The Alban Arena is set to host a spectacular array of events that promise to entertain, captivate, and leave lasting impressions on audiences. From the timeless allure of Cinderella to the nostalgic beats of Frankie Valli, and the comedic genius of Stewart Lee, this iconic venue will come alive with performances that span diverse genres and artistic expressions. Join us as we explore the highlights of these must-see events, showcasing the talents of renowned artists and performers who bring their unique flair to this vibrant cultural stage.

Unforgettable Performances at The Alban Arena: A Journey Through Music, Comedy, and Theatre

From riveting stories of cricket legends to the electrifying tunes of iconic bands, The Alban Arena is set to host a series of spectacular events in 2025. As a hub for unparalleled talent, audiences will be treated to an eclectic mix of music, dance, and storytelling. With tributes to legendary artists like Marc Bolan, Luther Vandross, and George Michael, to captivating performances by dance maestros like Giovanni and Anton Du Beke, each event promises a unique experience. Whether you're a fan of rock, Motown, or dance, there's something for everyone at The Alban Arena.

Unforgettable Evenings at The Alban Arena: A Dive into Diverse Performances

The Alban Arena is set to host an exhilarating series of events that promise to captivate audiences with a diverse range of performances. From storytelling and tribute bands to breathtaking dance shows, the calendar is packed with unforgettable experiences. Starting with 'An Evening with Aggers' and moving through the likes of 'Trextasy' and 'Magic Of Motown,' attendees can expect to be taken on a journey through music, dance, and cultural nostalgia. Join us as we explore the highlights of this impressive lineup and what makes each event a must-see.

An Exciting Lineup Awaits: A Dive into Upcoming Events at The Alban Arena

Get ready for an exhilarating journey through music, dance, and comedy as The Alban Arena hosts an incredible lineup of events in 2025. From the soulful tunes of Motown classics to the electrifying performances of celebrated artists like Giovanni and Anton Du Beke, there's something for everyone. Experience the vibrant tributes to legends like Luther Vandross and George Michael, along with unique dance shows by Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez. Whether you're a fan of legendary rock bands like AC/DC or comedic performances by Julian Clary, The Alban Arena is the place to be!

Celebrating Music, Dance, and Comedy: A Vibrant Lineup at The Alban Arena

In 2025, The Alban Arena is set to host a vibrant array of performances, celebrating iconic music, breathtaking dance, and side-splitting comedy. From the soulful Motown classics to the electrifying steps of Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez, and the witty charm of Julian Clary, there's a show for every taste. Join us as we explore the highlights of this sensational line-up that's poised to delight audiences and create unforgettable memories.

The Alban Arena's 2025 Line-Up: A Celebration of Music, Dance, and Comedy

Get ready for a series of unforgettable performances at The Alban Arena as it hosts a series of thrilling events running from March through May 2025. From the charm and elegance of Anton Du Beke's musicals to the electrifying atmosphere of Livewire's AC/DC Show, each event promises a unique blend of artistry and entertainment. Immerse yourself in a world of captivating dance routines, classic rock anthems, and heartfelt tributes as renowned artists take the stage. Whether you're a fan of Strictly Come Dancing or a rock 'n' roll aficionado, there's something for everyone.

A Spectacular Celebration of Music and Dance at The Alban Arena

An award-winning DJ and champion for RnB music worldwide, Trevor Nelson is a household name across the UK. As a radio broadcaster he currently spans two of the BBC’s most popular music networks. For BBC Radio 2 Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nationis live four nights a week, Monday to Thursday (10pm- Midnight) and for BBC Radio 1Xtra Trevor Goes Old Skool airs every Sunday (11am-1pm.)

Trevor Nelson’s Soul Nation

The Alban Arena

Showing at The Alban Arena…Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of That’ll Be The Day celebrates their 40-Year Anniversary. Packed with your all-time favourite Christmas classics, laugh-out-loud comedy sketches, and heart-warming festive cheer, this is the perfect family night out.

That’ll Be The Day – Christmas 2025

Ben is not just a tribute artist; he is the real deal, being regarded as the closest living performer to the legendary Elvis Presley.

Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis

After last year’s triumphant success, Imperial Classical Ballet® is proud to return to the UK with their breath-taking production of Swan Lake.

Swan Lake Performed by The Imperial Ballet

At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.

The Irish House Party

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back—bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish.

Step Into Christmas

SAMTC presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the beloved musical that brings festive cheer and dazzling song and dance to the stage. When entertainers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis follow a pair of talented sisters to a Vermont inn, they find romance, laughter, and a mission to save a failing business, just in time for Christmas. Featuring iconic songs like “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, and the cherished title tune, this heartwarming production is filled with joy, nostalgia, and plenty of holiday spirit. Join us for a magical celebration of love, friendship, and the power of a perfect Christmas wish.

White Christmas

THE AMY WINEHOUSE BAND – Amy’s Original band led by her long-term Musical Director/bass player and close friend Dale Davis, celebrate her era defining global music and live performances, keeping her spirit and legacy and the Amy Winehouse sound alive in a true connection only possible by Amy’s original band.

The Amy Winehouse Band

Showing at the Alban Arena…CBeebies Megastar Justin Fletcher announces his first live theatre tour since 2022 as he prepares to travel the UK with his brand-new rock-tastic live theatre show Justin Time To Rock. Opening at the Churchill Theatre Bromley on 25 October, the all-singing all-dancing extravaganza will tour until Spring 2026.

JUSTIN LIVE: Justin Time to Rock

Showing at The Alban Arena… The Manfreds, featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, will once again bring their highly acclaimed Maximum Rhythm and Blues show to The Alban Arena on the 1st of November 2025.

Maximum Rhythm And Blues With The Manfreds

Showing at the Alban Arena…Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with their new 2025 Desperado Tour, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Illegal Eagles

Showing at The Alban Arena…Direct from London’s West End and following their sensational Las Vegas debut, these fearless and fabulous Queenz are bringing their electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza to the stage. Get ready for a night where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide, delivering the ultimate celebration of pop royalty through the decades.

Queenz – Drag Me To The Disco

Showing at The Alban Arena… The Sensational 60’s Experience is not only the biggest 60’s show on tour, but also the only 60’s package show out on the road today Featuring an incredible ensemble of original artistes and band members, this is the ultimate festival of nostalgia that will have you stepping back in time to that magical decade of music and memories.

Sensational 60’s Experience

Showing at The Alban Arena… Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait.

Heaven Can Wait

Sixty years ago the Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a huge critical and commercial success , even being nominated for two Academy Awards. The following year in 1965 their second film Help!, this one in colour,  received similar glowing plaudits.  The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers  and their director, Dick Lester, credited with ‘fathering’ the MTV pop video culture that was to come.

The Bootleg Beatles

Showing at The Alban Arena… Formed in 1985 as the antidote to mindless pop, egocentric rock, and the indulgent, bluster of the music business, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain donned black tuxedos, and began giving ‘concerts’ in tiny rooms above old pubs.

40th Anniversary of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britiain

Showing at The Alban Arena…For more than twenty years, THE SMYTHS have brought the music of The Smiths back to life in the live arena across more than 900 shows in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as well as countless festivals including Glastonbury, The Isle of Wight and Bestival. Acclaimed by Johnny Marr (on Radio 6) and Stephen Street (Smiths Producer), rather than employ silly props and clichéd visual tropes The Smyths focus on the live experience of a Smiths show, imagining what The Smiths would sound like today after more than 40 years of playing the songs to several generations of fans; from the teens of then who are Grandparents now, to their children and onto to the teens of today. The music of The Smiths remains as fresh and important as it did at the time of it’s inception. The Smyths re-define what a tribute is, caring less about the silly props choosing to focus on the experiential, the fevered rush of a brilliant band playing the songs of a generation that reverberates and resonates today. For anyone mourning the live absence of the original band, The Smyths are the closest you’ll ever get to being there.

The Smyths

Showing at the Alban Arena… Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin’ performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.

Jive Talkin’

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present!

Ultimate Classic Rockshow

Showing at the Alban Arena… The legendary DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS disco party is coming back to the St Albans Alban Arena on Saturday13th September 2025 for another incredible boogie night to remember!

Discos For Grown Ups

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers, giant screen with sing along lyrics make this the must see show of 2024/25 : ONSALE 15th January 25

Sing The Musicals

Showing at The Alban Arena…Calling all ‘Dancing Queens’ – get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts!

Arrival – The Hits of ABBA

Showing at The Alban Arena… Follow the yellow brick road to the Alban Arena this summer as Brilliant Theatre Youth Group Productions proudly presents the iconic musical, The Wizard of Oz – a magical, family-friendly production featuring talented young performers from the local area.

The Wizard of Oz

Julian is sure that the men in the audience will be so eager to join his posse they won’t be able to keep their hands off his Rawhide.  The lucky few will play with him on stage in the Hang ‘em Low saloon, where Wild Bill Hickok used to meet his special friend, Raving Clarence la Fruit. But life in the Old West was tough. Not all of Julian’s wild bunch will be around to witness the final shoot-out that will result in Julian giving himself selflessly at high noon to the last man standing. Who knows what else he’ll do for a few dollars more?

Julian Clary – Fistful of Clary

ACDC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Livewire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act. They deliver a critically acclaimed High Voltage two hour rock ’n’ roll set with not only cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps but a journey that takes fans from one of the best-selling albums of all time ‘Back in Black’ through to the 2020 release ‘PWR UP’, with a healthy dose of the classics from the Bon Scott era.

Livewire The AC/DC Show

The George Michael Tribute Direct from London’s West End, with a brand new show for 2024, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets.
Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Fastlove

From the Jam will tour the UK celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Jam’s fourth studio album Setting Sons. The critically acclaimed album reached #4 in the UK and was the band’s first album to enter the US charts. Succeeding All Mod Cons, the album became a commercial success, earning them their first top ten hit single The Eton Rifles. ”It seems that even the obscure album tracks like Little Boy Soldiers and Thick As Thieves are as popular when we play them live as the hit singles.” says Russell Hastings.

From The Jam ‘Setting Sons’ Tour'

Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography with Karen and Gorka’s newest offering, which follows their debut tour FIREDANCE, which toured the UK in 2020, 2022 and 2023. Unlock the door to an undercover world of elegance and iconic dance flavours. From the clandestine New York Speakeasy to the sultry Havana dance floors and from the Burlesque Cabaret Clubs of the mid 1900’s to the glittering mirror balls of Studio 54, SPEAKEASY will be a delicious dance experience. Mamba, Salsa, Charleston, Foxtrot and Samba the night away with our electrifying cast of world-class dancers, vocalists and musicians.

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez SPEAKEASY

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.
Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals.
Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.

Anton Du Beke at the Musicals

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band

Luther Live

With a career rooted in passion, dedication, and unparalleled artistry, Giovanni has become a household name, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma.

Giovanni – The Last Dance

You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

Magic Of Motown

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex.  The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management.  The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

Trextasy

Join Aggers for an evening that transcends boundaries as he takes centre stage in his solo show, regaling us with stories from his illustrious career both on and off the field. 

An Evening with Aggers

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you
will ever see.

Taylormania

In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?
Stewart Lee (“The world’s greatest living stand-up comedian” The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He’s approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing sh*t-posting?

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands.

Thank ABBA For The Music

The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history. From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over 5 decades, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and many more. Featuring a supporting cast of incredible performers from smash-hit award winning West End musicals, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will leave you on a ‘high’ and guarantee you’ll be saying ‘Oh, What A Night!’

PETER ANDRE Starring in The Best of Frankie Valli

Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award winning, Evolution, the same team behind last year’s hilarious pantomime, The All New Adventures of Peter Pan, The Pantomime Sequel.

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Cinderella

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A journey which started with a non-consensual customer service shift outside TK MAXX in Macclesfield has lead him around the world and directly into the orbit of the world’s biggest sporting figures. He’s confused Premiership footballers, been threatened by heavyweight boxers and improved the vocabulary of Formula 1 legends.

Troy Hawke – The Greeters Guild

After a year off, Rick Wakeman’s traditional Christmas tour returns in November and December 2024 with an all-new show! In a change from his usual solo Christmas concerts, Rick will be joined by two very special guests: his son and fellow keyboard player Adam Wakeman and Mollie Marriott, daughter of the late Steve Marriott, both of whom performed so brilliantly with Rick on his Return Of The Caped Crusader… tour in February.

The Rick Wakeman Yuletide Christmas Show with special guests Adam Wakeman & Mollie Marriott

Those well-known festive classics combine with the hits of Christmas past and present to whisk you away on a musical journey like no other. This delightful mix of music performed by a hugely talented cast, will leave you singing, dancing, and laughing; it’s the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

That’ll Be The Day’s So This is Christmas

Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.

Sound of Springsteen

Celebrating the life of an iconic showman, you’ll be taken on a trip down memory lane with many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras including the 1950s, the iconic ’68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.
With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben is the real deal! He continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans globally claiming, ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King!’.

Ben Portsmouth is Elvis

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series ‘Parental Guidance’, as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming ‘Out of Order’ with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe which will embark on a major UK and Europe tour in 2024. Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit ‘The Duchess’ along with two global Netflix comedy specials: ‘In Trouble’ and ‘Glitter Room’ as well as 2022’s ‘Missus’ on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted ‘Backstage With Katherine Ryan’ for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s ‘Romantic Getaway’ with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era.

Katherine Ryan – Battleaxe

Welcome to the biggest celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. Experience her remarkable musical repertoire with an arena-scale production that honours her timeless songs, with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

Whitney – Queen of the Night

Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Nutcracker performed by The Imperial Ballet

In this eagerly anticipated theatre tour, Sister Sledge Live returns to the stage for a spectacular UK tour in November, with Kathy Sledge’s unique soulful vocals and infectious energy, captivating audiences across the country with electrifying performances. Expect all the hits Lost in Music, We are family, The Greatest Dancer, My Guy and many more.

Sister Sledge Live featuring Kathy Sledge

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.

Join our incredible vocalists and live band as they recreate some of the world’s most influential and enduring songs including I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Baby Love, My Girl, You Can’t Hurry Love, Dancing In The Streets and many, many more.

Dancing In The Streets

Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style.

Cirque – The Greatest Show

Dance the night away to all your favourite 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s disco, soul and feel good pop hits you love from Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Chic, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, Abba, Madonna, Robin S, Erasure, Bee Gees, Candi Staton, Faithless and many more!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Lost in Music

In what promises to be a nostalgic celebration of Latin, ballroom, tango, rumba and so much more, the dance stars will be joined by an incredible supporting cast as they take us on a journey through their illustrious careers and Strictly highlights while reminiscing on how they became your Legends of The Dance Floor.

Legends of the Dance Floor

One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Selling out venues internationally, they were invited to perform at The O2 Arena VIP Lounge in 2018 for guests at Fogerty’s show . ‘Review are established as the definitive tribute among theatre audiences, with an authentic, honest and power-packed celebration of the Creedence legacy. They conjure up the full throttle, high-energy experience of seeing Creedence on stage in their prime, and six decades on, we experience the spirit of Creedence reprised with Creedence Clearwater Review

The UK Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute - Green River Tour

The wedding fair hosts over 70 quality exhibitors and includes some of the oldest and best known wedding companies in the region. There are two professional fashion shows featuring dresses from a number of bridal shops both in Hertfordshire and further afield, in addition you can view the latest menswear on the catwalk. For family members you will also see bridesmaid dresses and the latest collections for mother of the bride or mother of the groom. We hope that you will enjoy the surprise live entertainment which in the past has included everything from a string quartet to a comedian, even a brass band. The wedding fair is set in the beautiful cathedral city of St Albans, admission is free of charge for the entire bridal party and there is plenty of parking nearby.

Hertfordshire Wedding Fair

Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun and showmanship of the band’s touring days.

Radio GaGa

The BAFTA-nominated comedian, The Mash Report (BBC2) star, Live at the Apollo (BBC1) star and viral sensation, presents a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. ‘This is classy, clever comedy – uproarious’ (Scotsman). ‘Venomously witty’ (Evening Standard). ‘Beguiling… Her songs really score… a gifted performer’ (Times). ‘Perfect timing of wryly funny lines’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘She has us hanging on her every word… One sometimes doubts that Britain’s got talent, but Parris has it in spades’ (Guardian).

Rachel Parris

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The Conspiracy Tour

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Motown How Sweet It Is

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 24

This dynamic mixed bill by world class choreographers combines everything ballet is today in a single evening with music from Bach to Genesis: grace, poise and beauty mixed with humour, wit, and satirical social commentary. It will take you from the Baroque courts of Europe to the Wild West, with some hippie flair and Stepford Wives thrown in for good measure.

New English Ballet Theatre Presents: Baroque & Roll

A Night At The Movies – The Soundtrack Of Your Life is a spectacular live concert featuring all the greatest hits from your favourite films including Back To The Future, Top Gun, The Greatest Showman, Moulin Rouge, Dirty Dancing and many, many more.

A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack of Your Life

The Country Music Experience brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots and head on down to our ranch, where you can dance the night away to some of the biggest country anthems from the decades!

The Country Music Collective

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. The show includes hits Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, The Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me?, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio and the list goes on. This is 80s Live!

80's Live

These iconic bands will be represented by London-based Special Kinda Madness, who play as The Specials and Madness, and Dad Manners from Cambridge who perform as Bad Manners. Two top tribute bands who tour nationally.

2-Tone Tribute Tour

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE’ tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Join us for a good old fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses.

An Evening of Burlesque

Milton Jones - The Alban Arena

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit live with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection show, they’re guaranteed to have you on your feet all night.

Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of “It’s A Beautiful Noise,” commemorating a decade of stellar performances. This fully revamped stage production offers a fresh presentation of timeless classics and mesmerising melodies backed by a sensational live orchestra. Fisher Stevens breathes new life into Diamond’s greatest hits, including “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin Rosie,” and more.

It's A Beautiful Noise - Orchestral Edition

After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie’s Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Frankie's Guys

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to St Albans with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

Experience the inspiring story of Jamie New, a sixteen-year-old destined for drag stardom! This hilarious and heart-warming musical is all about conquering prejudice, and the power of being true to yourself. Featuring a cast of talented young performers, this Brilliant production is not to be missed!.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Teen Edition

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all!


In The Night Garden Live

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024 celebrating the music of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high energy as this joyous show features all the hits including Private Dancer, Proud Mary, Simply The Best and many more.

What's Love Got To Do With It

To alleviate large queues we ask that you arrive in good time as there are bag searches in place. Where possible please bring small bags with you.

Girl Power Experience

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self-Confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see The show has already taken ‘Swiftie ’fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.

TaylorMania

Showing at The Alban Arena…Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.

Man In The Mirror

Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats. 

Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Sing-Along

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

T.Rextasy – The Greatest Hits Tour

Showing at The Alban Arena… The ultimate tribute to Adele that is setting theatres alight all over the world. . .

Hometown Glory: Candle Lit Concert

Showing at The Alban Arena…Starring Peter Andre – The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

Peter Andre – The Best of Frankie Valli

Showing at The Alban Arena…Get ready to scream like it’s 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert – starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of skin, the boys belt out the biggest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s—from Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Blue to Take That—in a show that’s as nostalgic as it is naughty.

Boyband In The Buff: Starring Gareth Gates

A Breathtaking Winter Spectacle for All Ages. Since captivating its first audiences Cirque Enchantment has thrilled thousands with its unique blend of circus, music, and show-stopping performances.

Cirque Enchantment

Showing at the Alban Arena…Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live Orchestra numbering over 30 musicians.

Madama Butterfly

Showing at the Alban Arena… Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands.

Thank ABBA for the Music

Showing at The Alban Arena…Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Magic of Motown

Showing at The Alban Arena…Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.

Whitney – Queen Of The Night

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science.

Showing at The Alban Arena…Victor Sloane, a wealthy and ruthless landlord, was found murdered in his office—his young child the sole witness to the crime.

Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death of a Landlord

Showing at the Alban Arena…AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act. They deliver a critically acclaimed High Voltage two hour rock ’n’ roll set with not only cannons and a full bank of Marshall amps but a journey that takes fans from one of the best-selling albums of all time ‘Back in Black’ through to the 2020 release ‘PWR UP’, with a healthy dose of the classics from the Bon Scott era.

Livewire – The AC/DC Show

Showing at the Alban Arena… After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide.  Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

THE SIGNATURES -NORTHERN SOUL LIVE is the only touring Northern Soul show that features an original Northern Soul artist. For this show, you can see LORRAINE SILVER an icon from the legendary Wigan Casino with her classic track ‘LOST SUMMER LOVE’

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