Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 6
Pentagram
Pentagram bring folk metal, heavy metal and thrash metal to UK stages across six February 2026 dates.
Metal Gigs in February 2026
Featuring pentagram, vukovi, saint agnes, flesh planet, hey pixies, trash boat, born of osiris, mother vulture and more.
Tue, Feb 3 - The 1865 Southampton
VUKOVI
Metal edges define Saint Agnes’ set as they join Vukovi and Flesh Planet at The 1865.
Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 26 - The Joiners Southampton
THE JOINERS
Metal at The Joiners centres on Born Of Osiris and Seething Akira’s alternative metal and electronic rock.
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Wed, Feb 4 - Holroyd Arms Guildford
AMPLIFIED
AMPLIFIED at HOLROYD ARMS brings heavier rock and metal-tinged sounds alongside hip hop beats.
Thu, Feb 5 - The Dome London
Stygian Bough
Doom metal and broader metal sounds from Stygian Bough and 40 Watt Sun at The Dome in London.
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8
BLAZE BAYLEY
These Blaze Bayley shows focus on heavy metal and hard rock sets across Ireland in February 2026.
Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 14
SKYCLAD
Skyclad bring celtic metal, celtic rock and folk metal to UK stages with support from Trolød.
Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12
Sleep Theory
Sleep Theory perform alternative metal and nu metal sets at O2 Academy, O2 Ritz, O2 Institute and O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Fri, Feb 6 - O2 Academy Glasgow
MAXÏMO PARK 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWS
Guitar-driven indie and punk from Maxïmo Park, Art Brut and Bis, with no metal on this line-up.
Sat, Feb 7 - The Georgian Theatre Stockton-on-Tees
Def Leppad + Guns On Roses Tribute
Def Leppad and Guns On Roses bring a metal-edged rock tribute to The Georgian Theatre.
Sat, Feb 7 - Legends Edinburgh
ANTI-CLONE
Anti-clone and Gunpoint X deliver a metal and industrial metal bill at Legends Edinburgh.
Sat, Feb 7 - The social. BAR
DIRTY VINYL
Dirty Vinyl appear on a Maddog Productions bill that sits comfortably on metal gig listings.
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 12
Sleep Theory
Sleep Theory play alternative metal and nu metal shows across UK venues with The Friendly Wild in support.
Sun, Feb 8 - Exchange
DISTRAXI
Distraxi headlines a heavy bill at Exchange Basement presented by Terror Management, filed here under metal.
Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 20
deftones
Deftones play alternative metal and nu metal arena gigs across the UK in February 2026.
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
Yellowgoats & Slit Throats
This listing brings UK metal to the fore, with Devastator’s blackened thrash joined by Struck A Nerve and Bloodsaw across four shows.
Fri, Feb 13 - Limelight Belfast
CROWBAR UK & IRELAND TOUR
Crowbar, Legions Of Doom and Silverburn bring doom, sludge and heavy metal to this Limelight Belfast gig.
Fri, Feb 13 - Rocco's Music Lounge
FRIDAY THE 13TH
Heavy metal and power metal arrive at Rocco's Music Lounge with Reckoning supporting Friday The 13th.
Fri, Feb 13 - CAFE KINO Bristol
Greet
Ancient Hostility’s black metal anchors a heavy, metal-focused night with Greet at Cafe Kino.
Fri, Feb 13 - Ivory Blacks Glasgow
Four Horsemen Promotions
Dawn Of The Filth head up a heavy guitar-driven night that leans towards metal and punk at Ivory Blacks Glasgow.
Fri, Feb 13 - The Fulford Arms York
NU Metal Tribute Show
Nu-castle lead a nu metal-themed tribute show, anchoring this listing firmly in metal.
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
counterparts
Counterparts’ melodic metalcore and God Complex’s hardcore/metal sound secure this tour on the metal listings.
Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17 - Jenny Lind Hastings
HASTINGS FAT TUESDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Some Hastings Fat Tuesday Music Festival shows at Jenny Lind lean towards heavier rock and metal edges in their programming.
Fri, Feb 13 - The Dev
WE ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT PRESENTS:
Metal takes centre stage as WE ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT brings The Silent Era and Hades Labyrinth to The Dev.
Sat, Feb 14 - Whelan’s Dublin 2
time flies Tour
Time Flies Tour at Whelan’s Dublin 2 features Time Flies and Moses Ideka, billed under the metal category.
Sat, Feb 14 - DREADNOUGHT ROCK
SILVERMAN FEST
Metal edges come from Solar Sons’ progressive metal and Robot Death Monkey’s stoner metal at Silverman Fest in Bathgate.
Sun, Feb 15 - The Black Heart London
UK Rites MMXXVI
Mordred’s alternative and funk metal meets Ethereal’s black metal at Black Heart for UK Rites MMXXVI.
Mon, Feb 16 - Exchange Bristol
PROM
Funeral brings digicore and hyperpop to PROM at Exchange Bristol, adding a digital edge to heavier underground sounds.
Mon, Feb 16 - Shacklewell Arms London
SORREL + VINNIE BALBOA + OYSTER
A genre-crossing SHACKLEWELL date where Sorrel and Vinnie Balboa share the stage with ambient and IDM artist Oyster.
Tue, Feb 17, Thu, Feb 19
counterparts
Counterparts’ melodic metalcore and God Complex’s hardcore-infused metal anchor this metal-focused listing.
Tue, Feb 17 - Exchange Bristol
MØL & DREAMCRUSH
Møl’s atmospheric black metal leads a metal-heavy bill with Cold Night For Alligators and experimental support at Exchange Bristol.
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
tom rowley
Post-punk outfit Dust bring their atmospheric sound to a Brighton bill with Tom Rowley.
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 28
The Blue Nowhere
Between The Buried And Me play mathcore, metalcore and progressive metal, anchoring this listing firmly in contemporary metal.
Thu, Feb 19, Fri, Feb 20 - O2 Academy Brixton London
ASHNIKKO SMOOCHITS TOUR
Ashnikko’s Brixton dates centre on electronic, electropop and hip hop sounds rather than metal.
Thu, Feb 19 - Nice N Sleazy Glasgow
BLACK GROOVE
Metal-focused bill at Nice N Sleazy Upstairs with Black Groove, Avl and Acid Reflux.
Fri, Feb 20 - The Bodega Nottingham
BLACKBEARD'S TEA PARTY
Blackbeard's Tea Party bring a folk metal edge to their folk and folk rock show at The Bodega Nottingham.
Fri, Feb 20, Sat, Feb 21
SYLOSIS UK TOUR 2026
Sylosis lead a UK bill of death metal, metalcore, progressive metal and thrash at O2 Forum and O2 Ritz.
Fri, Feb 20 - Electric Ballroom London
Fozzy 2026 UK Tour
Fozzy lead a metal-focused London show at Electric Ballroom, joined by Tail Gunner and Marisa And The Moths.
Fri, Feb 20 - Ivory Blacks Glasgow
A Queue for the Tour
Metal-focused bill with Struck Down bringing doom, groove, stoner and thrash metal to IVORY BLACKS.
Fri, Feb 20 - Tin Music Arts Coventry
Live in Concert
Izzy Derry, Sophie Hadlum, Croissant and Brass Hip Flask play a mixed-genre bill at The Tin Music and Arts.
Fri, Feb 20 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
THE NEW FLESH TOUR
Sylosis, Heaven Shall Burn and The Black Dahlia Murder bring a heavyweight metal lineup to O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Sat, Feb 21 - Legends Edinburgh
RamFest
RamFest at Legends gathers groove, heavy and thrash metal from Dog Tired and Disposable plus hardcore and symphonic rock.
Sat, Feb 21 - Anvil Bournemouth
JOANovARC - No More Masters Tour
Metal-focused show at ANVIL featuring Joanovarc with heavy, speed and thrash metal from Anvil plus support.
Tue, Feb 24 - The 1865 Southampton
Co-Headline Tour 2026
Buckcherry’s heavy metal edge anchors this The 1865 co-headline with glam-leaning support from Michael Monroe.
Tue, Feb 24 - Electric Ballroom London
CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL DESTRUCTION TOUR 2026
Death, thrash and grindcore collide as Napalm Death, Thanatos and Warukers tear into Electric Ballroom.
Tue, Feb 24, Sat, Feb 28
CO-HEADLINE TOUR 2026
Buckcherry bring heavy metal alongside hard rock, joined by Michael Monroe’s glam metal on the co-headline UK dates.
Wed, Feb 25, Thu, Feb 26, Fri, Feb 27
UK TOUR
Kim Dracula’s UK dates centre on alternative metal and screamo, with metal-driven sets across club venues.
Wed, Feb 25, Thu, Feb 26
WHAT LIES WITHIN TOUR
Alter Bridge and Sevendust deliver alternative metal and nu metal across the UK on the WHAT LIES WITHIN TOUR.
Thu, Feb 26, Sat, Feb 28
Death of a Dead Day 20th Anniversary Performance
Sikth bring avant-garde metal, mathcore and metalcore to Academy 2 Manchester and O2 Forum Kentish Town in February 2026.
Fri, Feb 27 - Electric Ballroom London
CROWBAR UK & IRELAND TOUR
Crowbar, Legions Of Doom and Silverburn deliver doom, sludge and heavy metal at Electric Ballroom.
Fri, Feb 27 - The Fulford Arms York
STRAY SCENE
Heavy guitar tones from Stray Scene and Graham Watson - Deep Sea Daggers push this Fulford Arms York date towards metal territory.
Sat, Feb 28 - The Fulford Arms York
THE BONEYARD BLITZ
THE BONEYARD BLITZ at The Fulford Arms features metal-leaning acts including glam metal, hard rock and sleaze rock outfit Blackrain.
Sat, Feb 28 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Metal and blackened death metal arrive with Gaerea’s September 2026 Brudenell Social Club date.