UPCOMING MUSIC & COMEDY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
George Michael makes a welcome return to the UK stage in the autumn of 2012, when he re-embarks on Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour.
During the summer of 2012, Plan B will perform seven forestry commission concerts at forest locations across England.
As part of an extensive new European tour, Lionel Richie will perform concerts at several of the UK's biggest arenas during the autumn of 2012.
In the autumn of 2012 John Bishop will perform more than 30 arena dates across the UK, as part of his new stand-up comedy UK tour.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will be touring the UK and Ireland throughout 2012, as part of the band's first arena tour.
In 2012 Michael McIntyre will undertake his biggest tour to date - performing more than 75 shows across 12 arenas in the UK and Ireland.
Lady Gaga will visit the UK & Ireland in September 2012 to perform a series of concerts as part of her Born This Way Ball world tour.
Madonna's latest album, MDNA, soared to the top of the UK chart following its release. A UK tour in support of the new album is planned for July 2012.
Kelly Clarkson will perform a series of UK arena dates – in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield and Wembley – during October 2012 as part of her Stronger Tour.
Elton John and his band will perform a series of concerts at venues across the UK during the summer of 2012.
During the summer of 2012, Will Young will perform seven forestry commission concerts at forest locations across England.
Eddie Izzard will be back performing in the UK's arenas again in May and June of 2013, as part of his Force Majeure world tour.
Following a hugely successful UK tour in February 2012, Olly Murs will be back touring the UK & Ireland's biggest arenas again in 2013.
Following their sell-out UK tour in January 2012, One Direction have announced a brand new UK & Ireland arena tour planned for February, March and April 2013.
Red Hot Chili Peppers will return to the UK again in the summer of 2012 for two massive open-air shows - in Knebworth and Sunderland.
In the summer of 2012, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will visit the UK to perform a series of stadium and festival dates, as part of a wider European tour.
Westlife will embark on their final UK tour in spring 2012. After completing the Greatest Hits farewell tour the band will split up.
Coldplay will perform huge stadium gigs in Coventry, London, Sunderland and Manchester during Summer 2012.
Andrea Bocelli will be touring the UK and Ireland in November 2012. Concerts are planned in Dublin, Belfast, Birmingham, Liverpool and London.
Ed Sheeran will perform a special outdoor gig at Thetford Forest in July 2012. Ed will also embark on a full UK tour in October and November 2012 - his biggest to date.
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Kelly Clarkson Announces UK Arena Tour
Posted: 16th May 2012
Kelly Clarkson has today announced details of a UK arena tour that will take place in October. The former American Idol winner will perform shows in Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield and London during the tour. Read More...
Rush Announce 2013 UK Arena Tour
Posted: 14th May 2012
Canadian rock band Rush has announced a 5-date UK arena tour for May 2013, which includes a massive show at the O2 Arena in London. The legendary trio announced the UK dates as part of their Clockwork Angels world tour. Read More...
Lostprophets Announce November UK Tour
Posted: 8th May 2012
Welsh rockers Lostprophets have announced a second UK tour in support of their latest album - Weapons. The new tour, which is due to take place in November, will be known as the Weapons Reloaded tour and will include 10 dates around the country. Read More...
Eddie Izzard Announces 'Force Majeure' 2013 UK Tour Dates
Posted: 2nd May 2012
Eddie Izzard has today announced details of the most extensive comedy tour ever undertaken by a stand-up comedian. Eddie's Force Majeure world tour will take in a total of 25 countries throughout Europe, USA, Africa, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Nepal and The Far East during 2013 and 2014! Read More...
The Voice Live Tour Announced
Posted: 1st May 2012
Contestants from the BBC's popular new TV talent contest - The Voice - will be hitting the road this autumn as part of the show's first live UK arena tour. It was announced today that the final eight contestants, including the eventual winner, will take part in the tour during September. Read More...
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