Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
The Molotovs bring punk rock energy to O2 Forum Kentish Town on 25 and 26 September 2026.
Punk Gigs in September 2026
Featuring the molotovs, syd, davido, laurie wright, dance gavin dance, osamason, the living tombstone, counterfeit festival and more.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16
PRIMLSCRM performing XTRMNTR
Vlure’s punk and rave mix underpins the punk edge of Primlscrm’s Xtrmntr live dates.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - New Cross Inn London
What's On September - Live Music 7 Nights a Week
Punk at New Cross Inn in September 2026 includes Poundaflesh and Bulldoze’s hardcore-inflected set.
Wed, Sep 2 - Shacklewell Arms London
YALLA MIKU
Punk takes the lead as Yalla Miku headline a punk show at The Shacklewell Arms.
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush
AFI’s hardcore punk and emo roots bring a punk-focused show to O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush.
Wed, Sep 2 - The Joiners Southampton
Locked Shut
Locked Shut play hardcore punk and melodic hardcore, anchoring this punk listing.
Wed, Sep 2 - Parish Huddersfield
Shame
Shame play an art punk and post-punk gig at Parish Huddersfield.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
END OF THE ROAD
End Of The Road leans into post-punk flavours through Pulp’s alternative rock across four Larmer Tree Gardens shows.
Thu, Sep 3 - Dust Brighton
She's Green Europe '26
Australian post-punk band Dust lead this She’s Green Europe ’26 gig at Dust Brighton.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Hardcore punk at The Underworld peaks with Dry Socket, Smf and others on a stacked September 2026 bill.
Thu, Sep 3 - Crookes Social Club Sheffield
Shame
Shame’s art punk and post-punk sound leads this Sheffield gig at Crookes Social Club with Theatre in support.
Thu, Sep 3 - The Waterfront Norwich
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers channel punk-edged experimental noise pop at The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio in Norwich.
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 28
DRUG CHURCH 2026
Drug Church’s 2026 run leans into post-hardcore and punk energy, with Downward’s shoegaze and metal dates adding heavier edges.
Fri, Sep 4, Sat, Sep 5, Sun, Sep 6
King Prawn
King Prawn lead a punk-centred bill with repeat supports across three UK dates in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 4 - City Hall Salisbury
Levellers
Punk energy at City Hall Salisbury as Levellers’ folk punk is joined by Britpunk noise duo The Meffs.
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
O2 Institute Birmingham
Punk and hardcore punk surface at O2 Institute Birmingham with AFI on 24 August 2026.
Fri, Sep 4 - The Palais Nottingham
The Molotovs
Punk rock at The Palais Nottingham comes from The Molotovs’ urgent, hook-driven set.
Fri, Sep 4 - Papillion Southampton
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers thread punk-edged noise pop into their experimental rock set at Papillon.
Sat, Sep 5 - Hove Park
Levellers - 2026 Hometown Exclusive
Levellers’ folk punk edge drives this Hove Park show on 5 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 27
O2 Academy Birmingham September 2026 Shows
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 8, Fri, Sep 11
O2 Academy Oxford Live Music Events
Punk-leaning energy at O2 Academy Oxford centres on The Selecter’s 2 tone and new wave set in August 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
Brighton Gigs in July
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19
O2 Academy Oxford
Punk and pop punk at O2 Academy Oxford comes from The Selecter’s 2 tone roots and As It Is on the So A Live! Tour.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
O2 Academy Liverpool
Punk and pop punk feature through The Lemonheads’ catalogue and The Black Parade’s emo-rooted covers at O2 Academy Liverpool.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 15, Sat, Sep 26
LOUT Gigs in Brighton
Punk runs through Cancer Bats’ hardcore punk at Chalk and The Skints’ punk rock set at Chalk Brighton.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Punk and punk rock shows at O2 Forum Kentish Town include The Molotovs and Creeper in September and October 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - The Foundry Torquay
Burn It Down Festival 2026
Drug Church’s punk and post-hardcore sound anchors Burn It Down Festival 2026 at The Foundry Torquay.
Sun, Sep 6 - The Dome London
WINE LIPS
Sun, Sep 6 - Downstairs at the Dome London
Wine Lips
Canadian outfit Wine Lips bring a garage punk edge to this London gig at Downstairs at The Dome.
Mon, Sep 7 - The Dome London
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers thread punk edge through their experimental noise and gothic rock at The Dome.
Tue, Sep 8 - Hyde Park Book Club Leeds
HYDE PARK BOOK CLUB
Punk at Hyde Park Book Club comes from Joe & The Shitboys and Iguana Death Cult’s garage punk and post-punk sets.
Tue, Sep 8 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOOR NEW RELEASES
Punk and post-punk at BOOR New Releases comes from Protomartyr’s art punk and Tramhaus’ post-punk shows in Leeds.
Tue, Sep 8 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
Ty Segall ON TOUR
Ty Segall brings a garage punk edge to O2 Forum Kentish Town with support from No Peeling.
Tue, Sep 8 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Model/Actriz
Model/actriz channel post-punk energy in a Nottingham gig with support from Sijya at Rescue Rooms.
Tue, Sep 8 - The Grove Newcastle upon Tyne
Spy / Locked Shut / Spaced / Dry Socket
Locked Shut bring hardcore punk and melodic hardcore to The Grove in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Tue, Sep 8 - Anarchy Brew Co Newcastle upon Tyne
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers channel punk-edged noise pop and gothic rock at Anarchy Brew Co in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Thu, Sep 10, Fri, Sep 11
The Dresden Dolls - Yes, Virginia...(Tailor's Version)
The Dresden Dolls perform their punk-influenced dark cabaret on the Yes, Virginia...(Tailor's Version) UK dates.
Thu, Sep 10 - O2 Academy Leeds
KASABIAN
Kasabian’s dance-punk edge drives this show at O2 Academy Leeds.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Ferret Preston
THURSDAY LIVE DOUBLE BILL
Moonkill bring garage punk and hardcore punk to The Ferret with support from The Abandoners.
Thu, Sep 10 - Trinity Centre Bristol
Drug Church
Drug Church perform a punk and post-hardcore headline gig at Bristol Trinity on 10 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Fleece Bristol
The Selecter
Punk-leaning 2 tone and new wave from The Selecter anchors this Bristol gig at The Fleece.
Thu, Sep 10 - Lubber Fiend Newcastle upon Tyne
Bratakus
Punk fans can catch Bratakus at The Lubber Fiend with support from Gaydar.
Thu, Sep 10 - Sub Rooms Stroud
Inspiral Carpets
Inspiral Carpets draw on post-punk roots alongside britpop at The Sub Rooms in Stroud.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Institute Birmingham
BLACK PARADE - THE UK'S BIGGEST EMO NIGHT
Pop punk and punk rock dominate Black Parade, with Sum 41 and Good Charlotte on the O2 Institute Birmingham line-up.
Fri, Sep 11 - Brighton and Hove
INDIEPALOOZA BRIGHTON
Indiepalooza Brighton leans on indie and alternative rock tributes, with The Killers topping the Brighton bill.
Fri, Sep 11 - The Cowley Club Brighton
BARRIERS
Punk-focused gig with hardcore punk and skate punk from Barriers at The Cowley Club, plus True Intent, Final Notice and Raptures.
Fri, Sep 11 - Bread Shed Manchester
A Skylit Drive
Vampires Everywhere! bring hardcore punk intensity supporting A Skylit Drive at The Bread Shed in Manchester.
Fri, Sep 11 - New Cross Inn London
Locked Shut
Locked Shut bring a hardcore punk and melodic hardcore gig to New Cross Inn London on 11 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 - Amped Huddersfield
Bratakus
Punk listing featuring Riot Grrrl two-piece Bratakus live at Amped in Huddersfield.
Sat, Sep 12 - Stockwood Park Luton
PARTY IN THE PARK
Kaiser Chiefs bring post-punk revival bite to Party In The Park at Stockwood Park.
Sat, Sep 12, Sun, Sep 20 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON at the Brudenell Social Club
La Dispute bring hardcore punk energy to the COMING SOON series at Brudenell Social Club.
Sat, Sep 12, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
ROO ROK NEW RELEASES OUT THIS WEEK
Protomartyr’s art punk and post-punk headline at Leeds Irish Centre anchors the punk edge of ROO ROK.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Attic Leeds
Brudenell Record Breakers Night and Other Shows
Cheekface’s post-punk energy closes the Brudenell Presents 2026 dates at Brudenell Social Club.
Sat, Sep 12 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton Live Music Events
Yard Act’s alternative punk and dance-punk set puts this O2 Academy Brixton listing firmly on the punk map.
Sat, Sep 12 - Barfly London
DANNY WILDHEART & THE UK REPROBATES
Punk at the forefront with Midway Still and a full CAMDEN ROCKS line-up at Barfly London.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Old Fire Station Bournemouth
The Selecter
Punk-adjacent show as The Selecter fold new wave bite into their 2 tone and alternative rock set.
Sun, Sep 13, Tue, Sep 15 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Punk appears on COMING SOON through Upchuck’s June 2026 Brudenell Social Club show.
Sun, Sep 13, Sat, Sep 26
Live Music Events at O2 Academy2 Leicester
Punk-angled energy comes through The Wonder Stuff’s grebo roots and Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana’s irreverent mash-up show.
Sun, Sep 13 - Anarchy Brew Co Newcastle upon Tyne
A Skylit Drive
Vampires Everywhere! bring hardcore punk alongside A Skylit Drive at Anarchy Brew Co.
Mon, Sep 14 - Dust Brighton
Sea Bastard
Black Groove thread punk aggression into a doom and black metal night with Sea Bastard at Dust.
Tue, Sep 15 - New Cross Inn London
Bulldoze
Bulldoze deliver beatdown hardcore and hardcore punk, rooted firmly in punk.
Wed, Sep 16 - The Prince Albert Brighton
Bratakus
Scottish duo Bratakus deliver a Riot Grrrl-driven punk show at The Prince Albert in Brighton.
Thu, Sep 17 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
Scott Lavene
London songwriter Scott Lavene delivers his off-kilter punk narratives live in Portsmouth.
Thu, Sep 17 - Beckett Students' Union Leeds
The Molotovs
Punk rock on this bill comes from The Molotovs at Leeds Beckett Students Union on 17 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - O2 Academy2 Islington London
ASKYLITDRIVE
Vampires Everywhere play hardcore punk alongside Askylitdrive at O2 Academy2 Islington.
Fri, Sep 18 - Centre Point Dublin
CLUB CUCÚ
Punk energy filters into CLUB CUCÚ via 2manydjs’ dance-punk and electroclash finale at Vicar Street in October 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - Dust Brighton
THE MECHANIST - THE SYNTHETIC SUN TOUR
Punk comes to Dust Brighton via Tba, joining The Mechanist and Glass Grave on The Synthetic Sun Tour.
Fri, Sep 18, Sat, Sep 19 - Chalk Brighton
DIE III
DIE III at Chalk Brighton leans on hardcore punk and punk from acts including Bulldoze and Turn Of Phrase.
Fri, Sep 18 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
Disco Bliss
Disco Bliss centres on Bristol band Various Artists, whose raw sound sits firmly in UK punk.
Fri, Sep 18 - Rock City Nottingham
The Sisters Of Mercy
Post-punk from The Sisters Of Mercy anchors this Nottingham Rock City date.
Fri, Sep 18 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
The Clone Roses + Cortinas
Punk veterans The Cortinas join Clone Roses at Picturedrome Holmfirth, adding classic punk to the bill.
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30
MAN / WOMAN / CHAINSAW
Art punk and post-punk from Man/Woman/Chainsaw and Cabl define this punk-facing touring schedule.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Crescent York
Recently Announced
Sat, Sep 19 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton
Dakka Skanks & Faintest Idea
Faintest Idea’s punk drive anchors this bill with Dakka Skanks at The Hope & Ruin.
Sat, Sep 19 - Rock City Nottingham
The Sisters Of Mercy
Post-punk stylings from The Sisters Of Mercy at Rock City Nottingham in Nottingham.
Sun, Sep 20 - The 1865 Southampton
ASKYLIT DRIVE
Vampires Everywhere perform hardcore punk alongside industrial metal and metalcore at THE 1865.
Sun, Sep 20 - ACADEMY 2 Dublin 1
KING PRAWN
Punk takes the lead as King Prawn bring their punk and ska punk sound to Dublin Academy 2.
Sun, Sep 20, Mon, Sep 21 - 100 Club London
The 50th Anniversary of "The Punk Special" at 100 Club
Punk and post-punk come through Sprints and Maruja at 100 Club for the 50th "Punk Special" anniversary.
Sun, Sep 20 - Oporto Leeds
Soapbox
Scottish punks Soapbox headline Oporto Leeds with a high-energy punk set.
Sun, Sep 20 - Sub Rooms Stroud
The Lemonheads
Pop punk from The Lemonheads anchors this punk-leaning rock show at Sub Rooms in Stroud.
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
The Tubs UK '26
Punk edges colour The Tubs’ alternative rock across these UK shows.
Mon, Sep 21 - Exchange Bristol
The Tubs
Punk-adjacent edge comes through The Tubs’ alternative rock at Exchange Bristol, linking this date to punk audiences.
Tue, Sep 22 - Chalk Brighton
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads channel punk-rooted pop punk energy at Chalk Brighton in Brighton.
Tue, Sep 22 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
Bratakus
Riot grrrl punk duo Bratakus lead this punk gig at The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes.
Wed, Sep 23, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Punk-oriented New Releases gigs include Yard Act’s post-punk and dance-punk sets at O2 Academy Leeds and Man/woman/chainsaw’s art punk opener.
Wed, Sep 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases
Punk in Leeds comes via Man/woman/chainsaw’s art punk and Yard Act’s alternative punk and dance-punk at Brudenell and O2 Academy.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Sunflower Lounge Birmingham
Gurriers - Nobody's Coming to Save You Official Album Listening Party
Post-punk energy from Gurriers anchors this album listening party date.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Croft Bristol
Soapbox
Scottish punk band Soapbox headline The Croft in Bristol on 23 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 - The 1865 Southampton
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads channel pop punk urgency alongside their alternative rock at 1865 in Southampton.
Thu, Sep 24, Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26
THE MAINE
Pop punk takes the lead here, with The Maine and Grayscale both bringing punk-rooted sets to UK venues.
Thu, Sep 24 - O2 Academy Oxford
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
Punk energy runs through The Lemonheads’ pop punk roots at O2 Academy Oxford.
Thu, Sep 24 - Hallamshire Hotel Sheffield
SOAPBOX
Scottish punks Soapbox play a headline punk gig at Hallamshire Hotel Sheffield.
Thu, Sep 24 - The Crescent York
Faintest Idea & Dakka Skanks
Punk runs through this York gig, with Faintest Idea and Dakka Skanks both drawing on punk energy in their sets.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
WELCOME TO URBIA UK & IRE TOUR 2026
The Molotovs play punk rock across two WELCOME TO URBIA tour dates at O2 Forum Kentish Town in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy Oxford
BLACK PARADE - THE UK'S BIGGEST EMO NIGHT
Pop punk and punk rock from Blink-182, Good Charlotte and Sum 41 define the punk core of Black Parade.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy Liverpool
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
Pop punk elements in The Lemonheads’ set give this O2 Academy Liverpool gig a punk edge, with Bottlemoth completing the bill.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Punk and hardcore come from Don't Try, Last Hounds, China Shop Bull and Skating Polly at The Underworld.
Fri, Sep 25 - Zerox Newcastle upon Tyne
Soapbox
Glasgow punks Soapbox lead this Zerox show with a raw, socially charged punk set.
Sat, Sep 26 - WILD AT HEART
GUITAR GANGSTERS
Sat, Sep 26, Tue, Sep 29
Interpol
Interpol’s post-punk revival sound anchors this listing on the punk page, with dates across North America in 2026.
Sat, Sep 26 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON at the Brudenell Social Club
Post-punk energy comes from Gurriers’ Project House date within this Leeds run.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
PORTOLA 2026
Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Academy Liverpool
Black Parade - The UK's Biggest Emo Night
Punk and pop punk thread through Black Parade with Good Charlotte, Sum 41 and The All American Rejects on the bill.
Sat, Sep 26 - Chalk Brighton
Live Music Events at Chalk, Brighton 2026
Punk at Chalk Brighton comes from Cancer Bats and Ignite’s hardcore and punk rock-led October bill.
Sat, Sep 26 - Stockton-on-Tees
THE GATHERING SOUNDS
Vlure’s punk-leaning new wave and rave energy anchors THE GATHERING SOUNDS on the punk listings.
Sat, Sep 26 - Daltons Brighton
GARAGELAND
GARAGELAND at Daltons Brighton features punk rock from Sex Shop Mushrooms and a packed guitar bill.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
ROOR New Releases
Punk energy surfaces through Gurriers’ post-punk performance at Project House in October 2026.
Sat, Sep 26 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
5th Anniversary
The Undertones bring sharp-edged punk rock energy via their pop punk and new wave catalogue.
Sat, Sep 26 - The Dome London
Handfest 2026
Handfest 2026 leans into punk and ska punk with Random Hand and Buster Shuffle at The Dome London.
Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Coming Soon at the Brudenell Social Club
Gee Tee bring punk energy rooted in garage punk and garage rock to Brudenell Social Club in July 2026.
Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOO DOO NEW RELEASES
Punk edges surface via The Tubs’ alternative rock roots on the BOO DOO NEW RELEASES opening Brudenell date.
Sun, Sep 27 - Arena Torquay
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring their pop punk energy and alternative roots to Arena Torquay in Torquay.
Mon, Sep 28 - Dreamland Margate
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
The Lemonheads’ pop punk edge anchors this punk-leaning Dreamland Margate date.
Mon, Sep 28 - windmill brixton London
LTTL MORT, SPIT HOOD, FAT CONCUBINE, MOMOTUSKAN
Punk-edged Fat Concubine plays Windmill Brixton with Lttl Mort, Spit Hood and Momotuskan on a heavy, noise-infused line-up.
Tue, Sep 29 - The Attic Leeds
Recently Announced Shows in Leeds
Punk energy threads through Future Of The Left’s post-hardcore and Osees’ garage punk on this run of gigs.
Tue, Sep 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced at the Brudenell Social Club
Punk and art punk feature via Man/woman/chainsaw at Project House and dance-punk from Working Men’s Club at Brudenell Social Club.
Tue, Sep 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
The Slackers
Punk and ska punk come together in Leeds with The Slackers and Broken 3 Ways at Brudenell Social Club.
Wed, Sep 30 - WTU Tour: Rouen
The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates
The Molotovs play punk rock throughout this run, bringing punk energy to festivals and WTU Tour dates.
Wed, Sep 30 - The Lexington London
TEAM DRESCH
Wed, Sep 30 - Downstairs at the Dome London
TEAM DRESCH
Punk-rooted queercore and riot grrrl from Team Dresch at Downstairs at The Dome.
Wed, Sep 30 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
The Lemonheads
Punk energy underpins The Lemonheads’ pop punk side at this Holmfirth gig.