Music Venues and Festivals in the UK
The UK has many major arenas, concert halls and music festivals, for concerts, tours, classical performances, pop shows, rock events, dance music, outdoor festivals and special live events.
These are the larger music venues and major festivals. Events and line-ups change regularly, so always check the venue or festival’s own website before booking tickets or arranging travel.
Major Arenas in England
The O2
London
The O2 is one of the UK’s best-known indoor arenas and hosts major concerts, comedy, sport and live entertainment. It is a major London venue for international touring artists and large-scale events.
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Wembley Arena
London
Wembley Arena is another major London entertainment venue, close to Wembley Stadium. It hosts concerts, tours, comedy, family shows and other large events.
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Co-op Live
Manchester
Co-op Live is a major entertainment arena in Manchester and describes itself as the UK’s largest entertainment arena. It is designed for concerts, live entertainment and large-scale events.
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AO Arena
Manchester
AO Arena is one of Manchester’s major indoor concert and entertainment venues. It hosts concerts, comedy, family shows, sport and touring events.
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Utilita Arena Birmingham
Birmingham
Utilita Arena Birmingham is a major city-centre venue for concerts, comedy, sport and live entertainment. The venue promotes official tickets for large concerts and events in Birmingham.
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Utilita Arena Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Utilita Arena Newcastle is one of the North East’s main large-scale indoor entertainment venues, hosting concerts, comedy, sport and touring events.
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First Direct Arena
Leeds
First Direct Arena is a major concert and entertainment venue in Leeds, used for large touring acts, comedy, live shows and special events.
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Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Nottingham
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is one of the main indoor entertainment venues in the East Midlands, hosting music, comedy, family entertainment and sporting events.
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Major Arenas in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
OVO Hydro
Glasgow
The OVO Hydro is one of Scotland’s major live entertainment arenas, hosting concerts, comedy, sport and large-scale shows. It is a key venue for major tours visiting Scotland.
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Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff
Utilita Arena Cardiff is one of Wales’ main large indoor event venues, hosting concerts, comedy, live shows and touring productions.
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SSE Arena Belfast
Belfast
SSE Arena Belfast is one of Northern Ireland’s major indoor venues, hosting concerts, sport, comedy, family shows and live events.
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Major Concert Halls and Classical Venues
Royal Albert Hall
London
The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK’s most famous concert venues, known for classical music, concerts, special events and the BBC Proms. It is a landmark venue for visitors interested in music and performance.
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Royal Festival Hall
London
Royal Festival Hall is part of London’s Southbank Centre and hosts classical music, contemporary music, talks, festivals and cultural events.
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Bridgewater Hall
Manchester
Bridgewater Hall is one of Manchester’s major concert halls and is closely associated with classical music, orchestral performances and major touring concerts.
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Symphony Hall
Birmingham
Symphony Hall Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading concert halls, hosting orchestras, classical music, jazz, world music, concerts and live performance.
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Usher Hall
Edinburgh
Usher Hall is one of Scotland’s best-known concert halls, hosting classical music, concerts, festivals and major performances.
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Wales Millennium Centre
Cardiff
Wales Millennium Centre is a major performing arts venue in Cardiff Bay. It hosts music, opera, theatre, dance and touring productions.
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Major UK Music Festivals
Music festivals change from year to year, but the UK has several major recurring festivals that attract large numbers of visitors.
Glastonbury Festival
Somerset
Glastonbury is one of the world’s best-known music and performing arts festivals. It is usually held in early summer and includes music, theatre, comedy, dance, arts and many different performance areas. YouGov ranks Glastonbury as the most famous music festival among UK adults.
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Download Festival
Leicestershire
Download Festival is one of the UK’s major rock and metal festivals. It is usually held in June and attracts visitors looking for heavier music, major bands and a large outdoor festival atmosphere.
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Isle of Wight Festival
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Festival is a long-established UK music festival and usually takes place in early summer. It attracts a broad mix of artists and visitors and can work well as part of a short break on the island.
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BST Hyde Park
London
BST Hyde Park is a major outdoor concert series in London, usually held across summer dates. It features large headline concerts and day events in Hyde Park.
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TRNSMT
Glasgow
TRNSMT is one of Scotland’s major city music festivals, held in Glasgow. It usually features a mix of major bands, pop, rock and contemporary artists.
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Reading and Leeds Festivals
Reading and Leeds
Reading and Leeds are major paired festivals usually held over the August bank holiday period. They feature rock, indie, alternative, pop, rap and contemporary music.
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Creamfields
Cheshire
Creamfields is one of the UK’s major dance music festivals and is usually held around the August bank holiday period. It is especially known for electronic dance music and large-scale dance stages.
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Wireless Festival
London
Wireless is a major urban and contemporary music festival in London, often associated with rap, hip-hop, R&B and pop acts.
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