Nowhere else has the range: Wembley and Tottenham for stadium tours, the O2 and Co-op Live's London cousins for arena shows, and a hundred smaller rooms for everything else. There's almost always something on, and you can pair the show with the West End, the markets and the museums. See our London guide and where to stay.
Manchester wears its music history on its sleeve, and the modern venues, from the Etihad stadium shows to the new super-arena and the legendary smaller clubs, keep it current. It's a brilliant, walkable weekend with cracking food and nightlife in the Northern Quarter. Take That and The Weeknd both play the Etihad in 2026.
Murrayfield handles the biggest stadium gigs (Bon Jovi in 2026), and in August the whole city becomes a stage for the Fringe. Pair a show with the castle, the closes and a stroll up Arthur's Seat for one of the best value culture weekends in the country.
Then build it: plan a trip around a show, or read the full concert-trip guide.