Pop Gigs from August 2026

Featuring soul ii soul, saint levant, sophie ellis-bextor, kirk franklin, marc almond, billy ocean, olive jones, benji b and more.

Crystal Palace Bowl’s Palace Bowl Presents run leans into pop, from Bastille and The Wombats to Sophie Ellis-bextor and Billy Ocean.

Marc Almond’s pop and new romantic catalogue anchors the melodic side of this Crystal Palace Bowl bill.

Pop heads should note Gang Parade’s j-pop and pop rock headline date at The Underworld London.

The Emin3m Experience leans into Eminem’s pop rap crossover alongside classic boom bap and conscious hip hop.

Guildford Ska & Soul Weekend at Merrist Wood features pop-friendly live material from The Modcast.

Guildford Ska & Soul Weekend features The Ac30s at Merrist Wood with upbeat, hook-driven ska and soul sounds.

The Style Councillors bring hook-driven pop-soul energy to Merrist Wood for Guildford Ska & Soul Weekend.

Pop-leaning gigs at O2 Institute Birmingham include Flo: Album Launch Show and American Hi-fi’s July date.

Jls, Pixie Lott, Becky Hill and Madness headline Canterbury Live’s pop-focused shows at The St Lawrence Ground.

At The Edge Of The Sea XVI at Concorde II blends jangle-inclined indie pop with The Tubs alongside Cinerama and Prolapse.

CITY POP WAVES focuses on Japanese-influenced pop, led by city pop sets from Junko Yagami and Ginger Root.

Utah Saints bring pop-edged dance-pop to Boilerroom Guildford, joined on the bill by Grace Garcia.

Freya Beer brings alternative pop textures to the Bring The Noise line-up at Signature Brew Haggerston London.

Becky Hill, Ella Eyre and Issey Cross headline a pop-focused bill at ST LAWRENCE GROUND in Canterbury.