From seeing world-famous musicians to suporting some of the biggest names in sport, a night out doesn’t always have to drain your bank balance.
While ticket prices have soared in recent years, there are still some surprisingly good bargains to be found if you know where to look.
And with everything from Premier League giants and American football to hit musicals and comedy superstars on offer this week, there’s plenty to keep Brits entertained. The Daily Star has rounded up some of the best events you can still get tickets to for less than £100.
London
Britain’s capital city is perhaps the greatest in the world when it comes to big name performers and shows, although too often these premium nights come with premium prices.
However, if you know where to look there are still some bargains to be had in the next few days across London, from chart-topping musicians to award-winning shows.
On Saturday night, Londoners can chose between ‘Stay High’ singer Tove Lo who is performing in Brixton, or marvel at the iconic fireworks festival at Alexandra Palace.
The following evening, American rock icons Papa Roach are taking over the O2, while comedian Josh Pugh will be performing at The Hammersmith Apollo.
Later in the week, theatre lovers shouldn’t miss out on the stunningly beautiful theatrical adaptation of My Neighbour Totoro, with tickets for that available for around £50.
- Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival – November 7, Alexandra Palace – £41 ( Tickets )
- Tove Lo – November 7, O2 Academy Brixton – £67 ( Tickets )
- Papa Roach – November 8, The O2 – £78 ( Tickets )
- Josh Pugh – November 8, Eventim Apollo – £40 ( Tickets )
- My Neighbour Totoro – November 10, Gillian Lynne Theatre– £51.08 ( Tickets )
Scotland
There’s a whole host of great nights out taking place in Scotland over the next few days, from Beethoven to boxing and pretty much everything in between.
On Saturday, Scots can chose between Celtic rock band Skerryvore and the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, with both events likely to pack a punch.
On Sunday, fans of electronic music should get down to O2 Academy Glasgow for Morcheeba, while classical lovers will enjoy Beethoven’s sonatas at the stunning St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Next week, British rock band Embrace are performing at Aberdeen Music Hall on Monday, and again in Glasgow on Tuesday, along with singer Myles Smith.
- Skerryvore – November 7, O2 Academy Glasgow – £56.06 ( Tickets )
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – November 7, OVO Hydro, Glasgow – £86.90 ( Tickets )
- Morcheeba – November 8, O2 Academy Glasgow – £42.99 ( Tickets )
- Myles Smith – November 10, OVO Hydro, Glasgow – £51.98 ( Tickets )
- Embrace – November 10, Barrowland, Glasgow – £58.73 ( Tickets )
Yorkshire and the North East
In Yorkshire and the North East, the Sheffield Steelers are up against the Manchester Storm in the Ice Hockey on Saturday, while comedian Russell Brand takes to the stage at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax.
If it’s music you’re after, The Revlon Girl are performing at Whitby Pavilion on Saturday, while Yard Act will be playing at the O2 Academy Leeds.
On Sunday night, Myles Smith is at Leeds’ First Direct Arena, and folk fusion group Birdvox are on at Cluny 2 in Newcastle.
- Sheffield Steelers – November 7, Utilita Arena Sheffield – £16.32 ( Tickets )
- Yard Act – November 7, O2 Academy Leeds – £41.26 ( Tickets )
- The Revlon Girl – November 7, Whitby Pavilion – £18.17 ( Tickets )
- Whitby Blues Festival – November 7, Whitby Pavilion – £55.47 ( Tickets )
- Russell Howard – November 7, Halifax Victoria Theatre – £28.99 ( Tickets )
- Myles Smith – November 8, First Direct Arena, Leeds – £38.89 ( Tickets )
- Birdvox – November 8, Cluny 2, Newcastle – £37.66 ( Tickets )
North West
In the North West of England, British boxer Joshua Buatsi is fighting Willy Hutchinson in a hotly anticipated rematch at Manchester’s AO arena, as the pair go toe-to-toe for the chance to grab the WBC light-heavyweight title.
Meanwhile, music fans can pick between pop singer Skye Newman and The Script, who are both performing in Manchester too.
If theatre’s your thing, then grab a ticket for the award winning The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ for just over twenty quid.
- Skye Newman – November 7, O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester – £50 ( Tickets )
- Joshua Buatsi – November 7, AO Arena, Manchester – £44 ( Tickets )
- The Script – November 7, Co-op Live, Manchester – £68 ( Tickets )
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – November 7, Liverpool Empire – £21.36 ( Tickets )
Midlands and East of England
Birmingham has loads on offer over the next couple of days, with the stunning Disney on Ice on sale for under £40, while the Manic Street Preachers are taking to the Utilita (both on Saturday)
On the same day, Stargazing Myles Smith is performing in Nottingham, while rap icon Dizzee Rascal is live in Leicester.
Next week, singer Paul Heaton and football legend Harry Redknapp can be seen in action in Nottingham and Derby respectively.
- Disney On Ice – November 7, bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham – £39.22 ( Tickets )
- Manic Street Preachers – November 7, Utilita Arena Birmingham – £49 ( Tickets )
- Dizzee Rascal – November 7, O2 Academy Leicester – £64.18 ( Tickets )
- Myles Smith – November 7, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham – £61.63 ( Tickets
- The Script – November 9, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham – £42 ( Tickets
- Paul Heaton – November 10, Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham – £45 ( Tickets )
- Harry Redknapp – November 10, Vaillant Live, Derby – £61.29 ( Tickets )
Wales
There’s some great Rugby Union action with Wales taking on Japan at the Principality on Saturday, and if you fancy it legendary indie band The Courteeners are on at the nearby Utilita Arena in Cardiff that same day.
On Tuesday, Papa Roach stop by the Welsh capital, while the Proclaimers are on in Swansea on the Sunday.
- The Courteeners – November 7, Utilita Arena Cardiff – £56.50 ( Tickets )
- Wales rugby union team – November 7, Principality Stadium, Cardiff – £28.89 ( Tickets )
- Papa Roach – November 9, Utilita Arena Cardiff – £96.15 ( Tickets )
Northern Ireland
Most of the big hitter nights out are taking place in Belfast, with rock band Skindred on tomorrow night at the Telegraph Building.
At the same time, Belfast Giants are taking on the Guildford Flames on Saturday in the Ice Hockey, while a special Tribute to Billy Joel taking place at the Empire Music Hall.
On Sunday, Queen tribute act Magic Queen are on at Mandela Hall, while rock band Little Angels are performing at Limelight on the 10th.
- Belfast Giants – November 7, The O2 Belfast – £31.93 ( Tickets )
- Skindred – November 7, Telegraph Building, Belfast – £62.35 ( Tickets )
- Magic Queen – November 8, Mandela Hall, Belfast – £43.63 ( Tickets )
- Little Angels – November 10, Limelight, Belfast – £64.56 ( Tickets )
South East
There’s a whole host of top names taking to the stage in the South East, with comedian Simon Brodkin bringing the laughs in Brighton while Dizzee Rascal takes to the stage at the O2 Academy in Oxford (both on Sunday).
The O2 in Southampton is hosting the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday in what will be a deeply moving service, while Echo and the Bunnymen are performing in Eastbourne on the 10th.
- Festival of Remembrance – November 7, O2 Guildhall, Southampton – £46.68 ( Tickets )
- The Stylistics – November 8, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – £63.66 ( Tickets )
- Simon Brodkin – November 8, Brighton Dome – £50 ( Tickets )
- Dizzee Rascal – November 9, O2 Academy Oxford – £37 ( Tickets )
- Echo and the Bunnymen – November 10, Winter Gardens, Eastbourne – £54.99 ( Tickets )
South West
Bristolians can chose between British-Nigerian poet and musician Joshua Idehen and British-Asian pop band Wasia Project, while those in Bournemouth can see both the Feeling and Dizzee Rascal for around £60.
Legendary English singer and former Status Quo lead guitarist Francis Rossi is live in Torquay on Monday night.
- The Feeling – November 7, O2 Academy Bournemouth – £61.28 ( Tickets )
- Joshua Idehen – November 7, O2 Academy Bristol – £32.45 ( Tickets )
- Francis Rossi – November 9, Princess Theatre, Torquay – £64.39 ( Tickets )
- Wasia Project – November 10, O2 Academy Bristol – £31.24 ( Tickets )
- Dizzee Rascal – November 10, O2 Academy Bournemouth – £64.19 ( Tickets )