Boyband JLS will take to the stage for two highly anticipated shows at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena as part of their The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour. Originally scheduled for 21 November, the band has added an extra performance on 22 November due to high demand.
The tour follows the success of their 2021 and 2023 headline tours, which garnered rave reviews. Fans of the multi-million album-selling band can expect an unforgettable experience at these two Brum performances.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming gigs:
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When do the shows start?
Doors open at 18:00 GMT on both dates, with the main performance set to begin at 19:00 GMT. The support act is expected to take the stage around this time, with JLS themselves set to perform at approximately 20:40 GMT. The curfew for both nights is 23:00 GMT.
How do I get to the Utilita Arena?
The Utilita Arena is easily accessible by public transport, with several train stations nearby, including Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill, and Five Ways. For those driving, parking can be booked via the venue’s website.
There are also bus routes that stop near the arena, and those arriving at Digbeth Coach Station can either walk to the venue (about 30 minutes) or take a quick taxi ride. The arena has designated pick-up and drop-off points for taxis.
What is the setlist?
Although the setlist has not been officially confirmed yet, JLS have teased their fans with promises of an “unreal” staging and production. Earlier this year, the band asked fans on social media to vote for their favourite songs, and the tracks that received the most votes include Hottest Girl in the World, Eternal Love, and She Makes Me Wanna.
The band has also hinted that some of their greatest hits, including Beat Again, Everybody in Love, and The Club Is Alive, will make an appearance in the setlist.
Who is the support act?
The support act for the tour will be Example, the acclaimed songwriter, rapper, and producer. While the full setlist for his performance is yet to be confirmed, Example recently teased some of his fan favourites, including Changed The Way You Kissed Me, Kickstarts, and We’ll Be Coming Back, in a video posted on Instagram.
With both JLS and Example bringing high-energy performances and an exciting atmosphere, these two shows at the Utilita Arena are shaping up to be unmissable events for fans in Birmingham.