The best concerts and tours coming to the UK in 2025 – and how to get tickets
From alt rockers Oasis to pop superstar Ariana Grande, some of the biggest names in the music scene are set to tour the UK this year and next.
2025 so far has been huge for the live music scene, what with Oasis's long-awaited reunion finally kicking off and Coldplay stumbling across the surprise pop-culture moment of the year, it's already proved to be a moment for the history books.
But with just over three months left, there is still so much to come, with everyone from Lady Gaga to Busted getting ready to tour this autumn.
Below, we've rounded up all of the most highly-anticipated acts coming to the UK before the year is out, as well as our top tips for snagging any tickets that are still available if you missed out on them the first time around.
We've also put everything in chronological order to make your life that little bit easier.
For more tips on ticketing, check out our guide to beating the Ticketmaster queue, as well as how to get cheap concert tickets.
Plus, don't miss the best concerts in Manchester.
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- Best upcoming concerts in the UK at a glance
- Who is touring the UK in 2025?
- Who is touring the UK in 2026?
- Which artists still have tickets for 2025 UK tour dates?
- Who else is rumoured to tour the UK in 2025?
Best upcoming concerts in the UK at a glance:
- Ariana Grande
- Benson Boone
- Biffy Clyro
- Busted vs McFly
- Def Leppard
- Deftones
- Doja Cat
- Ed Sheeran
- Florence and the Machine
- Gorillaz
- Katy Perry
- Lady Gaga
- Lewis Capaldi
- Lorde
- Olivia Dean
- Raye
- Reneé Rapp
- Sting
- Stereophonics
- System of a Down
- Take That
- The Weeknd
- Zara Larsson
Who is touring the UK in 2025?
Sting
- 18th June — 27th October
Be Still My Beating Heart! The Sting 3.0 tour 2025 will begin in the United States at the end of January, before heading to the UK for a number of summer festival gigs, as well as two shows in London at the end of October.
Buy Sting tickets at Ticketmaster
Lewis Capaldi
- 7th September 2025 — 20th August 2026
After two years away from the spotlight, Lewis Capaldi is back! The global superstar made a surprise appearance at Glastonbury Festival last weekend, and he's back in the charts with his brilliant new single, Survive. Now, Capaldi has announced a UK tour which will see him visit the likes of Glasgow, Manchester and London.
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Busted vs McFly
- 23rd September — 6th November
We've had the return of McFly, the return of Busted and the return of McBusted; now it's time for Busted vs McFly. The old noughties rivalry is being brought back with a bang in 2025, and Busted have already described the event as "a fight to the death". We'll be on the edge of our seats!
Lady Gaga
- 29th September — 8th October
While tickets for Lady Gaga's The Mayhem Ball tour sold out almost instantly, there are still hospitality tickets available at Seat Unique.
Buy Lady Gaga hospitality tickets at Seat Unique
Katy Perry
- 7th October — 14th October
2024 was the year of Katy Perry's comeback, as she ended her six-year hiatus and released a new album, 143, as well as picking up a Video Vanguard award at the 2024 VMAs.
Now in 2025, she's heading on a world tour with four shows in the UK.
Benson Boone
- 23rd October — 5th November
What a Beautiful Thing to learn that there are still Benson Boone tour tickets available! The Grammy-nominated singer will be performing at arenas up and down the country in support of his sophomore album, American Heart.
Zara Larsson
- 5th November — 9th November
Zara Larsson is a pop powerhouse and has become a staple on the charts over the past few years, with songs like Symphony with Clean Bandit and Lush Life solidifying themselves as summertime classics. Now, you have the chance to see the artist live this November in support of her new album, Midnight Sun.
Buy Zara Larsson tickets at Ticketmaster
Rizzle Kicks
- 12th November -28th November
If you're after a healthy dose of nostalgia, then you definitely can't miss this tour. Rizzle Kicks will be getting Down With the Trumpets once more in November this year.
Buy Rizzle Kicks tickets at Ticketmaster
Lorde
- 15th November — 22nd November
The Ultrasound tour is Lorde's first since the Solar Power shows in 2021 and also marks the singer's first headline arena shows in the UK. She'll be coming to Manchester, London, Glasgow and Birmingham, before heading over to Dublin.
Buy Lorde hospitality tickets at Seat Unique
Stereophonics
- 4th — 18th December
You're sure to Have a Nice Day if you're planning to see Stereophonics this winter. The band have returned to the UK for their stadium tour this summer and will be coming back for a second tour in December.
Ed Sheeran
- 5th — 9th December 2025
It's an exciting time to be an Ed Sheeran fan; the singer-songwriter released his brand-new album, Play, last Friday 12th September, and has already confirmed that his next studio album, Loop, will be released in January 2026. To support his new release, Sheeran is heading on tour at the end of 2025, and there are still tickets available.
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Who is touring the UK in 2026?
Biffy Clyro
- 9th — 21st January 2026
Biffy Clyro's 2026 UK tour will follow the release of their new album, Futique, which will be available from 26th September 2025.
Florence and the Machine
- 6th — 20th February 2026
In classic Florence and the Machine style, their new album, Everybody Scream, will be released on Halloween this year, and it includes the eponymous song, Everybody Scream. In February next year, Florence and the Machine fans will have the chance to experience the album live, alongside the band's biggest hits like Dog Days Are Over and Shake It Out.
- Buy Florence and the Machine tickets at Ticketmaster
- Buy Florence and the Machine hospitality tickets at Seat Unique
Deftones
- 12th February - 20th February 2026
If you missed out on the Deftones/Weezer gig at Crystal Palace Park this year, there's no need to worry; Deftones are returning to the UK in 2026.
Buy Deftones hospitality tickets at Seat Unique
Raye
- 17th February — 4th March 2026
You heard it here first, Raye is going on tour! The Escapism singer will be heading to London, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow and Birmingham in 2026, and there are numerous pre-sales available at the time of writing (Tuesday 23rd September) with the general on sale going live at the end of this week.
Buy Raye tickets at Ticketmaster
Reneé Rapp
- 18th — 19th March 2026
American singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp will be visiting London and Manchester in support of her Bite Me tour.
Buy Reneé Rapp tickets at Ticketmaster
Gorillaz
- 21st March — 20th June 2026
Gorillaz — the sonic project spearheaded by former Blur frontman Damon Albarn — are heading on tour in 2026 in support of of their brand new album, The Mountain.
Buy Gorillaz tickets at Ticketmaster
Olivia Dean
- 22nd April — 2nd May 2026
The music world's current neo-soul darling is returning to the UK to grace London, Glasgow and Manchester with her R&B and pop infused melodies.
Doja Cat
- 21st May — 29th May 2026
Doja Cat is bringing her Tour Ma Vie world tour to the UK in 2026, and, at the time of writing, you can buy general sale tickets on Friday (3rd October).
Take That
- 29th May — 1st July 2026
It's the Greatest Day of our lives, as Take That have announced the return of their iconic The Circus Tour.
This tour first took place in 2009 and was, at the time, the fastest-selling tour in UK history. The live shows included fire breathers, acrobats, stilt walkers and a huge mechanical elephant, making it one of the standout tours of the 21st century.
Buy Take That hospitality tickets at Seat Unique
Def Leppard
- 26th June — 6th July 2026
Rock legends Def Leppard are touring the UK for their huge arena shows, visiting venues in Sheffield, Belfast and more. The Pour Some Sugar on Me singers will be joined by American rock band Extreme, and the band have promised "surprises and classics" for their upcoming tour.
Buy Def Leppard tickets at Ticketmaster
Pitbull
- 30th June — 10th July 2026
Yes, that's right; Mr Worldwide is gracing us with his presence once more. His UK shows last year were a smash hit, so grab your bald cap and get ready to join in the fun once more.
My Chemical Romance
- 30th June — 11th July 2026
Iconic emo rockers My Chemical Romance are returning to London as part of their Long Live The Black Parade! tour in 2026, as well as heading to Liverpool and Glasgow.
- Buy My Chemical Romance tickets at Ticketmaster
- Buy My Chemical Romance hospitality tickets at Seat Unique
System of a Down
- 13th — 15th July 2026
After a long nine years away from the UK, System of a Down have confirmed a UK tour. What was originally supposed to be a one-off gig at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium quickly turned into two gigs at the stadium due to demand. The heavy metal band will be joined by Queens Of The Stone Age and Acid Bath.
Buy System of a Down tickets at Ticketmaster
The Weeknd
- 14th — 23rd August 2026
Due to phenomenal demand, The Weeknd has extended his After Hours Til Dawn Tour (which was originally two nights at London's Wembley Stadium) to five Wembley Stadium shows, plus two nights at Dublin's Croke Park.
Buy The Weeknd tickets at Ticketmaster
Ariana Grande
- 15th August — 1st September 2026
Ariana Grande is heading on her first tour in seven years next summer and the Going Out team, for one, are thrilled! When tickets were released last week, the demand was so high that five extra dates were added to the tour — doubling its original number.
Buy Ariana Grande tickets at Ticketmaster
Which artists still have tickets for 2025 UK tour dates?
Despite the recently skyrocketing demand for tickets, there are plenty of general access tickets remaining for artists touring the UK in 2025. All remaining tickets have been included alongside the artists in the list above.
It's no secret that the ticketing industry has changed greatly in the past few years, as demand for live shows has soared post-pandemic.
This means that nowadays it's often extremely difficult to get your hands on concert tickets for large venues like the O2, Wembley Stadium or the Eventim Apollo, especially if the artist is a household name.
As it becomes increasingly difficult to get tickets for tours and concerts, there is a major way to get around this: purchasing hospitality tickets.
Due to their increased price, hospitality tickets aren't an option for everyone. However, if you have the disposable income, you're more likely to get your hands on hospitality tickets rather than general access as there is lower demand.
Out of the artists listed above, those who have hospitality tickets still available are listed with ticketing sites like Seat Unique and Ticketmaster, where tickets are still available.
Who else is rumoured to tour the UK in 2025?
While nothing has been confirmed just yet, there are plenty of rumours circulating about who will be next to announce their UK tour dates.
After her residency in Munich, Adele has been mentioned in connection with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, despite saying that she would be taking a step back from music for a while.
Additionally, Shakira is currently touring with her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, however, no dates for the UK and Europe have been announced. We'll be spending 2025 awaiting further moves...
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