The live sector continued to thrive in 2017, and this year is shaping up to be every bit as good, notwithstanding the absence of Glastonbury from the calendar for the  first time in six years. Here we spotlight 12 must-see UK tours for 2018...

TAYLOR SWIFT

Agent: N/A
Dates: 4 (June)
Venues: Etihad Stadium, Manchester (x2); Wembley Stadium, London (x2)
Ticket prices (excluding hospitality & VIP): £55-£120
Album: Reputation
Label: Virgin EMI

Aside from Capital’s Jingle ...