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Katy Perry will be one of the first headline acts to perform at the all-new Blenheim Palace Festival next June and July.

Blenheim Palace Festival announces first headliners for debut event

Looking for your Glastonbury alternative in 2026? Check out our ongoing guide to some of the biggest festivals still taking place, or debuting, in the new year.

Your 2026 UK Music Festival guide - what's on instead of Glastonbury?

We've picked 21 of the most magical Christmas markets, fairs and events taking place across the East Midlands leading up to Christmas 2025.

22 Christmas Markets and events coming to the East Midlands in 2025

David Byrne has been announced as one of the headliners ahead of Latitude 2026 at Henham Park next July

David Byrne set to headline Latitude 2026 -full list of acts

Sammy Hagar brings his supergroup and Joan Jett back to the United Kingdom for a series of summer concerts throughout 2026.

Sammy Hagar and The Best of All Worlds Band to tour the UK in 2026

The Kooks have announced four summer shows for the UK in 2026 - here’s where you can catch them play

The Kooks set for a series of outdoor shows in 2026 - dates & tickets

The Intercontinental Championship is set to be defended down under today, as Dominik Mysterio faces the challenge of Penta on today's WWE Monday Night Raw.

What time does WWE Monday Night Raw start in the UK today?

How much would it cost Swifties to collect all the variants currently on offer of The Life of a Showgirl - as of writing, given the speed they're being issued?

The startling cost of buying all of Taylor Swift's album variants

As businesses enter the final financial quarter for 2025/2026, who have been the richest music industry figures so far this year?

13 of the richest music stars in 2025 - and their staggering net worth

Ocean Colour Scene will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their breakout album, Moseley Shoals, with a series of concerts across the UK in late 2026.

Ocean Colour Scene announce Moseley Shoals anniversary tour for 2026

Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer are all set to vie for their respective Crown Jewel titles in Perth this weekend.

What time is WWE Crown Jewel: Perth starting in the UK this weekend?
It’s an early start for UK WWE fans, by virtue of the company heading down under for their latest Premium Live Event.
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Are Oasis hinting at a tour announcement this November, or could the roman numerals Liam Gallagher tweeted mean something completely different?

Liam Gallagher tweets cryptic Oasis clue - what it could mean

What time is PinkPantheress' new album, Fancy Some More? released this week - and is it just a streaming title only?

The exact time PinkPantheress' new album is out on Spotify

The Wiggles announce brand new tour for 2026 - dates and tickets

Where are the 10 best places to visit in the United Kingdom, according to the Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards?

The best city to visit in the UK has been named - and it's not London

90s alt-rock icons Pixies and Skunk Anansie are among the first names confirmed for Bearded Theory 2026, with tickets currently on sale.

Full list of artists confirmed for Bearded Theory 2026

Make the most of the weather before winter arrives with 11 fantastic beach walks you can take in the UK during the Autumn season.

The 11 picturesque beaches named the best in the UK

While some are readying the decorations for another Halloween, others are setting up to celebrate the pagan origins of the annual affair - Samhain.

Explainer What is Samhain, and how much has Halloween borrowed from it?

Snow Patrol and The Wombats have just been announced as 2026's headliners at Splendour - the Nottingham music festival taking place at Wollaton Park in July.

Splendour announces first two headliners for 2026 festival

Becky Lynch is set to take on Maxxine Dupri, as a result of their altercation last week, on the final Monday Night Raw before Crown Jewel: Perth this weekend.

What time does WWE Raw start in the UK this evening?

My Chemical Romance have now added two additional UK tour destinations and additional London shows for the 2026 expedition

My Chemical Romance add more UK dates for 2026 world tour

Stephanie Vaquer was crowned the new Women's World Champion after defeating IYO SKY at this weekend's WWE Wrestlepalooza event in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What time is WWE Monday Night Raw starting in the UK tonight?
The fallout from Wrestlepalooza is set to continue on the first WWE episode since John Cena’s bruising to Brock Lesnar
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As Autumn arrives, why are the likes of Charli XCX and Billie Eilish making way for more 'introspective, sombre' works by Bon Iver, Nick Drake and more?

Why do our listening habits change with the Autumn Equinox?

Doing a brisk clean ahead of the winter months? Maybe... just maybe... You might have unearthed one of these incredibly valuable CDs during your chores?

15 valuable CDs that could be in your collection

Tony Blackburn OBE will be out on the road throughout 2026, bringing his ever-popular Sounds of the 60s show to live audiences in the new year.

The ultimate 1960s nostalgia event is touring the UK next year

Save the dates: here's all the major award ceremonies set to take place on the Road to the Oscars 2026!

When are the big awards ceremonies leading to the Oscars this season?

RAYE is set to tour the UK in early 2026, with dates in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and two nights in London.

RAYE announces five-date UK tour for 2026 - dates and tickets

The US Open Challenge takes place once again this evening, as Sami Zayn defends his US Championship against Carmelo Hayes on this week's episode of WWE SmackDown.

What time does WWE SmackDown start in the UK this week?

What happened when journalist Benjamin Jackson tried his hand at getting Lewis Capaldi tickets the moment they went on sale - and did he have any trouble with the ticket agencies?

I queued up for Lewis Capaldi tickets - and it wasn't what I expected

Adam Copeland (fka Edge) teams up with Christian Cage for the first time in years as the pair compete in their home country this weekend for AEW All Out 2025.

How to watch AEW All Out 2025 in the UK, including start time

What are the odds fans of Lewis Capaldi have of picking up a ticket when they go on sale - and what advice can be given to those eager to snap them up first time of asking?

The odds of picking up Lewis Capaldi tickets when they go on sale

John Cena faces Brock Lesnar, married couples collide, and Stephanie Vaquer faces IYO SKY for the vacant Women's Championship at this weekend's first WWE Wrestlepalooza.

What time is WWE Wrestlepalooza screening in the UK this weekend?

Fans looking to pick up tickets to see Ariana Grande during her UK tour in 2026 will now have to contend with elevated prices on the reseller market - only moments after Ticketmaster confirmed no more tickets were available.

Ariana Grande tickets sell out; however flood the reseller market
Resale outlets are already offering tickets to a number of the singer’s shows for triple-digit figures
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RAYE was nominated for the award in 2023, losing to Ezra Collective, but still benefited from the attention the shortlisting of her album gave her.

What is the 'Mercury Bump' and who are this year's favourites?

MGK will be bringing his Lost Americana world tour to the United Kingdom for four dates only in March 2026.

Machine Gun Kelly to perform four UK dates on 2026 world tour

Timeless Toni Storm and many more will be on our screens this week, with ITV4 and ITVX once again screening the latest episode of AEW Dynamite.

What time is AEW Dynamite screening in the UK this week?

What hold music are people happy to sit through when making those all-important phone calls - and what music causes nothing but headaches and aggravation while on hold?

What scientifically is the least annoying hold music to sit through?

With Justin Bieber reportedly earning "north of $10 million" for his two headline performances at Coachella 2026, how much have other artists reportedly been paid for their sets at the festival?

How much Coachella artists could be paid as Bieber to earn 'over $10m'

Foo Fighters fans think that the band are about to announce a world tour, thanks to an AI-generated video featuring the band appearing on YouTube overnight.

Foo Fighters tease new tour with 'goofy' AI-produced video

Acclaimed actor, director and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Robert Redford, has died at the age of 89.

Screen icon Robert Redford dies aged 89

Rave Aunt? Evergroover? Shuffler? Just what are these new terms a newer generation of nightlife fans is using to describe some of us of an older demographic?

What is an Evergroover or Rave Aunt? 21st-century club terms explained

Thundercat will be performing for five dates in the UK only in 2026, as part of his wider European tour.

Thundercat announces six UK tour dates in 2026 - venues and ticketing

Scottish post-rock giants Mogwai have announced their return to the live circuit, with a series of tour dates for February 2026.

Mogwai announce 2026 UK tour - dates and tickets

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