Wed, Oct 14 - The Globe Cardiff
Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour
Cabaret Voltaire thread synth-led hooks through their alternative dance and electro-funk set at The Globe Cardiff.
Pop Gigs from September 2026
Featuring cabaret voltaire, panchiko, triage, lsd and the search for god, crash test dummies, gareth dunlop, ben quad, lime garden and more.
Wed, Oct 14 - Tramshed Cardiff
Panchiko
Dream pop textures from Panchiko define this Tramshed Cardiff show on 14 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - Scala London
LSD and the Search for God
Lsd And The Search For God bring melodic dream pop touches to their psychedelic rock set at Scala London.
Wed, Oct 14 - Islington Assembly Hall London
Crash Test Dummies
Pop and alternative pop elements run through Crash Test Dummies and Gareth Dunlop’s London bill.
Wed, Oct 14 - The Cluny Newcastle upon Tyne
Ben Quad
This listing features Ben Quad, whose emo, midwest emo and pop punk sound connects with alternative pop audiences.
Wed, Oct 14 - Saint Luke's Glasgow
Lime Garden
Lime Garden’s indie pop hooks and new rave edge place this gig firmly on the pop map.
Wed, Oct 14 - The White Hotel Salford
Ulrika Spacek
Dream pop elements in Ulrika Spacek’s set anchor this Manchester show on the pop-leaning listings.
Wed, Oct 14 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
The Bluetones
The Bluetones’ britpop and indie pop sound leads this Leeds show at Brudenell Social Club on 14 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio’s alternative dance and sophisti-pop touches colour their Edinburgh date at The Voodoo Rooms.
Thu, Oct 15 - The Forum Bath
CABARET VOLTAIRE
Gazelle Twin brings art pop textures to line-ups otherwise steeped in alternative dance and electro-industrial electronics.
Thu, Oct 15 - The Louisiana Bristol
KYTES
Kytes bring hook-heavy electropop and indie pop to stages across Europe on this run of pop-focused gigs.
Thu, Oct 15 - The Glasshouse Gateshead
ALISON MOYET 2026 TOUR
Alison Moyet’s October 2026 UK tour is rooted in alternative pop and art pop across theatres and halls nationwide.
Thu, Oct 15 - OVO Hydro Glasgow
Duran Duran
Duran Duran’s dance-influenced alternative rock sits at the pop end of these arena shows with Pigeon.
Thu, Oct 15
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.
Thu, Oct 15 - O2 Institute Birmingham
The Hoosiers Compassion Tour 2026
The Hoosiers’ Compassion Tour 2026 centres on their pop and indie pop catalogue across UK venues.
Thu, Oct 15 - Boiler Shop Newcastle upon Tyne
HEAVEN 17 CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF PENTHOUSE AND PAVEMENT
Heaven 17 bring hook-led synth-pop from "Penthouse And Pavement" to venues across the UK.
Thu, Oct 15 - Project House Leeds
THE STORY OF PANCHIKO
Dream pop textures from Panchiko’s set place this Project House Leeds gig on the pop listings.
Thu, Oct 15 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR
Pop-leaning shows include Inspiral Carpets and Close To Tears: Xs Tears Of Gold Tour (Tears For Fears Tribute) at O2 Academy2 Leicester.
Thu, Oct 15 - OVO Hydro Glasgow
Duran Duran
Duran Duran’s synth-pop and pop rock catalogue anchors these UK arena shows, contrasted with Pigeon’s leftfield grooves.
Thu, Oct 15 - O2 Institute Birmingham
SHED SEVEN
Shed Seven’s britpop and power pop hooks headline O2 Institute Birmingham.