Best Boxing Day sales and deals for music lovers 2019

Best Boxing Day sales and deals for music lovers 2019
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So, that was Christmas! Now it's time to get stuck into Boxing Day (in the UK, at least). Typically the day after Christmas is the time to tackle piles of leftover food, nurse hangovers and get the hell outside, but that's not before you trawl the web for the best Boxing Day deals.

If you didn't quite get what you wanted for Christmas, or you have some Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket, the Boxing Day sales could be your chance to splash the cash and treat yourself – there are Boxing Day deals to be had on everything from headphones to gaming consoles and smart speakers.

This year's Boxing Day sales are bigger than ever and we've spied some ace deals on killer music gear. We're sure you'd rather get on with the serious business of draining the booze cupboard and eating your bodyweight in cheese, so we've done the searching for you and shared the best Boxing Day sales on the web right now.

  • Amazon.co.uk – massive Boxing Day sale on now
  • Amazon.com – ace Happy Holiday deals to be had
  • Argos – save on music tech and more
  • Blacks – gear up for festival season
  • Carphone Warehouse – save big on new smartphones
  • Converse – up to 50% discount on Cons gear
  • Currys – cheap 4K TVs, laptops and more
  • Dr Martens – up to 50% off boots, shoes and more
  • eBay – discounts on pretty much everything
  • EMP - 20% Boxing Day sale discount
  • Impericon – big discounts on rock and metal clothing
  • Jessops – save on cameras, lenses and more
  • John Lewis – money off eadphones, TVs and more
  • Levi's – save up to 50% on jeans, jackets and more
  • Marshall – save big on headphones and speakers
  • Microsoft – discounts on Xbox
  • Nixon – 25% off bags, clothing and accessories
  • Now TV – discounts on entertainment, cinema, kids and sports passes
  • Samsung – save on phones, TVs, headphones and more
  • Walmart – save money on rock and metal vinyl

Our top Boxing Day sales picks right now

Sony WH1000XM3 noise cancelling 'phones: £239 was £330

Sony WH1000XM3 noise cancelling 'phones: £239 was £330
Sony are hands down industry leaders in noise cancelling tech and these top-rated cans top our list of the best headphones you can buy right now. They're feature-rich and will sound just how a premium pair of headphones should. You can't go far wrong with this £91 discount.

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: £349 £297 @Currys

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: £349 £297 @Currys
You want the best noise-cancelling headphone around right now? You've come to the right place. And with £52 off the asking price at Currys, now is the time to buy. They're great for adding harmony to your commute or drowning out the family when you're streaming The Witcher.

Get 20% off EVERYTHING at EMPBOXINGDAY20.

Get 20% off EVERYTHING at EMP
Save even more off already discounted clobber and music gear using the code BOXINGDAY20. Discounts include everything from t-shirts, jackets, shoes and accessories, to merch from your favourite bands. Free delivery over £65, too!

Apple AirPods w/Charging Case |Now £124.97 |Was £159

Apple AirPods w/Charging Case |Now £124.97 |Was £159
This is one of the best deals we've seen so far on the latest Apple AirPods with Charging Case, and we aren't sure how long this one’s going to last. The AirPods feature Siri voice assistant, plus touch-tap controls on the AirPods themselves to pause music/skip tracks.

AirPods w/Wireless Charging Case |Now £159 | Was £199

AirPods w/Wireless Charging Case |Now £159 | Was £199
It’s the same story as above, but here you get the added convenience of a wireless charging case plus a huge 40 saving. To take advantage of wire-free charging, just pop the case down on a Qi-compatible charging mat. Just 15 minutes charging delivers up to three hours of music playback or two hours talk time.

Amazon Echo with 4 months free Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Echo with 4 months free Amazon Music Unlimited
There's never been a better time to grab and Amazon Echo device. Amazon are throwing in four months of their Music Unlimited service absolutely free right now.

David Bowie 'Ziggy Stardust' Vans: were £90, now £58.50

David Bowie 'Ziggy Stardust' Vans: were £90, now £58.50
These patent red leather versions of the Vans X DB Sk8-Hi Platform combine Vans lace-up high top with sturdy textile and synthetic uppers, padded collars for support and flexibility, platform signature rubber waffle outsoles – AND they make you look like a leper messiah. Bonus.

Powerbeats 3 headphones: £169.95, now £78 @Currys

Powerbeats 3 headphones: £169.95, now £78 @Currys
Currys has smashed over 90 quid off these top Beats headphones, making this one of the best Boxing Day sales deals we've seen so far. Ideal for the gym or life on the go. This deal is for the black, red, and white models, which we think look pretty badass anyway.

Marshall Stockwell II Portable Speaker: Was £219 now £119

Marshall Stockwell II Portable Speaker: Was £219 now £119
Looking just like one of Marshall’s famous amps, the lightweight Stockwell II is a great way for taking music with you wherever you go – especially as it has 25 hours of playing time. 

Save up to 50% at Dr Martens

Save up to 50% at Dr Martens
Didn't get the Docs you asked for this Christmas? You might find what you're looking for right here with up to 50% savings to be had off boots, shoes, bags and socks.

Sony PSHX500.CEK Turntable: was £400, now £249

Sony PSHX500.CEK Turntable: was £400, now £249
We've not see a lower price on the number one deck in our best budget turntables guide. This user-friendly, feature-packed, sonically capable Sony turntable is the ideal first record player. Right now it's an absolute steal on Amazon.

Xbox One S + 3 games: just £149 (usually £199)

Xbox One S + 3 games: just £149 (usually £199)
Not only does this incredible deal get you a brand new Xbox One S plus a wireless controller, but Microsoft have also in three games - Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Fortnite Battle Royale - all for just £149!

iPhone 11: £99 upfront, £33pm | 30GB data | unlimited mins

iPhone 11: £99 upfront, £33pm | 30GB data | unlimited mins
One of the best deals we've seen yet on Apple's ace new handset, available today at Mobiles.co.uk. You get bags of data and the camera is awesome for shooting gigs.

Savings on shoes, clothing and accessories @Vans

Savings on shoes, clothing and accessories @Vans
The festive period is always a great time to pick up rad new footwear. Vans is currently offering big money off shoes, clothing and accessories.

Great Boxing Day deals to explore

More great Boxing Day sales deals

Headphones & audio

Beats Studio 3 wireless noise cancelling 'phones: £299 £199

Beats Studio 3 wireless noise cancelling 'phones: £299 £199
Another killer Beats deal, this time on a pair of luxury wireless headphones. Clocking in at under £200 in this Currys deal, that's an absolute bargain for a pair of Dr Dre-approves cans.

Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones: £329.95 £219 at Amazon

Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones: £329.95 £219 at Amazon
These top-rated wireless noise-cancelling cans were £329.95. Right now you can pick them up for just £219. Bose QuietComfort 35 II wireless headphones are Alexa and Google Assistant enabled for voice access to music, information and more.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless: £349 £297 @Amazon

Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless: £349 £297 @Amazon
For serious audiophiles, these Sennheiser headphones are the business. They also feature Alexa built-in, plus Tile tracking tech so you'll never lose them. Right now you can score £50 off.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 earbuds: were £275, now £125

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 earbuds: were £275, now £125
Airpods? Pfft. For around the same price you can get great sound, stylish looks, a brand name you can trust, a super cool carrying case and that warm fuzzy feeling you get from knowing that you didn't spend £275 on them. Thank us later.

Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar: was £399, now £329

Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar: was £399, now £329
Disappointed with how the big Christmas movie sounded on your telly? There's still time to redeem things with this awesome sounding smart sound bar, complete with the ability to tune itself to the room its in for more immersive, room filling audio.

Sennheiser PXC 550: £329.99 £164.89

Sennheiser PXC 550: £329.99 £164.89
Apparently aimed at business travellers - and therefore very swish-looking - these noise-cancelling cans are an ideal companion. Now going for nearly half-price at Amazon.

Turntables

Pioneer DJ PLX-500 £299 £239 at Currys

Pioneer DJ PLX-500 £299 £239 at Currys
According to the manufacturers, this turntable "adopts the exact layout of the club-standard PLX-1000", which they promise means "you'll find it easy to go from mixing for fun to playing for a packed dancefloor". Also no-doubt perfect for practicing those nu-metal scratching skills.

Lenco L-3808 White: £229.99 £196 at Amazon

Lenco L-3808 White: £229.99 £196 at Amazon
This turntable allows you to go direct drive without splashing too much cash, and delivers excellent sound quality for a relatively small financial outlay. Ease of use makes this one a no-brainer.

Denon DP-400: £449 £369 at Currys

Denon DP-400: £449 £369 at Currys
This turntable promises high quality playback, an auto-lift S-shape tonearm, built-in phono equaliser and a moving magnet cartridge included which means you can set up and get listening right out of the box.

Computing

Apple iPad 10.2 (2019) 32GB: was £349, now £289 @ Currys

Apple iPad 10.2 (2019) 32GB: was £349, now £289 @ Currys
This is the cheapest iPad you can buy right now and it's currently discounted the lowest price it hit on Black Friday. If you've been in the market for this awesome Apple tablet, now's the time to strike.

Xbox One X Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bundle: £279 @Currys

Xbox One X Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bundle: £279 @Currys
The Xbox One X is the most powerful games console in the world right now and this bundle comes complete with Jedi: Fallen Order, plus Tekken 7 and Project Cars 2 for £299 at Currys. 

Nintendo Switch Lite + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: £219 at Currys

Nintendo Switch Lite + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: £219 at Currys
Grab the Nintendo Switch Lite alongside one of the biggest Switch games yet for just £219 right now in the Currys Boxing Day sale. This handheld is available in turquoise, yellow or grey.

Smart home

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen): £49.99 £24.99 @Amazon

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen): £49.99 £24.99 @Amazon
Looking for a new compact speaker to get your smart home up and running? The Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen is an ace choice and is an absolute steal at this price.

If you're a music lover looking for more options to spend your Christmas cash on, don't miss our expert guides to the following:

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