Metal Gigs from August 2026

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Heavier shades appear via experimental and emocore sounds from Dance Gavin Dance on 12 September 2026.

Sun, Aug 23 - Heartbreakers Southampton

THE JOINERS SUMMER SHOWS

Metal highlights range from Cryptic Shift’s technical assault to Shai Hulud and Sumo Cyco’s heavy bills.

Sun, Aug 23 - Victoria Park London

DEFTONES

Metal weight comes from Deftones and Deafheaven, bringing alternative metal and atmospheric black metal to Victoria Park London.

Fri, Aug 28, Sun, Aug 30

FOREVER TOUR

Bon Jovi add a glam metal edge to their arena rock FOREVER TOUR stadium dates in 2026.

Fri, Aug 28

O2 Academy Birmingham

Metal at O2 Academy Birmingham ranges from alternative metal with Breaking Benjamin to tributes by Metallica Reloaded.

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3 - O2 Academy Islington London

O2 Academy Islington August-September Lineup

Metal nights include Lovebites’ power and neoclassical metal, Mushroomhead’s industrial edge and Kittie’s heavy and nu metal.

Fri, Aug 28 - Indigo at the O2 London

ACCEPT 1976-2026

Accept headline Indigo at The O2 with a metal-driven 1976-2026 show plus Tail Gunner.

Sat, Aug 29, Sun, Aug 30

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

Listing focused on Devin Townsend’s Metamorphosis solo shows, rooted in metal and progressive metal.

Sun, Aug 30 - Victoria Park London

EAST IS UP

Metal and nu metal textures at EAST IS UP arrive via Nova Twins at Victoria Park.

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

O2 Academy Brixton

Metal at O2 Academy Brixton includes Beartooth’s metalcore date and Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir’s closing show.

Thu, Sep 3 - Engine Rooms Southampton

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