Check out this summer's BIGGEST gigs 🙌 ☀️
Our favourite artists are taking to the stage this summer
Last updated 4th Jul 2022
Summer is back, holidays are back, BBQ's are back, and so are the biggest names in hit music! During lockdown HUGE artists such as Adele, Lady Gaga, Harry Styles, George Ezra, Ed Sheeran and more were at home, making this year's songs of the summer and now they're back on stage too!
Across the UK, they're hitting up our favourite venues and festivals, bringing all the energy for huge summer events!
But...have you ever thought there's just too much choice?! We thought we'd help you with that predicament, by creating the Hits Radio Summer Gig Guide.
Which artists are performing in the UK this summer?
Check out the Hits Radio Summer Gig Guide:
Summer Gig Guide
This handy guide can tell you where some of our faves are playing this summer. Not only that, we'll also have your chance to win tickets to some of the biggest gigs across the UK.
George Ezra
George Ezra is EVERYWHERE this summer! You can catch George on his own tour, running from September in the UK, as well as at countless festivals, including, Boardmasters and he hosted a special event at Finsbury Park in July.
Tickets for George's shows are available at aloud.com
Ella Henderson
Ella Henderson is taking off on her first headline tour in 7 years this Autumn, hitting up cities including London, Manchester and Birmingham. You can also catch Ella supporting The Script on tour this Summer, as well as popping up at festivals across the UK this season!
Tickets for Ella's tour can be purchased at aloud.com
Tom Grennan
Since his fantastic homecoming gig in Bedford earlier this year, Tom fever is rife! Tom Grennan is playing festivals up and down the country this summer, including TRNSMT, Kendal Calling and Godiva Festival.
You can buy tickets for Godiva Festival here.
Adele
After Adele's huge success with her latest studio album, Adele was sure to be playing live in 2022. Her shows at British Summer Time in Hyde Park sold out almost instantly!
Lewis Capaldi
After a couple of years off, the Scottish Beyoncé is BACK! Lewis Capaldi is touring across the UK, playing Lytham Festival, Sounds of the City Manchester, TRNSMT and Latitude Festival to name but a few!
Tickets for Lewis' performances can be bought at aloud.com
Sam Fender
Everyone's favourite Geordie is playing gigs and fesitvals across the country this summer, including, Glastonbury, BST Hyde Park, Sounds of the City, TRNSMT, Truck Festival, Victorious Festival - and his own headline tour!
Tickets to see Sam Fender live are available at aloud.com
Christina Aguilera
The queen of the throwbacks...Christina Aguilera is hitting up Brighton Pride this summer, as well as, a headline tour across the UK.
Tickets to see Xtina can be purchased at aloud.com
Becky Hill
Modern day dance legend Becky Hill is performing across the UK at countless festivals, including, Splendour Festival in Nottingham and Birmingham Pride.
Tickets for Splendour.
Tickets for Birmingham Pride.
Alanis Morissette
Isn't it Ironic? Well, not really, but Alanis Morissette is touring across the UK this year, hitting up the biggest cities!
Buy tickets to see Alanis Morissette live.
Sean Paul
The temperature will be rising across the UK as Sean Paul takes to the stage for his string of headline shows and festival performances this summer!
Buy tickets to see Sean Paul live at aloud.com
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is hitting up London in July for two nights of her "Chromatica Ball" show - it's sure to be a gig to remember!
Buy tickets for the Chromatica Ball.
Tom Walker
Tom Walker is playing shows and festivals across the country this summer.
Find out Tom's show dates at aloud.com
Sam Ryder
He's up in space, man. Well, not really, but he is EVERYWHERE this summer! The UK's newest national treasure is playing shows up and down the country - with a voice as good as Sam's, it's guaranteed to be a show not to miss.
Buy tickets for Sam Ryder from aloud.com
Calvin Harris
On 2nd July, Scottish DJ & Producer Calvin Harris is hosting a HUGE homecoming headline show at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Tickets are selling fast for this show!
Tickets to see Calvin Harris live.
Anne-Marie
She's had hit after hit and she's one of our faves! Anne-Marie has joined us at countless Hits Live events and always puts on a spectacular show. She's playing across the UK this summer - you'd be silly to miss her!
Buy tickets to see Anne-Marie live.
Steps
5,6,7,8! In fact, they're doing even more shows than that this summer. Steps are back and performing at some of the best festivals across the country!
Tickets to see Steps via aloud.com
Tickets to see Steps' headline set at Birmingham Pride
How can I win tickets to see my favourite artists?
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But if you're even more eager than that, you can check out the competitions section on Hits Radio's website here.
Which artists are performing in the UK in 2022?
Coldplay - 'Music of the Spheres' tour
Kings of tours Coldplay announced a mammoth 2022 tour called 'Music of the Spheres' tour.
After pausing touring in 2019 due to environmental concerns, Coldplay have comprehensive set of sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments for this tour. They will be returning to the UK in 2023.
N-Dubz
One of the UK's most talked about bands ever N-Dubz are back! Due to demand, the band have announced extra dates!
Their arena tour takes in many of the UK's biggest cities and will give fans a chance to hear all their favourites N-Dubz songs live for the first time in 11 years.
Justin Bieber - 'Justice' tour
It's been far too long since Mr Justin Bieber visited the UK, so it's no surprise fans were hyped when he announced his 'Justice' tour.
He was due to start the tour in February 2023 but has postponed all of his UK tour dates due to ongoing health issues.
Sam Ryder - 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!'
Sam Ryder announced his 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!' tour in the summer of 2022. It will be his biggest tour to date and will see him performing across the UK, starting in Belfast on 17th March 2023, ending in Brighton on 5th April 2023.
KT Tunstall
To promote her new album 'NUT', Scottish singer KT Tunstall is doing a 16-date tour across the UK in February and March 2023.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles has announced an extension to 'Love On Tour', and he will be returning to the UK in May and June 2023. tickets are on sale now and you can buy them from Aloud.com
Mimi Webb
Mimi Webb has announced a UK and Ireland tour for April 2023, playing 14 dates. Tickets went on sale on Thursday 20th October from Aloud.com.
Olly Murs
Making his return to music, Olly Murs delighted fans by announcing he's heading back out on tour in April-May 2023, with dates in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and more.
Tickets are on sale now from Aloud.com.
Taylor Swift
In the lead-up to her 'Midnights' album being released on 21st October, the official Taylor Swift website confirmed that the singer would be heading on a UK tour.
Although no exact dates were announced, they did reveal that fans that pre-ordered the album through the website would get an access code for the tour ticket pre-sale.
Lewis Capaldi
Following on from his return to music with 'Forget Me', Lewis Capaldi revealed his second album 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent' would be released on 19th May. At the same time, he revealed he would be heading on tour across the UK in January and February 2023.
Tickets are on sale from Aloud.com
P!nk
After three long years since she last performed in the UK, American singer P!nk announced her 'Summer Carnival 2023' tour, which will see her performing five UK dates in June 2023. Tickets are available from Aloud.com.
Sam Smith
Alongside the announcement of their upcoming album 'Gloria', Sam Smith revealed they are heading out on tour in April-May 2023, performing dates in Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester. Tickets are now on sale from Aloud.com.
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 are heading on tour across Europe and the UK in 2023. They have a huge show at The O2 in London on 3rd July.
Diversity - 'Supernova'
Britain's most-successful dance group, Diversity will be taking their all-new 'Supernova' tour on a 64-date run around the UK in 2023 and 2024.
Joel Corry - 2023 tour
Joel Corry will embark on his biggest tour yet in 2023, performing Belfast, Glasgow, and Cardiff, amongst other places.
Sugababes
Following their amazing reunion tour over the summer, the Sugababes are back for a huge show at The O2 in London. They'll be playing one night only on Friday 15th September 2023.
Tom Walker
Tom Walker will be going on an intimate tour in the UK during March 2023. Tickets are now on sale for his tour.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani is heading on a six-date tour across the UK in 2023. She will also be joining P!nk on stage at two of her huge London shows.
Tickets to see Gwen Stefani go on sale on Friday 16th December.