NEC Arenas consistently offer an eclectic programme of entertainment throughout the year, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether a fan of live music, comedy or sporting events, you can be certain there's something to entertain you in the next couple of months.

Check out our selection of top shows and events coming up soon. Hopefully you'll see something to add to your events calendar.

Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular - Utilita Arena Birmingham, 11 to 14 June

Following its critically acclaimed premiere in 2024, Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular will make a triumphant return with strictly limited performances.

Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular features an extraordinary new design specifically created for larger venues and an electrifying production enhanced with new set and lighting designs, bringing Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed production to life on a never-before-seen scale, led by an internationally lauded company and orchestra. 

MANILOW - bp Pulse LIVE, Birmingham, 16 June

Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winning music icon Barry Manilow will return to the UK for his Last Last Concerts. With more than 85 million in album sales and more than 51 Top 50 hit songs, Manilow ranks as the undisputed #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time. His legendary hit-packed concerts consistently receive raves from both audiences and critics around the world.

Kaytranada - Utilita Arena Birmingham, 20 June

Grammywinning producer and electronic music trailblazer KAYTRANADA brings his unmistakable sound to Birmingham this summer. From a breakout viral remix to acclaimed albums like 99.9%, BUBBA, and TIMELESS, he’s become one of the most influential names in contemporary dance music. He will be joined by amapiano superstar Uncle Waffles and BOXOUT.

UB40 - bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham - 20 June

The legendary UB40 have confirmed a major UK tour for June 2026 with special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad following their sold-out global run this year.  

The iconic British reggae band will return to home soil with their unmissable live show, performing classics from their catalogue alongside brand-new tracks from their studio album.

WWE European Summer Tour - Utilita Arena Birmingham, 21 June

WWE returns to Utilita Arena Birmingham for the first time in 3 years! See your favourite WWE superstars including*: Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Gunther, Rhea Ripley, The Vision, Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer, Penta, Je’von Evans, Oba Femi and many more!
*Card is subject to change

Lily Allen - bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham - 26 June

The remarkable Lily Allen, whose highly acclaimed album West End Girl has become a massive global success with over 150 million streams, and a third consecutive Top 5 position on the UK Albums Chart, has announced a new run of live dates.

Following phenomenal public demand for her instantly sold-out theatre shows in March 2026, Lily will play bp pulse LIVE in June 2026. These shows will mark Lily’s biggest headline tour of her career.

The show - Lily Allen Performs West End Girl - will see the singer/songwriter play her brand-new album in its entirety, in the order the songs appear on the record.

Peter Kay - Utilita Arena Birmingham - 25 July

The UK’s biggest-selling arena artist, Peter Kay will perform his final arena shows with all profits donated to 12 leading cancer charities. For full details please vist www.peterkay.co.uk/charities.

Now entering its fourth record-breaking year, Peter’s live run has become one of the most successful in British comedy tour history. Fans are encouraged to purchase early and support this remarkable fundraising effort to help beat cancer in our lifetime.

This is a rescheduled date. Original tickets remain valid.

Hollywood Vampires - Utilita Arena, Birmingham - 19 August

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires return to Birmingham this summer on their latest tour. Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen will be joined by special guest The Jesus and Mary Chain.