THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG
Sat 14 Nov · 19:00
The Middlesbrough Empire
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A tribute night is set to take place at the Middlesbrough Empire in Middlesbrough to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' groundbreaking album 'The Queen is Dead'. This highly influential record has had a lasting impact on the music scene and continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike. The evening's entertainment will feature a diverse range of performers paying homage to the iconic band, as well as showcasing some of their most iconic tracks and other notable songs. Additionally, renowned DJ and writer Billy Bragg will be taking to the stage, bringing his unique blend of eclectic music taste and energetic performances to the event. Set to take place on 14 November at the Middlesbrough Empire, tickets are priced at £20, offering fans an opportunity to experience a memorable celebration of The Smiths' enduring legacy.
The evening's entertainment will feature a diverse range of performers paying homage to The Smiths, as well as showcasing some of their most iconic tracks and other notable songs. The set list will include songs from the album 'The Queen is Dead', such as 'The Queen Is Dead', 'Frankly, Mr. Shankly', 'I Know It's Over', and others. The band will also close the show with a 'Best of' featuring tracks all across the classic Smith's back catalogue.
Renowned DJ and writer Billy Bragg will be taking to the stage as special guest support, bringing his unique blend of eclectic music taste and energetic performances to the event. He will be performing as a tribute to himself, under the name Billy Blagg.
The event takes place at 7pm on Saturday 14th November at the Empire in Middlesbrough. Tickets are priced at £20.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 19:00.
THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG is held at The Middlesbrough Empire in Middlesbrough (2 Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 2RT, UK, Middlesbrough).
Tickets for THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
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The Smyths is performing at THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG.
Tickets for THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG can be booked via Fatsoma using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG
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Officially the best Smiths tribute on the circuit… An outstandingly accurate and thrilling tribute to The Smiths, capturing the band at their best, live, from 1982 - 1987. Now in their eighth year, The Smyths are the UK's longest-established tribute to the one of the greatest bands of all time. The Smiths band of Smiths fans, expect all the classics including This Charming Man, Panic, How Soon Is Now, Big Mouth Strikes Again and What Difference Does It Make.
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A tribute night is set to take place at the Middlesbrough Empire in Middlesbrough to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' groundbreaking album 'The Queen is Dead'. This highly influential record has had a lasting impact on the music scene and continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike. The evening's entertainment will feature a diverse range of performers paying homage to the iconic band, as well as showcasing some of their most iconic tracks and other notable songs. Additionally, renowned DJ and writer Billy Bragg will be taking to the stage, bringing his unique blend of eclectic music taste and energetic performances to the event. Set to take place on 14 November at the Middlesbrough Empire, tickets are priced at £20, offering fans an opportunity to experience a memorable celebration of The Smiths' enduring legacy.
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The evening's entertainment will feature a diverse range of performers paying homage to The Smiths, as well as showcasing some of their most iconic tracks and other notable songs. The set list will include songs from the album 'The Queen is Dead', such as 'The Queen Is Dead', 'Frankly, Mr. Shankly', 'I Know It's Over', and others. The band will also close the show with a 'Best of' featuring tracks all across the classic Smith's back catalogue.
Renowned DJ and writer Billy Bragg will be taking to the stage as special guest support, bringing his unique blend of eclectic music taste and energetic performances to the event. He will be performing as a tribute to himself, under the name Billy Blagg.
The event takes place at 7pm on Saturday 14th November at the Empire in Middlesbrough. Tickets are priced at £20.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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WhereThe Middlesbrough Empire
2 Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 2RT, UK, Middlesbrough
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When is THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG?
THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG taking place?
THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG is held at The Middlesbrough Empire in Middlesbrough (2 Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough TS1 2RT, UK, Middlesbrough).
How much are tickets for THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG?
Tickets for THE SMYTHS ‘THE QUEEN IS DEAD 40TH ANNIVERSARY’ + Greatest Hits & More… + BILLY BLAGG are priced at £20. Live prices and availability are shown on Fatsoma.
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