Fri, Oct 9 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR + The Selecter + DJ Rhoda Daka
Punk and post-punk edges surface via The Selecter’s alternative rock and new wave set on the opening night.
Punk Gigs from September 2026
Featuring the selecter, inspiral carpets, elvana: elvis fronted nirvana, the wonder stuff, yee loi, the smyths, transvision vamp, nontaines d.c. and more.
Fri, Oct 9 - Chalk Brighton
LOUT Gigs in Brighton
Punk runs through Cancer Bats’ hardcore punk at Chalk and The Skints’ punk rock set at Chalk Brighton.
Fri, Oct 9 - 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.
Fri, Oct 9 - The Underworld London
Skating Polly
Skating Polly bring a punk and punk rock-driven show, fused with grunge and indie pop, to The Underworld.
Fri, Oct 9 - Electric Bristol
The Lemonheads
Punk-rooted energy underpins The Lemonheads’ alternative rock and pop punk set at Electric Bristol.
Fri, Oct 9 - Gorilla Manchester
The Skints
The Skints bring a punk rock edge to their dub, reggae and ska gig at Gorilla Manchester on 9 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 9 - The Joiners Southampton
LAST RESORT
Punk and Oi take the spotlight as Last Resort play The Joiners Southampton on 9 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 9 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
Creeper
Creeper’s horror punk and punk rock lead this bill with support from alternative metal outfit Calva Louise in London.
Fri, Oct 9 - Dingwalls London
A Certain Ratio - Playing Sextet and Force
A Certain Ratio bring their dance-punk and post-punk Sextet and Force material to Dingwalls in Camden.
Fri, Oct 9 - Gullivers Manchester
Joe & The Shitboys
Punk at Gullivers as Joe & The Shitboys bring their fast, sardonic sound to Manchester.
Fri, Oct 9 - Marine Theatre Lyme Regis
ferocious dog
Ferocious Dog’s politically charged punk-edged folk hits Marine Theatre Lyme Regis live.
Fri, Oct 9 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Life
Hull punk band Life bring their raw, urgent sound to Brudenell Social Club in Leeds.
Fri, Oct 9 - Future Yard Birkenhead
Lime Garden
Lime Garden bring dance-punk and post-punk revival energy to Future Yard in Birkenhead.
Sat, Oct 10 - TOWN HALL Birmingham
CABARET VOLTAIRE
Cabaret Voltaire’s post-punk roots feed into these electro-industrial and alternative dance gigs with Gazelle Twin.
Sat, Oct 10 - O2 Institute Birmingham
The Lemonheads UK Tour 2026
The Lemonheads channel punk energy through sharp pop punk and alternative rock in Birmingham.
Sat, Oct 10 - LILLE VEGA København
Yard Act 2026
Yard Act bring an alternative punk and post-punk driven set across European venues in October 2026.
Sat, Oct 10 - KEMBA Live! Outdoor Columbus
Interpol
Interpol’s post-punk revival sound anchors this listing on the punk page, with dates across North America in 2026.
Sat, Oct 10 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1
JOYCE MANOR
Punk-led bill with Joyce Manor’s folk punk and punk rock at THE ACADEMY Dublin 1.
Sat, Oct 10
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.
Sat, Oct 10 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR
Post-punk colours The Beat’s 2 tone and new wave headline at O2 Academy2 Leicester on 4 October 2026.