Best UK gigs and concerts in 2025 and how to buy tickets | Music | Entertainment
Billie Eilish is hitting the UK next year. (Image: GETTY)
2025 is just days away at this point, and while the beginning of any year is a slog, it does herald the start of a new era of live music. 2024 was monumental for British music fans as we had some incredible arrivals – including Linkin Park, Tate McRae, Paul McCartney, and Chappell Roan to name just a few.
Next year, however, is promising to have even more surprises, tours and exciting moments along the way, as well. There’s all sorts on this list, including pop stars Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish and a Taylor Swift tribute – but also something for the hard rock fans.
Guns N’ Roses and Oasis are top of the bill, with Linkin Park making their return to the country as well. Here are our top picks for British concerts and gigs kicking off in 2025 and where you can buy tickets right now, including official retailers, resale websites, and others.
What are Viagogo and Vivid Seats
Sites such as viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs.
Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double-check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale – such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation – to ensure a smooth live event experience. Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk.
With that said, viagogo also commented: “viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the freedom to buy and sell tickets to their favourite live events, safely and securely, backed by a guarantee.”
Busted Vs McFly
Busted vs McFly tickets are out right now for UK tour. (Image: PH)
Both Busted and McFly toured the UK across 2024, and they have always had a slightly over-egged rivalry. Well, next year, they’re taking it to the next level.
Earlier this year the bands confirmed the Busted Vs McFly tour will be kicking off next year, with each of them headlining across each date. Considering these two haven’t toured together since the McBusted revival, it could be one fans do not want to miss.
Here’s the details on the tour, or grab tickets using the link below:
VIAGOGO – Buy Busted vs McFly resale tickets here.
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey will be hitting the UK’s stadiums. (Image: GETTY)
The queen of sad songs, Lana Del Rey, is coming back to the UK next year, and with some of her biggest shows in the country ever. The Summertime Sadness singer will be playing stadiums up and down Great Britain in 2025 with some of her biggest and best tracks from throughout her career.
As if that wasn’t special enough, fans also have the opportunity to buy VIP and hospitality tickets for her upcoming shows.Here’s all the details of her tour, and where you can buy tickets below:
VIAGOGO – Buy Lana Del Rey resale tickets here.
TICKETMASTER – Buy Lana Del Rey tickets here.
Buy Lana Del Rey tickets with VIP and hospitality access now.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish will finally be returning to the UK. (Image: GETTY)
After releasing her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, in May 2024, Billie Eilish confirmed she would be hitting the road around the world to celebrate. And, beginning in July, 2025, she’ll be going on tour across the UK at arenas around the country.
This includes Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s Co-op Live, Dublin’s 3Arena and six shows at London’s O2 Arena. Tickets are already a hot commodity, but you can grab yours by using the links below:
Linkin Park
Linkin Park are finally going back on tour after over a decade away. (Image: GETTY)
Linkin Park may have played precious few shows in 2024, but they’re raring to go in 2025. They recently announced the From Zero tour where they’ll be venturing across America, Europe, and a few shows in the UK.
Speaking excitedly about this upcoming tour, Mike Shinoda said: “Getting back out on the road has been incredible. The fans’ support is overwhelming, and we’re ready to take this energy even further around the world. FROM ZERO is a new chapter for us, and we’re so excited to share it with everyone on a bigger scale.”
You can find all the finer details here. Otherwise, buy tickets using the links below:
Oasis
The Oasis was the talk of the town in 2024. (Image: GETTY)
Oasis’ return absolutely decimated the music world in 2024. And, in 2025, they no doubt promise to continue with the shock value.
There’s not much to say about the Gallagher brothers’ reunion tour, Oasis Live ’25, other than tickets already sold out. Thankfully, some resale sites (both official and unofficial) have you covered. The details are here.
Otherwise, buy yours below:
Coldplay
Coldplay will be taking over Britain in 2025. (Image: GETTY)
Coldplay are another enormous band whose reputation precedes them. And, as a result, their tour also sold out in record time – despite the fact they are set to play to hundreds of thousands of fans at Wembley Stadium over the course of a week.
Fans can still try their luck on resale sites, however; we’ve got the information here. Links are below – and good luck.
Taylor Swift – tribute act
The Taylor Swift – tribute act (not pictured) is coming to Britain. (Image: GETTY)
Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention Taylor Swift in this round-up. She absolutely dominated the UK in 2024, with eight sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium (and all the other stadium shows this year).
And, although she won’t be back in Blighty next year, her tribute act will be. The Taylor Swift tribute act – Miss Americana – will be hitting the UK in 2025.
Here’s the information you need:
TICKETMASTER – Buy Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift tickets here.
VIAGOGO – Buy Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift tickets here.
