Dodgy playing Leek - Date, time and how to get tickets

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12:57, 23 Apr 2026

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Dodgy are playing Foxlowe Arts Centre, in Leek

Britpop legends Dodgy are playing North Staffordshire. They are performing at Foxlowe Arts Centre, in Leek, on Friday 8 May.

It is part of Leek Arts Festival 2026. It comes as Dodgy's latest album - Hello Beautiful - is being released on Friday 1 May.

A Leek Arts Festival spokesman said: "One of the most enduring names of the Britpop era, Dodgy combine classic songwriting with melodic flair. Their signature harmonies, feel-good tunes and infectious energy combine to deliver the kind of live show that defined an era. Expect sing-along choruses, warm vibes, and that unmistakable summer soundtrack that has made them one of the UKs best-loved indie bands. With multi-platinum success from their 1996 album Free Peace Sweet and timeless hits like Good Enough, If Youre Thinking of Me, and Staying Out for the Summer, the band continue to captivate audiences with their warm, uplifting live performances and unmistakable sound. Hitting the road to promote their latest album Hello Beautiful Dodgy will be calling into The Foxlowe Arts Centre on May 8."

Tickets for the Leek gig are on sale now. Doors open at 7.30pm - with the gig starting at 8pm. Tickets are 25 - plus a 2.50 booking fee. For tickets, click here.

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