Name: The Flaming Lips
Start: 2025-05-01T19:00:00
Location: Usher Hall

The Flaming Lips, the renowned American psychedelic rock band, are back with a bang, marking the 20th anniversary of their iconic album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' This celebration is not just a tribute to the past but a journey into a sci-fi-themed musical masterpiece that continues to mesmerize audiences globally. Scheduled to perform across the UK in venues like O2 Academy Birmingham, Usher Hall Edinburgh, and O2 Apollo Manchester, The Flaming Lips promise an electrifying experience filled with ambient electronics, digital beats, and psychedelic splendor.

The Flaming Lips: Celebrating Two Decades of 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots'

Dive into the vibrant world of The Flaming Lips as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album, 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' This beloved American psychedelic rock band is hitting the stage across the UK with electrifying performances at Birmingham's O2 Academy, Edinburgh's Usher Hall, and Manchester's O2 Apollo. With a blend of ambient electronics and whimsical rock, the band brings their playful yet profound sci-fi concept album to life, promising an unforgettable experience for fans old and new.

The Flaming Lips' 20th Anniversary Tour: A Sci-Fi Rock Extravaganza

The Flaming Lips are marking the 20th anniversary of their pioneering album, 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots', with a series of electrifying performances across the UK. This psychedelic rock band, renowned for their outlandish stage presence and experimental sound, is taking fans on a nostalgic journey back to the album that redefined their musical landscape. The tour promises to recreate the album's unique blend of ambient electronics and digital beats, showcasing the band's creative genius and enduring legacy.

The Flaming Lips Celebrate 20 Years of 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots'

Join The Flaming Lips as they embark on a vibrant musical journey across the UK, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic album, 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots'. This tour promises a brilliant fusion of ambient electronics, digital beats, and psychedelic sounds, captivating audiences at Birmingham's O2 Academy, Edinburgh's Usher Hall, and Manchester's O2 Apollo. Dive into the rich, imaginative world this sci-fi-themed album creates, as the band revisits their most playful and profound musical tracks.

Reliving a Classic: The Flaming Lips Celebrate 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots'

Join The Flaming Lips as they embark on a thrilling international tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their iconic album 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.' Visitors across the UK can experience the band's unique blend of psychedelic rock, ambient electronics, and digital beats. With events taking place at the O2 Academy Birmingham, Usher Hall in Edinburgh, and O2 Apollo Manchester, fans are in for a musical journey like no other. Discover how Wayne Coyne and the band bring their futuristic sci-fi-themed concept album to life on stage.

Celebrating Two Decades of Yoshimi: The Flaming Lips' Anniversary Tour

Usher Hall in Edinburgh is set to host an exhilarating series of events in its 2024-2025 season, featuring a gripping new opera by Jonathan Dove, timeless Broadway hits from 'Beyond the Barricade,' the visceral power of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8, and much more. From classical masterpieces to rock anthems, this season promises to captivate audiences with a diverse array of performances that highlight both emerging and renowned artists. Join us as we explore the captivating range of concerts and shows that await art enthusiasts in this vibrant cultural hub.

A Season of Musical Marvels: Usher Hall's 2024-2025 Lineup

Usher Hall in Edinburgh is set to host an enticing series of events in 2025. From Jonathan Dove's gripping opera 'Uprising' and the timeless allure of 'Beyond the Barricade' to the evocative symphonies of Shostakovich, Mozart's legendary Requiem, and a celebration of John Williams' cinematic scores, there is something for every art lover. Join us for an exploration of these diverse performances where music, drama, and culture intertwine to create unforgettable experiences.

A Symphony of Stories: Usher Hall's 2025 Event Line-Up

The Usher Hall in Edinburgh has lined up an extraordinary series of musical events for the 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse array of performances that promise to captivate audiences. From the haunting notes of Mozart's Requiem to the vibrant sounds of The Flaming Lips and the masterful compositions of John Williams, each event brings its unique charm. Esteemed artists such as violinist Nicola Benedetti and conductor Richard Kaufman grace the stage, delivering unforgettable experiences. With orchestral masterpieces, rock celebrations, and enchanting performances, this season at Usher Hall is set to be a remarkable journey through sound.

An Unforgettable Season of Music at Usher Hall: From Mozart to Mendelssohn

May 2025 at Usher Hall promises an extraordinary tapestry of musical events, each offering unique experiences for music enthusiasts. From the psychedelic rock of The Flaming Lips to the orchestral magic of the RSNO and SCO, this month-long celebration includes phenomenal performances by renowned musicians like Wayne Coyne, Richard Kaufman, Yeol Eum Son, and many more. Immerse yourself in genres ranging from rock to classical, and experience the blending of tradition with contemporary creativity, all within the historic walls of Edinburgh's Usher Hall.

Usher Hall's May 2025: A Symphony of Diverse Musical Experiences

Wayne Coyne

Usher Hall

The Flaming Lips

A piano climbing from darkness to light. A pulsing rhythm, bright with energy and colour. And a passionate melody, soaring against a storm-swept sky. The opening of any piece of music draws you into a new emotional world, and however familiar the melodies that follow, a great live performance makes you feel like you’re experiencing it for the first time.

Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2

The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III, which celebrates the brilliance of these iconic and seminal musical pieces, will tour across the UK throughout February and March 2026. This 26 date UK tour will feature an expansive live group, led and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith, which will see the whole of Tubular Bells l performed infull, along with extended sections of Tubular Bells ll and lll, as well as worldwide hit single Moonlight Shadow.                               

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells - The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III

What would you do for love? Romeo and Juliet risked everything, and Tchaikovsky poured all of this passion into his music. The Little Mermaid also followed her heart, and Zemlinsky’s gorgeous retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale is a colourful – and gripping – masterpiece. Kevin John Edusei conducts, Gillian Moore hosts, and RSNO favourite Makoto Ozone is the soloist in Rachmaninov’s dazzling, deliriously romantic Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. The perfect date night? We think so!

Love & Fairy Tales Rachmaninov & The Mermaid

Boybands are back…. ALRIGHT! Bigger, bolder, and with more Boyband hits than ever before!

The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show

International tribute artiste Wayne Dilks and his band pay tribute to the late George Michael in this stunning show.

The George Michael Legacy

Phenomenal horn player Felix Klieser takes the spotlight in tonight’s concert. He’s the perfect soloist for Richard Strauss’ swashbuckler of a concerto, and even that is just the upbeat to what comes next, as Thomas Søndergård and the full RSNO embark on one of the greatest adventures in 19th-century music; Bruckner’s colossal Eighth Symphony. It’s been compared to a cathedral in sound and a mighty mountain range. Either way, you simply have to hear this breathtakingly beautiful music live.

Felix Klieser Plays Strauss

Talking Sopranos is a hilarious 90-minute live show featuring two of the Soprano’s iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala), and Emmy Award Winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti).

Talking Sopranos

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.

Man in The Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Join the Novello Orchestra for a 8-date UK wide tour of Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making!

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic

Nicola Benedetti has performed Mendelssohn’s exhilarating Violin Concerto for many years. Bringing together sublime lyrical beauty and fizzing violin fireworks, the Concerto is the ideal showcase for the world-renowned Scottish violin virtuoso’s consummate talents. Discover Benedetti’s compelling, profoundly beautiful vision of the piece in the company of her long-time musical collaborators: the SCO’s exceptional musicians and conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.

Benedetti plays Mendelssohn

Musician extraordinaire, Jörg Widmann’s talents know no bounds. Experience his dynamism tonight as he returns to the RSNO to conduct Mendelssohn’s historical thriller of a symphony, his own explosive homage to Beethoven, Con brio, and joins the ‘extraordinary’ (Gramophone) violinist Veronika Eberle in a very personal performance of Beethoven’s radiant Violin Concerto.

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto

Boyband super group Boyzlife, comprising Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, celebrate the iconic hits from both defining 90s/00s groups, who sold a combined 55 million records and have 21+ #1 singles between them.

Boyzlife

American psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips return to Usher Hall as part of their latest tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their classic album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots.

The Flaming Lips

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