As we head deeper into the colder months, Christmas is quickly creeping around the corner. As much as we love the festive season, we know it can be stressful planning out what presents to buy for your loved ones, and there are only so many bath bombs and shower sets you can give out. So, why not treat your friends and family to an experience they'll remember with a ticket to some of the best gigs, comedy shows, theatre performances and events around. One of the best parts? No need to wrap it up!
To help you out, we've compiled this guide of some of our highlights in the event calendar next year that we think will make the perfect gift for someone special. Take a look, and get Christmas shopping ticked off your to do list!
Music / Comedy & Events / Theatre
Music
Live At Leeds: In The Park
Where? Leeds
When? May 2023
Live at Leeds: In The Park makes its highly anticipated return for 2023. The festival will take over Temple Newsam on 27 May 2023, continuing to hold its astounding reputation and one of the leading tastemakers in new music. Artists such as Two Door Cinema Club, Tom Walker, The Lathums, Everything Everything and much more have already been announced. An indie music and festival lover is sure to adore this gift this Christmas.
Muse
Where? Huddersfield & Milton Keynes
When? June 2023
To celebrate their ninth studio album 'Will Of The People', the infamous, Grammy Award winning band announced some major UK dates for Summer 2023, with special guests Royal Blood! Known for their exhilarating and ground-breaking shows, who wouldn't want to unwrap a ticket to this on Christmas day? Treat your loved one and book them tickets to one of these unmissable shows.
Olly Murs
Where? Nationwide
When? April - August 2023
The X-Factor star is heading out on his 'Marry Me' UK tour in spring and summer 2023 with very special guests Scouting For Girls. He is sure to have people dancing, if not proposing, in the aisles next year to hits like 'Troublemaker', 'Dance with Me Tonight' and 'You Don't Know Love'. So if you have a friend or family member who loves a good dance, grab them tickets to this one!
Jamie T
Where? London
When? June 2023
The indie-rock troubadour is back after a five year hiatus with his biggest ever headline show at London's Finsbury park, with more special guests still to be announced! A ticket to this is sure to be the perfect gift for that indie lover in your life, where they can hear Jamie's iconic tracks like 'Sheila' and 'Zombie', plus new hits like 'The Old Style Raiders'.
Dermot Kennedy
Where? Nationwide
When? March - April 2023
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy has revealed details of his biggest ever UK tour to date, set to happen in March and April 2023. The shows follow the recent release of his incredible new track ‘Innocence & Sadness’, a song taken from his upcoming second album ‘Sonder’, out next month. Dermot Kennedy is an exciting name in music right now, so we're sure any music fan would love to get tickets to this!
Billy Ocean
Where? Nationwide
When? March - April 2023
Who doesn't like Billy Ocean? The R&B legend is back on tour in 2023 for an exciting jam-packed show filled with greatest hits and fan favourites like 'Caribbean Queen', 'Love Really Hurts Without You', 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car', and so many more. We're sure this one will go down a treat, and why not grab yourself a ticket while you're at it!
Fatboy Slim
Where? Nationwide
When? March 2023
This is one for any of those old school ravers in your life. Celebrating 20 years since the infamous Big Beach Boutique event, Fatboy Slim has released his latest album 'Right Here, Right Then' and announced a huge UK tour! Two decades on from those historic, era defining gatherings, Fatboy Slim continues to be as adventurous and in demand as ever. If your loved one loves a dance, then grab them tickets to what is set to be an unmissable 2023 gig!
Panic! At The Disco
Where? Nationwide
When? March 2023
Panic! At The Disco are back with their seventh studio album 'VIVA LAS VENGEANCE' and to celebrate they're heading out on a headline tour in March next year. The tour is already receiving raving reviews in the US, so if you know a fan, don't let them miss out on their chance to catch this show live!
YES
Where? Nationwide
When? May - June 2023
Progressive legends YES have announced UK dates for their long-awaited Album Series 2023 Tour featuring their 1974 'Relayer' album in its entirety together with a selection of other classic YES favourites. The show will comprise of two sets by the band. The first will feature favourite classic tracks from YES’s extensive catalogue, and 'Relayer', their seventh studio album, in full in the second set. Get your loved one a ticket to an evening which is sure to be one of a kind.
C2C Country to Country 2023
Where? London & Glasgow
When? March 2023
Do you have a country music lover in your life? Well, Country to Country, Europe's biggest country music festival, is back for 2023 with world renowned superstars Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett and Lady A as headliners. They will also be joined by many more artists including some of Nashville's hottest and most buzzed about stars. So tell your loved one to grab their cowboy boots and send them on their way!
Louis Tomlinson
Where? Nationwide
When? November 2023
The Doncaster born singer-songwriter, Louis Tomlinson, has announced his huge new UK tour for November 2023. The tour follows Louis giving his fans another taste of his upcoming album ‘Faith in Nature’ with the release of ‘Out of My System’, which is arguably his most adventurous, punky, and in-your-face song of the album. Treat a loved one to one of these unforgettable nights.
Pixies
Where? Birmingham, Cardiff & London
When? March 2023
One of the most innovative bands of the late 80s alt/rock movement, Pixies, are renowned for their emphatic live performances, making their 2023 live dates a highlight in the calendar for next year. The shows will celebrate the band's new album 'Doggeral', but with no pre-planned setlists, each performance is set to be a truly unique and memorable occasion. If you know a fan, treat them to a ticket to this for Christmas!
Mimi Webb
Where? Nationwide
When? April 2023
To mark her highly anticipated debut album ‘Amelia’ due for release in March 2023, Mimi Webb has confirmed a headline tour in April 2023, where she will visit multiple cities and venues across the UK. In just two years, this break-out star has racked up over 730 million global streams to date, with hit tracks including ‘House on Fire’ and ‘Good Without’. This event is a must for any pop music fans in your life.
Roger Waters
Where? Birmingham, Glasgow, London & Manchester
When? May - June 2023
The legendary Roger Waters has announced his 'This Is Not A Drill' tour across the UK in summer 2023, a ground-breaking rock 'n' roll extravaganza where you can expect to hear a range of Pink Floyd classics and hand picked solo favourites throughout the evening! If you have a Pink Floyd fan in your life, then this might just be the perfect present for them.
Hothouse Flowers
Where? Frome, Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Aberdeen
When? May 2023
Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – no two shows have ever been the same! The unpredictable energy in the band harkens back to their "Risk" days; playing on Dublin's dance floors by night or busking in the streets by day. The band cannot wait to get back in front of a live audience on their 'Let’s Do This Thing Tour' in May of 2023!
Leona Lewis
Where? Nationwide
When? November - December 2023
X Factor winner Leona Lewis has broken many records since winning the show back in 2016 and the sensation is set to bring her ‘Christmas, With Love’ tour to locations across the UK in November & December 2023. If you know someone who loves Leona Lewis and Christmas then this is the gift for them!
Comedy & Events
Chris & Rosie Ramsey: Sh**gged. Married. Annoyed.
Where? Nationwide
When? November - December 2023
Following the staggering success of their number one hit podcast – with over 100 million downloads , a sell-out Guinness World Record breaking 2020 arena tour, a brand-new prime-time BBC chat show ‘The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show’, and a Sunday Time’s Best Selling Book, Chris and Rosie will be bringing a brand new live show to arenas nationwide in autumn 2023. The ideal gift for fans of their podcast!
Simon Brodkin
Where? Nationwide
When? January - June 2023
Fresh from his sold out, critically acclaimed show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show ‘Screwed Up’. If you have any family members that love stand-up and jokes about social media, celebrity culture, the police, Putin, and Prince Andrew, then they are sure to love this show.
Dogfest
Where? Nationwide
When? May - September 2023
Got a dog lover in your life? Well, a ticket to DogFest would be the perfect gift. This festival gives people the chance to meet up with fellow dog lovers (and dogs of course) in a range of activities from group walks to displays, plus there are plenty of things to do to keep the whole family entertained, with delicious food and drink, and more dogs than you can ever imagine! Plus, right now you can get 20% off when you book an early bird ticket!
Mamma Mia! The Party
Where? London
When? January - April 2023
This Christmas, give the gift of Björn Ulvaeus’ production of Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2, London. This theatrical dining experience is now booking until April 2023. Feel transported to the island of Skopelos to dance, dine and have the time of your life! As the sun sets, you'll take your seats at Nikos’ family-run taverna where you'll enjoy a delicious four-course Greek meal before dancing the night away at a glittering ABBA disco. This is your dream Greek holiday, right in the heart of London.
Pub in the Park
Where? Multiple cities across the UK
When? May - September 2023
Pub in the Park returns in 2023 and once again one of the biggest and best line-ups on offer. Enjoy performances from the likes of Example and Craig David, as well as delicious food from the country's most exciting chefs. Early bird tickets for Tunbridge Wells, St Albans, Bath and Brighton are on sale from midday on Friday 11th November!
Russell Howard
Where? Nationwide
When? March - June 2023
Russell Howard, "one of the world’s top comedians”, according to The Sunday Times, is back for a brand-new live UK tour in 2023, covering cities across the country. As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way. This is the perfect gift to laugh your socks off to.
Saturn Returns with Caggie
Where? London
When? January 2023
Hosted by TV personality and Singer Caggie Dunlop, the ‘Saturn Returns’ live podcast event is back with two shows in January 2023! The podcast aims to bring calm and clarity during times of transition - underpinned by the astrological transit known as your Saturn Return, with Caggie joined by astrologer Noura Bourni and various guests. Gift this to a podcast and/or astrology lover this Christmas.
Sarah Keyworth
Where? Nationwide
When? February - March 2023
As seen and heard on 'Live at the Apollo', '8 Out Of 10 Cats', 'Dark Horse (Comedy Special)' on Amazon Prime Video, 'Mock the Week', 'The Guilty Feminist Podcast' and Radio 4's ‘Are You A Boy Or A Girl?’, Sarah Keyworth brings her 'Lost Boy' UK tour to multiple venues in the country for their hilarious stand-up show. Gift a laugh to someone this Christmas.
Test Match Special Live
Where? Nationwide
When? April - May 2023
Cricket fanatic in your life? Well then, look no further, this is the perfect gift for them. The Test Match Special team are back on the road, and this time, the Ashes are at stake. Jonathan 'Aggers' Agnew and Australian bowling legend Glenn McGrath are teaming up for an evening of stories, memories, and predictions ahead of a massive Ashes summer, and the audience will have the chance to ask the duo anything you like!
David O'Doherty
Where? Nationwide
When? January - March 2023
As seen on Channel 4's 'Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty', '8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown' and BBC's 'Live At the Apollo.' David O'Doherty is on tour for 2023! There'll be lots of talking, some apologising and some songs on a glued together plastic keyboard from 1986.
Peaky Blinders: The Rise
Where? London
When? January - February 2023
Tommy Shelby personally invites you to his family’s Camden warehouse to share an expansion plan that could prove lucrative for everyone in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Rise’. This truly unmissable experience will transport you into the world of one of the most notorious TV Dramas at the Camden Garrison, an exciting new venue in the centre of Camden Market. So if you know someone who is obsessed with Peaky Blinders, we guarantee this will go down a treat.
Phil Wang
Where? Nationwide
When? March - June 2023
The British-Malaysian comedian and comedy writer, Phil Wang, brings an exciting new stand-up show to venues nationwide! Soon following his critically acclaimed Netflix special David Letterman appearance and role in 'Life & Beth' with Amy Schumer, he is ready to chat race, family, nipples, and everything else that’s been going on in his Philly little life. Gift this to a comedy lover this Christmas.
Firedance
Where? Nationwide
When? February - April 2023
Strictly Stars Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and their scintillating cast return with Firedance, featuring fresh flavours and super-charged choreography. Get your loved one the gift of seeing the stars in a captivating dance off inspired by 'Romeo & Juliet', 'Moulin Rouge', 'Carmen', 'West Side Story' and featuring an eclectic mix of latin, rock and pop music from artists such as Camilla Cabello, Jason Derulo, Gregory Porter, Gypsy Kings, J.Lo, Marc Anthony and many more.
Zoe Lyons
Where? Nationwide
When? February - April 2023
Host of BBC2's Lightning and star of 'Live at the Apollo' is set to head out on her Zoe Lyons: Bald Ambition Tour at the start of 2023. Zoe Lyons has kept herself busy in the last couple of years by having what can best be described as a monumental midlife crisis. Along the way her hair decided the best thing to do was abandon ship. It ain’t easy being a middle aged woman: try doing it with a combover. Thankfully Zoe has been able to explore the funny side of all these twists and turns. Tickets to Zoe Lyons tour could be just the gift you've been looking for!
Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party
Where? London, Manchester, Liverpool & Birmingham
When? January 2023
Heading to various venues across the country from January to April 2023, the Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party, is set to be an exhilarating event for fans of all ages. Prepare to be amazed as you watch the iconic Hot Wheels Monster Trucks zoom around, lighting up the Arena in this unique Glow Party experience. Gift this to a monster truck lover this Christmas.
World Snooker Tour
Where? Multiple Cities across the UK
When? January - May 2023
WST are kicking off 2023 with plenty of championships and series to choose from. If you've got snooker player or fan in your life, we're sure this will go down a treat. From the BetVictor Snooker Shoot Out, to the Welsh Open, or the Players Championship, there is something for your loved one no matter where you live!
Theatre
& Juliet
Where? London
When? January - March 2023
Romeo who? With her bags packed and ready to escape Verona, Juliet recovers from heartbreak in the best way possible...by dancing the night away with her best friends by her side. This fresh and riotously funny musical explodes with dozens of pop anthems you already know and love including 'Baby One More Time', 'Since U Been Gone', 'Roar' and so much more. If you've got a friend or family member who loves their pop, this feel good, celebratory musical would make the perfect gift this Christmas (and you get to join them for the fun!)
The Book of Mormon
Where? London
When? January - February 2023
Know someone with a good sense of humour and a love of the West End? Then 'The Book Of Mormon' might just be the perfect gift for them. This theatre show is stage satire and lampoonery at its finest, made for the hardest to offend. Written by 'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, alongside musical maestro Robert Lopez, this show takes a sideswipe at the Mormon faith in the most brutally honest, satirically sharp way possible.
Frozen the Musical
Where? London
When? January - March 2023
Escape into the wonder-filled world of Arendelle to experience stories of love, hope and self-discovery, with ground-breaking set design and special effects, exquisite costumes and sensational stagecraft from the producers of 'The Lion King' and 'Aladdin'. The uplifting story of sisterhood and love is retold for the stage in this new musical, and it's pure joy. If you've got a Disney loving child in your life, we're sure you would be super popular gifting them tickets to this for Christmas!
Pretty Woman The Musical
Where? London
When? January - April 2023
This is one for any of those rom-com lovers in your life. One of Hollywood's most beloved romantic stories of all time is now a dazzling new stage show with an original, blazing rock score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance! Now booking until April 2023.
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