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50 Essential Outdoor Summer Shows

Posted on Tuesday 2nd May 2023 at 15:50

Jimi Arundell

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Jimi Arundell

 

Summer is fast approaching, and what better way to enjoy the beautiful days and warm evenings 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”.

 

πŸ“† June

30/06    Bastille – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket

 

πŸ“† July

02/07    Bastille – Powderham Castle, Exeter

11/07    Kew The Music - Bastille – Warwick Castle, Warwick

19/07    Bastille – Warwick Castle, Warwick

23/07    Bastille – Ludlow Castle, Ludlow

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.

 

πŸ“† July

23/07    Ben Howard – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Blondie

New wave legends Blondie take over Cardiff Castle!

 

πŸ“† June

16/06    Blondie – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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boygenius

Indie rock supergroup boygenius includes the considerable talents of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus.

 

πŸ“† August

23/08    boygenius – The Piece Hall, Halifax

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Burna Boy

Don’t miss seeing Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy play a stunning headline set at London Stadium!

 

πŸ“† June

03/06    Burna Boy – London Stadium, London

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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.

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† June

30/06    Clean Bandit – Northern Meeting Park, Inverness

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† June

24/06    Craig David – Haydock Park Racecourse, Newton Le Willows

 

πŸ“† July

21/06    Craig David – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket

 

πŸ“† August

13/08    Craig David – Crystal Palace Bowl, London

 

πŸ“† September

08/09    Craig David – Castle Goring, Worthing

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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!

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† July

13/07    Dermot Kennedy – Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

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First Aid Kit

See Swedish folk pairing First Aid Kit at Crystal Palace Bowl.

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† July

15/07    Kew The Music - Haçienda Classical – Royal Botanic Gardens, London

28/07    Haçienda Classical – Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† June

25/06    Hozier – Queen Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† May

28/05    Jack Savoretti – Bute Park, Cardiff

 

πŸ“† June

10/06    Jack Savoretti – Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury

11/06    Jack Savoretti – Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, Staffordshire

17/06    Jack Savoretti – Delamere Forest, Northwich

18/06    Jack Savoretti – Thetford Forest, Suffolk

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† July

28/07    james – Slessor Gardens, Dundee

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Jools Holland

The one and only Jools Holland makes a massive headline appearance at Kew The Music.

 

πŸ“† July

16/07    Kew The Music: Jools Holland – Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London

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Let's Rock!

Touring retro festival Let's Rock! brings you the best rock bands and popstars from the 80s.

 

πŸ“† May

20/05    Let’s Rock The Moor! – Marsh Meadow, Cookham

27/05    Let's Rock Wales! – Bute Park, Cardiff

 

πŸ“† 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

 

πŸ“† 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

 

πŸ“† August

05/08    Let's Rock Northern Ireland! – Ward Park, Bangor

19/08    Let's Rock Norwich! – Earlham Park, Norwich

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Lionel Richie

See the king of smooth Lionel Richie at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 15th of June.

 

πŸ“† June

15/06    Lionel Richie – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

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The Lumineers

Folk rockers The Lumineers head to Wales for a headline performance at the dramatic grounds of Cardiff Castle.

 

πŸ“† July

07/07    The Lumineers – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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Madness

British ska legends Madness look forward to playing all your favourite tunes this summer.

 

πŸ“† June

08/06    Madness – Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, Staffordshire

09/06    Madness – Albert Park, Middlesbrough

15/06    Madness – Delamere Forest, Northwich

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† May

27/05    Ministry of Sound Classical – Fulham Palace, London

 

πŸ“† June

16/06    Ministry of Sound Classical – The Wyldes, Week St Mary

 

πŸ“† 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

Get your Ministry of Sound Classical tickets with Gigantic today!

 

 

Muse

Space rockers Muse play out of this world outdoor shows!

 

πŸ“† May

27/05    Muse – Home Park Stadium, Plymouth

 

πŸ“† June

20/06    Muse – John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield

25/06    Muse – Milton Keynes Bowl, Milton Keynes

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N Dubz

See Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer smash it at N Dubz shows later in the year.

 

πŸ“† July

07/07    N Dubz – Stanmer Park, Brighton

22/07    N Dubz – Stadiwm CSM, Colwyn Bay

 

πŸ“† August

17/08    N Dubz – Earlham Park, Norwich

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† 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

20/07    Nile Rodgers – Warwick Castle, Warwick

22/07    Nile Rodgers – Ludlow Castle, Ludlow

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† July

28/07    Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Crystal Palace Bowl, London

 

πŸ“† August

05/08    HERITAGE LIVE - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Audley End, Essex

19/08    Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Caldicot Castle, Monmouth

24/08    Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Vivary Park, Taunton

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† 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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Paul Weller

Modfather Paul Weller plays headline shows in the beautiful forests of England.

 

πŸ“† June

08/06    Paul Weller – Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury

09/06    Paul Weller – Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, Staffordshire

17/06    Paul Weller – Thetford Forest, Suffolk

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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.

 

πŸ“† June

16/06    Pete Tong – Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool

17/06    Pete Tong – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

18/06    Pete Tong – Temple Newsam, Leeds

 

πŸ“† August

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.

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† June

18/06    Rag N Bone Man – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

 

πŸ“† July

02/07    Rag N Bone Man – Northern Meeting Park, Inverness

20/07    Rag N Bone Man – Ludlow Castle, Ludlow

21/07    Rag N Bone Man – Warwick Castle, Warwick

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.

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† June

18/06    Richard Ashcroft – Delamere Forest, Northwich

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† June

24/06    Rod Stewart – Home Park Stadium, Plymouth

28/06    Rod Stewart – cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton

30/06    Rod Stewart – Seat Unique Riverside - Durham County Cricket Club, Durham

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† June

17/06    Live In The Wydles Rudimental – The Wyldes, Week St Mary

 

πŸ“† July

22-23/07             Splendour Rudimental – Wollaton Park, Nottingham

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† September

08/09    Scooter – Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff

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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.

 

πŸ“† June

25/06    Self Esteem – Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol

 

πŸ“† 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!

 

πŸ“† July

07/07    Soft Cell – Rochester Castle, Rochester

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Sting

Sting is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and you can see him play Bedford Park when you book tickets with Gigantic.

 

πŸ“† June

24/06    Sting – Bedford Park, Bedford

 

πŸ“† July

02/07    Sting – Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

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The Streets

Join The Streets at Alexandra Head at Cardiff Bay to enjoy all Mike Skinner’s best bangers.

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† June

09/06    Tom Grennan – Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury

10/06    Tom Grennan – Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, Staffordshire

15/06    Tom Grennan – Thetford Forest, Suffolk

16/06    Tom Grennan – Delamere Forest, Northwich

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† July

05/07    Tom Jones – Stanmer Park, Brighton

15/07    Tom Jones – Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester

26/07    Tom Jones – Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† May

27/05    Two Door Cinema Club – Temple Newsam, Leeds

 

πŸ“† June

30/06    Two Door Cinema Club – The Wyldes, Week St Mary

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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.

 

πŸ“† June

24/06    UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell – Warwick Castle, Warwick

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The Vamps

Boy band The Vamps go big with huge pop rock anthems!

 

πŸ“† 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.

 

πŸ“† August

25/08    Van Morrison – Sandringham Estate, Sandringham

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Wizkid

Nigerian afrobeat superstar Wizkid hits Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday 29th of July.

 

πŸ“† July

29/07    Wizkid – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

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