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David Byrne has announced a series of UK and Ireland shows for the summer.

We could all do with a pick me up at this time of year, so what better way to do that than by giving yourself something to look forward to? Here, we’ve pulled together details of some of the most hotly-anticipated tours set to hit the UK and Ireland in the first half of 2026. Go on, live a little.

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Lily Allen has announced her biggest Australian and New Zealand tour to date.

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Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, FKA Twigs And Lady Gaga were among the winners at the 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony yesterday.

Due to ongoing demand, Ne-Yo and Akon have another Manchester date to their co-headline Nights Like This Tour.

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Tooth have shared their debut single, The Age of Innocence.

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Arcane Roots have returned with their first new single in eight years, A Wave, Across The Sea. 

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Tom Misch has announced his second studio album.

It's another varied week, and we are loving it! American rapper Don Toliver has dropped his fifth studio album, while California indie-punk band Joyce Manor have put out their seventh, and former Muncie Girls bassist and singer Lande Hekt has released her third solo LP. Delve into more new records below. 

Hayley Williams has teamed up with Daniel James for a new project.

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Skindred have shared another track from their upcoming ninth album.

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The show that will open this year’s TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live has been announced.

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Marmozets have returned with details of their first new album in eight years.

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JLS will head to Colchester this summer.

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December 10 have released their debut single, Run My Way.

Due to huge demand, Ne-Yo and Akon have added even more dates to their co-headline Nights Like This Tour.

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Jessie Ware has laid out plans for her first album in three years.

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Thundercat has announced his fifth studio album, and his first in six years.

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Before fun.’s carefree pop anthem We Are Young soundtracked the summer of 2012 and his voice became impossible to ignore, Nate Ruess formed one half of The Format. A collaboration with guitarist Sam Means, the duo released two studio albums before their 2008 split, and their return with long-awaited third full-length ‘Boycott Heaven’ proves that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

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Noah Kahan has released the title track of his fourth studio album.