Pop Gigs from May 2026

Featuring billy bragg, squeeze, embrace, shed seven, the academic, muna, ocean colour scene, the stranglers and more.

Squeeze’s hook-heavy new wave pop, joined by Billy Bragg’s melodic side, makes this 2026 UK run a clear fit for the pop listings.

Embrace blend britpop, indie pop and pop rock across their 30 Years UK tour dates in November 2026.

Britpop, power pop and indie melodies from Shed Seven and The Academic give SHEDCEMBER X strong pop hooks.

Shed Seven’s britpop and power pop hooks, plus The Academic’s melodic indie, place SHEDCEMBER X firmly on the pop-leaning rock map.

Muna’s Gets So Hot Tour highlights their indie pop and pop sound across three UK dates.

Britpop and pop rock fans can see Ocean Colour Scene’s Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversary shows at Olympia Theatre in November 2026.

Ocean Colour Scene’s Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversary dates at 3Olympia Theatre highlight britpop and pop rock influences.

Across these shows, The Stranglers thread pop and baroque pop touches through their alternative rock and new wave sound.

Teenage Fanclub’s jangle and power pop hooks lead this bill at The Crossing Birmingham.

Ocean Colour Scene’s Britpop and pop rock catalogue anchors this late-2026 UK arena run with support from indie rock band The Enemy.