Hammersmith Apollo

Micky Flanagan – Back in the Game

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

Cockney charmer Micky Flanagan, as seen of 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' and star of his own Radio 4 series, is back at the Apollo with a brand new show. Get ready to go 'out out' once again.

The Janoskians

Comedy

Australian YouTube pranksters The Janoskians (or, Just Another Name Of Skilly Kids In Another Nation) are on their debut UK tour, stopping off at the Hammersmith Apollo for a one-off show. Despite being five teenage boys, they're 'definitely not a boy...

Rodriguez

Categories, Pop and rock

Headlining singer-songwriter (born Sixto Diaz Rodriguez) – to whom the overused word 'legendary' truly applies – makes a rare visit to London. A Detroit native, he's still baffled by the rumours of his death, which began circulating in the late-'70s....

Hugh Laurie

World, Blues, roots and country, Folk

• Critics' choice

Now that 'House' isn't on any more, one of our most loveable and favoured exports has more time to play the blues with his Copper Bottom Band. Long-time Laurie-watchers will be familiar with his musical talents, but you might not be aware that he's an...

Aziz Ansari – Buried Alive!

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

Yes! Hot US talent Aziz Ansari is returning to London after his blisteringly funny mega-sold out Soho Theatre two years ago. The creator of MTV's excellent 'Human Giant', and star of the best-sitcom-on-TV-right-now 'Parks and Recreation', Aziz is at his...

Bill Bailey – Qualmpeddler

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent, Musical comedy

Following a West End run and arena tour of 'Dandelion Mind', surreal comedy master Bill Bailey is back with his new solo outing, the intriguingly titled 'Qualmpeddler', which is stopping off at the Hammersmith Apollo. The show promises to challenge his...

ZZ Top

Categories, Pop and rock

The legendary bearded Texan rockers (now in their forty-third year together!) line up a hefty Hammersmith Apollo show to promote their fifteenth studio album, 'La Futura'.

Tame Impala

Categories, Pop and rock

• Critics' choice

Modular-signed Australian quartet play from the follow up to debut long-player 'Innerspeaker', which encapsulated their woozy world of driving, fuzz-encrusted, psychedelic rock and tripped-out pop while nodding to the likes of Blue Cheer, Dungen and Cream....

Selena Gomez

Pop

The Disney Channel star, UNICEF ambassador and ex of Justin Bieber hits London. She's ditched her backing band The Scene to go solo de jure as well as de facto, and has carried on making the same sort of artery-clogging dance-pop as ever, but to judge...

Leann Rimes

Country, Pop

• Critics' choice

Leann rhymes with what? Sorry – this country crossover star means serious business. She's sold almost 40 million records worldwide, crossing over like many other US megastars from the country chart to mainstream pop success. Her new album 'Spitfire' –...

Adam Hills – Happyism

Comedy

Effortless yet full of energy, Australia's ray of comedy sunshine beams down once again in his new show, being recorded for DVD tonight at the Hammersmith Apollo. This joyful comic has had a phenomenal year; his Channel 4 series 'The Last Leg' has become...

Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh – The Greatest Hits So Far…

Stand-up, Big-name talent

Unusually for gigs at the Hammersmith Apollo, tonight it's a double-bill from youngsters Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh, both recording their shows for DVD release. Widdicombe – a regular on Channel 4's 'The Last Leg' – is a very slick observationalist...

Sean Lock – Purple Van Man

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

The '8 Out Of 10 Cats' team captain and creator of the brilliant cult TV series '15 Storeys High' is back in London with his new tour show 'Purple Van Man'. Mr Lock's playful, whimsical nature turns observational comedy on its head, blending surreal images...

Ellie Goulding

Pop

• Critics' choice

She's a big star nowadays, headlining the royal wedding in 2011 and romantically involved with Skrillex for several months, but Goulding still has a fragile, personal side to her music that sets her apart from other chart-pop performers. She does her...

Tracy Morgan

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

'30 Rock' has now come to an end. So, Tracy Morgan – who plays diva-ish mega-star Tracy Jordan on the show – has some free time on his hands and is playing a run of UK dates, including this Hammersmith Apollo show. Morgan's just returned from a run at...

Blue

Pop, Urban music, R&B

The boys in Blue – still the original line-up of Antony Costa, Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Lee Ryan – play their smooth R&B. After gigging sporadically (and representing the UK at Eurovision) since their reunion in 2009, they've got a new album called...

Bowling For Soup

Categories, Pop and rock

NB. This show has been moved from The Forum. Original tickets remain valid.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds

Categories, Pop and rock

Justly venerated Australian Renaissance man headlines with his reliably excellent gang of Bad Seeds, whose dynamic mix of elegant and soulful post-punk pop, moody blues balladry and filthily grinding, kick-ass rock tunes simply gets better with each passing...

Jason Manford – First World Problems

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

He may have tried his hand at opera, and a surprisingly impressive musical theatre debut in 'Sweeney Todd', but now Jason Manford's back doing what he knows best: stand-up. The northern everyman promises more light-hearted anecdotes, misunderstandings...

Sarah Millican – Home Bird

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

The sweet and filthy comedy superstar sets out on tour once again with new show 'Home Bird'. Expect tales of what to take on a dirty weekend and how to teach a pensioner to swear. She's one of the hottest comedy tickets in the country, so be sure to book...

Texas

Long ago they were indie mainstays, but Scottish rockers Texas have long since reinvented themselves as big-league soul-rockers. They went on hiatus in the middle of the last decade, but now they're back with a new album – 'The Conversation' – which features...

Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

The sharp, edgy one-liner merchant is back on the road with more gags.

Jimmy Carr – Gagging Order

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

The sharp, edgy one-liner merchant is back on the road with more gags.

Jimeoin – What?!

Stand-up, Solo shows

Highly accomplished Irish/Aussie stand-up Jimeoin is back on the road following a run at the Edinburgh Fringe and numerous TV appearances. He's a consummate comic.

Reginald D Hunter – In the Midst of Crackers

Stand-up, Solo shows, Big-name talent

There's no cooler comedian in the country than Reg D. He'll charm you silly whilst being controversial, challenging and intelligent with top notch material. He really is a master craftsman.