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Get ready to mark your calendars as the next year is set to host a star-studded line-up of concerts across the nation. From iconic pop sensations to hip-hop giants, there’s something for everyone. While some events have been confirmed and are generating waves of excitement, there are also whispers of some highly anticipated concerts coming to the UK in 2024 and 2025.

024 may be half over, but there’s still plenty of musical entertainment to thrill UK fans. Start to plan your corporate events or nights out with friends with a clearer picture of what the rest of the year has in store and which artists could be touring the UK soon.

USHER  – PAST PRESENT FUTURE

UK fans are counting down the months to Usher’s spring 2025 UK tour dates. The unprecedented demand for tickets has led to ten separate dates across April, May and June at the 02. The R&B legend, known for hits like “U Remind Me,” “You Make Me Wanna,” and “Climax,” hasn’t toured the UK in a decade.

With a long-running career that began in 1994, Usher has stayed relevant and popular. From his 100-show Vegas residency between 2021 and 2022 to his wildly successful Super Bowl 2024 half-time performance, Usher shows no signs of slowing down. All signs point to a thrilling tour set in the UK next year! To experience Usher in style in London, browse our hospitality options.

Eminem – THE REAL SLIM SHADY

Eminem, the rap god himself, is set to make a triumphant return to the stage. Known for his lightning-fast lyrics, raw emotion and powerful performances, Eminem’s concerts are unforgettable. Ever since his scintillating performance with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar at the 2022 NFL Super Bowl, hip-hoppers around the world have been eager for news of a tour. The ‘Real Slim Shady’ has not toured the UK since 2018.

His shock appearances at Ed Sheeran’s show in Detroit and Terence Crawford’s ring walk last year have fuelled the rumour mill with the likelihood of a tour coming soon. After performing his top hit ‘Lose Yourself’, fans are on tenterhooks for an announcement to be made.

We’re yet to have confirmation from the Marshall Mathers camp but 2024 could also be the year he makes his debut on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Following the whispers of him potentially being at Worthy Farm alongside his good friend Elton John in June, we’re convinced 2024 is the year.

Drake – THE WAIT IS OVER?

Since releasing ‘Search & Rescue’ in April 2023, Drake has been on tour with 21 Savage, which came to an end in October, meaning a world tour is on the cards. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, however, fans are highly speculating the pair will make their way across the Atlantic.

The hip-hop superstar has now teased his fans twice with his new album ‘For All The Dogs’. On Wednesday 26th July 2023, Drake told crowds at Madison Square Garden that he was dropping an album in ‘the next couple weeks’. This sent social media into meltdown as rumoured featured artists include Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Jorja Smith.

His last performance in the UK was a surprise appearance alongside Future at Wireless Festival 2021 and the last UK tour was in 2019, so fans are well overdue a visit from the Canadian star.

Rihanna – RETURN TO THE STAGE

Robyn R. Fenty, otherwise known as Rihanna, has been teasing her return to the stage since her Super Bowl performance in February 2023 where she revealed she was pregnant with her second child. With this being the reason, her 2023 tour didn’t come to fruition. We’re hoping 2024 could be the year she announces her return.

It’s been over seven years since the nine-time Grammy winner released her last album and ‘The Navy’ are going crazy on social media wanting to hear any updates regarding her long-awaited R9 album. The Barbadian superstar has hinted at new music telling Vogue in 2023 “I want it to be this year”. As she hasn’t toured the UK since the release of her album ‘Anti’ in 2016, fans in the UK should be ready and waiting for her to make a return to the stage.

Adele – BACK ON HOME TURF

As the curtains close on Adele’s Las Vegas residency, attention has quickly turned to the possibility of an upcoming world tour. The thought of hearing her hugely successful hits live, such as ‘Someone Like You’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Rolling In The Deep’ has got music enthusiasts worldwide hooked.

She last played in stadiums across the UK during Adele Live 2017 and also performed at the Brit Awards in 2022. So, after a long break not touring the UK, her fans are eager to see Adele back on home turf and we predict tickets will be a quick sell-out.

Notable Mentions…

With some huge names in music already mentioned as artists we’re hopeful to see in 2024, there are plenty of artists with tours already in the diary including Celine Dion, Jonas Brothers and Kim Petras.

For pop fans, ‘The Swifties’ are delighted Taylor Swift is continuing her ‘Eras Tour’ well into 2024 after her shows in 2023, as expected, have been a huge success. Shows in June left fans in a frenzy, and Swift will return to London in August for another set of dates. Niall Horan made various festival appearances and began his world tour in mid-February. Olivia Rodrigo drove UK fans wild when her GUTS tour graced our shores in May, leaving us all a little angstier in her wake. Other acts slated for the second half of 2024 include The Jonas Brothers, Justin Timberlake and Dua Lipa. 

The rock scene has been blessed with Dave Grohl’s presence as Foo Fighters begin their world tour this month, which will make its way over to the UK at the the end end of January. Legendary British musician, Eric Clapton, is touring from September and will be on stages across the UK for just over two weeks.

The comedy lovers amongst you will be pleased to hear that Bolton royalty, Peter Kay, will continue his O2 residency performing monthly until April 2025. He will bring his comedy-infused musical performances to cities across the UK until the end of 2025. Sarah Millican has announced huge dates for her year-long UK and Ireland tour ‘Late Bloomer’ and Al Murray, Ross Noble and Romesh Ranganathan will be joining them in venues across the nation in 2024.

Watch this space for further announcements…