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Your favourite boyband, 5 Seconds of Summer return to the UK with their brand new record Everyone’s a Star! coming to Glasgow, Birmingham, London, Manchester and Cardiff.
The mighty Airbourne are back in the game and returning to UK shores next year with the GUTSY UK tour.
Alter Bridge announce their 2026 European headline ‘What Lies Within’ tour
After months of speculation Babyshambles are delighted to announce their live return, after eleven long years, with ten shows this autumn and winter
Bad Omens announce UK tour for November this year.
Bank of Skulls announce the Cold Fame tour for this December
2026 headline tour announced
New Jersey rock greats Bon Jovi, are making much anticipated return to live touring with their Forever Tour coming to Edinburgh and London. The shows will mark the band’s first UK shows in seven years.
Counterparts have announced a UK tour for February 2026
Courteeners have announced a massive one-off show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park next summer.
Culture Wars are hitting the UK on November 27th, 2025 with a show at O2 Academy Islington, London.
With the announcement of his upcoming album Who Is the Sky?, the legendary David Byrne will also return to the road with a brand new live show, with UK gigs announced in Cardiff, London & Manchester in March 2026.
Deacon Blue announces the details of upcoming new album The Great Western Road, and a series of outdoor shows in 2026.
Glam metal rockers, Def Leppard are heading out on tour in Summer 2026
Deftones announce UK tour dates for February 2026, plus a headline slot at All Points East presents Outbreak.
DMA’S are heading back to the UK in 2026 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album Hills End with a special anniversary tour
Aussie indie trio known for their electro-pop hits and energetic performances
Don Broco have announced a huge UK tour for this December, with special guests State Champs, Yonaka and Magnolia Park across select dates.
Hometown heroes Embrace have been added to the headline line-up for next summer’s TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, plus special guests IDLEWILD and The Hazy Janes.
To celebrate a decade of ‘Get To Heaven’, Everything Everything have announced their UK tour for later this year. Playing the album in full, plus some extras, for the first time ever.
Fit For A King announce the Lonely God Tour 2026, plus Special Guests Memphis May Fire.
Floridian band Flipturn are set to take over O2 Forum Kentish Town in November 2025.
Florence + The Machine are back with their ‘The Everybody Scream Tour’ across the UK next February plus a huge outdoor show in Edinburgh in August
Take cover, UK and Europe… America’s foremost rock and roll ambassadors Foo Fighters will be bringing their maximum decibel marathons to your shores this summer.
Marking 20 years since their formation, From The Jam have announced a major UK tour for spring of 2026.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of his classic sophomore album Telekon, Gary Numan returns to the stage with a UK tour this Nov.
Don’t miss Scottish hard rock band Gun when they head to Glasgow this Dec for their annual hometown Christmas gig.
Happy Mondays have announced the Celebrating 35 Years of Pills’N’Thrills and Bellyaches tour for Spring 2026.
Ice Nine Kills announce are set to return to the UK this December with support from Creeper and The Devil Wears Prada.
Iron Maiden return to Knebworth for a very special show as part of The Run For Your Lives World Tour with special guests The Darkness, The HU, Airbourne and The Almighty
One of modern metal’s most vital and forward-thinking acts, Ukrainian band JINJER are touring the UK in 2026
Kaiser Chiefs have extended their Employment celebrations with a new run of 2026 dates due to phenomenal demand.
Don’t miss Kasabian’s MASSIVE London show at Finsbury Park next July, joined by special guests Louis Dunford, Razorlight, The K’s, Miles Kane and SOFY.
Kids In Glass Houses invite you to the 15th anniversary of their second album, Dirt, this December.
Less Than Jake have announced their ‘Winter Circus’ UK tour for March 2026
Madness are taking their House of Fun on the road next summer with a hit-filled headline show.
With over a billion streams and a cult-like global fanbase, Maggie Lindemann is bringing her new album ‘i feel everything’ out on tour across the UK next April.
Maxïmo Park celebrating 20 years since their debut album with a UK tour in Feb 2026
Pop-rock powerhouses McFly are set to storm six outdoor venues next summer for huge headline shows.
Metallica will be playing stadiums across the UK in 2026 with Knocked Loose, Gojira, Pantera and Avatar
Mew have announced one special night at the Roundhouse for this December.
Long Live The Black Parade. My Chemical Romance will return to the UK next July with two major headline shows in London, Liverpool and Glasgow
Catch Ocean Colour Scene live,
Of Monsters and Men are heading out on a UK tour in February 2026
Progressive rock titans Opeth are heading to West Yorkshire next summer to play an unmissable show at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, Sat 1 Aug.
Don’t miss Paul Weller when he heads out for a string of outdoor summer shows in 2026.
Celebrating 40 years since their genesis in 1986, Pixies have announced details of a headline worldwide tour for 2026 titled Pixies 40, kicking off in the UK in May 2026 – plus, outdoor shows at Eden Project & On The Mount at Wasing.
Transcendent singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist, Poppy, brings the Constantly Nowhere tour across the UK next year.
Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, don’t miss PRESIDENT when they embark on their UK tour.
Public Image LTD have announced tour dates for January 2026, with support from The Gulps
The Liverpool sextet will take to the stage for their biggest outdoor hometown show to date.
Robert Plant presents Saving Grace touring the UK this December
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The Streets
The Streets announced as the first headliners for Rock N Roll Circus’ return to Norwich
Sammy Hagar brings his Best of All Worlds Tour to the UK for July 2026! The Red Rocker will be joined by his supergroup featuring Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony & Kenny Aronoff, plus special guests Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and JAYLER.
Scouting For Girls are heading to venues across the UK next March, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their platinum selling album ‘Everybody Wants to Be on TV’.
American Christian rock band Skillet are heading on tour around the UK next April
Swedish cinematic rock phenomenon Smash Into Pieces return to the UK in spring of 2026 following the release of their acclaimed new album ArmaHeaven.
Snow Patrol announce a string of headline outdoor shows for summer 2026.
Hot off the back of a hugely successful summer run of outdoor and stadium gigs, legendary Welsh band Stereophonics head out on a UK arena tour this winter.
Following on from their tour this December, one of the best loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans are heading out on tour in April & May 2026.
Legendary punk pioneers The Damned have announced a special 50th anniversary show at Wembley Arena on Friday 11th April 2026.
THE FEELING: 20th ANNIVERSARY OF ‘12 STOPS AND HOME’ tour heads to the UK in March 2026
The Hives’ ‘Forever Forever The Hives – World Tour 2025’ is coming to Cardiff, Manchester & London this November.
Indie band The K’s are playing The Piece Hall, Halifax next August
The Kooks have announced a run out 2026 outdoor summer shows set for June.
The Offspring
10/11 – 18/11/2025
Multiple Locations
Calling all my punk rockers.. what do you get when you put The Offspring and Simple Plan together? The Supercharged would tour, coming to the UK for 2025.
Celebrating 35 years on the road, Irish rock band The Saw Doctors have announced new dates in Manchester and Newcastle this December.
The Subways will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with a UK tour this November, playing shows in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, London and more as they roll out their new When I’m With You best‐of album.
Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace have announced UK dates as part of their upcoming tour with special guests Badflower.
Tom Meighan returns to the stage later this year.
Two Door Cinema Club have announced a special outdoor gig at Cardiff Castle next summer, performing ‘Tourist History’ in full plus their greatest hits. With special guests Friendly Fires and 3lijah.
Seminal British band Wolf Alice have announced a huge headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing.
YUNGBLUD adds two dates in Sheffield & Liverpool to his upcoming 2026 tour.
2026 Outdoor shows
New Jersey rock greats Bon Jovi, are making much anticipated return to live touring with their Forever Tour coming to Edinburgh and London. The shows will mark the band’s first UK shows in seven years.
Deacon Blue announces the details of upcoming new album The Great Western Road, and a series of outdoor shows in 2026.
Florence + The Machine are back with their ‘The Everybody Scream Tour’ across the UK next February plus a huge outdoor show in Edinburgh in August
Take cover, UK and Europe… America’s foremost rock and roll ambassadors Foo Fighters will be bringing their maximum decibel marathons to your shores this summer.
Skunk Anansie and Garbage will be co-headlining some of the country’s most beautiful outdoor stages in June 2026, kicking off in Halifax and ending in Southampton.
Iron Maiden return to Knebworth for a very special show as part of The Run For Your Lives World Tour with special guests The Darkness, The HU, Airbourne and The Almighty
Don’t miss Kasabian’s MASSIVE London show at Finsbury Park next July, joined by special guests Louis Dunford, Razorlight, The K’s, Miles Kane and SOFY.
Madness are taking their House of Fun on the road next summer with a hit-filled headline show.
Pop-rock powerhouses McFly are set to storm six outdoor venues next summer for huge headline shows.
Metallica will be playing stadiums across the UK in 2026 with Knocked Loose, Gojira, Pantera and Avatar
Long Live The Black Parade. My Chemical Romance will return to the UK next July with two major headline shows in London, Liverpool and Glasgow
Catch Ocean Colour Scene live,
Progressive rock titans Opeth are heading to West Yorkshire next summer to play an unmissable show at TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall, Sat 1 Aug.
Don’t miss Paul Weller when he heads out for a string of outdoor summer shows in 2026.
Headliners
The Streets
The Streets announced as the first headliners for Rock N Roll Circus’ return to Norwich
Snow Patrol announce a string of headline outdoor shows for summer 2026.
The Cure return in 2026 with a series of high-profile headline performances across the UK.
The Kooks have announced a run out 2026 outdoor summer shows set for June.
Fresh from the release of their acclaimed sixth studio album Oh! The Ocean, indie giants The Wombats head out on tour.
Last CHance
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After months of speculation Babyshambles are delighted to announce their live return, after eleven long years, with ten shows this autumn and winter
Bad Omens announce UK tour for November this year.
Bank of Skulls announce the Cold Fame tour for this December
Culture Wars are hitting the UK on November 27th, 2025 with a show at O2 Academy Islington, London.
Don Broco have announced a huge UK tour for this December, with special guests State Champs, Yonaka and Magnolia Park across select dates.
To celebrate a decade of ‘Get To Heaven’, Everything Everything have announced their UK tour for later this year. Playing the album in full, plus some extras, for the first time ever.
Floridian band Flipturn are set to take over O2 Forum Kentish Town in November 2025.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of his classic sophomore album Telekon, Gary Numan returns to the stage with a UK tour this Nov.
Don’t miss Scottish hard rock band Gun when they head to Glasgow this Dec for their annual hometown Christmas gig.
Ice Nine Kills announce are set to return to the UK this December with support from Creeper and The Devil Wears Prada.
Kids In Glass Houses invite you to the 15th anniversary of their second album, Dirt, this December.
Madness are taking their House of Fun on the road next summer with a hit-filled headline show.
Mew have announced one special night at the Roundhouse for this December.
Don’t miss Paul Weller when he heads out for a string of outdoor summer shows in 2026.
Robert Plant presents Saving Grace touring the UK this December
Hot off the back of a hugely successful summer run of outdoor and stadium gigs, legendary Welsh band Stereophonics head out on a UK arena tour this winter.
Following on from their tour this December, one of the best loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans are heading out on tour in April & May 2026.
The Hives’ ‘Forever Forever The Hives – World Tour 2025’ is coming to Cardiff, Manchester & London this November.
The Offspring
10/11 – 18/11/2025
Multiple Locations
Calling all my punk rockers.. what do you get when you put The Offspring and Simple Plan together? The Supercharged would tour, coming to the UK for 2025.
Celebrating 35 years on the road, Irish rock band The Saw Doctors have announced new dates in Manchester and Newcastle this December.
The Subways will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with a UK tour this November, playing shows in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, London and more as they roll out their new When I’m With You best‐of album.
Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace have announced UK dates as part of their upcoming tour with special guests Badflower.
Seminal British band Wolf Alice have announced a huge headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing.
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