POP MUsic GUIDE

Popular music or simply “pop” is both an all-encompassing and sneakily niche term. It’s modern form as we know it emerged in 1950s US and UK, and was synonymous with youth culture and rock & roll. (Music For Pleasure, Simon Frith, 1988) But as technologies developed and the music industry shifted with youth trends, pop has become more characterised by its proximity to electronic sounds, a danceable beat, infectious melodies and catchy hooks. Pop spans all genres, and has subsequent genres of its own – bedroom pop, pop-rock, art pop, city pop and more.

Whether you’re eagerly anticipating a massive stadium tour from your favourite chart-topping artist or excited to discover the next breakout star, our Pop Music Concert Guide has you covered. Ticketkmaster is home to many of the biggest pop shows and tours the UK has to offer, from iconic bands to hip hop megastars who have crossed into the mainstream.

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Sam Fender has announced the PROPER MASSIVE STADIUM TOUR ’27, including his biggest headline shows to date at London’s Wembley Stadium.

S Club, one of the most successful British pop groups of all time, have announced the ‘Ain’t No Party Like A S Club Party’ Tour, coming to UK arenas in October 2027 with special guests Boyzlife.

Hear’Say x Liberty X… 25 years later – UK arena tour next year.

CHVRCHES return with a new album ‘All The King’s Men’, set for release on 22 Jan, alongside a UK tour set for Apr-May 2027.

Rod Stewart announces The Final Encore Tour, plus special guest Howard Jones.

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A breezy blend of pop and soul, singer-songwriter Chrissi will headline Colours Hoxton for one night only this November. Get your tickets now.

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Singer-songwriter Déyyess, turning queer yearning into gut-punch pop, is on Ticketmaster’s FRESH List 2026, spotlighting ten of the most exciting new artists set to light up stages across the UK and beyond this year.

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Donny Osmond brings his award-winning Las Vegas residency to the UK for the first time ever with the spectacular Viva UK Tour 2027. Celebrating over five decades of iconic hits, unforgettable showmanship and global success, the legendary entertainer returns to UK stages with a dazzling live production packed with nostalgia, energy and timeless classics. Don’t miss your chance to see Donny Osmond live in 2027.

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Irish indie collective Florence Road are on Ticketmaster’s FRESH List 2026, recognised for their atmospheric sound and immersive live performances that mark them as one of the most exciting new acts set to light up stages across the UK and beyond this year.

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Jessie Ware announces The Superbloom Tour, her biggest-ever global tour and first UK arena tour, marking a major new chapter for the acclaimed pop star.

The tour culminates in a huge London concert at The O2 Arena, with additional UK tour dates in Glasgow and Manchester.

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Julia Wolf is one of the most exciting rising voices in alternative pop, bringing her signature lyrics-first storytelling to Reading & Leeds Festival 2026. The NYC-based artist has built a powerful following through her raw, confessional songwriting, breaking through with viral hit “In My Room”, which continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100 and dominate streaming charts.

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Colombia’s Karol G is a global reggaeton superstar, breaking boundaries in a male-dominated genre and redefining Latin music on a worldwide stage. Don’t miss your chance to see Karol G live on her highly anticipated UK tour in 2027.

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American-born, French-Haitian singer Naïka is on Ticketmaster’s FRESH List 2026, recognised for her genre-blending sound that fuses pop, R&B and global influences, marking her as one of the most exciting new artists set to light up stages across the UK and beyond this year.

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Quadeca is a boundary-pushing artist, producer, director, and songwriter known for crafting immersive, concept-driven music that blurs the lines between hip-hop, indie rock, electronic experimentation, and cinematic storytelling.

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Skye Newman brings The Survival Tour to the UK this November 2026, including two nights at O2 Academy Brixton, her biggest London shows yet. With a huge summer ahead, including upcoming performances at Reading Festival and Leeds Festival, the South London singer-songwriter continues her rise. Known for her raw, emotional live performances, Skye Newman is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting new artists – with tickets for her 2 (…)

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Don’t miss The Corrs next summer at Cardiff Castle with Natalie Imbruglia & Dea Matrona, and at Lytham Festival with multi-platinum-selling David Gray, special guest James Morrison and rising Lancashire artist Emily Rhodes.

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The award-winning playback singer teams up with his son, Aditya Narayan, for “Bade Miyan Chote Miyan” – an electrifying show at OVO Arena Wembley this December. Tickets are on sale now.

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