Hotels for The Darkness

Expect glam-rock riffs, falsetto vocals and a healthy dose of British humour, none of it taken too seriously. This is a band that built its name on big choruses and bigger stage theatrics, and a live show still leans hard into both. A Saturday evening slot means a full night out around it, with fans dressing up and singing along from the first song. December dates like this often carry a festive, end-of-year energy that suits the band's larger-than-life style.

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.