Pop Gigs in May 2026

Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4

PINK TURNS BLUE

The Snake Corps add dream pop textures alongside Pink Turns Blue’s alternative and gothic rock on this UK run.

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6

the charlatans

The Charlatans weave indie pop elements into their britpop-driven live sets on this run.

Fri, May 1, Sat, May 2

A SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION

Pop punk appears through Nofx’s catalogue within this Slam Dunk 20th anniversary punk-focused run.

Fri, May 1 - The Garrison Barnsley

C!VIC GREEN

C!vic Green bring pop hooks alongside rock and punk edges to The Garrison Barnsley.

Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30 - Ramsgate Music Hall

May | What's on

Pop-leaning May dates at Ramsgate Music Hall include electropop from Gwenno and indie pop from The Pictish Trail.

Fri, May 1, Sun, May 3, Mon, May 4 - The O2 London

The Look at My Life Tour (Gracie Abrams)

Fri, May 1, Sun, May 3, Mon, May 4 - The O2 London

The Look at My Life Tour (Gracie Abrams)

Fri, May 1, Sun, May 3, Mon, May 4 - The O2 London

The Look at My Life Tour (Gracie Abrams)

Fri, May 1, Sun, May 3, Mon, May 4 - The O2 London

The Look at My Life Tour (Gracie Abrams)

Sat, May 2 - KING JOHN'S CASTLE

LIVE AT THE CASTLE

Synth-pop and new romantic from The Human League with rock support Cry Before Dawn at King John’s Castle.

Sat, May 2, Sun, May 3

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Louis Tomlinson’s HOW DID WE GET HERE? arena shows bring a pop-focused bill with Pale Waves in support.

Sat, May 2 - AO Arena Manchester

CLUBLAND ARENA TOUR 2026

Cascada and Leemycookies bring dance-pop and pop remixes to the Clubland Arena Tour 2026 at AO Arena Manchester.

Sat, May 2 - The 100 Club London

PATRICK Fitzgerald

Dream pop and shoegaze from Kitchens Of Distinction add atmospheric pop shades to Patrik Fitzgerald’s 100 Club bill.

Sat, May 2 - The Crossing Birmingham

The Style Councillors ‘OUR FAVOURITE SHOP’ 40th Anniversary Tour

Pop-driven sounds from The Style Councillors anchor this ‘Our Favourite Shop’ 40th Anniversary Tour stop.

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 19

NEW DAD

New Dad headline an indie pop tour with lo-fi, shoegaze-flavoured support from Freak Slug across North America in 2026.

Sun, May 3 - Moth Club London

2020s Vision Club Night

Pop runs through the 2020s Vision Club Night via artists such as Mimi Webb, Lana Del Rey and Caroline Polachek.

Mon, May 4, Wed, May 6, Thu, May 7

20 Years of Undiscovered

These James Morrison shows focus on his pop-driven catalogue, from early hits to 20 Years of Undiscovered material.

Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 30

James Morrison - 20 Years of Undiscovered

James Morrison’s pop-driven 20 Years of Undiscovered dates span UK halls from Southend to London.

Tue, May 5 - Olympia Dublin 2

ENDLESS LOVE The Show

ENDLESS LOVE The Show at Olympia Theatre focuses on the pop hits of Diana Ross & Lionel Richie.

Tue, May 5 - The O2 London

ROSALÍA LUX TOUR 2026

Flamenco pop takes centre stage as Rosalía’s LUX TOUR 2026 reaches THE O2 in May 2026.

Tue, May 5 - O2 Academy Glasgow

Stephen Sanchez!

Pop-leaning folk pop and jangle pop from Stephen Sanchez at O2 Academy Glasgow in May 2026.

Wed, May 6 - Boilerroom Guildford

PICTISH TRAIL

Indie pop hooks meet folktronica when The Pictish Trail plays BOILERROOM Guildford on 6 May 2026.

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 17

Billy Lockett

Billy Lockett’s May 2026 UK tour combines pop songwriting with dance, drum and bass and dubstep influences.

Thu, May 7, Fri, May 8, Wed, May 13

INTERNET EXPLORER TOUR

Bbno$ mixes pop-edged bass house, bassline and cloud rap on the INTERNET EXPLORER TOUR dates in Manchester and Brixton.

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14

A Quiet Celebration

Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration blends folk pop and contemporary folk across UK arena dates in May 2026.

Thu, May 7 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London

NATASSA BOFILIOU LIVE

Greek pop comes to London as Natassa Bofiliou headlines O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire with support from Themis Karamouratidis.

Thu, May 7 - The Underworld London

Camden Rocks Club Night

Pop and pop rock colours surface via The Killers, Queen and Nirvana at Camden Rocks Club Night at The Underworld.

Thu, May 7 - The Ferret Preston

KILL MY COQUETTE - MAY IN UK TOUR

Amber brings dance-pop textures to a Kill My Coquette and Indifferentmonkey bill at The Ferret Preston.

Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16

CO-HEADLINE TOUR 2026

This listing centres on Fury’s heavy and thrash metal, co-headlining with King Kraken across multiple UK dates.

Fri, May 8 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea

IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING

The Boo Radleys blend britpop and dream pop influences at The Piper with Leo Walrus in support.

Fri, May 8 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea

The Boo Radleys + Leo Walrus

Britpop and dream pop from The Boo Radleys at The Piper, joined by Leo Walrus.

Sat, May 9 - The Prospect Building Bristol

GIGANTIC

Pop edges run through The Bluetones’ Britpop hooks and The House Of Love’s indie pop at Gigantic.

Sat, May 9 - The Prospect Building Bristol

GIGANTIC ALL - DAYER 2026

Pop edges appear via Britpop and indie pop from The Bluetones and The House Of Love at Gigantic All-Dayer 2026.

Sat, May 9 - London Electric Ballroom

Screeching Weasel

Screeching Weasel bring hook-heavy pop punk to London Electric Ballroom on 9 May 2026.

Sat, May 9 - Union Chapel London

MATT BIANCO

Matt Bianco mix melodic pop songwriting with bossa nova and jazz at Union Chapel.

Sat, May 9 - Backstage Kinross

THE McCOMMITMENTS

Pop-driven live set from The Mccommitments at Backstage Kinross, presented by Mundell Music.

Sat, May 9 - The Crossing Birmingham

Midland Mods Mayday

Sharp Class weave power pop hooks into the Midland Mods Mayday bill at The Crossing, cutting pop brightness through the heavier acts.

Sat, May 9 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

YELLOW DAYS

Bedroom pop artist Yellow Days headlines a pop-focused gig at Brudenell Social Club.

Sun, May 10 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

COMING SOON

Pop-adjacent songwriting surfaces in shows from Leigh-anne and Asgeir at Brudenell Social Club.

Sun, May 10 - Corn Exchange Hertford

The house of love

The House Of Love bring melodic indie pop to Hertford Corn Exchange on 10 May 2026.

Sun, May 10 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

COMING SOON

Indie pop comes into COMING SOON with Ben Kweller’s June 2026 Brudenell Social Club show.

Sun, May 10 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

STYROFOAM WINOS

Pop at Brudenell Social Club as Gloria joins Styrofoam Winos and Troutflies for a mixed bill.

Sun, May 10 - Banquet Records Kingston upon Thames

MELANIE C

Pop fans can see Melanie C perform a dedicated pop set at Banquet Records.

Mon, May 11 - The Bodega Nottingham

SET TIME

Pop hooks come via Codename Colin’s pop punk edge at The Bodega Nottingham.

Tue, May 12 - Garage London

Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter

Em Beihold brings her pop-driven Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter show to Garage London with support from Erica Manzoli.

Tue, May 12 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

Billy Lockett - Things Are Looking Up Tour 2026

Billy Lockett blends piano-led songwriting with pop, dance and drum and bass at Brudenell Social Club.

Tue, May 12 - The O2 London

Wishbone WORLD TOUR '26 Conan Gray with Esha Tewari

Pop and indie pop come to The O2 as Conan Gray headlines with support from Esha Tewari.

Tue, May 12 - O2 Academy Islington London

Bella Kay a couple minutes live

Bella Kay plays an indie pop show at O2 Academy Islington London on 12 May 2026.

Wed, May 13 - The O2 London

RÜFÜS DU SOL

Rüfüs Du Sol and SG Lewis blend dance-pop, disco and alternative R&B in a pop-facing electronic show at THE O2.

Wed, May 13 - TGE BEACH

THE GREAT ESCAPE SPOTLIGHT SHOW

Indie pop and pop rock from The Kooks lead The Great Escape Spotlight Show at TGE BEACH with support from Girl In The Year Above.

Wed, May 13 - TGE BEACH Brighton

THE GREAT ESCAPE SPOTLIGHT SHOW

Wed, May 13 - Limelight Belfast

CHANCE PEÑA - WHEN I CHANGE MY MIND I DON'T MEAN IT

Indie pop threads through Chance Peña’s Limelight Belfast headline set, alongside folk-leaning support from Adam Melchor.

Wed, May 13 - Limelight Belfast

CHANCE PEÑA

Chance Peña’s indie pop influences shape this Limelight Belfast show with Adam Melchor in support.

Thu, May 14 - The Folklore Rooms Brighton

BEST IS WEST

Punchbag bring hook-driven indie pop elements to the BEST IS WEST bill at The Folklore Rooms Brighton.

Thu, May 14, Fri, May 15, Fri, May 15

Korda Korder Brighton Festival Shows

Korda Korder bring a dream pop and shoegaze-focused pop bill to three Brighton venues during the festival.

Thu, May 14 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

Jesca Hoop with support from Hot Springs

Art pop from Jesca Hoop leads this Brudenell Social Club bill with support from Hot Springs.

Fri, May 15 - The O2 London

The Neighbourhood®

The Neighbourhood blend indie pop with alternative rock at THE O2 in London on 15 May 2026.

Fri, May 15 - The O2 London

The Neighbourhood®

Pop-leaning indie sounds at The O2 from The Neighbourhood with dream pop support from Night Tapes.

Sat, May 16 - St George's Hall Bradford

ENDLESS LOVE The Show

Endless Love The Show with The Only Tribute To Diana Ross & Lionel Richie celebrates pop hits alongside soul material.

Sat, May 16 - The Sound House Dublin 1

THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

Pop-leaning indie folk from The Franklin Electric at The Sound House in Dublin.

Sat, May 16 - Helium Island & Neespend

GET TOGETHER 26

Pop threads appear at GET TOGETHER 26 through Lime Garden’s indie pop hooks and Jessica Winter’s melodic songwriting on the bill.

Sat, May 16 - The Sound House Dublin 1

THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

Pop meets indie folk as The Franklin Electric play The Sound House in Dublin with support from Marianne Beaulieu.

Sat, May 16 - The Pipeline Brighton

Brighton Music Showcase

Fast Trains add alternative pop to the Brighton Music Showcase line-up at The Pipeline.

Sat, May 16 - Rooz Studios London

Looney Hearts Rooz Band

Pop comes from Maya’s singer-songwriter set on the Looney Hearts Rooz Band bill at Rooz Studios.

Sat, May 16 - Half Moon London

THE HUMAN LEAGUE A TRIBUTE TO LOVE distrACTion

The Human League deliver synth-driven pop and new romantic hits at Half Moon, London.

Sun, May 17 - Esquires Haverhill

MOZART ESTATE & The Grubby Mitts

Mozart Estate’s bubblegum pop leads this pop-focused gig with The Grubby Mitts at Esquires Haverhill.

Mon, May 18 - The Academy Dublin

Sir Chloe

Sir Chloe bring a bedroom pop edge to their indie rock and grunge show at The Academy Dublin.

Mon, May 18, Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

New Releases Out This Week

Pop colours these gigs via The Lemon Twigs’ psychedelic pop and Lambchop’s chamber pop textures.

Mon, May 18 - Academy Green Room Dublin 4

Sir Chloe

Sir Chloe bring a pop edge through their bedroom pop sound at Academy Green Room with Amy Michelle.

Mon, May 18 - Academy Green Room Dublin 4

Sir Chloe

Sir Chloe bring their bedroom pop sound to Academy Green Room with Amy Michelle in support.

Tue, May 19 - 3Arena Dublin 1

MAYLIE TOUR

Pop and hip hop meet alternative rock and grunge as Doja Cat’s MAYLIE TOUR hits 3Arena Dublin.

Tue, May 19, Wed, May 20 - The O2 London

RAYE

Raye’s dance-pop shows at The O2 in May 2026 feature pop support from Amma, Absolutely and My Two Beautiful Sisters.

Tue, May 19 - The Garage London

A Certain Ratio

A Certain Ratio’s sophisti-pop inflections meet alternative dance and funk at The Garage, London.

Tue, May 19 - The Garage London

A Certain Ratio

Genre-blurring A Certain Ratio lead this Garage show, folding pop sensibilities into dance-punk and funk.

Wed, May 20 - 3Arena Dublin 1

A Quiet Celebration

Paul Simon’s Dublin A Quiet Celebration date folds melodic folk pop into his broader contemporary folk set.

Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27

SIR CHLOE

Sir Chloe bring melodic bedroom pop hooks with indie rock edges across this May 2026 UK run.

Wed, May 20 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells

A Certain Ratio

A Certain Ratio twist pop hooks through alternative dance and funk at The Forum.

Wed, May 20 - 3Arena Dublin 1

PAUL SIMON In Concert

Paul Simon blends folk pop with contemporary folk at 3Arena Dublin 1 on 20 May 2026.

Wed, May 20 - 3Arena Dublin 1

PAUL SIMON In Concert

Paul Simon’s folk pop and folk rock material comes to 3Arena Dublin in May 2026.

Wed, May 20 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

THE HOOSIERS

Pop-led indie from The Hoosiers at Brudenell Social Club, mixing bright hooks with rock elements.

Thu, May 21 - St Matthias London

Sarah Blasko

Pop and indie pop frame Sarah Blasko’s St Matthias Church date with Any Young Mechanic and Slow Leaves.

Thu, May 21 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London

THOMAS DOLBY - THE ICONIC 80s MY PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS

Thomas Dolby brings an 80s-leaning pop and pop rock set to O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire with Martin Mcaloon in support.

Thu, May 21 - Circuit

ZAYN

Zayn’s Circuit date centres on his contemporary pop catalogue with R&B touches.

Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 - Stithians Showground Truro

Fisherman's Friends Festival

Pop threads through Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Andrew Roachford sets at the festival opener.

Fri, May 22 - Holroyd Arms Guildford

TOTAL REX

Pop appears here in the mix with folk and rock styles linked to Total Rex.

Fri, May 22 - Victoria Park Warrington

THE HUMAN LEAGUE plus very special guests ABC

Pop fans can catch The Human League and Abc bringing hook-heavy new romantic and dance-pop to Victoria Park Warrington.

Fri, May 22 - The O2 London

BLACK COFFEE

Pop and alternative pop come through Maxine Ashley and Delilah Montagu on Black Coffee’s O2 bill.

Fri, May 22 - The O2 London

BLACK COFFEE LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA

Pop threads run through Maxine Ashley and Delilah Montagu’s sets alongside Black Coffee’s house and EDM at The O2.

Fri, May 22, Tue, May 26

Seafret - Celebrating 10 Years of Tell Me It's Real

Seafret revisit Tell Me It's Real alongside folk pop and ballad-leaning support from Nati. in Manchester and London.

Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 - O2 Academy Brixton London

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TAITH SUPACABRA TOUR

The Bug Club’s indie pop hooks bring a pop edge to Super Furry Animals’ Taith Supacabra dates at O2 Academy Brixton.

Fri, May 22 - The Underworld London

Set Your Goals

Set Your Goals and Youth Fountain bring hook-heavy pop punk to The Underworld London on 22 May 2026.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24

Slam Dunk Festival

Pop elements surface via pop rock and emo pop from artists like The Home Team and Hawthorne Heights.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24

Neighbourhood Weekender

Neighbourhood Weekender’s pop side comes from Melanie C, Luvcat, Sophie Ellis-bextor and Alessi Brothers at Victoria Park.

Sat, May 23 - Heartbreakers Southampton

Wanderlust

Pop touches surface in Daphne Khoo’s set amid the otherwise rock-driven Wanderlust bill at Heartbreakers.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24 - Red Rooster Festival

THE FRATELLIS

The Fratellis bring hook-heavy indie pop alongside alternative and garage rock at Playing the Field Festival.

Sat, May 23 - Thu, May 28

Fleeting Tour 2026

Pop-focused UK dates as Sarah Kinsley’s indie pop and pop rock Fleeting Tour 2026 runs with support from pop artist Yndling.

Sat, May 23 - O2 Academy Liverpool

the way off

The Way Off’s O2 Academy Liverpool date features a multi-artist bill including Courds and Dads Club.

Sat, May 23 - The Shacklewell Arms London

BAD VIBRATIONS ALL-DAYER

Dogsbody’s indie pop and dream pop leanings anchor the Bad Vibrations All-Dayer line-up at The Shacklewell Arms.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24

ZAYN THE FIRST SOLO HEADLINE ARENA TOUR LIVE

Zayn brings his pop-led arena headline show to The O2 and AO Arena in May 2026.

Sat, May 23 - Network Sheffield

THE INDIE SHOWCASE

Honey Motel’s alternative and indie pop anchors the pop side of The Indie Showcase at Network Sheffield.

Sat, May 23 - SIGNATURE BREW BLACKHORSE ROAD London

Here Comes The Sun

Here Comes The Sun mixes alternative pop and indie rock from The Ariston and others at SIGNATURE BREW BLACKHORSE ROAD.

Sat, May 23 - The O2 London

ZAYN LIVE

Zayn leads a pop-focused show at The O2 in London with support from Dj Lonyo.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24

ZAYN THE FIRST SOLO HEADLINE ARENA TOUR LIVE

Zayn’s arena shows at The O2 and AO Arena centre on his pop catalogue with R&B touches.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24

ZAYN THE FIRST SOLO HEADLINE ARENA TOUR LIVE

Pop-led arena shows from Zayn, bringing his first solo headline dates to The O2 in London and AO Arena in Manchester.

Sat, May 23 - Underworld London

Camden Rocks Club Night

Pop, pop rock and baroque pop colours come from acts such as Nirvana, Queen and Green Day at Camden Rocks Club Night.

Sat, May 23 - Albert Hall Manchester

KINGS OF CONVENIENCE

Kings Of Convenience blend folk pop and indie pop at Albert Hall Manchester on 23 May 2026.

Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24

Neighbourhood Weekender Victoria Park Warrington 23rd - 24th May 2026

Pop runs through Melanie C, Sophie Ellis-bextor and Luvcat across Neighbourhood Weekender’s Victoria Park bill.

Sun, May 24 - THE INTERNATIONAL

THE SOUTH

Indie pop and Britpop from The South at THE INTERNATIONAL on 24 May 2026.

Sun, May 24 - Holroyd Arms Guildford

INDIE 80'S BAND

Indie 80's Band deliver an 80s-leaning pop and rock show at The Holroyd Arms in Guildford.

Sun, May 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

From The Jam - SNAP!

From The Jam bring hook-driven pop and pop rock to Brudenell Social Club Leeds.

Tue, May 26 - Opium Dublin 2

MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK

Motion City Soundtrack bring hook-heavy pop punk with Dog Bless at Opium Dublin 2.

Thu, May 28 - Koko London

SARAH KINSLEY FLEETING TOUR 2026

Pop-led bill at KOKO with Sarah Kinsley’s indie pop and pop rock alongside Norwegian pop project Yndling.

Thu, May 28 - LOW FOUR STUDIO Manchester

CARLA J EASTON

Fri, May 29 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton

TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE

Take That, Belinda Carlisle, The Script and Onerepublic bring a pop-focused stadium bill to UK and Ireland on Circus Live.

Fri, May 29 - CORN EXCHANGE

TORN TOUR

Cobrah’s TORN TOUR stop at CORN EXCHANGE centres on her pop-forward electropop and hip house catalogue.

Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - MERRIST WOOD GUILDFORD

Shynefest 2026

Pop duo Mania top the Shynefest 2026 finale at Merrist Wood College with support from acts including The Upbeat Beatles.

Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - MERRIST WOOD GUILDFORD

Shynefest 2026

Pop is central to Shynefest 2026, with Mania headlining both Merrist Wood College dates alongside merseybeat and grunge.

Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - Dreamland Margate

LOVEBOX

LOVEBOX’s Dreamland shows blend pop and indie pop from Scissor Sisters, Friendly Fires and Rudimental.

Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton

TAKE THAT THE CIRCUS LIVE SUMMER 2026

Take That, The Script and Belinda Carlisle bring a pop-led stadium bill to St Mary's Stadium.

Fri, May 29 - Quarters Brighton and Hove

COBRAH - TORN TOUR

Fri, May 29 - The O2 London

DOJA CAT 2023 WORLD TOUR

Pop hooks frame Doja Cat’s show, cutting across her alternative rock, grunge and hip hop influences.

Fri, May 29 - Albert Hall Manchester

SOFIA ISELLA

Fri, May 29 - Brudenell Leeds

D:REAM LIVE "DO IT ANYWAY"

Fri, May 29 - City Hall Sheffield

KRAFTWERK - MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2026

Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton

TAKE THAT THE CIRCUS LIVE SUMMER 2026

Take That, The Script and Belinda Carlisle bring pop-driven sets to The Circus Live Summer 2026 at St Mary's Stadium.

Sat, May 30 - LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE STADIUM Leigh

LOTTERY WINNERS

Indie pop and pop dominate this Lottery Winners stadium show with Scouting For Girls and The Lilacs on the bill.

Sat, May 30 - LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE STADIUM Leigh

LOTTERY WINNERS

Indie pop from Lottery Winners, Scouting For Girls and The Lilacs gives this Leigh stadium date a pop core.

Sat, May 30, Sun, May 31

BEARS IN TREES

Bears In Trees lead an alternative pop and indie pop bill with Dutch Criminal Record in May 2026.

Sat, May 30 - St. Annes Park

CMAT

Indie pop and folk pop from Cmat anchor both St. Annes Park and Virgin Media Park gigs.

Sat, May 30 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton

TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE SUMMER 2026

Take That, Belinda Carlisle and The Script bring a pop-focused stadium line-up to St Mary's Stadium.

Sat, May 30 - the glee Birmingham

HEATHER PEACE

Sat, May 30 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea

The Loft

Special Guests, a Scottish cover band, bring a pop-leaning set alongside Loft at The Piper.