Tue, Sep 1, Tue, Sep 15
ANASTACIA #NTKTour
Pop-led #NTKTour dates as Anastacia plays Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre.
Pop Gigs in September 2026
Featuring anastacia, katseye, boyce avenue, lauren wallace, the molotovs, syd, davido, laurie wright and more.
Tue, Sep 1 - 3Arena Dublin 1
KATSEYE - THE WILDWORLD TOUR
Katseye bring a pop-driven mix of dance-pop and K-pop to 3ARENA on The Wildworld Tour.
Tue, Sep 1 - Opium Dublin 2
boyce avenue
Boyce Avenue’s pop rock set at OPIUM is joined by support from Irish singer-songwriter Lauren Wallace.
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Pop-leaning nights include Σάκης Ρουβάς’ dance-pop and disco set on 19 September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton
Pop at O2 Academy Brixton is led by Loreen’s dance-pop and electropop show in late September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - Whelan’s Dublin 2
MARIE DAVIDSON + AUTUMNS LIVE
Marie Davidson brings electronic pop textures to Whelan’s Dublin 2 with Autumns in support.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16
PRIMLSCRM performing XTRMNTR
The Paris Match’s jazz pop contributions add a pop angle to Primlscrm’s Xtrmntr shows.
Tue, Sep 1, Wed, Sep 2, Sat, Sep 5 - 3Arena Dublin 1
3 Arena September 2026
Pop heads to 3 Arena with Katseye’s dance-pop and K-pop show in September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - Co-op Live Manchester
The Neighbourhood - The Wourld Tour
Indie and alternative pop drive this Co-op Live Manchester bill from The Neighbourhood and Nessa Barrett.
Tue, Sep 1 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Mac DeMarco
Mac Demarco performs his indie pop and jangle pop material live at Barrowland in Glasgow.
Tue, Sep 1 - Gullivers Manchester
Jaguar Sun
Indie pop artist Jaguar Sun headlines Gullivers Manchester with support from Thala.
Wed, Sep 2 - OVO Arena Wembley
XG WORLD TOUR THE CORE
Xg play OVO Arena Wembley with a pop-driven K-pop and pop rap set under the banner XG WORLD TOUR THE CORE.
Wed, Sep 2 - The Grand Social Dublin 1
JAGUAR SUN DAISY TOUR
Indie pop comes to Grand Social Ballroom as Jaguar Sun tours the Daisy Tour with Sean Nicholas Savage in support.
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush
Pop-led shows include Inna’s dance-pop and Saint Etienne’s melodic alternative dance at O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush.
Wed, Sep 2 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Mac DeMarco
Mac Demarco performs indie pop and jangle pop at Barrowland in Glasgow on 2 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 2 - Oran Mor Glasgow
Arrested Development
Arrested Development blend hip hop with pop rap elements in their Oran Mor Glasgow set.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
END OF THE ROAD
Mac Demarco and CMAT bring folk pop and indie pop to the End Of The Road shows at Larmer Tree Gardens.
Thu, Sep 3, Sun, Sep 6
KATSEYE THE WILDWORLD TOUR
Katseye headline UK arenas with a pop-forward set built from dance-pop and K-pop material on the WILDWORLD tour.
Thu, Sep 3, Fri, Sep 4 - The O2 London
KATSEYE THE WILDWORLD TOUR
Pop fans can catch Katseye’s dance-pop and K-pop-driven Wildworld Tour shows at The O2 in London.
Thu, Sep 3, Fri, Sep 4, Sun, Sep 6
KATSEYE THE WILDWORLD TOUR
Katseye headline with a pop sound rooted in dance-pop and K-pop across The O2 and Co-op Live dates.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19
Sam Smith - To Be Free Live
Sam Smith’s To Be Free Live tour delivers pop and pop soul sets across Albert Hall Manchester and Coliseum London dates.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Pop and J-pop fans get Gang Parade’s J-pop and pop rock headline show at The Underworld in August 2026.
Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 24 - O2 Academy Islington London
O2 Academy Islington September Lineup
Pop‑oriented nights include Væb’s electronic pop headline and New Constellations’ atmospheric songs at O2 Academy Islington.
Thu, Sep 3, Fri, Sep 4 - Albert Hall Manchester
SAM SMITH
Pop and alternative R&B from Sam Smith across two shows at Albert Hall Manchester in September 2026.
Thu, Sep 3 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Primal Scream 'XTRMNTR'
Indie and jangle pop strains in Primal Scream’s catalogue colour their XTRMNTR show at Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow.
Fri, Sep 4, Sun, Sep 6 - Wembley Stadium
FOREVER TOUR
Bon Jovi’s FOREVER TOUR blends pop rock hooks with arena rock and AOR across major stadium shows.
Fri, Sep 4, Sat, Sep 5
A$AP ROCKY AND HIS ALTER EGOS
A$ap Rocky’s arena shows blend cloud rap, East Coast hip hop and pop rap across UK dates in 2026.
Fri, Sep 4 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium London
JAY-Z
Jay-z brings hip hop with pop crossover appeal to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Fri, Sep 4 - OVO Arena Wembley
The Neighbourhood
Pop-leaning show where The Neighbourhood and Nessa Barrett draw on indie and alternative pop at Wembley.
Fri, Sep 4 - Ulster Sports Club Belfast
freak slug
Freak Slug brings hook-driven indie pop alongside lo-fi and shoegaze elements at Ulster Sports Club Belfast.
Fri, Sep 4 - Waterfront Hall Belfast
SIGUR RÓS
Sigur Rós present ambient pop and art pop at Waterfront Hall Belfast with The Ulster Orchestra and The Palestrina Choir.
Fri, Sep 4, Sun, Sep 6, Wed, Sep 9 - Wembley Stadium
Bon Jovi Forever Tour
Pop hooks run through James Bay’s indie pop and Bon Jovi’s pop rock on the Forever Tour bill.
Fri, Sep 4 - The Underworld London
BLACKOUT - Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi blend AOR hooks and pop-leaning arena rock at The Underworld in London.
Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Ritz Manchester
We Love Wednesdays
We Love Wednesdays at O2 Ritz Manchester includes pop-focused shows such as The Big Indie Festival Comes To Manchester!.
Fri, Sep 4 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Primal Scream 'XTRMNTR'
Primal Scream’s 'XTRMNTR' show at Barrowland filters hook-led indie and jangle pop through alternative rock.
Fri, Sep 4 - Band on the Wall Manchester
Arrested Development
Arrested Development mix boom bap, conscious hip hop and pop rap influences at Band On The Wall.
Fri, Sep 4 - Glad Cafe Glasgow
Jaguar Sun
Indie pop artist Jaguar Sun headlines The Glad Cafe with dreamy, melodic pop songwriting.
Sat, Sep 5 - MONKISH
THE MACCLADS
Pop-leaning rock from The Macclads at MONKISH in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 27
O2 Academy Birmingham September 2026 Shows
Sat, Sep 5, Sat, Sep 12 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
BIGBANG 20/26 WORLD TOUR
These Bigbang 20/26 World Tour dates showcase their pop-driven K-pop and hip hop set in stadium settings.
Sat, Sep 5 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
as it is - So A Live! Tour
Pop punk band As It Is headline Crawfurd Arms with Greywind, anchoring this listing on the pop side of rock.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 8, Fri, Sep 11
O2 Academy Oxford Live Music Events
Pop-adjacent shows at O2 Academy Oxford feature Inspiral Carpets’ indie pop and britpop material in July 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
Brighton Gigs in July
Sat, Sep 5 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1
rachel chinouriri
Rachel Chinouriri brings alternative pop, indie pop and pop rock to The Academy in Dublin.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19
O2 Academy Oxford
Pop-leaning live shows include As It Is’s pop punk and Bingo Lingo’s entertainment-led events at O2 Academy Oxford.
Sat, Sep 5 - 3Arena Dublin 1
the Waterboys featuring Steve Earle
Pop rock edges into The Waterboys’ Celtic and folk rock set at 3ARENA with Steve Earle also on the bill.
Sat, Sep 5 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium London
JAY-Z 30
Jay-z’s JAY-Z 30 stadium show folds pop crossover into a boom bap and chipmunk soul hip-hop set.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
O2 Academy Liverpool
Pop and synth-pop heads can find Erasure: The Ultimate Erasure Tribute and The Black Parade at O2 Academy Liverpool.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 15, Sat, Sep 26
LOUT Gigs in Brighton
Pop-adjacent sounds come via Teenage Fanclub’s jangle pop and folk pop at Concorde 2 in November 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Pop and pop rock threads appear in Yonaka’s October 2026 Forum show and across mixed-genre rock bills.
Sat, Sep 5 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Primal Scream 'XTRMNTR'
Indie and jangle pop threads from Primal Scream’s catalogue colour this 'XTRMNTR'-themed Barrowland date.
Sat, Sep 5 - Old Woollen Pudsey
Space
Space bring melodic hooks rooted in indie rock to The Old Woollen.
Sat, Sep 5 - Amped Huddersfield
THE JACQUES + THE SUKIS + PISTOL DAISYS
Jacques, The Sukis and Pistol Daisys bring pop hooks threaded through electronic and experimental styles at Amped.
Sat, Sep 5 - Hangar34 Liverpool
Arrested Development
Arrested Development blend boom bap with accessible conscious hip hop that crosses into pop rap.
Sun, Sep 6 - 3Arena Dublin 1
hilary duff the lucky me tour
Hilary Duff’s pop and teen pop headline set at 3Arena Dublin is joined by La Roux’s synth-pop.
Sun, Sep 6 - Hove Park
PASSENGER
Passenger blends indie pop with folk pop at Hove Park, United Kingdom in September 2026.
Sun, Sep 6 - OVO Arena Wembley
BINI Signals World Tour 2026
Pop-focused show as Bini bring hook-heavy bubblegum pop to OVO Arena Wembley on 6 September 2026.
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Dance Gavin Dance Europe Tour 2026
As December Falls bring pop punk and pop rock hooks alongside Dance Gavin Dance’s emo experimentalism.
Sun, Sep 6 - Lending Room Leeds
Wheels In Motion Tour
Pop textures sit alongside electronic and experimental work from Jacques at Lending Room Leeds.
Sun, Sep 6 - Mash Cambridge
As It Is
Pop punk band As It Is headline Mash in Cambridge, bringing hook-driven pop-inflected punk to the stage with Greywind.
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire September Shows
Mon, Sep 7 - Empire Music Hall Belfast
ALLIE SHERLOCK IS COMING TO THE EMPIRE
Irish pop artist Allie Sherlock headlines a pop-focused gig at The Empire in Belfast.
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 13
the lucky me tour
Hilary Duff brings pop and teen pop to UK arenas, joined by electronic and synth-pop act La Roux.
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
hilary duff the lucky me tour
Hilary Duff’s The Lucky Me Tour brings pop and teen pop to UK arenas, joined by La Roux’s synth-pop.
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 19 - Coliseum London
Sam Smith To Be Free Live 2026
Sam Smith brings pop and alternative R&B-led To Be Free Live shows to London Coliseum throughout September 2026.
Tue, Sep 8 - 26 Leake Street London
rachel chinouriri
Rachel Chinouriri brings alternative pop, indie pop and pop rock to this pop-focused date at 26 Leake Street.
Tue, Sep 8 - The Lexington London
HOLY WAVE + A Ghost Column
Holy Wave bring psychedelic pop touches to their indie sound at The Lexington with A Ghost Column in support.
Tue, Sep 8 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOOR NEW RELEASES
Lake Street Dive bring indie pop to the BOOR New Releases listing with their O2 Academy Leeds date.
Tue, Sep 8 - NX Newcastle upon Tyne
Primal Scream - XTRMNTR
Indie-rooted hooks sit inside Primal Scream’s XTRMNTR-era set at NX in Newcastle.
Tue, Sep 8 - The Waterfront Norwich
As It Is
Pop punk from As It Is anchors this Norwich gig with Greywind at The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio.
Wed, Sep 9, Thu, Sep 10
VIENNA VIENNA Live! IN UK + EU TOUR
Vienna Vienna bring a glam, queercore twist on pop across Barfly Camden and Deaf Institute dates in September 2026.
Wed, Sep 9 - Rock City Nottingham
PRIMAL SCREAM performing XTRMNTR
Primal Scream’s XTRMNTR show at Rock City Nottingham twists pop hooks through rock and electronic noise.
Wed, Sep 9 - Electric Studios Sheffield
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue bring hook-driven pop rock to Electric Studios Sheffield, with First To Eleven completing the bill.
Wed, Sep 9 - Corporation Sheffield
As It Is
Pop punk band As It Is headline Corporation Sheffield with Greywind supporting on 9 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 9 - STEREO Glasgow
Wheels In Motion Tour
Jacques brings experimental pop textures to Stereo in Glasgow, with The Sukis expanding the bill.
Thu, Sep 10, Tue, Sep 15 - The O2 London
hilary duff the lucky me tour
Hilary Duff’s The Lucky Me Tour at The O2 London centres on pop and teen pop, with synth-pop support from La Roux.
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
The Last Days of Dalymount 10th-13th September '26 A Series of Intimate Gigs
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 26 - 3Arena Dublin 1
Westlife 25 Years of Hits The 25th Anniversary World Tour
Westlife lead a pop-focused 25 Years of Hits run at 3Arena Dublin, built around their ballads and chart pop singles.
Thu, Sep 10, Fri, Sep 11, Sat, Sep 12
as it is - So Alive! Tour
Pop elements surface in As It Is’s pop punk opener at Social on the So Alive! Tour.
Thu, Sep 10 - Concorde 2 Brighton
C2 live
Noasis focus on the pop-driven side of Oasis, revisiting major Britpop hits live.
Thu, Sep 10 - Gorilla Manchester
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue’s pop rock sound anchors this Manchester Gorilla date in September 2026.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Underworld London
SPY + Spaced + Drysocket
Spy leads an electronic-focused Underworld show, sitting at the fringes of pop with heavy bass sounds.
Thu, Sep 10 - Social Hull
As It Is
Pop punk band As It Is headline Social in Kingston Upon Hull, bringing hook-heavy pop influences to their set.
Thu, Sep 10 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
Martha
Indie pop band Martha headline Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff with Oh Peas! in support.
Thu, Sep 10 - Sub Rooms Stroud
Inspiral Carpets
Inspiral Carpets headline The Sub Rooms in Stroud with melodic britpop and indie pop.
Fri, Sep 11, Sun, Sep 13
ENDLESS LOVE The Show
Endless Love The Show with The Only Tribute To Diana Ross & Lionel Richie celebrates pop hits alongside soul material.
Fri, Sep 11 - 229 Club London
The Fire Doors
Gig at 229 with The Fire Doors and The Incureables blending rock backgrounds with accessible, pop-facing live sets.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
saint etienne
Saint Etienne bring melodic dance-pop and dream pop to O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
An Evening with Mull Historical Society
Indie pop from Mull Historical Society anchors this Hebden Bridge Trades Club date.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Academy Glasgow
the All the Feelings tour
Metric bring hook-driven rock and pop alongside Broken Social Scene and The Hanging Stars in Glasgow.
Fri, Sep 11, Sun, Sep 27
Polish Jazz Festival 2026 London
Kayah’s jazz-inflected pop places the Polish Jazz Festival 2026 on the pop listings alongside wider jazz and folk acts.
Fri, Sep 11, Sat, Sep 12
Melanie Martinez - Hades: The Sacrifice Tour
Melanie Martinez brings alternative pop, art pop and indie pop to The O2 and Co-Op Live on Hades: The Sacrifice Tour.
Fri, Sep 11 - The Rainbow Birmingham
THE RAINBOW
Bliss perform pop alongside Illusive and others at The Rainbow Birmingham.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Institute Birmingham
BLACK PARADE - THE UK'S BIGGEST EMO NIGHT
Emo pop runs through this Black Parade bill, with Paramore, Fall Out Boy and All Time Low at O2 Institute Birmingham.
Fri, Sep 11 - Brighton and Hove
INDIEPALOOZA BRIGHTON
Indiepalooza Brighton features indie and pop rock tributes led by The Killers in Brighton.
Fri, Sep 11 - Thekla Bristol
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue perform their melodic pop rock at Thekla Bristol on 11 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 - Concert Hall Perth
Lulu 'Live'
Lulu’s Perth Concert Hall date centres on her pop and pop rock catalogue on 11 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 - Concorde 2 Brighton
China Crisis
China Crisis headline a melodic pop and synth-pop show at Concorde 2 Brighton.
Fri, Sep 11 - The Grove Newcastle upon Tyne
As It Is
Pop punk band As It Is headline The Grove in Newcastle with Greywind on 11 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 - Exchange Bristol
SPY + Spaced + Drysocket
Spy tops a bass-led electronic bill at Exchange Bristol, sitting at the fringes of pop-leaning club sounds.
Fri, Sep 11 - Oporto Leeds
Vienna Vienna
Vienna Vienna plays glam-influenced pop and queercore at Oporto Leeds on 11 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - OVO Arena Wembley
MIS-TEEQ 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Mis-teeq’s 25th anniversary show at OVO Arena Wembley blends pop hooks with UK garage and R&B.
Sat, Sep 12 - Stockwood Park Luton
PARTY IN THE PARK
Kaiser Chiefs weave dance-pop and pop rock hooks into their Stockwood Park headline set.
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy2 Islington London
T.Rextasy 49th Commemorative Anniversary Concert
Sat, Sep 12, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
ROO ROK NEW RELEASES OUT THIS WEEK
Chamber pop elements surface in Lambchop’s Octagon Centre show within the ROO ROK series.
Sat, Sep 12 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton Live Music Events
Indie pop threads run through The Big Moon and Hard‐fi’s Brixton shows in November and December 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - The O2 London
the Waterboys featuring Steve Earle
The Waterboys mix pop rock with Celtic and folk rock at The O2 with Steve Earle supporting.
Sat, Sep 12 - Green Door Store Brighton
karenDió - fugaz uk headline tour
Karen Dió’s Fugaz UK headline date at Green Door Store features pop-leaning folk pop from Hana Lili.
Sat, Sep 12 - New Century Hall Manchester
Primal Scream - XTRMNTR
Primal Scream’s Manchester date folds hook-led jangle pop into their heavier XTRMNTR material.
Sat, Sep 12 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
Cast
Cast blend britpop, jangle pop and power pop at Winter Gardens Blackpool on 12 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Bodega Nottingham
Wheels In Motion
Wheels In Motion at The Bodega mixes Jacques’ electronic pop elements with support from The Sukis in Nottingham.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Booking Hall Dover
China Crisis
China Crisis bring melodic pop and synth-pop hooks to The Booking Hall in Dover.
Sat, Sep 12 - Future Yard Birkenhead
Martha
Martha’s indie pop and Good Grief’s pop-punk place this Future Yard gig firmly on the pop spectrum.
Sat, Sep 12 - Chinnerys Southend-on-Sea
Indie Cult Club Presents : SPACE
Space mix catchy indie rock hooks with alternative dance at Chinnerys.
Sun, Sep 13, Tue, Sep 15 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Indie pop comes into COMING SOON with Ben Kweller’s June 2026 Brudenell Social Club show.
Sun, Sep 13 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
martha
Indie pop takes focus as Martha headline Trades Club with support from Milky Wimpshake.
Sun, Sep 13, Sat, Sep 26
Live Music Events at O2 Academy2 Leicester
Pop-leaning shows at O2 Academy2 Leicester feature From The Jam’s pop rock and Transvision Vamp’s hook-driven material.
Sun, Sep 13 - O2 Ritz Manchester
ECHOES INNA
Sun, Sep 13 - Komedia Brighton
the jacques - The Wheels in Motion Tour
Pop and alt-pop shades as The Jacques, The Sukis and Pistol Daisys share the Komedia Brighton stage.
Sun, Sep 13 - Electric Bristol
Primal Scream - XTRMNTR
Primal Scream’s hook-laced XTRMNTR material adds a pop edge to this Electric Bristol rock bill.
Sun, Sep 13 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue’s polished pop rock sound heads to Rescue Rooms in Nottingham.
Sun, Sep 13 - Komedia Studio Brighton
Wheels in Motion
Jacques threads pop elements through his electronic and experimental set at Komedia Studio Brighton for Wheels in Motion.
Sun, Sep 13 - District Liverpool
As It Is
Pop punk band As It Is headline District in Liverpool with Greywind on 13 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 14 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton
VIENNA VIENNA Live! in UK + EU TOUR
Vienna Vienna bring their glam pop queercore sound to The Hope & Ruin Brighton on 14 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 14 - O2 Academy 2 Birmingham
ALLIE SHERLOCK FOR ONCE I'LL SAY IT OUT LOUD ! 2026 TOUR
Pop gig with Allie Sherlock headlining O2 Academy 2 Birmingham on 14 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 14 - Barfly London
K.FLAY WATCH YOUR STEP
K.Flay blends alternative pop with hip hop and rock influences at Barfly London.
Mon, Sep 14 - Tramshed Cardiff
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue’s Tramshed Cardiff date highlights their melodic pop rock side.
Tue, Sep 15 - Project House Leeds
Recent Releases
Tue, Sep 15, Wed, Sep 16
As It Is So Alive! Tour
Pop punk drives the So Alive! tour as As It Is lead shows with Greywind in Belfast and Dublin.
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour
Bea brings modern pop songwriting to multiple support slots on the Mother of Pearl Tour.
Tue, Sep 15 - Scala London
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue perform their melodic pop rock at Scala London on 15 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 16, Tue, Sep 22
GOOD KID CAN WE HANG OUT? TOUR 2026
Good Kid bring hook-driven indie pop to Newcastle University and O2 Ritz on the Can We Hang Out? Tour 2026.
Wed, Sep 16 - NATIONAL STADIUM Dublin 8
BILLY OCEAN
Billy Ocean delivers dance-pop and chart-friendly pop at The National Stadium, Dublin 8 on 16 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 17, Fri, Sep 18
ANASTACIA #NTKTour 2026
Pop-focused #NTKTour 2026 shows from Anastacia, spanning dance-pop, pop rock and contemporary R&B in Belfast and Dublin.
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28
MUNA Gets So Hot Tour
Muna’s Gets So Hot Tour is rooted in indie pop and pop, with the band bringing hook-driven pop shows to every venue on the run.
Thu, Sep 17 - Hallé at St Michael's Manchester
Mull Historical Society
Indie pop from Mull Historical Society anchors this Hallé at St Michael's Manchester date.
Fri, Sep 18 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
Disco Bliss
Disco Bliss at O2 Academy² lines up pop heavyweights including Abba, Madonna and Backstreet Boys.
Fri, Sep 18 - Centre Point Dublin
CLUB CUCÚ
CLUB CUCÚ blends club-focused electronic and electroclash from Dj Seinfeld and 2manydjs with Kormac’s widescreen productions.
Fri, Sep 18 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
Doves
Pop-leaning indie arrives at Winter Gardens Blackpool as Doves bring britpop and dream pop elements to their alternative rock set.
Fri, Sep 18 - The Garage London
Einar Solberg
Einar Solberg’s melodic pop elements lead this bill at The Garage alongside heavier sounds from Royal Sorrow.
Fri, Sep 18 - The Bodega Nottingham
Gift
Gift’s pop and synth-pop hooks anchor this Nottingham show, with Oslo Twins adding dream pop elements.
Fri, Sep 18 - Southampton Suburbia
THE JACQUES
The Jacques mix electronic and experimental pop at Suburbia with support from Pistol Daisys.
Fri, Sep 18 - Storey's Field Centre Cambridge
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society bring indie pop influences to Storey's Field Centre in Cambridge.
Fri, Sep 18 - The Assembly Leamington Spa
FROM THE JAM
From The Jam bring a melodic pop edge to their rock set at The Assembly in Leamington Spa.
Fri, Sep 18 - Bootleg Social Blackpool
As it is
As It Is bring their pop punk sound to Bootleg Social in Blackpool on 18 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - 3Olympia Theatre Dublin 2
GOOD KID CAN WE HANG OUT? TOUR 2026
Good Kid bring hook-driven indie pop to 3Olympia Theatre on the Can We Hang Out? Tour 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
IMT SMILE
Slovak pop rock group Imt Smile bring their melodic, guitar-led sound to O2 Empire in Shepherd’s Bush.
Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
as it is - So A Live! Tour
Pop punk band As It Is headline O2 Academy2 Oxford with support from Greywind.
Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
SAKIS ROUVAS
Pop-led night at O2 Forum London with Sakis Rouvas mixing ballad, dance-pop and disco elements.
Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
death cab for cutie I Built You A Tower Tour
Indie pop hooks cut through the alternative rock and emo edges of Death Cab For Cutie’s I Built You A Tower Tour date at 02 Victoria Warehouse.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Joiners Southampton
MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Indie pop from Mull Historical Society fills The Joiners in Southampton on 19 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - Sub 89 Reading
From The Jam
From The Jam bring hook-driven British pop influences to Sub 89 in Reading.
Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27
ANASTACIA #NTK Tour 2026
Anastacia’s #NTK Tour 2026 is rooted in pop, with dance-pop, pop rock and contemporary R&B across all six UK dates.
Sun, Sep 20 - Ambassador Theatre New York
K-POP SUPERSLAYERS
Pop-focused K-POP SUPERSLAYERS unites Bts, Blackpink, Katseye, Fifty Fifty and more at Ambassador Theatre.
Sun, Sep 20 - Chalk Brighton
TOM BAILEY - GREATEST HITS UK TOUR
Pop fans can catch Tom Bailey with support from Blancmange at Chalk Brighton on 20 September 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 - The Anvil Basingstoke
From The Jam
From The Jam bring their pop-driven sound to The Anvil in Basingstoke on 20 September 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Saint Etienne - Final UK Tour
Saint Etienne’s dance-pop and The Pastels’ indie pop place this Glasgow gig firmly in the pop world.
Sun, Sep 20 - The Globe Cardiff
As It Is
As It Is headline The Globe Cardiff with a UK take on pop punk on 20 September 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 - Sub Rooms Stroud
The Lemonheads
Jangle pop and pop punk from The Lemonheads at Sub Rooms in Stroud on 20 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 21 - O2 Institute Birmingham
GOOD KID CAN WE HANG OUT? TOUR 2026
Good Kid bring hook-heavy indie pop to O2 Institute Birmingham on 21 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
The Tubs UK '26
The Tubs thread melodic indiepop touches through their alternative rock and dream pop sets.
Mon, Sep 21 - Sage One Gateshead
Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Indie pop touches from Death Cab For Cutie shape this Sage One gig with support from Pool Kids.
Mon, Sep 21 - Boilerroom
as it is - So A-Live! Tour
Pop punk outfit As It Is lead this Boilerroom gig with support from Greywind.
Mon, Sep 21 - Exchange Bristol
The Tubs
Indie pop-leaning show with The Tubs folding melodic pop touches into their alternative sound at Exchange Bristol.
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Niall Horan Dinner Party Live On Tour
Niall Horan’s Dinner Party Live On Tour anchors this listing in pop, with Flowerovlove adding dance-pop and indie pop.
Tue, Sep 22 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
As It Is - So A Live! Tour
Pop punk takes focus as As It Is lead the So A Live! Tour date with Greywind at The Forum Tunbridge Wells.
Tue, Sep 22, Wed, Sep 23
Slow Pulp Live in London playing songs from melodie
Slow Pulp bring textured bedroom pop to London across two September 2026 gigs.
Tue, Sep 22 - Chalk Brighton
The Lemonheads
Melodic hooks and jangle pop from The Lemonheads bring tuneful edge to Chalk Brighton.
Tue, Sep 22 - Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh
GIFT
Gift’s pop and synth-pop sound anchors this Edinburgh bill, with Oslo Twins adding dreamy electronic pop tones.
Tue, Sep 22 - The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Mull Historical Society
Indie pop from Mull Historical Society at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol.
Wed, Sep 23, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Pop-leaning New Releases shows include folk-pop duo @ headlining Lending Room Leeds.
Wed, Sep 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Indie pop and pop threads run through Lake Street Dive and @ on the New Releases Leeds dates.
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
death cab for cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Death Cab For Cutie weave indie pop hooks into their alternative rock and emo sets across these UK dates.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Palais Nottingham
Good Kid
Good Kid bring hook-heavy indie pop to The Palais in Nottingham with support from Last Dinosaurs.
Wed, Sep 23 - The 1865 Southampton
The Lemonheads
Jangle pop hooks and pop punk energy from The Lemonheads at 1865 in Southampton.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
As It Is
As It Is bring hook-heavy pop punk to Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth, joined by Greywind on the bill.
Wed, Sep 23 - YES (THE PINK ROOM) Manchester
Gift
Gift blend pop hooks with alternative rock and synth-pop at YES (The Pink Room) Manchester.
Thu, Sep 24, Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26
THE MAINE
The Maine and Grayscale blend pop rock hooks with pop punk energy across these September 2026 UK gigs.
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Sixpence None The Richer - First Proper UK/EU Tour 2026
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
Arkells Between Us Tour 2026
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
Arkells Between Us Tour 2026
Thu, Sep 24 - ACADEMY 2 Dublin 1
Chrissy Chlapecka
Chrissy Chlapecka brings bubblegum pop, electropop and hyperpop-driven pop to Academy 2 Dublin.
Thu, Sep 24 - O2 Academy Oxford
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
Melodic edge from The Lemonheads’ jangle pop and pop punk set at O2 Academy Oxford.
Thu, Sep 24 - THE LEXITON London
GIFT
Gift’s pop and synth-pop meet Oslo Twins’ dream pop at THE LEXITON for a BAD VIBRATIONS-promoted show.
Thu, Sep 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Swim Deep
Swim Deep play a dream pop and indie pop show at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds.
Fri, Sep 25 - Corn Exchange Hertford
CHINA CRISIS Warped Tour 2026
China Crisis showcase their melodic pop and synth-pop catalogue at Hertford Corn Exchange in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 25 - Koko London
PALE WAVES - KISS ME TOUR
Pale Waves bring hook-heavy indie pop and dream pop to KOKO on the Kiss Me Tour.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26
Blackpool 80s Weekender
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy Oxford
BLACK PARADE - THE UK'S BIGGEST EMO NIGHT
Emo pop and hook-heavy tracks from Fall Out Boy, All Time Low and Paramore drive the pop side of Black Parade.
Fri, Sep 25 - Boilerroom Guildford
THE WHEELS IN MOTION TOUR
Pop hooks from The Jacques anchor The Wheels In Motion Tour line-up.
Fri, Sep 25, Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Institute3 Birmingham
O2 Institute Birmingham Live Music Events
Pop-led gigs feature Sam Tompkins, Laura Aston, Ben Ellis and Midnight Til Morning + Ryan Mack at O2 Institute Birmingham.
Fri, Sep 25, Mon, Sep 28
ELLA MAI Do You Still Love Me? 2026 Tour
Ella Mai’s dance-pop and R&B crossover sets anchor these pop-focused UK theatre dates with support from Nia Smith.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy Liverpool
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
The Lemonheads’ jangle pop and pop punk hooks lead this O2 Academy Liverpool date with Bottlemoth in support.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Indie pop elements surface via Skating Polly’s genre-blending show at The Underworld.
Fri, Sep 25 - Tramshed Cardiff
Good Kid
Good Kid bring hook-driven indie pop elements to their Tramshed Cardiff headline set.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
Loreen - The Wildfire Tour
Loreen’s The Wildfire Tour stop in Manchester centres on her pop-driven dance-pop and europop catalogue.
Fri, Sep 25 - Old Fire Station Carlisle
From The Jam
From The Jam headline Old Fire Station Carlisle with a hook-driven pop and pop rock set.
Fri, Sep 25 - Esquires Bedford
GIFT
Gift bring a pop and synth-pop edge to their alternative rock show at Bedford Esquires in Bedford.
Sat, Sep 26 - Roundhouse London
GOOD KID
Good Kid perform hook-heavy indie pop at Roundhouse London on 26 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 26 - Boxmoor Playhouse Hemel Hempstead
Warped Tour 2026
China Crisis headline Boxmoor Playhouse with a pop-focused new wave and synth-pop set on 26 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
PORTOLA 2026
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29 - O2 Academy2 Birmingham
I Prevail: The Violent Nature Tour UK & Europe 2026
Pop-leaning moments surface through Party101 and tribute shows from The Amy Winehouse Experience and Antarctic Monkeys.
Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Academy Liverpool
Black Parade - The UK's Biggest Emo Night
Pop elements surface in the Black Parade bill via All Time Low, Mayday Parade and The All American Rejects.
Sat, Sep 26 - Depot Mayfield Manchester
HOMOBLOC
HOMOBLOC’s pop core comes from Kim Petras, Marina, Cobrah and Chrissy Chlapecka at Depot Mayfield.
Sat, Sep 26 - Stockton-on-Tees
THE GATHERING SOUNDS
Good Health Good Wealth’s alternative pop and indie pop place THE GATHERING SOUNDS firmly on the pop map.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
ROOR New Releases
ROOR New Releases folds in pop textures via The Tubs’ dream pop-infused indie rock at Brudenell Social Club.
Sat, Sep 26 - Shacklewell Arms London
ALL-DAYER
Emily brings indie pop to ALL-DAYER at The Shacklewell Arms, joined by Cordilia Gartside and more.
Sat, Sep 26 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
5th Anniversary
The Undertones blend melodic pop hooks with new wave and power pop at The Wedgewood Rooms.
Sat, Sep 26 - McChuills Glasgow
Swim Deep
Swim Deep bring a dream pop and indie pop-focused gig to McChuills in Glasgow.
Sat, Sep 26 - Esquires Bedford
The Jacques + The Sukis + Pistol Daisys
Indie-leaning headliners The Sukis top a bill with electronic artist Jacques at Bedford Esquires.
Sat, Sep 26 - Corn Exchange Hertford
Space
Space bring melodic hooks and pop-edged indie rock to Hertford Corn Exchange.
Sat, Sep 26 - Corn Exchange Cambridge
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne’s dance-pop set anchors this pop-focused gig in Cambridge.
Sat, Sep 26 - Heartbreakers Southampton
GIFT
Gift blend melodic pop hooks with alternative rock and synth-pop textures at Heartbreakers.
Sun, Sep 27, Mon, Sep 28, Tue, Sep 29
don broco UNITED KINGDOM 2026 NIGHTMARE TRIPPING
Don Broco weave hook-laden pop rock into a heavier alternative rock framework across these UK gigs.
Sun, Sep 27, Mon, Sep 28, Tue, Sep 29
don broco UNITED KINGDOM 2026 NIGHTMARE TRIPPING
Don Broco’s pop rock streak threads through the Nightmare Tripping UK gigs, softening the edges of their heavier material.
Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOO DOO NEW RELEASES
BOO DOO NEW RELEASES threads pop textures through indie and chamber pop, notably with The Tubs and Lambchop.
Sun, Sep 27 - Club 85 Hitchin
The Jacques + The Sukis + Pistol Daisys
The Sukis lead a pop-leaning Hitchin bill, joined by Jacques’ electronic and experimental sound.
Sun, Sep 27 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
The Songs Of Joni Mitchell
Art pop songwriter Jesca Hoop supports The Songs Of Joni Mitchell at Wedgewood Rooms.
Sun, Sep 27 - Arena Torquay
The Lemonheads
Jangle pop hooks and pop punk edges from The Lemonheads shape this Torquay show at Arena Torquay.
Mon, Sep 28 - Dreamland Margate
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
Melodic hooks and jangle pop from The Lemonheads at Dreamland Margate.
Mon, Sep 28 - ACADEMY 2 Dublin 1
The Flowers Have Feelings Tour
Lily Is That You brings pop and dance-pop to Academy 2 with Violet on The Flowers Have Feelings Tour.
Tue, Sep 29 - Limelight 2 Belfast
YONAKA
Yonaka blend pop rock hooks with alternative and indie rock at Limelight 2 Belfast.
Tue, Sep 29, Wed, Sep 30
Pussycat Dolls PCD Forever Tour Celebrating 20 Years
Pop and hip-hop intersect as Pussycat Dolls share the PCD Forever arena bill with Lil’ Kim and Deja Vu.
Tue, Sep 29, Wed, Sep 30
Westlife The Anniversary World Tour
Westlife’s Anniversary World Tour brings chart-ready pop and emotive ballads to major UK arenas with Ana Sky in support.
Tue, Sep 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced at the Brudenell Social Club
Synth-pop and alternative dance arrive at Brudenell Social Club with Working Men’s Club in October 2026.
Tue, Sep 29 - Utilita Arena Birmingham
Andrea Bocelli Romanza World Tour
Andrea Bocelli’s Romanza World Tour mixes classical crossover with pop elements across these arena dates.
Tue, Sep 29 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
The Bluetones - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'
Pop-leaning britpop and indie pop from The Bluetones at The Forum Tunbridge Wells for 'Expecting To Fly''s 30th anniversary.
Wed, Sep 30 - The Bodega Nottingham
SWIM DEEP
Swim Deep bring their dream pop and indie pop sound to The Bodega Nottingham on 30 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 30 - Green Room at The Academy Dublin 1
YONAKA - UK & IRELAND TOUR 2026
Yonaka’s pop rock side comes through in Dublin, matched with support from Snayx and The Hype.
Wed, Sep 30 - Thekla Bristol
it girls.
It Girls. is a pop-centred bill with Charli Xcx, Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen and more at Thekla Bristol.
Wed, Sep 30 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
The Bluetones
Pop-leaning Britpop and indie pop from The Bluetones at The Forum Tunbridge Wells.
Wed, Sep 30 - The Joiners Southampton
FICKLE FRIENDS
Fickle Friends bring upbeat electropop and indie pop to The Joiners in Southampton.
Wed, Sep 30 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads’ jangle pop and pop punk hooks drive this Picturedrome Holmfirth show.