Hotels for Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II

An arena rock tour built around a heavier, more theatrical set than the band's usual run, with the second act of the record pushing the setlist into darker, riff-driven territory. Doors open early on a Saturday evening, giving the crowd time to settle before a full night of hard rock. Expect a loud, drink-in-hand atmosphere with plenty of singing back the choruses. Fans travelling in groups tend to make a full night of it, given the Saturday slot.

An indoor arena within Birmingham's sprawling NEC complex, bp pulse LIVE hosts concerts, comedy and live events beside the exhibition halls on the city's eastern edge. The setting is a self-contained events campus, with on-site hotels, restaurants and lakeside walks rather than a traditional high street.

Birmingham International station and the nearby airport make arrivals straightforward, with fast trains into the centre. Booking a room on or near the complex lets you walk to the show and avoid the post-event car-park crawl.