Upcoming tours, festivals and special events
La Serenissima
La Serenissima do perform works by other composers than Vivaldi, but Adrian Chandler and his crew have championed the works of the 'Red Priest' like few other ensembles, with a combination of historical research and expert musicianship. They also specialise in lesser-known gems from the late baroque repertoire.
Serenity Came Calling
Five-piece metalcore/hardcore band from Stirling.
Seret: London Israeli Film and Television Festival
Film festival showcasing the best in current Israeli film and television (the title is Hebrew for 'movie'.) The festival features a special selection of Israeli drama, comedy features and documentaries, with workshops for those in the film and television industries. This year, there is a focus on women in film…
Sergio Sergio
Alt/funk rock five-piece from Glasgow.
Serial Killaz
Rabble-rousing ragga vocals, bubbling bouncy bass, cut-throat beats, undiluted positive vibes.
A Series of Fortunate Comic Events
The Big Glasgow Comic Page presents a whole day of comic-y goodness, with over 27 vendors selling everything from back issues and graphic novels to fan art, crafts and more.
Serious Sam Barrett
Country-rock and rockabilly artist.
Servant Sun
Alt metal from Glasgow. Some members don't have beards. Is that allowed?
Session Americana
Boston-based Americana and folk band.
Sessions58
Night founded by Nate James and Ilana Lorraine to showcase London's emerging artists.
Set List: Stand-Up Without a Net
Spontaneous stand-up that's different every night. Previous guests at this Fringe institution have included Robin Williams and Trevor Noah.
Sete Star Sept
Cult noise/grindcore outfit from Japan.
Settle Storytelling Festival
International artists and authors come to Settle to celebrate literature in this three-day extravaganza.
Seu Jorge
The Brazilian singer-songwriter plays acoustic tunes.
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
The Nigerian-based outfit, led by the son of Fela Kuti, performs its Afrobeat originals.
Seven Davis Jr
Funky electro producer and Ninja Tune signee influenced by Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin.
Seven Eyes
Classically trained guitarist Paulo Vinícius from Brazil and UK based vocalist, Tanya Wells play folk, jazz and Hindustani crossover songs.
Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society
A choir of approximately 100 singers that gives three concerts per year of sacred and secular works.
Seventh Syndicate
Alt. fourpiece from the West Midlands.
Sex Hands
Off-kilter indie pop from Manchester's Sex Hands who write songs inspired by episodes of Friends.
The Sex Pistols Swindle
Tribute to the legendary punk rockers.
Sextile
Los Angeles-based post-punk combo who have been compared to the Cure.
SeYes
SeYes recreate the sound of Yes with all the energy of the classic live shows.
The Shabeen
South African folk.
The Shade Pullers and Lash Stackers Social Club
Comedy about the evolution of a social club.
Shadez the Misfit
Alt hip hop from Shadez the Misfit.
Shadow Child
A blend of early rave, drum & bass and classic house sounds.
Shadow Child
The band plays rock with support from Huxley and Adana Twins.
Shaefri
Irish / Egyptian electronic pop artist.
Shaftesbury Fringe
An open access, not-for-profit arts and performance festival, featuring more than 90 shows in more than 30 venues around Shaftesbury..
Shaggers
A night where comedians reveal their funniest, most embarrassing and weirdest sex stories.
Shaggy
Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as a club DJ in New York City’s burgeoning dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S. Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Desert Storm)…
Shaheen Jafargholi
Singer who came to prominence, as so many do these days, thanks to Britain's Got Talent. And also for singing at Michael Jackson's memorial service, but that's less ubiquitous.
Shake & Stir Festival
Vintage festival with a fair, music (from Ding Dong Daddios, Laura B & the Moonlighters and The Regular Joes), classic cars, food and dancing. Free entertainment from 11am–6pm (wristbands required thereafter).
Shake Shake Go
Indie folksters from London who add a country edge to their sound.
Shake Yer Shoulders
Mixed genre night of minimal, electro, techno and drum & bass.
Shakedown
With chart, cheese and pop in one room and R&B and classics in another, do student club nights the Why Not way.
Shakespeare Schools Festival
A unique arts-education initiative enabling young people to perform abridged productions of Shakespeare's most famous plays.
Shakespeare Shorts
Shakespeare's plays adapted into bite-sized performances for a younger audience.
Shakira
Latin-flavoured pop from the Columbian 'She Wolf'.
Shaky & the Moneymakers
Blues, soul and rock 'n' roll straight from the heart of Glasgow.
Shallow Groove
Underground house and electronic music with DJs from the capital.
Shamanic
A fusion of painting, architecture and music produced by the AniMotion Show with Maria Rud, Fay Fife, Kid Congo Powers, Ted McKenna and more.
Shambles
Big ol' comedy night with new acts, established old timers and foreign funny folk.
Shambollix
Punk cover band from Doncaster.
Shami Chakrabati: On Liberty
Director of the civil liberties advocacy organization Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti CBE, talks about her life, her work and her new book On Liberty. With an introduction by Suzi Feay.
The Shamoncies
Rabble rousing singer and storytellers bringing traditional Welsh history to the masses.
Shamus Dark
Classic songs reinterpreted by the shadowy Mr Dark.
Shane Filan
The Westlife member heads out on tour, performing tracks from his solo albums You and Me, Right Here and Love Always.
