What's on at The Met
What's on > Summer and Autumn 2021
We’re looking forward to Summer and Autumn 2021 as a time when, if all goes well, we can start to welcome you back to The Met to safely enjoy brilliant live experiences.
The government’s Roadmap out of Lockdown gives June 21 as the earliest date from which we might be able to start more normal operations; here’s a list of the shows you can see from then onwards.
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Bury Pride & The Met present: John O’Neill’s Am I Queer?
A journey from John O'Neill's childhood to the present day as he explores his own identity. With special guest Matt Concannon.
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- Wed 22 Sep 7:30 PM
Gin and Chronic Arthritis
Marilyn is not your typical Nanna. She drinks gin for breakfast, ice skates each Tuesday and has numerous internet lovers. MaD Theatre Company's popular comedy returns for one night only.
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- Thu 1 Jul 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
The Met's comedy night is back! Featuring Louise Young, Tez Ilyas and the unforgettable Justin Moorhouse.
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- Thu 5 Aug 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Alex Boardman, Mark Nelson, and Adam Rowe.
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- Thu 26 Aug 7:30 PM
- Fri 27 Aug 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM + more times
Jason Manford: Like Me – Work in Progress
Jason Manford brings his new show Like Me to The Met for three 'Work In Progress' performances.
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- Thu 2 Sep 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Roger Monkhouse, Tony Wright, Nick Doody, and Alfie Moore.
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- Thu 7 Oct 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Justin Moorhouse, Simon Lomas, Nathan Caton and Ivan Brackenbury.
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- Thu 4 Nov 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Justin Moorhouse, Josh Pugh, and Tony Law.
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- Wed 17 Nov 8:00 PM
Henry Normal
Writer, poet, and tv and film producer Henry Normal reads from his new collection The Escape Plan.
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- Today 8:00 PM
Ross Ainslie and Tim Edey: Live from TPot Studios
A virtual concert from award-winning folk multi instrumentalists Ross Ainslie and Tim Edey.
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- Sat 7:45 PM
My Darling Clementine
British americana duo Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish return to perform material from their latest album Country Darkness: the songs of Elvis Costello.
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- Thu 8 Jul 8:00 PM
Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra
Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra play a razor-sharp mixture of western swing, blues, country, and rock & roll, full of character, satire, and good old fashion hollerin'.
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- Thu 9 Sep 8:00 PM
Bird on the Wire
Bird on the Wire are a ten-piece collective of outstanding musicians who interpret the music of Leonard Cohen.
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- Fri 10 Sep 7:30 PM
The Houghton Weavers
The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk now for forty-five years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.
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- Sat 11 Sep 7:30 PM
A Foreigners Journey
A five-piece live tribute to Foreigner and Journey. Quality, commercial rock, performed with passion.
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- Thu 23 Sep 7:30 PM
Eddi Reader
Scotland's greatest living female voice celebrates forty years on stage.
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- Fri 24 Sep 7:30 PM
Some Kinda Wonderful: The Music of Stevie Wonder
A celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder, featuring Noel McCalla and Derek Nash.
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- Thu 30 Sep 8:00 PM
John McCusker
John McCusker comes to The Met this September to play a very special concert in celebration of his thirtieth anniversary as a professional musician.
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- Sat 2 Oct 8:00 PM
Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music.
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- Wed 6 Oct 8:00 PM
Thea Gilmore
Thea Gilmore is one of the UK's most gifted and celebrated singer-songwriters. She comes to The Met as part of her first ever tour performing completely solo.
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- Thu 7 Oct 8:00 PM
Hope & Social
Anthemic songs, infectious melodies and a formidable live experience.
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- Sat 9 Oct 8:00 PM
That Joe Payne
Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Payne showcases his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band.
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- Sun 10 Oct 8:00 PM
Bootleg Blondie
Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City.
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- Mon 11 Oct 8:00 PM
Karine Polwart
Seven-times winner at The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Karine Polwart is a songwriter, musician, theatre maker, and author.
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- Thu 14 Oct 8:00 PM
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Sweet soulful music from a remarkable band with a remarkable front man.
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- Fri 15 Oct 8:00 PM
Starlite Campbell Band
European blues award nominees the Starlite Campbell Band return to The Met with tracks from their new album The Language of Curiosity.
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- Wed 20 Oct 8:00 PM
Old Sea Legs
Old Sea Legs is the new solo project of folk troubadour and pop pioneer Ian Bermingham, best known as the frontman of Dublin quintet The Eskies.
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- Fri 29 Oct 8:00 PM
Wishbone Ash
Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock.
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- Sat 30 Oct 7:00 PM
Lanterns on the Lake
Mercury Music Prize-nominated band Lanterns On The Lake's sound remains vast, but this set of songs now feel urgent and intimate.
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- Sat 30 Oct 7:30 PM
G2 Definitive Genesis
G2 Definitive Genesis pay tribute to Genesis’ four-man “Seconds Out” era, whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years.
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- Thu 4 Nov 8:00 PM
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie from folk's legendary musical magpies Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle.
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- Thu 18 Nov 8:00 PM
Sam Brookes
Singer-songwriter Sam Brookes returns to The Met with his gorgeous new album Black Feathers.
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- Fri 19 Nov 8:00 PM
Skerryvore
With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music.
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- Sun 21 Nov 8:00 PM
Rowan Rheingans – Dispatches on the Red Dress
An intimate and courageous new solo show by twice BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning songwriter Rowan Rheingans.
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- Thu 25 Nov 8:00 PM
The Blockheads
The band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, plus many others.
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- Sat 27 Nov 8:00 PM
Joshua Burnside
Northern Irish experimental folk songwriter Joshua Burnside comes to The Met with songs from his acclaimed album Into the Depths of Hell.
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- Sat 27 Nov 8:00 PM
The spirit and sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in concert
Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from Countdown to Ecstasy, The Royal Scam, Aja, Gaucho and more.
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- Thu 16 Dec 8:00 PM
Awake Arise
A celebration of the riches of our varied winter traditions from five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists.