50 Essential Outdoor Summer Shows
Posted on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
Summer is here, and what better way to enjoy the sunshine and hot nights than watching your favourite star performing an outdoor show? Gigantic always has the best selection of tickets, and so keep scrolling to check out the 50 Essential Outdoor Summer Shows coming your way over the few months!
Bastille
Indie pop superstars Bastille are famed for their huge euphoric Top 10 single “Pompeii”.
π June
30/06 Bastille – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket
π July
02/07 Bastille – Powderham Castle, Exeter
11/07 Kew The Music (Bastille) – Royal Botanic Gardens, London
19/07 Bastille – Warwick Castle, Warwick
23/07 Bastille – Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
27-29/07 Bellasdrum (Bastille) – Belladrum Estate, Inverness
27-29/07 Penn Festival (Bastille) – Belladrum Estate, Inverness
29/07 Bastille – Slessor Gardens, Dundee
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Ben Howard
Multi-BRIT Award winner Ben Howard never fails to impress with his unique take on indie folk.
π July
23/07 Ben Howard – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
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Bootleg Beatles
Relive the magic of the Fab 4 with awesome tribute act Bootleg Beatles.
π July
22-27/07 Heritage Live (Bootleg Beatles) – Englefield House, Berkshire
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boygenius
Indie rock supergroup boygenius includes the considerable talents of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus.
π August
23/08 boygenius – The Piece Hall, Halifax
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The Chemical Brothers
Dance legends The Chemical Brothers bring the rave to Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay – tickets on sale now with Gigantic.
π September
09/09 The Chemical Brothers – Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
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Clean Bandit
Clean Bandit are back! Catch the Ivor Novello winners playing outdoor shows this summer!
π July
01/07 Clean Bandit – Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster
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Craig David
Craig David is the biggest name in UK garage – and you can catch him playing major dates throughout the year!
π July
21/07 Craig David – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket
π August
13/08 Craig David – Crystal Palace Bowl, London
π September
08/09 Craig David – WISTON ESTATE PARK, Steyning
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The Cult
Following on from the release of latest LP Under the Midnight Sun, hard rockers The Cult announce a series of huge shows!
π July
04/07 The Cult – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
05/07 The Cult – The Piece Hall, Halifax
06/07 The Cult – Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough
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Dermot Kennedy
Irish songwriter Dermot Kennedy is fast becoming the biggest name in folk pop.
π July
13/07 Dermot Kennedy – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
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The Dualers
British ska legends The Dualers hit the road once again for a scorching summer tour!
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Fat Freddy’s Drop
Fat Freddy’s Drop are the perfect party band – drawing on dub, reggae, R&B, jazz and techno.
π July
06/07 Fat Freddy’s Drop – Eventim Apollo, London
08/07 Fat Freddy’s Drop – Rochester Castle, Rochester
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First Aid Kit
See Swedish folk pairing First Aid Kit at Crystal Palace Bowl.
π August
12/08 First Aid Kit – Crystal Palace Bowl, London
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Haçienda Classical
Haçienda Classical gives all your rave favs an orchestral twist!
π July
15/07 Kew The Music - Haçienda Classical – Royal Botanic Gardens, London
28/07 Haçienda Classical – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket
π August
19/08 Haçienda Classical – Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster
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Hozier
Best known for his epic single “Take Me To Church”, don’t miss multi-platinum selling songwriter Hozier.
π July
23/06 Heritage Live - Hozier – Englefield House, Berkshire
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The Human League
Synth pop legends The Human League are always a thrilling experience whenever they pay live.
π July
14/07 Kew The Music - The Human League – Royal Botanic Gardens, London
21/07 The Human League – Dreamland, Margate
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Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti shot to No. 1 once again with latest album Europiana, and now looks to a bright summer packed full of shows.
π July
13/07 Kew The Music - Jack Savoretti – Royal Botanic Gardens, London
29/07 Jack Savoretti – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow
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james
See indie icons james at Slessor Gardens when you grab tickets with Gigantic.
π July
28/07 james – Slessor Gardens, Dundee
π August
05/08 james – Darlington Arena, Darlington
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Jools Holland
The one and only Jools Holland makes a massive headline appearance at Kew The Music.
π July
16/07 Kew The Music: Jools Holland – Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London
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Katherine Jenkins
See Welsh operatic singer Katherine Jenkins play a stunning show at WISTON ESTATE PARK.
π September
10/09 Katherine Jenkins – WISTON ESTATE PARK, Steyning
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Let's Rock!
Touring retro festival Let's Rock! brings you the best rock bands and popstars from the 80s.
π May
20/05 Let’s Rock The Moor! – Marsh Meadow, Cookham
27/05 Let's Rock Wales! – Bute Park, Cardiff
π June
10/06 Let's Rock The North East! – Albert Park, Middlesbrough
17/06 Let's Rock Leeds! – Temple Newsam, Leeds
24/06 Let's Rock Scotland! – Dalkeith Country Park, Edinburgh
π July
01/07 Let's Rock Exeter! – Powderham Castle, Exeter
08/07 Let's Rock Southampton! – Southampton Common, Southampton
15/07 Let's Rock Shrewsbury! – The Quarry, Shrewsbury
π August
05/08 Let's Rock Northern Ireland! – Ward Park, Bangor
19/08 Let's Rock Norwich! – Earlham Park, Norwich
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Madness
British ska legends Madness look forward to playing all your favourite tunes this summer.
π July
21/07 Madness – Singleton Park, Swansea
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McFly
McFly are back – see them play Newmarket Racecourses and Vivary Park in Taunton.
π August
11/08 McFly – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket
28/08 McFly – Vivary Park, Taunton
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Midge Ure
Enigmatic popstar Midge Ure will play an unmissable headline set at Castell Roc Chepstow Castle.
π August
18/08 Midge Ure – Castell Roc Chepstow Castle, Chepstow
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Ministry of Sound Classical
Ministry of Sound Classical remixes chart topping dance tunes with a live 50-piece orchestra.
π July
01/07 Ministry of Sound Classical – Bedford Park, Bedford
21/07 Ministry of Sound Classical – Stadiwm CSM, Colwyn Bay
22/07 Ministry of Sound Classical – Singleton Park, Swansea
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N Dubz
See Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer smash it at N Dubz shows later in the year.
π July
07/07 N Dubz – Stanmer Park, Brighton
09/07 N Dubz – QEII Arena, Telford
22/07 N Dubz – Stadiwm CSM, Colwyn Bay
π August
17/08 N Dubz – Earlham Park, Norwich
π September
06/09 N Dubz – Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
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Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers knows how to party. Get tickets for CHIC shows throughout the summer months with Gigantic!
π July
01/07 Nile Rodgers – Broadlands Estate, Hampshire
06/07 Nile Rodgers – Rochester Castle, Rochester
06/07 Nile Rodgers – Stanmer Park, Brighton
19/07 Nile Rodgers – Millenium Square, Leeds
π August
11/08 Nile Rodgers – Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton Le Willows
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Devoted fans of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will flock to these summer shows!
π August
24/08 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Vivary Park, Taunton
π September
01/09 Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
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Olly Murs
Popstar Olly Murs goes to the races at Newmarket and Newbury, and also plays Castle Park in Colchester.
π August
18/08 Olly Murs – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket
19/08 Olly Murs – Newbury Racecourse, Newbury
27/08 Olly Murs – Castle Park, Colchester
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Paolo Nutini
Multi BRIT nominated Paolo Nutini is one of the greatest songwriters of his generation.
π July
08/07 Paolo Nutini – Stanmer Park, Brighton
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Pete Tong
Superstar DJ Pete Tong teams up with The Essential Orchestra to play Ibiza Classics like you’ve never heard them before.
π August
18/08 Pete Tong – Earlham Park, Norwich
28/08 Pete Tong – Powderham Castle, Exeter
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Primal Scream
Primal Scream play indie anthems to adoring audiences at Crystal Palace Bowl on Friday 4th of August.
π August
04/08 Primal Scream – Crystal Palace Bowl, London
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Rag N Bone Man
Rag N Bone Man announces a huge summer jam packed full of huge headline shows.
π July
02/07 Rag N Bone Man – Northern Meeting Park, Inverness
23/07 Rag N Bone Man – Stadiwm CSM, Colwyn Bay
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Razorlight
Join Johnny Borrell and his band Richard Ashcroft at Audley End in August.
π August
13/08 Razorlight – Audley End, Essex
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Richard Ashcroft
Indie icon Richard Ashcroft can be seen playing at Delamere Forest and Englefield House.
π July
22/07 HERITAGE LIVE 2023 - Richard Ashcroft – Englefield House, Berkshire
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Rod Stewart
We are very excited to be able to offer you tickets for Rod Stewart!
π July
02/07 Rod Stewart – Badminton Estate, Worcester Park, Gloucestershire
04/07 Rod Stewart – Sewell Group Craven Park, Hull
06/07 Rod Stewart – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
07/07 Rod Stewart – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
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Rudimental
Drum and bass legends Rudimental are announced as headliners for Live In The Wydles and Splendour.
π July
22-23/07 Splendour Rudimental – Wollaton Park, Nottingham
π August
05/08 Rudimental – Crystal Palace Bowl, London
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Scooter
Grab your glow sticks and raise your hands in the air for Scooter!
π September
08/09 Scooter – Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
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Sister Sledge
Sister Sledge are joined by House Gospel Choir, Norman Jay MBE, Greg Wilson, Ella Knight, J-Felix and Oli Keens for a special show at Crystal Palace Bowl.
π August
06/08 Sister Sledge – Crystal Palace Bowl, London
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Self Esteem
This is Self Esteem‘s time – and you can see her headline Canons Marsh Amphitheatre in Bristol before joining the Rock N Roll Circus at Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield.
π September
02/09 Rock N Roll Circus - Self Esteem – Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
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Soft Cell
See synthpop pioneers Soft Cell play Rochester Castle!
π July
07/07 Soft Cell – Rochester Castle, Rochester
π August
11/08 Heritage Live (Soft Cell) – Audley End, Essex
π September
09/09 Soft Cell – WISTON ESTATE PARK, Steyning
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Sugababes
Sugababes return to their classic line up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy.
π July
09/07 Sugababes – Rochester Castle, Rochester
23-23/07 Splendour (Sugababes) – Wollaton Park, Nottingham
π August
18/08 Sugababes – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow
12/08 Heritage Live (Sugababes) – Audley End, Essex
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The Streets
Join The Streets at Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay to enjoy all Mike Skinner’s best bangers.
π September
07/09 The Streets – Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
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Tom Grennan
Tom Grennan teams up with Forest Live to play shows in the most idyllic settings found in the British wilderness.
π July
01/07 Tom Grennan – Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle Upon Tyne
23/07 Tom Grennan – Singleton Park, Swansea
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Tom Jones
Welsh wonder Tom Jones plays unmissable headline dates all around the U.K.
π July
05/07 Tom Jones – Stanmer Park, Brighton
15/07 Tom Jones – Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester
22/07 Tom Jones – Newbury Racecourse, Newbury
26/07 Tom Jones – Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher
π August
06/08 Tom Jones – Audley End, Essex
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Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club returned last year with latest album Keep On Smiling. They now announce summer shows.
π September
09/09 Two Door Cinema Club – Dreamland, Margate
10/09 Two Door Cinema Club – Rock City, Nottingham
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UB40
UB40 are joined by Soul II Soul for a massive autumn tour!
π November
01/11 UB40 – OVO Arena Wembley, London
02/11 UB40 – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
07/11 UB40 – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
09/11 UB40 – Resorts World Arena, Birmingham
15/11 UB40 – First Direct Arena, Leeds
16/11 UB40 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
21/11 UB40 – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
23/11 UB40 – SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast
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UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
Warwick Castle is the perfect backdrop to enjoy the pop reggae hits of UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell.
π July
08/07 UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell – QEII Arena, Telford
30/07 Live At The Palace (UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell) – Fulham Palace, London
π August
27/08 UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell – Garon Park, Southend On Sea
π September
30/09 UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell – Dreamland, Margate
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The Vamps
Boy band The Vamps go big with huge pop rock anthems!
π July
29/07 The Vamps – Royal Botanic Gardens, London
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Van Morrison
Soul and folk doesn’t come any finer than Grammy Award-winner Van Morrison.
π August
25/08 Van Morrison – Sandringham Estate, Sandringham
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The Who
The Who embark on thgeir huge Hits Back tour! Don't miss out - book tickets with Gigantic right now!
π July
06/07 The Who – Sewell Group Craven Park, Hull
08/07 The Who – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
09/07 The Who – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
12/07 The Who – The O2 Arena, London
14/07 The Who – Incora County Ground, Derby
16/07 The Who – Badminton Estate, Worcester Park, Gloucestershire
19/07 The Who – Seat Unique Riverside - Durham County Cricket Club, Durham
21/07 The Who – The Totally Wicked Stadium, Saint Helens
23/07 The Who – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
π August
28/08 The Who – Sandringham Estate, Sandringham