Ultimate Coldplay

Ultimate Coldplay play The Horn on Saturday 9 January, a live tribute to Coldplay that builds its set around the original band's hits. It's an indoor show, and they describe it as a tribute that leans on a near-identical sound and visual presentation to the band they're covering.

If you've spent any time with Coldplay's catalogue, you know the songs they're drawing from. The set is built from the hits, so it's the familiar ground you'd expect from a tribute act rather than a deep dive into the B-sides. They're aiming for a sound and a look that mirror the original band, so it's as close to a Coldplay gig as you're likely to get in St Albans without the actual band flying in.

It's an all-ages night, though there are a few rules to keep in mind. The show is suitable for ages 14 and over, and anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, so if you're bringing younger ones, that's the one to check first.

Things kick off at 21:00 and run until 23:55, so it's a late one that takes you nearly to midnight. Tickets are £17.50 in advance and £21 on the door, and you'll find The Horn on Victoria Street, AL1 3TE.