About
The Lilacs from Wigan play Paradiso in Amsterdam on Friday 9 April 2027 at 19:30, in the Bovenzaal.
What to expect
The Lilacs are an indie rock band from Wigan; their show in the Bovenzaal is energetic, with melodic guitar lines and singalong choruses. They have millions of streams and airplay on channels including BBC Radio 1 and Radio X.
- Four friends from Wigan
- Local band became a British sensation
- Manchester Academy 1 sold out in Nov 2025
- Singer Ollie Anglesea, guitarist Sam Birchall
- Drummer Dave Gomersall, bassist Matt Johnson
- Line-up completed in October 2018
- Name honors the Lilac Centre
- Debut single 'Vicarage Road'
Dates
Line-up
Listen before you go
The Lilacs - O2 Academy2, Leicester [3 April 2026] [FULL SHOW]
Adam Lord
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does The Lilacs start and end?
The Lilacs runs Friday, 19 March 2027, 19:00.
Where is The Lilacs?
The Lilacs takes place at Concorde 2, Madeira Shelter Hall, Madeira Dr, Brighton and Hove, Brighton.
How much are tickets for The Lilacs?
Tickets for The Lilacs cost €19.20 on the official ticket shop.
Who plays at The Lilacs?
The line-up of The Lilacs: The Lilacs.
What kind of show is it?
An energetic indie rock show with melodic guitar lines and singalong choruses in the Bovenzaal.
Why is the band called The Lilacs?
The name is a tribute to the Lilac Centre, where guitarist Sam Birchall's mother was treated for cancer.
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Getting there
Concorde 2, Madeira Shelter Hall, Madeira Dr, Brighton and Hove, BN2 1EN Brighton, England, GB
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