The Coldplay kiss-cam scandal may have stolen the headlines this summer but there are plenty of other shows to catch before the end of the year. These must-see acts promise to keep the energy going long into the autumn months, without having to fork out a small fortune for a ticket. Here are some of our top picks.

Little Simz

Mercury-Prize-winner Little Simz has confirmed “two massive arena gigs scheduled for this October” that have been bubbling up for a while, said The Mirror . The singer-songwriter is best known for chart-topping hits like “Gorilla”, “Woman” and “Introvert”, and guarantees a belter of a performance. It’s not to be missed.

16–17 October, ticketmaster.co.uk

Lewis Capaldi

“After two years away from the spotlight, Lewis Capaldi is back!” said Radio Times .

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