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Acclaimed comedian announces UK tour including huge Leeds show
Get ready to laugh your socks off.
One of the provocative voices in global comedy returns to the UK for a major nationwide tour.
And of course, he's coming to the Leeds First Direct Arena.
Acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer Jim Jefferies was born in Australia but forged in the UK’s vibrant comedy scene.
Now an international comedy titan, he has earned a reputation for entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative and thought-provoking comedy.
And now, Jefferies is ready to embark on his brand-new stand-up tour, Son of a Carpenter.
With tickets already on sale and in high demand, this long-awaited run will see Jefferies bring his sharp, belief-challenging, and deeply personal brand of comedy to audiences across the UK in September and November 2025.
Jefferies has released a whopping ten stand-up specials, including five Netflix hits including is latest, High & Dry, that finds him reflecting on newly married life, the laziness of koala bears, the injustices of male pattern baldness and the reason why he’ll never drink again.
Not only that, he has also starred in the FX series Legit, which he co-created and produced, and hosted Comedy Central’s The Jim Jefferies Show, known for its bold takes on politics and culture.
In 2019, he was named Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs
Festival.
He'll be performing in Leeds on Saturday 15 November at the First Direct Arena and you can buy your tickets HERE.
Son Of A Carpenter UK Tour Dates:
6 Sep London, Eventim Apollo
1 Nov Manchester, O2 Apollo
2 Nov Manchester, O2 Apollo
3 Nov Sheffield, City Hall
4 Nov Liverpool, Empire Theatre
6 Nov Newcastle, O2 City Hall
7 Nov Glasgow, SEC Armadillo
8 Nov Edinburgh, Playhouse
11 Nov Cambridge, Corn Exchange
13 Nov Oxford, New Theatre
14 Nov Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall
15 Nov Leeds, First Direct Arena
17 Nov Bristol, Beacon
18 Nov Bath, The Forum
21 Nov Leicester, De Montfort Hall
22 Nov Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
23 Nov Cardiff, Utilita Arena
27 Nov Portsmouth, Guildhall
28 Nov Plymouth, Pavilions
29 Nov Brighton, Centre
30 Nov Southend, Cliffs Pavilion
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A Pulp pop-up pub is coming to Sheffield, taking over a beloved local boozer
Daisy Jackson
A Pulp pop-up pub is heading to Sheffield later this month, following unbelievable success over in Manchester.
The Sheffield icons will be taking charge of beloved local boozer and grassroots gig venue The Hallamshire Hotel.
The news was announced this afternoon by Rough Trade Records, along with Pulp themselves.
While they're keeping the exact details under wraps for now, we've got a pretty good idea of what we might be able to expect, based on their pop-up pub in Manchester in August.
There, there was a jukebox programmed by Jarvis Cocker himself, along with merch literally plastered on every wall and even the ceilings.
The previous Pulp pop-up pub had loads of merch for sale, from tees and totes to records and stickers.
The walls were turned into a shrine for the band, showcasing posters and photography from throughout their illustrious career.
And the crowds came through in a big way, queueing halfway down the street for a chance to be totally immersed in all things Pulp.
So much so, The Rat & Pigeon (who hosted the Manchester edition) have warned on social media: "Note to @hallamshire_hotel - you WILL be 10x busier than you expect - even if it’s pissing it down. Enjoy!"
For their Sheffield pop-up, all we know for sure is the location (The Hallamshire Hotel) and the date (30 October).
More details are set to be announced soon.
Read more: Crookes in Sheffield has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK
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Canadian rock legends Nickelback announce Leeds gig on huge world arena tour
Clementine Hall
Nickelback announce world arena tour in support of their new album - and they're coming to Leeds.
The Canadian rockers will be bringing their biggest hits as well brand-new music to arenas around the world.
Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the band made up of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair, have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide.
Best known for rock anthems including Rockstar, Photograph and How You Remind Me, Nickelback have built up a huge global following over the course of their career.
The upcoming tour will see the band celebrate their new album, Everything Under The Sun, and they'll be kicking off the UK leg of the tour right here in Leeds at the First Direct Bank Arena.
The tour follows their record-setting Get Rollin' world tour, and will once again take them to venues across North America, Europe, and Australia.
The group have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide, and achieved billions of streams across digital platforms.
Their new album will be released at the end of the month on Friday 30 October, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know their new tracks before they come to Leeds on Saturday 22 May 2027.
They'll be supported on the tour by Don Broco, an English four-piece featuring Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Tom Doyle and Matt Donnelly. Known for their genre-defying sound and dynamic approach to modern rock.
Nickelback 2027 UK Tour Dates in full
- 22 May - Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
- 24 May - London The O2
- 28 May - Birmingham Utility Arena
- 1 June - Glasgow Ovo Hydro
- 2 June - Manchester Co-op Live
Tickets for Nickelback at the Leeds First Direct Arena go on sale next Friday 16 October and you can get yours HERE.
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