Michael Mathers: taking Slim Shady on the road

Most tribute shows are built around a band. Michael Mathers' show is built around a microphone. Since 2021 he has been performing as Eminem, recreating Slim Shady's rapid-fire delivery, dark humour and attitude for audiences around the UK.

The show

Backed by a live DJ set-up, the show sets out to feel like a real Eminem concert: a big set of hits from across Eminem's career, delivered with the energy, aggression and humour fans expect. Liverpool's Camp and Furnace bills it as "a full-scale live tribute performance". Shows are standing, and some venues are 14+, so check the age policy when you book.

Where he's played

In 2026 alone he played Manchester Academy, ZarZar in Yeovil, MECA in Swindon and Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on the Isle of Wight. He has taken the show to Las Vegas and been featured by D12, Eminem's old Detroit crew. Online, more than 176,000 followers keep up with him, and his videos have passed 55 million views. No wonder he bills himself as the world's No.1 Eminem tribute act.

Coming up

• Saturday 5 December 2026: The Horn, St Albans
• Saturday 27 February 2027: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool
• Friday 21 May 2027: Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Tickets for St Albans and Southend are £16.50 including the booking fee. See Michael Mathers' profile for dates, videos and fan reviews. Seen the show? Rate it.