Alright music lovers, get ready to mark those calendars! 🎵
July 2026 is shaping up to be an absolute belter of a month for live music across the UK. From the return of music festival season to the buzz of epic headline tours, there’s something for every ear this July.
So, let’s dive into some of the hottest gigs and concerts this month!
Finsbury Park, London
Get ready for a massive three-day takeover at north London’s Finsbury Park this July. From Friday 3rd July to Sunday 5th July 2026, this iconic park will be hosting a phenomenal trifecta of British guitar music. Each day offers a completely distinct atmosphere, making it the perfect excuse to spend your entire weekend in front of the main stage
🎸 Biffy Clyro on Friday 3rd July: The weekend kicks off with pure, unadulterated rock energy as Scottish icons Biffy Clyro headline the opening night. Fresh off their Live Act Award win and a huge run of chart-topping success, ‘Mon the Biff’ are legendary for their sweat-drenched, heavy-hitting anthems. With an electric supporting lineup featuring Nothing But Thieves and Don Broco, Friday is geared up to be an absolute masterclass in modern stadium rock that will have the Finsbury crowd bouncing from the first chord.
🎸 Kasabian on Saturday 4th July: On Saturday, the park transforms into a raucous, electro-infused indie party courtesy of Kasabian. Following their hometown Summer Solstice II show and the release of their hypnotic new music, the Leicester lads are bringing what promises to be their biggest-ever London headline gig to the capital. Expect an explosive, high-energy set packed with classics like Fire and Club Foot, backed by an incredible undercard including Razorlight and Miles Kane.
🎸 Wolf Alice on Sunday 5th July: Rounding out the weekend on a sublime note, North London’s own Wolf Alice return home for the Sunday headline slot. Renowned for their atmospheric shoegaze, visceral grunge riffs and Ellie Rowsell’s spellbinding vocals, the Mercury Prize winners deliver a live show that feels both deeply intimate and wildly cinematic. Accompanied by a brilliant, indie-pop leaning supporting bill featuring The Last Dinner Party and Lykke Li, Sunday is set to be a beautifully anthemic conclusion to an unforgettable weekend.
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Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
This July, the splendid Baroque backdrop of Blenheim Palace’s Great Court will play host to some of the absolute biggest names in music. If you are looking for an outdoor gig experience that swaps muddy festival fields for sheer, stately elegance, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is exactly where you want to be.
🪩 Katy Perry & Mimi Webb on Wednesday 1st July: Kicking off the July lineup in spectacular style, American pop icon Katy Perry is set to bring her high-energy catalogue of hits to the Palace. Expect a visual masterclass and an absolute sing-along marathon as she tears through anthems like Roar, Firework and California Girls. Adding even more firepower to the night is British breakout star Mimi Webb, whose powerhouse vocals and infectious hooks make her the perfect opening act for a truly unforgettable summer evening.
🪩 Michael Bublé on Saturday 4th July: Later in the week, the atmosphere shifts from vibrant pop to pure, effortless class as multi-platinum superstar Michael Bublé takes to the stage. Beloved for his world-class, smooth-as-silk vocals, Bublé will be turning the Great Court into the ultimate open-air ballroom. It is the perfect setting for his classic hits and standard covers, making this weekend date an absolute must-see.
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BST Hyde Park, London
If there is one absolute staple of the British summer gig calendar, it’s American Express presents BST Hyde Park. Taking over the heart of London across two weekends, the festival’s 2026 July lineup is an incredible mix of epic pop anthems, nostalgic indie-folk and pure party tunes. Here is what to expect from each of the massive headline days this July:
🎤 Maroon 5 on Friday 3rd July: Maroon 5 are making their highly anticipated Hyde Park debut to kick off the July weekend in style. Armed with an impressive back-catalogue of singalong hits like Moves Like Jagger, Sugar and Payphone, Maroon 5 won’t be alone either. They’ll be joined by a powerhouse of special guests, including OneRepublic, Jess Glynne, and Ella Eyre, making this a brilliant, non-stop hit parade from afternoon to sunset.
🎤 Mumford & Sons on Saturday 4th July: It’s a massive West London homecoming for Mumford & Sons as they bring their cinematic folk-rock back to the capital. Expect the Great Oak Stage to turn into an absolute stomping ground when the banjos kick in for Little Lion Man and The Cave. Saturday includes a perfectly curated atmosphere of acts, including the brilliant indie-rockers The War on Drugs and rising star Holly Humberstone, ensuring a perfectly crafted day of indie bliss.
🎤 Duran Duran on Sunday 5th July: Duran Duran are back to show everyone exactly how a headline festival set is done. The global superstars are set to deliver a masterclass in synth-pop majesty, turning Hyde Park into a massive retro dancefloor with anthems like Rio and Hungry Like the Wolf. They’ll be sharing the day with fellow legends Nile Rodgers & CHIC, the brilliant Scissor Sisters and a groovy DJ set from Groove Armada.
🎤 Pitbull on Friday 10th July: Get ready, because Mr Worldwide is landing in London and things are about to get historic. Pitbull is bringing his high-energy, platinum-selling catalogue, from Timber and Fireball to Give Me Everything, for what promises to be the wild card event of the summer. In fact, fans are actively planning an official Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps on the day! Backed up by the incredible Kesha, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon, this is bound to be a delightfully chaotic pop masterclass.
🎤 Lewis Capaldi on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July: Closing out the festival by popular demand across two consecutive nights, Scotland’s favourite singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is making his triumphant return for his biggest UK festival headline shows to date. Expect an emotional field of thousands belting out Someone You Loved and Before You Go, balanced perfectly by Capaldi’s self-deprecating comedy between songs. He’ll be supported on both nights by pop sensation Conan Gray and indie staples The Vaccines.
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Wembley Stadium, London
July is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster month under the iconic Wembley arch, welcoming everything from tailored pop perfection to heavy nostalgia. Here is what you have to look forward to:
🎶 Harry Styles: Together, Together Tour on the 1st, 3rd & 4th July: Kicking off the month, global pop royalty Harry Styles brings his massive Together, Together tour to its grand finale with three final July dates at Wembley Stadium. Having already dazzled crowds throughout late June, expect a sea of disco glam and high-energy anthems as Harry delivers his signature charm. Adding to the spectacle, country-pop icon Shania Twain is joining him as special support.
🎶 My Chemical Romance: Long Live The Black Parade Tour on the 8th, 10 & 11th July: The definitive emo anthem is coming to the UK’s biggest stage. Dusting off their iconic concept album for a massive three-night stadium residency, My Chemical Romance are bringing their Long Live The Black Parade Tour to Wembley. Each night boasts a massive legendary support act: Skunk Anansie on Wednesday, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on Friday and Sunny Day Real Estate on Saturday. It promises to be a beautifully loud, theatrical celebration of alternative rock history.
🎶 Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour on the 18th, 19th, 22nd, 24th, 25th & 28th July: If you are looking for unadulterated showmanship, Bruno Mars is taking over the back half of July with a staggering six-night residency for The Romantic Tour. Marking his first full headline run in nearly a decade, the 14-time Grammy winner will be transforming Wembley into a massive funk-filled dance floor. Backed by his unbelievable live band, expect flawless choreography and a setlist packed with epic solo hits like 24K Magic alongside Silk Sonic favourites and his recent Lady Gaga collab, ‘Die With A Smile’.
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The Maccabees at Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh
6th July 2026
Following their comeback in 2024, indie icons The Maccabees are officially heading to the stage for a highly anticipated UK tour and making a massive stop in Scotland this July. Celebrating over a decade since their seminal number-one album Marks To Prove It, fans can expect an absolute powerhouse of a setlist packed with career-spanning indie anthems.
This is a strictly one-night-only Scottish affair, as the band takes over the iconic Edinburgh Corn Exchange for a massive Monday night showcase. Expect stellar support acts, including the brilliant Hamish Hawk and Chartreuse and prepare yourself for an emotional, high-energy crowd screaming back every word to indie classics like Pelican, First Love and the ultimate crowd-pleaser, Toothpaste Kisses.
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Lily Allen at The O2, London
7th July 2026
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British icon Lily Allen is making her highly anticipated return to the stage! Celebrating the global streaming success of her acclaimed album West End Girl, Lily Allen is set to bring her trademark wit, razor-sharp lyrics and unmatched London energy to The O2. As the definitive finale to her three-night hometown stint at The O2, Tuesday night is bound to be an absolute celebration. Because this was added as an extra date due to overwhelming demand, the crowd energy will be unmatched, packed with fans who scrambled to catch her first major tour in eight years.
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough
If you want a gig experience that combines massive anthems with salty sea air, Europe’s largest open-air theatre has a stellar lineup waiting for you this July.
🎹 James Arthur on Friday 3rd July: Kicking off the July calendar with a big dose of raw emotion, Middlesbrough’s own multi-platinum singer-songwriter James Arthur makes a triumphant return to the Yorkshire coast. Expect the historic venue to turn into one giant sing-along when he belts out global anthems like Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible, perfectly soundtracked by the sunset.
🎹 Bastille on Saturday 11th July: The indie-pop heavyweights are bringing their cinematic energy to the seaside for what promises to be an absolute highlight of the summer. Frontman Dan Smith and co. know exactly how to command a massive outdoor crowd, so prepare to lose your voice to massive tracks like Pompeii and their brilliant new material under the stars.
🎹 CMAT on Saturday 18th July: Prepare for camp, hooks and unforgettable storytelling because Ireland’s supreme pop-country star CMAT is taking over the amphitheatre stage. Known for her absolutely chaotic and high-energy live shows, she is the perfect act to turn a mid-July Saturday night into an absolute party by the sea.
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🎹 Teddy Swims on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd July: The vocal powerhouse and Grammy-nominated soul sensation Teddy Swims is taking over the open-air theatre for two back-to-back nights due to overwhelming demand. Blending R&B, soul and pop with raw, raspy emotion, his performance of chart-toppers like Lose Control alongside special guest Jordan Rakei is going to be a masterclass in vocal talent.
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O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
🎵 The Streets on Friday 17th July: Birmingham is bracing itself for a huge homecoming as Mike Skinner brings The Streets back to the O2 Academy main stage. This isn’t just any standard tour date; it’s a full celebration of their seminal 2004 multi-platinum masterpiece, A Grand Don’t Come For Free. Fans will get a rare opportunity to experience the iconic concept album performed live in its entirety alongside a handful of the band’s biggest career-spanning hits.
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🎵 Charlie Puth on Saturday 18th July: The energy shifts seamlessly from garage-rap to slick, chart-topping pop the very next night as global superstar Charlie Puth takes over the O2 Academy 3. Making a highly anticipated stop on his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour, the multi-Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer, is set to deliver an incredibly intimate show.
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