What's On: Octagon Centre

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Wednesday 11th September 2024 at 16:00

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Octagon Centre Gigantic Tickets Sheffield

The multi-purpose conference centre and music venue, Octagon Centre can be found on the University of Sheffield campus. The eight-sided auditorium hosts a wide variety of exciting events, attracting audiences from across Yorkshire and beyond.

The Octagon Centre has previously hosted stars such as Nirvana, Cypress Hill, Bloc Party, and local heroes such as Arctic Monkeys. The coming months see even more unmissable concerts featuring top bands and artists. CLICK HERE to see the full listings at Octagon Centre.

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The Dualers

Get tickets for their Beach Life Tour

Eight-piece ska and reggae band The Dualers enjoy the loyal support of a dedicated fanbase. The South London group are best known for their hit singles "Kiss on the Lips" and "Truly Madly Deeply" and are renowned for their electrifying live shows with a vibrant party atmosphere.

This year has seen the release of their new album Beach Life which they take on the road later this month.

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You Me At Six

See the pop-punk heroes play for the final time

You Me At Six have announced their farewell tour, inviting fans to see them play live for the very last time. Their 20-year career has seen the release of No. 1 albums Cavalier Youth and Suckapunch, winning Best British Band at the Kerrang! Awards in 2011 plus a billion streams. Tickets are selling fast with Gigantic.

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Confidence Man

Australia’s dynamic electropop duo are taking over the world

Reviving 90s rave, Confidence Man have thrilled audiences around the globe with their high-energy performances on the European festival circuit. Their appearances come before the release of their eagerly awaited third LP 3AM (La La La) which is expected to be one of the biggest albums of 2024.

📆 Tour Dates:

  • Wednesday 20th November 2024: Confidence Man- The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA, Norwich
  • Thursday 21st November 2024: Confidence Man- Rock City, Nottingham
  • Tuesday 26th November 2024: Confidence Man- Octagon Centre, Sheffield
  • Friday 6th December 2024: Confidence Man- O2 Academy Brixton, London

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Sea Girls

The critically acclaimed band announce unmissable shows

London indie-rock quartet Sea Girls promote their third record Midnight Butterflies with an autumn tour. The evocative album flew into the Top 10 and topped the independent charts thanks to singles "Weekends and Workdays" plus "Young Strangers". Get your tickets with Gigantic today.

📆 Tour Dates:

  • Thursday 26th September 2024: Sea Girls- Octagon Centre, Sheffield
  • Friday 27th September 2024: Sea Girls- O2 City Hall Newcastle
  • Tuesday 1st October 2024: Sea Girls- Rock City, Nottingham
  • Friday 4th October 2024: Sea Girls- TramShed, Cardiff
  • Sunday 6th October 2024: Sea Girls- Portsmouth Guildhall
  • Monday 7th October 2024: Sea Girls- U.E.A (University Of East Anglia), Norwich
  • Tuesday 8th October 2024: Sea Girls- O2 Academy Birmingham

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Soft Play

The punk pairing hit Sheffield and Nottingham

Tunbridge Wells punk duo Soft Play radically reinvented themselves on the new record Heavy Jelly. They were rewarded with a fourth Top 10 entry, reaching No. 3, with critics calling it their best work yet. They announce headline shows following an electrifying summer of festival appearances including Glastonbury.

📆 Tour Dates:

  • Tuesday 22nd October 2024: Soft Play- Octagon Centre, Sheffield
  • Tuesday 29th October 2024: Soft Play- Rock City, Nottingham

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The Sheffield Beatles Project

The Fab Four with a Yorkshire twang

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The Sheffield Beatles Project sees 20 musicians from the Steel City celebrate the music of the Liverpudlian rock-n-roll band that changed everything. Expect to hear hits from the entirety of The Beatles incredible career.

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The Mary Wallopers

The vital band announce their biggest-ever tour

Irish folk greats The Mary Wallopers embark on an epic tour in 2025, playing headline sets in venues right across the UK. The band have released a self-titled album plus Irish Rock & Roll, and have previously supported Fontaines D.C. and Lankum.

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Travis

See the anthemic Scottish indie band in Sheffield

Glaswegian group Travis became one the best-selling post-Britpop bands, reaching 9x platinum sales with the album The Man Who. Their emotionally charged anthems include “Turn”, “Sing”, “Coming Around” and their Top 10 international hit "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?"

📆 Tour Dates:

  • Tuesday 10th December 2024: Travis- Rock City, Nottingham
  • Wednesday 18th December 2024: Travis- Octagon Centre, Sheffield

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An Evening with Stuart Broad

A personal insight from one of the greatest cricketers of his generation

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Former test cricketer Stuart Broad reflects on his sensational career and the further challenges he has faced away from the pitch. Broad was a member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 and is recognised as one of England's greatest-ever Test bowlers.

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An Audience with Lucy Worsley

The famed historian takes you on a journey of discovery into the wonderful world of Jane Austen

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Following a sold-out Agatha Christie tour, Lucy Worsley heads to the Octagon Centre to explore the life and work of Jane Austen. The acclaimed historian explores such cherished novels as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility plus Persuasion. And she uncovers the hidden world of a 19th-century woman author.

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