All the July 4 music and sporting events that clash with the 2024 general election

The UK’s political parties will battle to win voters’ trust this week this Thursday, July 4.

With just three days remaining, it appears that Sir Keir Starmer's party is on course for a "supermajority" according to the prime minister, with Labour leading the polls by about twenty points.

Over the course of its 14-year rule, the Conservative party has named five prime ministers.

Rishi Sunak has embarked on his five-week election campaign before the big day on July 4 PA Wire

The impending election comes amid a busy summer of music and sporting events, though, in the UK and abroad.

The Killers will play at the O2 Arena in London on election day, and the political extravaganza will also clash with the UEFA European Football Championship.

Here are all the major music and sporting events that clash with the general election:

Music events that clash with the 2024 general election

The Killers at the O2 Arena
Megan Thee Stallion at Glasgow's OVO Hydro
Morgan Wallen at Hyde Park
Paloma Faith's stadium show at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff
Anne-Marie at Millennium Square in Leeds
SiR at O2 Ritz in Manchester

There are many music festivals in July, with BST Hyde Park taking place between June 29 and July 14. It features renowned acts such as Kings of Leon and Kylie Minogue.

Sporting events that clash with the 2024 general election

Football’s Euro 2024 is being held in Germany between June 14 and July 14.

England have made it to the quarter-finals, playing Switzerland on Saturday, July 6.

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray could be in action on the day of the election Getty Images

Meanwhile, London’s annual tennis tournament, Wimbledon, will be from July 1 to July 14. The second round of the men’s and ladies’ singles will be held on election day, with British heroes Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu possibly in action.

The annual rowing event, the Henley Royal Regatta, will also coincide with the election. It will run from Tuesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 7.

The British Formula One Grand Prix is due to get underway the day after the election, on July 5.

Other events that clash with the 2024 general election

Sky News reported that comedian James Acaster — who backed Labour's Rosie Wrighting to be elected MP in Kettering — is performing at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town on the same day as the election.

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