UK live events index
21,000+ live events are on sale across the UK; London has the most with 11,428; the biggest category is concerts, at 43% of everything listed.
Figures as of 17 October 2026. Refreshed daily from official ticket listings.
Which UK cities have the most live events?
Upcoming events listed in each city, top 15.
- 1London11,428
- 2Manchester1,213
- 3Glasgow1,104
- 4Birmingham559
- 5Leeds419
- 6Belfast397
- 7Newcastle341
- 8Bristol340
- 9Sheffield310
- 10Brighton306
- 11Southampton268
- 12Derby260
- 13Blackpool241
- 14Edinburgh234
- 15Cardiff215
What kind of events are on sale?
Share of all upcoming UK events by type.
- Concerts43% (9,358)
- Theatre32% (6,915)
- Comedy16% (3,378)
- Family shows7% (1,499)
- Sport3% (561)
- Local events0% (29)
Which months are busiest?
Events by month over the next year. Later months fill up as new dates are announced, so far-off months look quieter than they will end up.
- October 20263,186
- November 20264,728
- December 20263,178
- January 20271,800
- February 20271,869
- March 20271,407
- April 20271,514
- May 20271,130
- June 2027434
- July 2027797
- August 2027640
- September 2027181
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Source: TheShowFinder UK live events index, 17 October 2026 (theshowfinder.com/insights)
Counts cover upcoming, on-sale and sold-out events with a UK venue; cancelled and postponed shows are left out. Event data comes from official ticket listings, so a city only appears if a venue there has listed shows. Need a different cut for a story? Get in touch.