This week in the UK is packed with music events, from the return of Boomtown festival to Ariana Grande's residency at The O2. Here's your guide to the biggest gigs and festivals from August 12-17.
Boomtown and Country Calling Festivals
One of the UK's most loved independent festivals, Boomtown, returns to Hampshire from Wednesday until Sunday. This year's line-up includes Madness, Scissor Sisters, Kneecap, Skrillex, Faithless, and Shaggy.
The family-friendly country music festival Country Calling also returns to Chelmsford this week, featuring Tyler Halverson, Parmalee, Randy Houser, Twinnie, and former X Factor star Janet Devlin.
London and Liverpool Gigs
New girl group XO, dubbed 'Britain's next big thing', play London's Colours on Wednesday, August 12. On the same day, NAO celebrates ten years of her debut album 'For All We Know' at London's NT's Loft.
In Liverpool, legendary musician Billy Ocean performs at the Salt & Tar Music Event on Thursday. Later, Lewis Capaldi plays at Sefton Park with support from Loyle Carner.
Crystal Palace Bowl and More
Crystal Palace Bowl's summer series continues with a joint headline set by The Wombats and Bastille on August 13, followed by Lenny Kravitz on August 14, and Jimmy Eat World on Saturday.
Johnny Depp and Joe Perry's supergroup The Hollywood Vampires perform in London, Cardiff, and Scarborough this week.
Major Headliners and Residencies
Tom Jones and Nile Rodgers join forces at Chester Racecourse on Friday, while The Weeknd kicks off his run at London's Wembley Stadium the same night.
Ariana Grande begins her residency at The O2 on Saturday, with a break planned for the popstar, making it a must-see moment.
Comedian Ricky Gervais also has several 'Work in Progress' gigs this week, debuting new material.
