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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
André Rieu to perform at Glasgow OVO Hydro - here's when
The globally-renowned musician, who is best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra, will be performing at the West End venue on September 10, 2026. READ NEXT: André Rieu talks love affair with Scotland ahead of Glasgow gig (Image: Image by Janita Sassen) It comes after Rieu performed in the city earlier this year on April 5. The Glasgow Times previously reported that one-hit wonders Los del Río took joined Rieu during the city show. The Spanish band, who rose to fame in the 90s with their hit Macarena, delighted the audience with a performance of their classic track. READ NEXT: 90s one-hit wonders surprise Hydro audience at André Rieu show Tickets for the upcoming city show will go live on June 6 at 12pm. To purchase tickets, click HERE OVO Live will be running a pre-sale on June 4 at 12pm. To sign up, visit
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I spent less than £150 on a weekend in Maastricht, Netherlands – here's how I did it
The hotel After an hour and a half's flight (or less) from Stansted or Manchester to Eindhoven, a 60-minute train ride deposits you in this historic Netherlands city. Check in at Hotel Monastère (below), a boutique stay in a former 14th-century monastery. With original features such as marble fireplaces, ornamental ceilings and stained-glass windows, each of the 52 rooms is unique. Expect king-size beds, blackout curtains and gorgeously tiled bathrooms (from £85 per night; The square The most famous one in the city is Vrijthof (below). Every July, Dutch conductor (and Maastricht native) André Rieu pulls up with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra for a series of open-air concerts – surrounding restaurants are booked out by diners soaking up the music and atmosphere (3-20 July 2025; During the last week of August, the square hosts the largest outdoor food festival in the Netherlands, known as the Preuvenemint (28-31 August 2025; The restaurant Maastricht is an alfresco dining paradise – as you'll see from a waterfront table at seafood haven Les Trois Seaux ( in 't Bassin, the city's old harbour turned modern marina. At Brasserie Louis, on the historic Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square, tuck in to the veal croquettes (they're served on two slices of bread with mustard; £14, Or secure a spot on the riverside terrace at Cinq (below) for steak tartare, served with side salad and fries (£23, The wine Maastricht and its rolling hills have an impressive selection of wineries. The family-run Apostelhoeve is Limburg's oldest vineyard (also one of the Netherlands' largest), producing dry white and sparkling wines (tastings from £19pp; A little further down the valley, wine estate Hoeve Nekum (below) turns out a variety of whites, reds and rosés (tastings from £15pp; Or visit wine shop Thiessen for a tasting in its charming little vineyard in the heart of the city (from £32pp; The bookshop Dating from the 13th century, the Dominican Church served as a place of worship for centuries until it was secularised after the French Revolution. The gothic building subsequently did time as an army warehouse, an exhibition hall and a bike shed until, in 2006, it was transformed into a bookshop. With its stained-glass windows, pointed arches and ribbed vaults, Boekhandel Dominicanen, as it is known today, is a must-visit, even for non-readers. Plus, it has a great café ( The snack It would be sacrilegious to leave Maastricht without indulging in a cup of coffee and a slice of local Limburgse vlaai (fruit-filled pie, below). The roastery Maison Blanche Dael has been a fixture since 1878 – you can't pass its premises at Wolfstraat 28 and not be drawn in by the aroma of freshly roasted beans ( Later, head to bakery De Bisschopsmolen, famed for its lattice-top pies. Try a slice filled with apple, plum, cherry or, my favourite, apricot (£3 a slice;
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi launches comprehensive packages featuring cultural highlights, family attractions
6 May 2025 23:20 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Saadiyat Island has introduced a range of new packages combining accommodation with access to cultural venues, entertainment options, and family-friendly activities. The offers are available through the official website, Stay & Play package includes accommodation at one of the island's hotels, daily access to a Yas Island theme park, entry to the new teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi digital art space, breakfast, and beach Stay & Event package includes accommodation with teamLab Phenomena entry and access to scheduled entertainment events in Abu Dhabi. Upcoming events include the musical MAMMA MIA! (June 11-22), a performance by André Rieu (October 18), the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (December 5-7), and Abu Dhabi Comedy Season (until July 12).For families, the Kids Go Free offer is valid from June 1 to September 30. It includes free stays for up to two children under 12 year in a sharing a room with two adults, complimentary children's meals when booked on the same dining plan, and entry to theme parks including Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ and SeaWorld® Abu Dhabi. Entry to teamLab Phenomena is also those not staying overnight, single-entry tickets to teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi are available online. The venue features interactive installations exploring digital art, nature and technology. All packages and tickets are available exclusively through
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Grammy-nominated star announces Glasgow show as part of massive world tour
A Grammy-nominated singer has announced a show at Glasgow's O2 Academy. Jessie Reyez will perform in the city on Sunday, September 14. The show is part of her Paid In Memories tour, supporting her third studio album of the same name. READ MORE: READ MORE: 90s one-hit wonders surprise Hydro audience at André Rieu show Tickets for the tour will be available from Wednesday, April 9, with pre-sales running throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, April 11, at 10am local time at The Paid In Memories tour follows Jessie's highly successful 2022-23 Yessie headline world tour. She also supported Sam Smith on his Gloria tour and Jhené Aiko on her Magic Hour tour, performing in arenas across North America. She first rose to fame with her 2016 song Figures, leading to her well-received EPs Kiddo (2017) and Being Human in Public (2018), the latter earning a Grammy nomination.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Irish indie band announces Glasgow show in European tour
An alternative indie band has announced it will be coming to Glasgow as part of its European tour. Somebody's Child is set to perform at Saint Luke's in the East End. The Dublin band, led by Cian Godfrey, will play on Sunday, October 19, with doors opening at 7pm. READ MORE: 90s one-hit wonders surprise Hydro audience at André Rieu show Tickets for the gig go on sale on Friday, April 11, at 10am. JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨 » @SomebodysChild1 @stlukesglasgow | 19th October 2025 MORE INFO → — Gigs in Scotland (@gigsinscotland) April 7, 2025 Known for their dynamic sound and heartfelt songwriting, Somebody's Child has earned a reputation for their live electric performances. They have previously shared stages with The War on Drugs, Bloc Party, and Kings of Leon. The band's self-titled debut album in 2023, featuring tracks such as Broken Record, I Need Ya, and We Could Start a War, resonated strongly with fans and cemented their place as a standout act. READ MORE: Rockstar surprises shoppers by visiting iconic Glasgow market The band continued to grow in 2024, with headline shows at Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre and a main-stage performance at Electric Picnic. Some of their singles, notably Jungle-2019 Version and We Could Start a War-EP Version, have each garnered more than seven million hits on Spotify. With more than 400,000 monthly listeners on the platform, the band continues to enjoy a growing fan base.
