The Eventim Gift Guide: Gift vouchers, unmissable events & much more
Sleigh it this Christmas!
Feast your eyes on these unmissable upcoming events. With less than a month to go until Christmas Day, the festivities have already begun, but if you’re still in need of gift ideas, we’ve got just the ticket!
Whether your family and friends love to be part of the action at some of the UK’s biggest stadiums or prefer something more intimate with a smaller show, perfect for those who like to get up-close and personal. Plus we’ve got seats for those who are keen on arena dates, award-winning laugh-out-loud comedy, and a host of family-friendly events to choose from.
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Ronan Keating
After saying goodbye to Boyzone in 2000, four-time Platinum-selling pop heavyweight Ronan Keating has cemented himself as an unmissable solo performer, releasing 12 solo studio albums including Ronan (2000), Destination (2002), Songs for My Mother (2009), Twenty Twenty (2020) and Songs from Home (2021) - a homage to his homeland of Ireland.
Ronan’s Twenty Twenty Tour will head to UK venues throughout January and February 2022.
Marti Pellow
Scottish singer-songwriter Marti Pellow returned this year with his hugely successful Greatest Hits Tour. Due to huge demand, this has been extended into 2022, following on from the success of his 12th studio album, Stargazer, which was released earlier this year in March.
The BRIT and Ivor Novello award-winning singer-songwriter was the lead singer of the Scottish pop group, Wet Wet Wet, from their formation in 1982 until their split in 1997, and then again when they reformed in 2004 until his departure in 2017.
Ed Sheeran
Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, Ed Sheeran is bringing his latest + - = ÷ x Tour to UK stadiums next summer celebrating his recent new album ‘=’.
The tour marks his return to stadiums for the first time since his record-breaking ‘Divide Tour’: taking place from 2017-2019, it officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour, ever, by the time of its completion.
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, who recently completed a triumphant sell out tour around the UK (including three free shows for NHS and care workers), will now perform two very special stadium shows next summer at St Helens Totally Wicked Stadium, a hometown show for Jacqui and Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium in July 2022, with special guests The Proclaimers & The Lathums.
Paloma Faith
English singer and actress Paloma Faith is bring her The Age Of Optimism Tour to UK venues in summer 2022. Since releasing her debut studio album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? in 2009, the award-winning Paloma has also launched a successful TV career including being a coach on BBC’s The Voice Kids.
Adam Ant
Prince Charming himself Adam Ant has announced the Friend of Foe Tour in February and March 2022. Rising to fame as the lead singer of new wave act Adam and the Ants and later as a solo artist, Ant amassed 10 UK top ten hits between 1980 to 1983, including three UK No. 1 singles.
Alt and Indie picks
The War On Drugs
Formed in 2005, The War on Drugs are an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band currently consists of Adam Granduciel (vocals, guitar), David Hartley (bass guitar), Robbie Bennett (keyboards), Charlie Hall (drums), John Natchez (saxophone, keyboards) and Anthony LaMarca (guitar).
They released their fifth studio album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, their first studio release in four years, and follow-up the 2017 award-winning release, A Deeper Understanding. They’ll tour the UK in April 2022 visiting London, Birmingham, Leeds and Edinburgh.
Stereophonics
Welsh rockers, Stereophonics, return with their upcoming new album, Oochya! and a huge UK arena tour in 2022, plus a very special end of year show in Cardiff – with guests Tom Jones & Catfish and the Bottlemen – this December.
With unparalleled longevity and continued success, the Brit award-winning band are woven into the fabric of popular music. Kelly Jones continues to cement his place amongst the great British songwriters.
The Lumineers
American folk-rock band The Lumineers will celebrate their upcoming new album, Brightside, with a huge UK tour next year.
Almost two years after lockdown, the band are ready to fire up the juggernaut of buses, rigs & ticket sellers, to take their 2022 show out on the road and across the UK throughout February & March, with dates in Nottingham, Glasgow and Manchester.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds announce 2022 dates, including an exclusive UK performance in North Wales, and two dates as part of Forest Live 2022.
At Eirias Stadium, Colwyn Bay, Noel + co will be joined by unmissable supports The Vaccines & Feeder. Confidence Man will support at their performances at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffs & Delamere Forest, Cheshire as part of Forest Live 2022.
He will also headline Bristol Sounds festival in 2022.
Liam Gallagher
Celebrating his upcoming third studio album, due for release in May next year, the legendary Liam Gallagher is heading to Glasgow’s famous Hampden Park on Sunday 26th June 2022, and he's bringing Kasabian & Goat Girl with him. He’ll also be playing a hometown show at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium with special guests The Streets and Goat Girl.
Gary Numan
New wave great Gary Numan recently released his latest album Intruder and has announced a major UK tour in March & April 2022. Don’t miss your chance to see the electronic pioneer live.
James + The Lightning Seeds + The K’s
Indie legends James, The Lightning Seeds and The K's make up the stellar line-up heading to Rhyl Events Arena in North Wales on Friday 8th July 2022.
Headliners, James recently released their 16th studio album, All The Colours Of You earlier this year, and a new EP The Campfire in November 2021.
Paul Weller
Modfather Paul Weller continues to dominate the UK live scene performing a mixture of brand-new material and works from across his prolific career including fan-favourites from The Jam, The Style Council and more from his incredible solo catalogue.
Join Paul Weller and his band at Singleton Park - his only outdoor show in Wales next summer - for an incredible live music.
The Killers
Las Vegas indie-rockers The Killers will embark on a major UK stadium tour in 2022 – their biggest ever – following the release of thier sixth studio album, Imploding The Mirage. Special guests across the tour include Sam Fender, Manic Street Preachers, Supergrass and Blossoms at select dates.
Something heavier…
The Damned
Formed in 1976, English post-punk rock band, The Damned, will reunite their original line-up and tour the UK in Feburary 2022. Founding members Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, Captain Sensible and Brian James, will be joined by a host of incredible support acts including Skids, TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers and Small Town Tigers on Friday 18th February and Wildhearts, Penetration and Small Town Tigers on Saturday 19th February at London’s Eventim Apollo.
Special guests at all other dates are as follows: Penetration, TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers and Small Town Tigers.
My Chemical Romance
American rock band My Chemical Romance are set to play their first UK shows since 2011 at the Milton Keynes Bowl in May 2022.
Rammstein
Legendary German Neue Deutsche Härte band, Rammstein are back in 2022 with the 2nd leg of their huge European stadium tour next June.
Across their seven studio albums, including 1995’s debut Herzeleid, Mutter (2001); Reise, Reise (2004) and most recently their Untitled album (2019), the controversial industrial metal group have cemented themselves as a live act who are not to be missed.
Festivals
Bristol Sounds
Bristol Sounds returns in 2022 to Canon’s Marsh Amphitheatre at Bristol’s beautiful harbourside with headlners Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Jungle and First Aid Kit.
Confidence Man will support Noel + co on Wednesday 22nd June, while Katy J. Pearson will support Swedish sibling duo, First Aid Kit on Sunday 26th Junw 2022.
Meadowlands Festival
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon has been announced as the first headliner of the brand-new Meadowlands Festival at Victoria Embankment in Nottingham on Friday 3rd June 2022. More acts to be announced soon.
Download Festival 2022
The home of rock and metal welcomes headliners KISS, Iron Maiden and Biffy Clyro when Download Festival returns to Donington Park in June 2022.Additional acts announced include Deftones, The Distillers, KoRn, A Day To Remember, Volbeat and more.
Fun for all the Family
Ludovico Einaudi
Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Einaudi will play a residency in London next year after the release of his upcoming new album Underwater in January.
As well as sold-out events at O2 Apollo, Manchester and London’s Alexandra Palace, he'll be performing three Underwater nights with his band at the capital’s Eventim Apollo on 21st, 22nd and 23rd March 2022.
Lord Of The Dance
Celebrate 25 Years Of Lord Of The Dance - the Irish musical and dance production created, choreographed, and produced by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley when the event tours the UK between February and July 2022.
Shen Yun
Traditional Chinese dance troupe Shen Yun have announced a host of dates at London’s Eventim Apollo in February and March 2022. Don’t miss the chance to see the performers share an ancient artform live on stage.
Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour
With judges Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Shirley Ballas along for the ride, Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour will be waltzing into arenas in early next year with a host of the celebs and professional dancers from the BBC One TV series. . The perfect gift for the Strictly fan in your life, attendees can expect a FAB-U-LOUS evening of unmissable routines and magical performances!
Planet Earth II: Live In Concert
The sensational Planet Earth II Live in Concert is set to tour the UK in 2022. Incredible footage from the BAFTA and EMMY award winning BBC series will be shown, bringing you closer to the world’s most amazing animals, plants and wildlife. Footage from the series will be accompanied by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Freeman, playing the remarkable music by Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe for Bleeding Fingers Music.
ABBA Orchestral
Don’t miss the greatest celebration of ABBA’s chart topping hits featuring the National Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Lots of surprises are planned for the 2022 show, including new songs from the latest ABBA album, Voyage.
Sister Act The Musical
The Broadway and UK smash-hit musical Sister Act is coming to London!
Now set in the present day, this sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder and has to go into protective custody, and is hidden in the one place she won’t be found – a convent! Disguised as a nun and under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this joyous and hilarious musical is one nostalgia-filled trip you will never forget.
Lost In Music - One Night At The Disco
Celebrate the sensational 70’s and embark on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco when Lost In Music visits venues around the country later this year and into 2022.
Get ready to relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists including Donna Summer, CHIC, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and more performed by an amazing live band, singers and an incredibly talented cast.
Magic Of Motown
Get on your dancing shoes and celebrate the sounds of a generation, live on stage when The Magic Of Motown returns.
You’re invited to the biggest party of the year with music from Four Tops, The Supremes, Jackson Five, Temptations, Stevie Wonder and many more.
Mamma Mia! The Party
Book your table to the party of the century and get ready to dance, dine & enjoy the most fantastic time at Mamma Mia The Party at The O2 in London.
Having reopened their doors for the winter season, they’re ready to welcome you back to the beautiful island of Skopelos, for an evening of live entertainment, a four-course dinner and a night of dancing at the Abba disco.
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Comedy
Joe Lycett
What a treat! Join comedian Joe Lycett (the artist formerly known as Hugo Boss) as he takes his brand new tour - More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? - across the UK in 2022!
Penn & Teller
Comedy magic duo Penn & Teller will return in June 2023 with their rescheduled The First Final UK Tour.
Known for their spellbinding illusions tricks and raucous comedy sets, the pair have been performing together for over 40 years.
Romesh Ranganathan
Actor, comedian and presents, Romesh Ranganathan will begin his Eventim Apollo residency in January 2022. The British stand-up comic will perform his latest show, The Cynics Mixtape on stage across 12 nights in the new year.
Dylan Moran
Known for his observational comedy and writing work with Simon Pegg on films like Run Fatboy Run and Shaun of the Dead, and the comedy show Black Books, BAFTA and Perrier award winning comedian, writer, actor and poet Dylan Moran will bring his latest show We Got This to Newcastle and London.
Sarah Millican
Winner of the Best Newcomer award at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, everyone’s favourite Geordie comedian Sarah Millican is taking her latest show Bobby Dazzler to Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre & Opera House and London’s Eventim Apollo.
