Experimental Gigs from August 2026

Sat, Aug 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

Coming Soon at the Brudenell Social Club

Mogwai’s experimental and instrumental shows highlight the series’ experimental edge at Brudenell Social Club.

Sat, Aug 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED

Mogwai’s Leeds dates highlight their experimental rock approach and expansive instrumentals.

Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 4 - O2 Academy Islington London

O2 Academy Islington August-September Lineup

Jiluka’s loud kei and electronic twists bring an experimental edge to the O2 Academy Islington run.

Sun, Aug 30 - Limelight Belfast

Devin Townsend Metamorphosis - Solo Tour 2026 From Punky Brüster to The Moth

Devin Townsend’s Metamorphosis solo dates push into experimental territory via ambient and progressive metal pieces.

Mon, Aug 31 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London

EARL SWEATSHIRT

Earl Sweatshirt’s abstract and drumless hip hop brings an experimental edge to this O2 Forum Kentish Town bill.

Mon, Aug 31 - Victoria Park London

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY

Madmadmad and Alabaster Deplume bring experimental edges to a show otherwise rooted in house, techno and drum and bass.

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Dance Gavin Dance’s experimental rock and emocore show on 12 September 2026 anchors the experimental listing.

Tue, Sep 1

Brudenell Presents Live at The Attic

Experimental sounds at The Attic feature Wendy Eisenberg and Tara Clerkin Trio within the Brudenell series.

Tue, Sep 1, Wed, Sep 2 - O2 Academy Brixton London

O2 Academy Brixton

Experimental music is foregrounded in James Blake’s electronic and post-dubstep shows at O2 Academy Brixton.

Sat, Sep 5, Sun, Sep 6 - O2 Academy2 Birmingham

O2 Academy Birmingham September 2026 Shows

Sat, Sep 5 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

COMING SOON

Sat, Sep 5 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton

Brighton Gigs in July