What's on, when it's on

Brad Paisley

Country music singer Brad Paisley is a successful American artist who won the 2008 CMA and ACM Male Vocalist of the Year award. Having recorded seven albums, of which 16 singles achieved number one in the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, he also went on to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award. DetailsThe O2, London, 15 Mar 2014

Anton Du Beke

The nation's favourite Ballroom dancer ANTON DU BEKE is back once again with a thrilling new show to wow audiences across the UK. Featuring memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography, timeless tunes and strictly dazzling costumes to conjure up the elegance of Ballroom at its best and the unmissable razzle dazzle of Broadway. DetailsSymphony Hall, Birmingham, Today

Emily Smith

Emily Smith is a leading light of the contemporary Scottish folk scene. Her powerful, clear vocals have gained her award winning, worldwide recognition. DetailsCecil Sharp House, London, 13 Mar 2014

We Are Scientists

'We are Scientists' are a New York-based indie rock band. Their debut album, released in 2002 was called 'Safety, Fun and Learning (in the order)' with their fifth and latest release being 'Barbara' in 2010. DetailsThe Ritz, Manchester, Today

Miles Kane

Miles Kane, Indie superstar and one half of the brilliant "Last Shadow Puppets", will be embarking on an 8 stop tour of the UK this spring. Miles is currently on the road supporting indie hard rockers "Kasabian", but will be taking a time-out from his supporting role, by headlining a bunch of shows on his own. DetailsWulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, 14 Mar 2014

From Here To Eternity

Pearl Harbor, 1941, where the girls sing “don'cha like Hawaii”, the men of G Company sing the blues, and where even on an army base, love and desire are never very far away. Don't miss the world premiere production of Tim Rice's magnificent new epic musical From Here To Eternity. DetailsShaftesbury Theatre, London, Tomorrow

Architects

When it comes to England's metal core scene no one comes quite as close to creating a stir and the Architects manage to do. Founded in 2004 after undergoing a couple name changes that band proceeded to release their debut album "Nightmares" in 2006. DetailsLeadmill, Sheffield, Today

Stiff Little Fingers

Belfast-based punk-rock band 'Stiff Little Fingers' first hit the music scene in 1977. They split after 6 years and 4 albums then later reformed in the late 1980s and continue to record and tour today. DetailsO2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, 12 Mar 2014

The Overtones

The Overtones have stormed onto the scene of popular music in both the United States and the UK, and they have done so with relatively simple and incredibly catchy music. The mood of their material is incredibly light, but it is well composed and it would doing them a disservice to say that they are not talented musicians. DetailsThe Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, Tomorrow

King Lear

An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. DetailsOliver Theatre (National Theatre), London, Tomorrow

We Were Evergreen

We Were Evergreen are an alternative indie-electro-pop band from France. The Parisian trio were born in 2008, after a new year's resolution that, for once, actually stuck. DetailsBarfly Camden, London, 11 Mar 2014

Mike and The Mechanics

Following a six-year hiatus & a massive reunion with Genesis, Mike Rutherford has joined forces with one of the UK's most successful R&B acts Andrew Roachford & Canadian born singer & actor Tim Howar for a new generation of Mike & The Mechanics. Mike & The Mechanics formed in 1984, as a side project that would go onto sell over 10 million albums. DetailsHMV Hammersmith Apollo, London, 16 Mar 2014

Russell Howard

Award-winning comic Russell Howard and regular on BBC's Mock The Week hits the road to bring his unique comedy style to a discerning crowd of fans. Born in Somerset, England, Russell's awards include Zoo magazine's top 10 list of funniest comics back in 2005, as well as Best Theatre Show at the 2009 Chortle Comedy Awards. DetailsThe Hydro, Glasgow, 11 Mar 2014

The 39 Steps

Based on a comic adaptation for the classic whodunnit, The 39 Steps at The Criterion Theatre in London has been keeping audiences in stitches since 2006. Based on the book of the same name, The 39 Steps follows Richard Hannay, a successful London gent with a boring life who suddenly finds a woman murdered in his apartment. DetailsCriterion Theatre, London, Tomorrow

Haim

After the release of their critically-acclaimed debut album Days Are Gone, the LA band will head out in March for a series of shows that includes O2 Academy Brixton, their biggest headline show to date.. DetailsO2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield, 11 Mar 2014

Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot the Musical is an award winning musical that first premiered back in 2005 in London's West End. It is based on the film "Billy Elliot" which was released in 2000. DetailsVictoria Palace Theatre, London, 11 Mar 2014

Michael Buble

Michael Buble began his career at the tender age of sixteen after his granddad secured him spots at nightclubs in return for some plumbing! Since then he's become a household name, singing mainly jazz-style songs, and his tour dates are typically sold out well in advance of concert dates. Get tickets for Michael's gigs early. DetailsThe Hydro, Glasgow, Today

John Bishop

Scouse comedian John Bishop was named best newcomer by BBC Radio Merseyside, winning the North West Comedy award for best stand-up in 2004. Since then he has been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. DetailsHammersmith Apollo, London, Tomorrow

The Full Monty

Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives� enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they�ll go �the full monty� � strip all the way. DetailsNoel Coward Theatre, London, Tomorrow

Berkshire Maestros

A celebration of music in Berkshire, featuring young people from Berkshire Primary, Junior and Secondary Schools performing alongside leading music professionals: The BBC Singers Ben Parry, Musical Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. Supported by: Berkshire County Choirs Berkshire Youth Percussion & Marimba Ensemble Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra. DetailsRoyal Albert Hall, London, 11 Mar 2014

Milton Jones

Milton Jones, - you know the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the Michael Mcintyre Roadshow, and the voice of 8 series for Radio 4 (including The Very World of Milton Jones and Another Case of Milton Jones) and all sorts of other radio and telly as well. DetailsHammersmith Apollo, London, Tomorrow

Ellie Goulding

Elena Jane Goulding has her own unique blend of informal indie-pop. On the music scene since 2008 she recently won the 'Critic's Choice' Awards at the 2010 BRITS. DetailsThe O2 Arena, London, Today

Heaven 17

Heaven 17 has been one of the most influential English Synthpop icons of the 80's. They burst onto the music in 1981 after founding members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig March left their original band, the Human League. DetailsManchester Academy 2, Manchester, 15 Mar 2014

Gabrielle

Gabrielle, one of the UK's most loved singer-songwriters, has today announced a full UK headline tour for 2014. This tour follows on from the release of her new album ‘Now and Always – 20 Years Of Dreaming' out now through Island Records. DetailsThe Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, 13 Mar 2014

Carmen

Carmen, an Opera in four acts by a French composer Georges Bizet, which has become one of the best-known plots with the most memorable music. Librettists Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy have fashioned a timeless story of love, jealousy, and violence in the Spanish city of Seville during the 19th century. DetailsPortsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth, Today

Moscow State Circus

Promising their 'greatest ever production to date', the ever-popular Moscow State Circus are a world-renowned circus troupe where 'magnificent feats of human achievement' are the norm. Expect rogue clowns mucking around, performers in high-wires, trapeze artists, rollerskaters and many more extraordinary acts as this amazing show once again tours the country. DetailsOrchard Theatre, Dartford, Today

Nigel Kennedy

For over 25 years Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos and is, without doubt one of the most important violinists Britain has ever produced. His virtuoso technique, unique talent & mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical & contemporary repertoire. DetailsBradford St Georges Hall, Bradford, Today