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Creamfields 2026: the complete line-up deep dive
All the sets you won’t want to miss when the world’s leading dance festival returns to Daresbury this August
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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
Best Things to Do Outdoors in London
The heat is on – so get out there with these 10 essential open-air events in London
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Step Inside: Troxy
Here is everything you need to know about the Art Deco jewel in East London’s crown
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Rachel Chinouriri, P!NK and JADE named 2026 Silver Clef Awards winners
Rachel Chinouriri’s rise continues with a Best New Music win at the long-running music charity awards
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High Society: “You’ll leave feeling a thousand times better than when you walked in”
Director Rachel Kavanaugh and actor Freddie Fox discuss bringing the Cole Porter classic to the Barbican stage this May
Big Day Out
A Big Day Out at Cabaret the musical
Make the most out of your day seeing Cabaret in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre
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New Music
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NXDIA:”We’re going to be headbanging through heartbreak”
With the release of new EP Lovemesick, we get to know the rising alt-pop star with a punk edge
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Stuck In A Lift With… Steve Backshall
Ahead of an autumn arena tour of Deadly Live!, we get to know the fervently friendly naturalist and broadcaster better
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Ash’s Tim Wheeler: “we were far too young to be facing the end of our careers”
25 years after the release of Free All Angels, Tim Wheeler looks back on the album that saved Ash
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My Greatest Hits: Lzzy Hale of Halestorm
The Halestorm frontwoman picks her own career highlights, from the band’s family beginnings to Wembley, Download and playing with Ozzy
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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
Theatre
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Review: Grace Pervades
Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison create and recreate theatrical magic at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
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Review: Kinky Boots
Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle lead an electric ensemble in this stylish revival at the London Coliseum
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Review: Avenue Q
The irreverent musical is back at the Shaftesbury Theatre to hold our hands through the more uncomfortable realities of adult life
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Billy Connelly said two words to Fred MacAulay – he’s still haunted by them
Get to know the Scottish comic ahead of his World Cup live special with Ally McCoist
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The 11 best songs by BTS
Ahead of BTS’ arrival at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, here are their eleven greatest tracks, ranked
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The 11 best Olivia Rodrigo songs
With her Unravelled Tour now confirmed for the UK in April 2027, we rank Olivia Rodrigo’s top songs to date
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The acts not to miss at The Great Escape 2026
Heading to the seaside for the UK’s ultimate new music festival? Here’s who to catch
The 11 best Example songs
Ranking the best Example tracks ahead of his UK tour and festival dates this summer
Best Live Music in Glasgow This Month: May 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Glasgow this month