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The best UK festivals in June 2026
Get your summer on with our quickfire guide to the UK’s best festivals this June
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The 11 best Muse songs
Ahead of their upcoming UK shows on their “The Wow! Signal Europa” tour in November, we rank the 11 best Muse songs
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Mike Bubbins says “come get me” to Strictly Come Dancing
The man, the myth, the Mammoth… we get to know the Welsh comic ahead of his new UK tour Ideas Man
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Download 2026: the highlights
The best of the fest, from Linkin Park’s triumphant return to Donington to Ice Nine Kills’ blood-soaked horror spectacular
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The Video Diaries: Westlife
Key moments in the career of one of the most successful boybands of all time, caught on camera
Best Live Music in Manchester This Month: June 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Manchester this month
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Linkin Park’s Download homecoming was worth the 12-year wait
With Emily Armstrong leading the charge, Linkin Park capped off the weekend with a high-octane set that honoured their legacy while embracing an exciting new chapter
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Julia Cumming: “So much of my self-worth was defined by what people thought of me”
Ahead of her appearance at The Great Escape in Brighton, Julia Cumming opens up about the liberation of making her debut solo record
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My Greatest Hits: Wendy James of Transvision Vamp
The Transvision Vamp icon talks us through her career highlights, from sneaking in to see The Clash to playing sold-out reunion shows
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Alexisonfire: “There were a lot of emo bands that we perceived to be insincere”
Ahead of a London arena show with Billy Talent in June, AOF’s George Pettit looks back on their landmark third album Crisis 20 years on
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Florence Road: “I hope fans feel how powerful live music is and how it can really make you feel alive”
The Ticketmaster FRESH Listers talk about life on the road and their whirlwind rise to fame
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UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
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Guns N’ Roses deliver an epic three-hour headline set on their Download return
From deafening crowd singalongs and blistering guitar solos, Guns N’ Roses delivered a headline set that healed old wounds and reminded everyone why they remain rock royalty
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It’s back-to-back hits as Limp Bizkit (finally) headline Download Festival
Fred Durst and co.’s first visit to the Apex Stage went off in triumphant style
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Review: High Society
The latest Cole Porter revival at the Barbican Theatre, High Society sees Helen George, Felicity Kendal, Freddie Fox and Julian Ovenden star
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Polyphia announce UK tour dates this December
The American rockers will take Polyphia Tour MMXXVI to Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London this winter
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James Graham’s new play The Standard of Living to have West End premiere this autumn
The Punch and Dear England playwright set to debut new drama inspired by economist John Maynard Keynes
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Paranormal Activity announces new cast for West End extension at the Ambassador’s Theatre
The hit horror production inspired by the film franchise will return to London this August
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Jinkx Monsoon to make West End debut in Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre
The award-winning performer will reprise her acclaimed Broadway turn as Mary Todd Lincoln for six weeks in London
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A history of Disney musicals in the West End
In honour of Hercules premiering at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, here’s your breakdown of every Disney musical ever to hit the West End stage
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A Big Day Out at The Hunger Games: On Stage
Make the most out of your day seeing The Hunger Games in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre