London, Wolverhampton and Bristol. They'll be joined by Italian doom collective Messa and fast-rising UK outfit High Parasite on select dates.
With a legacy stretching back to 1988 and albums like Draconian Times (1995), Icon (1993), and Obsidian (2020), Paradise Lost remain one of the most influential and consistent forces in British metal. Don’t miss your chance to witness them live this autumn.
📆 Paradise Lost Tour Dates:
- Thursday 9th October 2025: Paradise Lost - Ascension of Europe tour (pt1) - New Century, Manchester
- Friday 10th October 2025: Paradise Lost - Ascension of Europe tour (pt1) - KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
- Tuesday 14th October 2025: Paradise Lost - Ascension of Europe tour (pt1) - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- Wednesday 15th October 2025: Paradise Lost - Ascension of Europe tour (pt1) - Electric Bristol
- Thursday 16th October 2025: Paradise Lost - Ascension of Europe tour (pt1) - The 1865, Southampton
- Friday 17th October 2025: Paradise Lost - Ascension of Europe tour (pt1) - Islington Assembly Hall, London
Paradise Lost tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 9th May 2025