Summer concert season is here and it's looking stacked! If you're after catching some outdoor shows and making some memories along the way then we've got you covered. Here are some of the upcoming outdoor gigs you'll want in your diary for 2026!
One of the biggest live productions in UK pop history has returned as Take That revive The Circus Live for the first time since 2009. The tour is well underway, but final tickets are available for London and Manchester! Expect huge hits, spectacular staging and special guests The Script and Belinda Carlisle across a run of stadium dates.
London Stadium and Etihad Stadium – 25, 26 & 27 June & 1 July 2026
Synth-pop icons OMD headline the opening night of Live at York Museum Gardens, bringing classics like Enola Gay and Maid of Orleans to one of the UK's most picturesque outdoor venues. Heaven 17 and China Crisis complete an unmissable line-up.
York Museum Gardens – 9 July 2026
After selling out their comeback tour in record time, Super Furry Animals have announced a huge outdoor headline show at Alexandra Palace Park. Plus they'll be joined by very special guests The Beta Band.
Alexandra Palace Park – 12 July 2026
Following the release of her acclaimed album A Complicated Woman last year, Self Esteem brings her powerful live show to York Museum Gardens. With support from The Big Moon, Moonchild Sanelly and Joshua Idehen, this promises to be one of the summer's standout alternative music events.
York Museum Gardens – 10 July 2026
One of the UK’s most beloved bands, Snow Patrol head to iconic venues across the UK including Ludlow Castle, Edinburgh Castle and Wollaton Park this summer! Expect singalong favourites including Chasing Cars, Run and Open Your Eyes, with special guests Corinne Bailey Rae and The Florentinas joining the bill.
UK Shows - July 2026
The Modfather himself is set to play outdoor shows across the UK this summer! With a catalogue spanning The Jam, The Style Council and an acclaimed solo career, Paul Weller remains one of British music’s most enduring icons.
Seminal British band Wolf Alice are set to play huge outdoor London and Newcastle shows this July in celebration of their fourth studio album ‘The Clearing’ out last year!
UK Shows - July 2026
Synth-pop legends The Human League head to Leeds this summer to perform in the iconic Millenium Square, before playing a huge outdoor show at Ludlow Castle. They’ll be joined by special guests ABC in Leeds, and Marc Almond, Blancmange and Altered Images in Ludlow.
Tom Grennan returns to his hometown of Bedford as part of Bedford Summer Sessions this July as well as heading to Llangollen Pavilion and Ludlow Castle for what an unforgettable evening under the stars!
Mike Skinner and The Streets will perform A Grand Don't Come For Free in full for the first time ever during a run of special outdoor shows. Featuring tracks including Dry Your Eyes, Fit But You Know It and Blinded By The Lights, it's a rare chance to experience one of Britain's most iconic albums live from start to finish.
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