Hotels for Culture Club: The Singles Tour

Expect a night built entirely around the hits — the songs that soundtracked school discos and long car journeys for a whole generation. Crowds for this kind of show tend to skew toward those who bought the records first time round, plus their children and partners dragged along and won often converted by the chorus of the first song.

A Friday evening slot means an early finish is unlikely; doors open in good time for a proper night out rather than a quick after-work dash. Expect singing along more than sitting still.

Set right in the heart of Birmingham beside the canals and Brindleyplace, this city-centre arena hosts big-name concerts, boxing and family shows. Its location is a real draw, with waterside bars, restaurants and the buzz of Broad Street all within a short walk. New Street and Snow Hill stations are close, and the wider West Midlands is easy to reach. Booking a central room means you can enjoy the canalside dining before a show and be back at your door within minutes afterwards.