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Edinburgh Fringe 2026: as it happened
The flyers are flying, reviews are rolling in and the Fringe is in full swing – join us as we dive headfirst into 2026’s madness
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The albums that defined hip hop
From the quirky rhymes of De La Soul to the bravado sex-positive persona of Lil’ Kim, here are the formative albums of the last five decades
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Things to do in London This Week: 17 – 23 August
Looking for things to do in London this week? We’ve got you covered
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Hannah Cohen’s cooking playlist
We sit down with the singer-songwriter to talk about music, food and finding the right ingredients for whatever comes next
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Everything you need to know about Hay Fever in the West End
As the classic Noël Coward comedy returns to the London stage, here’s all the information you need
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The 11 best Megadeth songs
As legendary thrashers Megadeth prepare to bring their final world tour to Europe, we look back on their gnarliest moments
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A Big Day Out at MAMMA MIA! The Party
Make the most out of your day at MAMMA MIA! The Party in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the venue
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Man/Woman/Chainsaw: “We don’t write songs that sound the same. We wanted to go to different places, so we did”
Artsy South London collective Man/Woman/Chainsaw delve into how their stellar debut album embraces a whole gamut of emotions – and genres
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Tom Read Wilson has a poem about Roman toilet etiquette
Getting to know one of TV’s most eloquent and omnipresent personalities ahead of his new tour, The A–Z of Me
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Bobby Gillespie recalls the Primal Scream gig that brought acid-house and rock together
With Primal Scream set to take XTRMNTR on tour again, Bobby Gillespie revisits the band’s hedonistic gig history
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My Greatest Hits: Hard-Fi
With a UK tour on the horizon, Richard Archer talks new album, Sweating Someone’s Fever, and reflects on the highlights of the band’s career
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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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Review: The Comedy About Spies
Mischief’s latest West End offering is a great night of light-hearted entertainment
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Review: Tao of Glass
Performer-director Phelim McDermott and composer Philip Glass unite on this one-of-a-kind production
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Latitude celebrates its 20th birthday with David Byrne, Teddy Swims and Lewis Capaldi
Music, comedy, literature, one wedding and a giant light-up sheep in the sky help mark Latitude’s second decade
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The Roots Picnic London: redefining legacy
The first ever UK edition of Roots Picnic was more than a festival, it was a place for Black music fans to form meaningful community
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Andrea Bocelli to headline Cardiff’s new Land of Song Festival
Bocelli’s first Welsh headline concert comes to Principality Stadium as Romanza celebrates its 30th anniversary
Camp Bestival 2027 tickets: Early bird weekend passes on sale
Rob and Josie da Bank have confirmed Camp Bestival’s return for July 2027, with booking almost open for next summer’s four-day Dorset festi-holiday
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WTF is… city pop?
Ahead of Masayoshi Takanaka’s return to London this weekend, we take a closer look at the Japanese sub-genre and its recent revival
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England to host World Bowls Championship for the first time in over 20 years
27 nations, 12 days of international competition and 14 titles await in Royal Leamington Spa in July 2027
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Shaggy to star alongside Sting in West End reimagining of musical The Last Ship
Sting’s musical The Last Ship comes to London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane this September