The Skiddle Gig List: Upcoming gigs and tours across the UK
Check out this month's Skiddle Gig List to discover all the best touring artists over the December months and into the New Year!
Date published: 7th Dec 2023
Whilst Christmas may not be a time you associate with gigs, with many of you just wanting to stay warm indoors, what it is a time for is giving gifts, and what better gift to give than a ticket to see some incredible live music? But you may be asking, who is touring, where are they playing, where can I get tickets? (on Skiddle, duh).
Well, you don't have to worry about any of that, as Skiddle is here with our December edition of the Gig List, where we scour our gig directory and pull out some of the very best gigs happening in the coming weeks and months with tickets still available.
From iconic legends to cult heroes to some of the best and brightness new names on stage; we've got it all on sale right here on Skiddle. So scroll down and take a look at the latest edition of the Skiddle Gig List below and make sure to secure your tickets before they sell out!
(Click or tap on the event titles, artists, and venue names for tickets and more information)
When: Thursday 22nd August 2024
Where: Alexandra Head At Cardiff Bay in Cardiff
New Order are a band so deeply entrenched in UK music folklore that we're sure we shouldn't need to give them any introduction. But for those of you who do, born out of the ashes of Joy Divison, New Order transformed popular music, giving it an electronic edge and making history with their track Blue Monday.
Indescribably awesome live, with not one track that won't make you want to dance, and a few Joy Division thrown in for good measure, this night at Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay will be an unreal spectacle, grab your tickets now!
Tickets for New Order at Alexandra Head At Cardiff Bay
When: Sunday 23rd June 2024
Following this year’s wildly successful sell-out which attracted over 45,000 people, the amazing team at On The Waterfront has announced its return to Liverpool’s Pier Head in 2024, kickstarting the summer for another series of stunning shows and live performances; and for this year's Sunday edition, none other than the legendary Deacon Blue will be headlining!
There are few acts with such a renowned repertoire, combined with the legendary act returning to the city which has long held a special place in the band's collective heart is sure to make this a show not to be missed!
Tickets for On the Waterfront presents Deacon Blue
When: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Where: The Blues Kitchen in Manchester
GZA, aka the Genius, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His cool, precise flow and intricate, literate rhymes weren’t as theatrical as Method Man or Ol’ Dirty Bastard, but among hip-hop aficionados, GZA was revered for his flawless technique and lyrical dexterity and was considered by many to be the best pure rapper in the entire Clan.
At this epic intimate show at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester, GZA will perform his critically acclaimed Liquid Swords album with his live band The Phunky Nomads. This is a bucket list gig for any fans of old-school Hip-Hop, just be warned, tickets will go quickly for this one so don't hang about.
Tickets for GZA & The Phunky Nomads Live at The Blues Kitchen
Peter Hook & The Light: An Evening of Music & Conversation
When: Friday 12th April 2024
Where: The Star And Garter in Manchester
On Friday 12th April 2024, Peter Hook & The Light are set to play an intimate mental health fundraiser at Manchester’s Star & Garter, one of Manchester's best-loved independent live music venues. The event will take place in memory of Joy Division's Ian Curtis who tragically lost his life to suicide back in May 1980 - and takes place 7-months after a mural of the singer was painted on the side of the Grade II listed venue.
The one-off event will see Peter Hook, founding member of Joy Division & New Order, take part in a hosted Q&A, discussing his time with Joy Division, as well as his close friendship with Curtis. Later in the evening, Hook will be joined on stage by his band to play an exclusive Joy Division set to just 200 lucky fans.
Due to limited capacity, this one is a ballot entry, so secure your entry below and cross those fingers!
Tickets for Peter Hook & The Light: An Evening of Music & Conversation at The Star And Garter
When: Sunday 24th March 2024
Where: Central Warehouse in Bristol
Ever since his genre-defining record Endtroducing, DJ Shadow has been at the top of the game of unique beat production and genre-hopping otherworldly music, next year, he is going out on tour and set to bring his epic live show to Bristols Central Warehouse. This will be one for the ages and the first time DJ Shadow has toured the UK in a while, don't miss your chance to see a legend of the game and grab your tickets now!
Tickets for DJ Shadow at Central Warehouse
When: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Where: Old Fire Station in Carlisle
One of the most underrated bands of the Noughties, and original writers of the iconic tune "Valerie" that Amy Winehouse made a household name, The Zutons are hitting the road to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated new album with an intimate UK tour. Gear up to experience their fresh tunes alongside their classic hits that you know and love.
Come and see these cult legends on tour in Carlise, grab your tickets below!=
Tickets for The Zutons at The Old Fire Station
When: Sunday 26th May 2024
Where: East Brighton Park in Brighton
Get ready for a livewire injection of 2000s Nostalgia in Brighton next May, as the band who have been to Year 3000, Busted, bring their iconic catalogue of tunes to the park, with the equally iconic Scouting For Girls in support. With both bands having cult classics in abundance, and singalongs aplenty, this will be a joyous occasion for the ages, grab your tickets below!
Tickets for Busted at East Brighton Park
When: Saturday 20th April 2024
Where: The Rockin' Chair in Wrexham
Where to start with Elvana? Channelling the best of Nirvana and Elvis into one show; the band seamlessly mash-up tracks like "Breed" with "Viva Las Vegas" and fuse "Little Less Conversation" with "Smells Like Teen Spirit," creating the purest of vibes, and combos that should never work, but do oh so well.
Their energy on stage seeps deep inside every crowd they play for, and this opportunity to see them at The Rockin Chair in Wrexham should not be missed, grab tickets below!
Tickets for Elvana at The Rockin Chair
When: Saturday 9th March 2024
Where: The Castle And Falcon in Birmingham
For anyone who has seen The Blinders live, there is no further explanation needed, for those who haven't, just know it'll be one of the most intense and sensational nights of live music you ever experience. Blistering, resonant, and political, these lads sure know how to get a room moving whilst screaming poignancy at them. Just grab your tickets, you won't regret a thing.
Tickets for The Blinders at The Castle & Falcon
When: Thursday 7th March 2024
Where: The Foundry in Torquay
We're going to finish on one that'll attract those of you who prefer your gigs heavy, and for nearly three decades, the name Crowbar has been synonymous with HEAVY. Since rising ominously from the swamplands of New Orleans in 1990, they’ve been hailed internationally as one of the world’s foremost purveyors of crushing, melodic sludge.
This night at Torquay will be a mosh fest of the best kind, with enough head-banging to leave more than a few necks sore, it's going to be insane; grab your tickets below!
Tickets for Crowbar at The Foundry
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
