The May Bank Holidays are fast approaching, and Gigantic Tickets has loads of great ideas for big days out to share with your loved ones. From gigs to beer festivals, stand-up comedy and family-friendly shows, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Keep scrolling to see just some of the amazing events coming your way in the coming weeks or click the link to discover even more. And make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to hear all the latest live events announcements.
Call of the Wild
The perfect festival for rock fans
Call of the Wild is three days of rock action featuring the best in hard and heavy bands. See headliners Mason Hull, Lost Society and Tyketto plus many more face-melting groups at Lincolnshire Showground next month.
📆 Event Dates:
- 24th – 26th May 2024: Call Of The Wild 2024 - Lincolnshire Showground
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Dot to Dot Festival
See the best bands in Bristol and Nottingham
Dot to Dot Festival first hits Bristol and then Nottingham. The festival takes over the best venues in each city for a huge day of awesome music including headliner Jockstrap. A pre-party in London has also been announced.
📆 Event Dates:
- 24th May 2024: Dot to Dot Festival (London Pre-Party) - Oslo, London
- 25th May 2024: Dot to Dot Festival (Bristol) - Various Venues, Bristol
- 26th May 2024: Dot to Dot Festival (Nottingham) - Various Venues, Nottingham
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Bearded Theory
A feel-good festival packed full of awesome acts
Family-friendly festival Bearded Theory offers an incredible lineup of massive legacy acts and rising stars. Jane’s Addiction, Amyl & The Sniffers, Future Islands and Sleaford Mods preside over many more crucial bands and artists.
📆 Event Dates:
- 23rd -26th May 2024: Bearded Theory - Catton Hall, Walton-on-Trent
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Live at Leeds in the Park
The ultimate indie all-dayer
Live at Leeds in the Park transforms Temple Newsam into an unmissable one-day indie festival. See The Kooks, Declan Mckenna, The Cribs, Sea Girls and many more top guitar heroes.
📆 Event Dates:
- 25th May 2024: Live at Leeds in the Park - Temple Newsam, Leeds
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South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival
Catch the Caribbean vibes at Hainault Forest Country Park
South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival is a huge day festival featuring such greats as Aswad, Jocelyn Brown, Dawn Penn and The Moochers. Book your tickets with Gigantic right now!
📆 Event Dates:
- 26th May 2024: South East Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival - Hainault Forest Country Park, Essex
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Valefest Bolsover Music Festival
The big Derbyshire adventure for music fans
Valefest Bolsover Music Festival offers three days of great music and fun for all the family. There is also a wide selection of catering and drinks being made available.
📆 Event Dates:
- 3rd – 5th May 2024: Valefest Bolsover Music Festival - Carr Vale FC, Bolsove
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Direct From Graceland: Elvis
The ultimate Elvis exhibition in the UK
Direct From Graceland: Elvis sees the personal effects of the one and only Elvis Presley brought to Arches London Bridge. A true treat for any fans of The King, VIP packages are also available.
📆 Event Dates:
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Brick Fest Live
Join in the Lego fun with fans of all ages
Brick Fest Live is a must-attend event for Lego enthusiasts. Join in competitions and enjoy the interactive activities with like-minded fans.
📆 Event Dates:
- 4th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
- 5th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
- 6th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
- 11th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
- 12th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
- 25th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - NEC Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
- 26th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - NEC Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
- 27th May 2024: Brick Fest Live - NEC Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
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Andy & The Odd Socks
The CBBC stars take over Portsmouth Guildhall
Children’s favourites Andy & The Odd Socks play their madcap songs to a live audience! See them play a huge headline show at Portsmouth Guildhall next month.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 27th May 2024: Andy & The Odd Socks - Portsmouth Guildhall
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The Three Legs Beer Festival
Grab a drink on the bank holiday
The Three Legs Beer Festival offers a wide range of sumptuous drinks to try on their 10th anniversary. Try their cask beers with many more satisfying ales to sample.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25th May 2024: The Three Legs Beer Festival - The Three Legs Brewing co, Bexhill on Sea
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Just The Tonic
Seriously funny shows at Metronome
Just The Tonic offers the best in stand-up comedy. Split your side with hilarious comedy in Nottingham.
📆 Event Dates:
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Kanan Gill
Grab tickets for the celebrity funnyman
Kanan Gill is a world-renowned stand-up comic and YouTuber. He is currently starring in his WHAT IS THIS? show now showing at Union Chapel, London.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25th May 2024: Kanan Gill WHAT IS THIS? Matinee Show - Union Chapel, London
- 25th May 2024: Kanan Gill: WHAT IS THIS? - Union Chapel, London
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The Streets
Mike Skinner is back!
The Streets follow up the release of their latest record The Darker the Shadow the Brighter the Light with a colossal headline show at East Brighton Park. Hear new material and all the hits you know and love when you book tickets with Gigantic.
The Streets and Busted are both booked to play headline shows at East Brighton Park as featured in our recent blog. CLICK HERE to read.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 24th May 2024: The Streets - East Brighton Park
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DJ Spoony
The UK-garage legend performs live
DJ Spoony scored massive hits with the tracks "Sweet like Chocolate" (featuring Lily Allen) and "Flowers" (featuring Sugababes). He now announces headline shows.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 3rd May 2024: DJ Spoony's Garage Classical - Royal Albert Hall, London
- 30th August 2024: DJ Spoony Feat. So Solid Crew, Heartless Crew and more - Garage Classical! - Dreamland, Margate
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Lucy Spraggan
The folk-pop star hits the road
Last year saw the release of Lucy Spraggan’s latest album Balance. She heads out on tour in May, playing new songs and classic tracks like "Tea and Toast" plus more.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 14th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Barrowland, Glasgow
- 15th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - NX, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 16th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Academy, Manchester
- 17th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Stylus, Leeds
- 19th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Rock City, Nottingham
- 20th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Epic Studios, Norwich
- 21st May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Portsmouth Guildhall
- 23rd May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
- 24th May 2024: Lucy Spraggan - Chalk, Brighton
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FM
The rock legends announce their 40th Anniversary Tour
FM have been thrilling audiences for 40 years. They celebrate with a headline tour and the release of their new album Old Habits Die Hard.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 3rd May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- 4th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
- 5th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- 11th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - The Asylum, Birmingham
- 17th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - TramShed, Cardiff
- 18th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury
- 19th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Exeter Phoenix
- 24th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - The 1865, Southampton
- 25th May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Dingwalls, London
- 31st May 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Oran Mor, Glasgow
- 1st June 2024: FM - Old Habits Die Hard - 40th Anniversary Tour - Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
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Kira Mac
Get ready to rock with this awesome Midlands band
Kira Mac gives classic rock a 21st-century twist as heard on their debut album Chaos Is Calling. Their tour kicks off later this month and carries on till mid-May.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25th April 2024: Kira Mac - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- 26th April 2024: Kira Mac - Academy 3, Manchester
- 27th April 2024: Kira Mac - Oran Mor, Glasgow
- 28th April 2024: Kira Mac - Anarchy Brew Co , Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 2nd May 2024: Kira Mac - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- 3rd May 2024: Kira Mac - The 1865, Southampton
- 4th May 2024: Kira Mac - KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
- 5th May 2024: Kira Mac - Waterfront Studio, Norwich
- 8th May 2024: Kira Mac - Lost Horizon, Bristol
- 9th May 2024: Kira Mac - Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury
- 10th May 2024: Kira Mac - Underworld, London
- 11th May 2024: Kira Mac - The Underground, Stoke-on-Trent
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These Wicked Rivers
FFO huge riffs and epic beards
Catch the incredible blues-rock band These Wicked Rivers on the bank holiday where they show off their new Force of Nature album. The Derby band continue to see their dedicated fan base grow whenever they play.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 17th May 2024: These Wicked Rivers - The Cobblestones, Bridgwater
- 18th May 2024: These Wicked Rivers - The Sugarmill, Stoke-on-Trent
- 19th May 2024: These Wicked Rivers - Night and Day, Manchester
- 24th May 2024: These Wicked Rivers - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
- 31st May 2024: These Wicked Rivers - O2 Academy Leicester, Leicester
- 1st June 2024: These Wicked Rivers - Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh
- 2nd June 2024: These Wicked Rivers - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- 12th October 2024: These Wicked Rivers - KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
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Showhawk Duo
Songs you know and love like you’ve never heard them before
Showhawk Duo is the work of the classically trained guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright, radically reworking your favourite songs in exciting new directions. Catch them playing headline shows in the new future
📆 Tour Dates:
- 26th April 2024: Showhawk Duo - SWX, Bristol
- 27th April 2024: Showhawk Duo - Exeter Phoenix
- 3rd May 2024: Showhawk Duo - Stramash Live Music Bar, Edinburgh
- 4th May 2024: Showhawk Duo - Oran Mor, Glasgow
- 5th May 2024: Showhawk Duo - Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 11th October 2024: Showhawk Duo - The Limelight, Belfast
- 12th October 2024: Showhawk Duo - Opium, Dublin
- 12th October 2024: Showhawk Duo - Opium, Dublin
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The Wedding Present
The gift that keeps on giving
Leeds indie-rock greats The Wedding Present are best known for such classic 80s hits as "Kennedy", "Anyone Can Make a Mistake" and "Nobody's Twisting Your Arm". They hit the road once again in 2024.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 2nd May 2024: The Wedding Present - The 1865, Southampton
- 4th May 2024: The Wedding Present - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- 24th May 2024: The Wedding Present - Watusi 30th Anniversary Tour - Academy 2, Manchester
- 25th May 2024: The Wedding Present - The Leadmill, Sheffield
- 26th May 2024: The Wedding Present - WATUSI 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR - The Marble Factory, Bristol
- 1st October 2024: The Wedding Present - The Assembly, Leamington Spa
- 3rd October 2024: The Wedding Present - TramShed, Cardiff
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Hayseed Dixie
A hilarious twist on classic rock tracks
Hayseed Dixie are a hillbilly tribute parody band, playing all your favourite rock songs like you’ve never heard them before. They head to the UK to tour in May.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 15th May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - Waterfront, Norwich
- 16th May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - Roadmender Northampton
- 17th May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - The Picturedrome, Holmfirth
- 18th May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - KKs Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
- 2nd May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- 24th May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - Old Fire Station, Carlisle
- 25th May 2024: Hayseed Dixie - The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
- 25th August 2024: Hayseed Dixie - The Drill, Lincoln
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Heather Small
Two nights of massive anthems from the singer of M People
Heather Small rose to fame as the singer of M People, releasing such feel-good singles as "Moving On Up", "One Night in Heaven" and "How Can I Love You More?". Catch her playing solo shows this spring.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 31st May 2024: Heather Small - St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire
- 1st November 2024: Heather Small - Cathedral Peterborough, Peterborough
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Arab Strap
Check out their new material next month
Scottish indie rockers Arab Strap are one of the UK's biggest cult bands. They prepare to release their new record I'm Totally Fine With It Don't Give a Fuck Anymore which they promote with upcoming shows.
📆 Tour Dates:
- 24th May 2024: Arab Strap - KOKO, London
- 25th May 2024: Arab Strap - Gorilla, Manchester
- 26th May 2024: Arab Strap - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
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Richard Thompson
Don’t miss your chance to see the Notting Hill legend play live
Richard Thompson is a leading light in the folk-rock movement. The seasoned songwriter will be performing at the most prestigious venues in the coming weeks in support of his new record Ship to Shore. Grab your tickets with Gigantic today!
📆 Tour Dates:
- 25th May 2024: Richard Thompson - Corn Exchange, Cambridge
- 26th May 2024: Richard Thompson - Bristol Beacon
- 27th May 2024: Richard Thompson - York Barbican
- 29th May 2024: Richard Thompson - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
- 30th May 2024: Richard Thompson - Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
- 31st May 2024: Richard Thompson - Aviva Studios (The Hall), Manchester
- 1st June 2024: Richard Thompson - Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
- 3rd June 2024: Richard Thompson - Symphony Hall, Birmingham
- 4th June 2024: Richard Thompson - Cardiff New Theatre
- 5th June 2024: Richard Thompson - Portsmouth Guildhall
- 6th June 2024: Richard Thompson - Brighton Dome
- 8th June 2024: Richard Thompson - Royal Albert Hall, London