Sat, Aug 1 - Dreamland Margate
THE KOOKS
Rock listeners get alternative and indie rock from The Kooks at Dreamland Margate.
Rock Gigs in August 2026
Featuring the kooks, thy art is murder, i prevail, dacara, skindred, animals as leaders, eville, graphic nature and more.
Sat, Aug 1, Sun, Aug 2 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
RADAR FESTIVAL #6
Rock threads run through Skindred’s rap rock, Black Gold’s indie rock and Siamese’s progressive-leaning set.
Sat, Aug 1 - The Holroyd Oswestry
THE RIFFS
The Suburbs bring a rock-focused new wave and punk rock set to The Holroyd on 1 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 22
PARK DRIVE TOUR 2026
Park Drive’s britpop and rock sets, with support from Headwired, anchor this rock-focused UK tour.
Sat, Aug 1 - Theatre Chelmsford
BAY DAYS 2026
Mother Vulture, Viking Skull and Space Pistol bring rock energy to BAY DAYS 2026.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 30
The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates
The Molotovs’ gigs centre on high-energy rock with punk rock crossover across all 2026 dates.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 16 - Crystal Palace Bowl London
Palace Bowl Presents
Rock and alternative rock arrive through Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against and The Get Up Kids at Crystal Palace Bowl.
Sat, Aug 1 - Cornbury Park Chipping Norton
Wilderness
Soulwax add alternative rock and dance-punk to the predominantly electronic and pop Wilderness bill.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 29
O2 Academy Leicester
Rock-focused shows at O2 Academy Leicester in 2026 include Marmozets, Courteeners and multiple tribute acts.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 30
We Are Scientists Summer 2026
We Are Scientists bring hook-heavy indie rock across UK venues and festivals plus Spanish dates in Summer 2026.
Sat, Aug 1, Sat, Aug 22
O2 Academy Oxford Live Music Events
Rock at O2 Academy Oxford includes Inspiral Carpets’ indie rock and The Selecter’s alternative rock in 2026.
Sat, Aug 1 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
FOOTFEST 2026
FOOTFEST 2026 features rock-leaning indie from Feet and Do Nothing at HEBDÉN BRIDGE TRADES CLUB.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 22 - Open Air Theatre Scarborough
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Rock highlights range from Hollywood Vampires’ blues rock to The Damned’s gothic-leaning punk on 15 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 28
Dreamland Margate August 2026
Rock at Dreamland Margate in August 2026 centres on The Kooks and Circa Waves with alternative and indie rock sets.
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 22 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Rock at The Underworld spans post-rock, hard rock and garage rock from Lost In Kyiv, The Grey and Death.
Sat, Aug 1 - Boilerroom Guildford
JOHN OTWAY ROCK N ROLLS GREATEST FAILURE
Rock-driven songs from John Otway at BOILERROOM in Guildford.
Sat, Aug 1 - The Underworld London
LIFE OF AGONY performing songs from river runs red & Ugly
Life Of Agony bring alternative rock and hard rock elements to Underworld London with support from Second Function.
Sat, Aug 1, Sat, Aug 22
O2 Academy Oxford
Rock at O2 Academy Oxford includes tribute shows from Antarctic Monkeys and Just Radiohead plus nu metal covers.
Sat, Aug 1 - Hull Marina
HUMBER STREET SESH
Humber Street Sesh at Hull Marina features rock and indie sounds from The Kairos, Youth Sector and Flat Moon.
Sat, Aug 1 - The Fire Station Sunderland
The Fire Station Summer Parties presents Pale Waves
Pale Waves bring guitar-led indie rock and pop punk energy to The Fire Station in Sunderland.
Sat, Aug 1 - Slay Glasgow
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown play art rock, progressive rock and psychedelic rock at Slay Glasgow.
Sat, Aug 1 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
Radar Festival 2026
The Pineapple Thief add crossover prog and progressive rock to the metal-focused Radar Festival 2026 bill.
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 16
Interpol
Interpol’s North American dates bring their atmospheric rock, rooted in indie and post-punk revival, to major venues.
Sun, Aug 2 - Cardiff Castle
Two Door Cinema Club
Two Door Cinema Club bring hook-driven alternative rock to Cardiff Castle on 2 August 2026.
Sun, Aug 2 - The Fire Station Sunderland
The Fire Station Summer Parties presents Kula Shaker
Kula Shaker bring britpop, neo-psychedelia, psychedelic rock and raga rock to Sunderland.
Sun, Aug 2 - The Deaf Institute Manchester
Solya
Solya threads rock energy through an electronic and pop-driven performance at The Deaf Institute - Music Hall.
Sun, Aug 2 - Chinnerys Southend-on-Sea
Life Of Agony
Life Of Agony bring alternative rock and hard rock to Chinnerys in Southend.
Mon, Aug 3 - Chalk Brighton
Brighton Gigs in July
Mon, Aug 3 - Chalk Brighton
Live Music Events at Chalk, Brighton 2026
Rock at Chalk Brighton in 2026 includes Afghan Whigs, The Amazons, Tigercub and Big Special shows.
Tue, Aug 4 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
WITCH
Stoner metal and heavy psych from Witch at La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, on 4 August 2026.
Tue, Aug 4 - Roadmender Northampton
Gary Numan
Gary Numan brings electronic rock and dark wave textures to Roadmender Northampton.
Tue, Aug 4 - Sub 89 Reading
Life Of Agony
Life Of Agony bring an alternative rock edge to this Sub 89 Reading gig.
Tue, Aug 4 - Glad Cafe Glasgow
Meatbodies
Garage and psychedelic rock comes to Glasgow as Meatbodies play The Glad Cafe on 4 August 2026.
Wed, Aug 5, Sat, Aug 22, Fri, Aug 28
O2 Academy Birmingham
Rock nights at O2 Academy Birmingham span alternative rock, glam metal and tributes from Steel Panther to Guns 2 Roses.
Wed, Aug 5 - The Deaf Institute Manchester
BLOSSOMS 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Blossoms play alternative rock and indie rock at this 10th anniversary gig at The Deaf Institute Manchester.
Wed, Aug 5 - BOILERROOM
BUZZCOCKS - attitude adjustment
Buzzcocks bring driving rock rooted in new wave and pop punk to BOILERROOM on 5 August 2026.
Wed, Aug 5, Thu, Aug 13 - Crystal Palace Bowl London
Palace Bowl Presents Food Traders All Shows
Rock ranges from Lenny Kravitz’s hard-edged funk rock to Jimmy Eat World’s alternative and indie rock finale set.
Wed, Aug 5 - Thekla Bristol
Life Of Agony
Life Of Agony bring alternative rock to Thekla Bristol on 5 August 2026.
Wed, Aug 5 - Roadmender Northampton
Gary Numan
Electronic rock from Gary Numan drives this Roadmender Northampton date.
Wed, Aug 5 - Hyde Park Book Club Leeds
Meatbodies
Garage and psychedelic rock take the lead here with Meatbodies playing Hyde Park Book Club Leeds.
Thu, Aug 6 - The Garage London
MEATBODIES 2026 ON TOUR
Garage and psychedelic rock comes to The Garage London with Meatbodies on 6 August 2026.
Thu, Aug 6 - Crystal Palace Bowl London
GARY NUMAN
Gary Numan’s electronic rock and Marc Almond’s dance-rock bring a rock edge to Crystal Palace Bowl.
Thu, Aug 6 - The Ferret Preston
BLOODY BENDERS
Goldfish Don’t Bounce bring alternative rock alongside Bloody Benders and Dead Sheep at The Ferret.
Thu, Aug 6 - Bootleg Social Blackpool
Cowboy Hunters
Cowboy Hunters deliver a loud, distorted rock and grunge-driven show at Bootleg Social.
Fri, Aug 7, Sat, Aug 8 - MERRIST WOOD GUILDFORD
GUILDFORD SKA & SOUL WEEKEND
Guildford Ska & Soul Weekend brings rock-leaning live sets from The Modcast to Merrist Wood.
Fri, Aug 7 - MERRIST WOOD GUILDFORD
Guildford Ska & Soul Weekend
Guildford Ska & Soul Weekend leans into rock influences as The Ac30s bring live band energy to Merrist Wood.
Fri, Aug 7 - The International Leicester
senser 2026
Rock at The International Leicester with Senser joined by rap rock outfit Collapsed Lung.
Fri, Aug 7 - Falls Park Belfast
The Saw Doctors
Fri, Aug 7
O2 Institute Birmingham July & August Gigs
Rock shows include American Hi-fi, Alkaline Trio and Downloaded: Download Festival Tribute at O2 Institute Birmingham.
Fri, Aug 7, Sat, Aug 8, Sun, Aug 9
Canterbury Live
Cast bring indie rock flavours to Canterbury Live alongside pop, soul and 2 tone across the weekend.
Fri, Aug 7, Sat, Aug 8 - Concorde 2 Brighton
At The Edge Of The Sea XVI
At The Edge Of The Sea XVI brings The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock to Concorde II with Cinerama and Prolapse.
Fri, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 30
O2 Institute Birmingham
Rock at O2 Institute Birmingham includes AFI’s alternative rock date on 24 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 7 - THE LEADMILL Sheffield
MILES KANE PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
Miles Kane brings guitar-led britpop, indie rock and mod revival energy to this rock-focused gig.
Fri, Aug 7 - Birdwell Venue Barnsley
Cast
Cast bring britpop-infused indie rock to Birdwell Venue in Barnsley on 7 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 7 - Xoyo Birmingham
Chameleons
Rock takes focus as Ian Mcnabb joins Chameleons at XOYO Birmingham on 7 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 7 - THE HAIRY DOG Derby
Dave Formula and Noko
British rock takes focus as Dave Formula plays a headline rock gig at The Hairy Dog in Derby.
Fri, Aug 7 - Esquires Bedford
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks bring a sharp, guitar-driven rock edge rooted in new wave and pop punk to Bedford Esquires.
Fri, Aug 7 - Parish Huddersfield
GONG
Gong’s progressive and psychedelic rock set anchors this Parish Huddersfield gig to the rock listings.
Sat, Aug 8 - Signature Brew Haggerston London
BRING THE NOISE
Rock at Bring The Noise comes from Trampolene, Tres Kings and Spangled at Signature Brew Haggerston London.
Sat, Aug 8, Sun, Aug 23
THE JOINERS SUMMER SHOWS
Rock shows include Dead Pony’s headline at The Joiners and The Wildhearts at THE BROOK.
Sat, Aug 8, Sat, Aug 8 - Concorde 2 Brighton
The Wedding Present at the Edge of the Sea XVI
Rock-leaning indie runs through The Wedding Present, Cinerama and Dreamcoaster across At The Edge Of The Sea XVI at Concorde II.
Sat, Aug 8 - THE BROOK Southampton
the WILDHEARTS
Rock fans can catch The Wildhearts bringing riff-heavy hooks to The Brook in Southampton on 8 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 8 - SIGNATURE BREW London
TRAMPOLENE
Rock drives this Trampolene-led SIGNATURE BREW bill with Tres Kings, Spangled, Freya Beer and One Offs.
Sat, Aug 8 - The Ferret Preston
THE FERRET PRESENTS
Rock edges come through Rice’s alternative rock leanings at The Ferret with full band support.
Sat, Aug 8 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
HEADCHARGE FESTIVAL 2026
Headcharge Festival 2026 at Crauifurd Arms features rock sounds from Mindsigh alongside other genres.
Sat, Aug 8 - FINSBURY PARK London
Four Tet
This listing is primarily electronic, with Four Tet and Ben Ufo covering club, house and post-dubstep at Finsbury Park.
Sun, Aug 9 - ST LAWRENCE GROUND Canterbury
MADNESS
Madness and Cast bring guitar-led rock and pop rock to St Lawrence Ground with The Beat Feat Ranking Jr.
Sun, Aug 9 - The Piece Hall Halifax
Scissor Sisters
Scissor Sisters bring their dance-rock and glam rock sound to The Piece Hall in Halifax.
Mon, Aug 10 - The Garage London
SOUTH SUMMIT - RUN IT BACK EUROPE / UK TOUR
Rock-focused bill at The Garage with South Summit’s alternative and surf rock leading the night.
Mon, Aug 10 - Kelvingrove Park Glasgow
JOHN GRANT sings 'The Songs of Patsy Cline'
Rock-leaning songwriting comes from Richard Hawley on John Grant’s Patsy Cline bill at Kelvingrove Park.
Mon, Aug 10 - kelvingrove bandstand Glasgow
John Grant With Richard Hawley & Band
Rock takes the lead as John Grant appears with Richard Hawley, whose set draws heavily on his rock songwriting.
Mon, Aug 10 - Sub 89 Reading
The Wildhearts
The Wildhearts bring hook-heavy rock with hard rock and power pop at SUB89 in Reading.
Tue, Aug 11 - The Social London
FUTUREFORM
FUTUREFORM at The Social features rock’s art rock and post-rock edges with Speedial plus Roscoe Roscoe and Asa Smiles.
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 31 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Rock at O2 Forum Kentish Town includes The Molotovs’ punk rock shows in late September 2026.
Tue, Aug 11 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe: Pale Waves - Matinee Show
Indie rock and pop punk shades in Pale Waves’ sound give this Fringe matinee a sharp rock edge.
Wed, Aug 12
BOOMTOWN
Scissor Sisters and Madness supply dance-rock, glam rock and new wave at Boomtown.
Wed, Aug 12 - Hare & Hounds Birmingham
Miki Berenyi Trio
Dreamy indie rock and shoegaze from Miki Berenyi Trio at Hare & Hounds Birmingham.
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16 - Borde Hill Haywards Heath
Borde Hill Summer Series
Thu, Aug 13 - Boilerroom Guildford
DANNY & THE CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD
Rock and soul-tinged songs from Danny & The Champions Of The World at Boilerroom Guildford.
Thu, Aug 13 - kelvingrove bandstand Glasgow
Idlewild
Idlewild bring alternative rock, indie rock and post-grunge flavours to this Glasgow rock gig.
Thu, Aug 13 - Roadmender Northampton
the wedding present
The Wedding Present bring driving indie rock with a c86 edge to Roadmender Northampton.
Fri, Aug 14 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
THE BATS
The Bats and Lande Hekt lead a rock-focused bill at BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB with Amber & Ryan.
Fri, Aug 14 - Cardiff Castle
Hollywood Vampires
Hollywood Vampires deliver a rock-focused set at Cardiff Castle on 14 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 14 - The Piece Hall Halifax
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World bring alternative rock and indie rock to The Piece Hall Halifax on 14 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 15 - Gunnersbury Park London
Lenny Kravitz Live 2026
Lenny Kravitz’s Gunnersbury Park headline set anchors a rock-focused bill with alternative, funk and hard rock elements.
Sat, Aug 15 - Gunnersbury Park London
Lenny Kravitz Live 2026
Lenny Kravitz leads a rock-focused bill at Gunnersbury Park, mixing alternative rock, funk rock and hard rock.
Sat, Aug 15 - O2 Academy Leeds
ALLDAY INDIE DAYPARTY
ALLDAY INDIE DAYPARTY at O2 Academy Leeds gathers rock-focused tributes including Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Strokes.
Sat, Aug 15, Fri, Aug 21
Scarlet Rebels UK Tour 2026
Scarlet Rebels play classic rock and rock across this UK tour from August to December 2026.
Sat, Aug 15 - Crystal Palace Bowl London
LENNY KRAVITZ LIVE 2026
Lenny Kravitz leads a rock-driven bill at Crystal Palace Bowl, blending alternative, hard and funk rock elements.
Sat, Aug 15 - CAMDEN COURTYARD London
DIVORCED DAD ROCK TERRACE PARTY
Rock at Camden Courtyard with Nickelback, Foo Fighters, Green Day and more at the Divorced Dad Rock Terrace Party.
Sat, Aug 15 - Scarborough Spa
Interzone with Peter Hook & The Light + more
Rock takes centre stage as Peter Hook & The Light and The Wedding Present bring alternative rock and indie rock to Scarborough.
Sat, Aug 15 - Salt and Tar Liverpool
The Saw Doctors
Rock gig in Bootle as The Saw Doctors lead a rock bill with Damien Dempsey at Salt and Tar on 15 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 15 - Cardiff Castle
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World headline Cardiff Castle with an alternative rock and indie rock set in Cardiff.
Sat, Aug 15 - The Piece Hall Halifax
Holly Johnson
Holly Johnson’s Halifax date brings his britpop-rooted rock and pop songwriting to The Piece Hall.
Sat, Aug 15 - Chepstow Castle
As December Falls
Rock at Chepstow Castle as As December Falls headline with metalcore support from Lake Malice.
Sun, Aug 16 - Custom House Square Belfast
The Proclaimers
Rock fans can catch The Proclaimers’ alternative and indie rock show at Custom House Square in August 2026.
Sun, Aug 16 - Boomtown Festival
Scissor Sisters: The Kiki Continues
Scissor Sisters’ tour brings dance-rock and glam rock to Boomtown Festival, firmly placing this listing in the rock sphere.
Sun, Aug 16 - Crystal Palace Bowl London
JIMMY EAT WORLD BLEED AMERICAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Alternative rock and emo dominate as Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against, The Get Up Kids and Jay Som play Crystal Palace Bowl.
Sun, Aug 16 - THE LEADMILL Sheffield
LOCAL BAND FESTIVAL
Local Band Festival at The Leadmill brings together rock-leaning acts including Artery and Corridor with Pulp.
Mon, Aug 17 - Moth Club London
FRIKO
Friko bring alternative rock, art rock and power pop to Moth Club on 17 August 2026.
Mon, Aug 17 - Union Chapel London
Phoebe Bridgers
Indie-rooted chamber pop and alternative folk from Phoebe Bridgers give this Union Chapel London show its rock edge.
Tue, Aug 18 - Shacklewell Arms London
TERRAPLANA (BR) + SPECIAL GUESTS
Terraplana play rock-driven indie rock and shoegaze at SHACKLEWELL ARMS on 18 August 2026.
Tue, Aug 18 - The Underworld London
LOST IN KYIV VMO
Lost In Kyiv bring instrumental post-rock textures to UNDERWORLD with support from experimental outfit Vmo.
Wed, Aug 19 - Hyde Park Book Club Leeds
GOLOMB
Rock-focused gig with Golomb’s alternative and experimental rock plus support from Elwell and Ringer at Hyde Park Book Club Leeds.
Wed, Aug 19 - Hyde Park Book Club Leeds
HYDE PARK BOOK CLUB
Rock at Hyde Park Book Club ranges from Golomb’s experimental rock to Robber Robber’s post-punk and rock and roll.
Wed, Aug 19 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton
Rock at O2 Academy Brixton features Primus and The Black Keys alongside The Hu’s folk-infused heavy rock.
Wed, Aug 19 - Lubber Fiend Newcastle upon Tyne
Prostitute
Prostitute bring abrasive noise rock with post-punk edges to The Lubber Fiend in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Thu, Aug 20 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
AFI
AFI headline O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire with a rock-driven mix of alternative rock and emo.
Thu, Aug 20, Sat, Aug 22 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush
Rock nights feature AFI’s alternative rock and Robin Trower’s blues rock at O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush.
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
DECLAN MCKENNA AT MINIMUM CAPACITY!
Declan Mckenna’s August 2026 dates bring alternative and indie rock to intimate UK rooms at minimum capacity.
Thu, Aug 20 - Chalk Brighton
PHOEBE BRIDGERS - ALBUM LAUNCH SHOWS
Indie-leaning chamber pop and alternative folk from Phoebe Bridgers at OUTSTORE @ CHALK.
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23 - Earlham Park Norwich
Rock N Roll Circus
Rock N Roll Circus at Earlham Park features rock and indie rock sets from James and The Kooks.
Thu, Aug 20 - The Liquid Room Edinburgh
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks bring hook-heavy post-punk and pop punk rock to Liquid Rooms Edinburgh.
Thu, Aug 20 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Heavy rock and metal at La Belle Angele with Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs at Edinburgh Fringe.
Thu, Aug 20 - Junction Cambridge
Nik Kershaw
Nik Kershaw brings pop rock touches to his new wave-driven show at The Junction in Cambridge.
Thu, Aug 20 - Esquires Bedford
golomb
Golomb perform alternative and experimental rock at Bedford Esquires in Bedford on 20 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 21 - Opera House Blackpool
BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS
Rock-focused bill with The Fratellis’ alternative and garage rock at BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS.
Fri, Aug 21 - Royal Highland Showgrounds Newbridge
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves and Swim School bring a rock-focused bill to Royal Highland Showgrounds.
Fri, Aug 21 - Irish Museum of Modern Art Kilmainham Dublin 8
Moby Live 26
Electronic-led bill with Moby and Faithless for fans crossing over from rock into dance and downtempo sounds.
Fri, Aug 21 - The Crescent York
AN EVENING WITH THE MAGIC NUMBERS
The Magic Numbers bring their alternative and indie rock sound to The Crescent in York.
Fri, Aug 21 - The Crescent York
Brudenell Presents
Rock-leaning dates include The Magic Numbers’ indie rock and Yard Act’s post-punk under the Brudenell Presents banner.
Fri, Aug 21 - Sandringham
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Fri, Aug 21, Sat, Aug 22 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
MOGWAI/30
Mogwai bring their experimental rock MOGWAI/30 shows to Brudenell Social Club in August 2026.
Fri, Aug 21, Sat, Aug 22, Sat, Aug 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Coming Soon at the Brudenell Social Club
Rock-focused shows include Cowtown’s post-punk tilt and Mogwai’s experimental rock at Brudenell Social Club.
Fri, Aug 21, Sat, Aug 22, Sat, Aug 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED
Rock-leaning gigs include Mogwai’s experimental rock sets and Cowtown’s sharp, guitar-driven new wave.
Fri, Aug 21 - Wythenshawe Park Manchester
Live From Wythenshawe Park - The Cure
The Cure’s alternative and gothic rock anchors this Wythenshawe Park gig, with Slowdive adding indie and noise pop elements.
Fri, Aug 21 - Earlham Park Norwich
Rock N Roll Circus - The Streets
Babyshambles bring garage rock revival and indie rock to Earlham Park with The Streets on the same bill.
Fri, Aug 21 - Castle Park Colchester
Hollywood Vampires
Hollywood Vampires deliver a rock-focused show at Colchester Castle Park on 21 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 21 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
The Fratellis
Rock fans can catch The Fratellis’ alternative and garage rock sound at Winter Gardens Blackpool.
Fri, Aug 21 - Islington Assembly Hall London
Horsegirl
Horsegirl’s experimental rock and indie rock sound anchors this Islington Assembly Hall show.
Fri, Aug 21 - The Queens Hall Narberth
Turin Brakes
Indie rock and folk sounds from Turin Brakes anchor this Queens Hall, Narberth bill with Tom Speight in support.
Fri, Aug 21 - Epic Studios Norwich
Gogol Bordello + Special Guests
Rock-driven gypsy punk and folk rock from Gogol Bordello at Epic Studios in Norwich.
Fri, Aug 21 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
HUMANFLY
Remote Viewing’s noise rock and sludge metal set anchors this heavy rock gig with Humanfly in Leeds.
Fri, Aug 21 - Hangar34 Liverpool
The Real People
Britpop outfit The Real People bring a rock-rooted set to Hangar34 Liverpool on 21 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 21 - Kola Southsea
THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS
Rock fans can catch The Belair Lip Bombs mixing garage rock, indie rock and power pop at KOLA in Portsmouth.
Sat, Aug 22 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases Out This Week
Rock edges appear in Hannah Frances’ progressive rock blend and Robin Kester’s psychedelic rock touches.
Sat, Aug 22 - Victoria Park London
Lorde
Lorde’s alternative rock streak underpins a mainly pop-led Victoria Park show.
Sat, Aug 22, Sun, Aug 23, Mon, Aug 24
Babyshambles in Ireland 2026
Babyshambles bring garage rock revival and indie rock shows to three Irish venues in August 2026.
Sat, Aug 22, Mon, Aug 24, Thu, Aug 27
AFI Summer 2026 Tour
Afi’s AFI Summer 2026 Tour dates showcase their alternative rock sound across Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.
Sat, Aug 22, Sun, Aug 23
Babyshambles
Babyshambles bring a rock-led bill to Cork and Dublin, rooted in garage rock revival and indie rock.
Sat, Aug 22, Sun, Aug 23, Fri, Aug 28
Bastille
Indie rock elements surface in Bastille and Alfie Templeman’s sets across these UK outdoor shows.
Sat, Aug 22 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
The Selecter
The Selecter bring guitar-driven 2 tone and alternative rock to O2 Academy 2 Oxford.
Sat, Aug 22 - Social Hull
Rude Boy Rude Girl
Rude Boy Rude Girl leans on 2 tone and ska with rock edges from acts like The Specials and Madness.
Sat, Aug 22 - Earlham Park Norwich
Rock N Roll Circus - The Kooks
Rock N Roll Circus at Earlham Park features rock-driven indie sets from The Kooks and The Vaccines.
Sat, Aug 22 - The Piece Hall Halifax
Hollywood Vampires
Hollywood Vampires play a rock-focused headline gig at The Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 22 - Rock City Nottingham
Nik Kershaw
Nik Kershaw brings pop rock to Rock City Nottingham, joined by Seb Wesson.
Sat, Aug 22 - Manchester Academy
AFI
Afi play driving alternative rock at Manchester Academy on 22 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 22 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe: The Magic Numbers
Rock fans can catch The Magic Numbers bringing their alternative and indie rock sound to La Belle Angèle.
Sun, Aug 23 - Concorde 2 Brighton
INDIE DISCOTEQUE SUMMER TERRACE PARTY
Rock at this show spans britpop, garage rock and indie rock, with Oasis, Kings Of Leon and The Libertines all in the mix.
Sun, Aug 23 - Victoria Park London
DEFTONES
Rock heads Deftones, Interpol and Mannequin Pussy drive the guitar-heavy Victoria Park London line-up.
Sun, Aug 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Brudenell Record Breakers Night and Other Shows
Cheekface bring alternative and indie rock to Brudenell Social Club as part of the Brudenell Presents 2026 run.
Sun, Aug 23 - The Piece Hall Halifax
Public Service Broadcasting
Public Service Broadcasting bring alternative and indie rock to The Piece Hall Halifax date.
Sun, Aug 23 - THE FACTORY LIVE Worthing
CURVED AIR: THE FAREWELL TOUR
Curved Air’s farewell tour stop at The Factory Live highlights their progressive rock history.
Sun, Aug 23 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe: Horsegirl
Horsegirl bring experimental rock, indie rock and noise pop to La Belle Angele for Edinburgh Fringe 2026.
Sun, Aug 23 - Roadmender Northampton
Gogol Bordello
Rock-driven folk punk and gypsy punk from Gogol Bordello meet raw punk from Split Dogs at Roadmender Northampton.
Sun, Aug 23 - Chepstow Castle
Wishbone Ash
Rock at Chepstow Castle from Wishbone Ash with support from Clearwater Creedence Revival (Peter Barton).
Mon, Aug 24 - Royal Highland Showgrounds
EVERYBODY SCREAM
Florence + The Machine bring alternative rock and indie rock to Everybody Scream at Royal Highland Showgrounds.
Mon, Aug 24 - Dreamland Margate
ROYAL BLOOD
Royal Blood bring alternative, garage and hard rock to Dreamland Margate on 24 August 2026.
Mon, Aug 24 - Dust Brighton
SOM
Som deliver alternative metal, post-metal and hard rock, anchoring this listing firmly in the rock spectrum.
Mon, Aug 24 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe: Just Mustard
Noise, post-rock and shoegaze from Just Mustard anchor this rock-oriented Edinburgh Fringe date.
Mon, Aug 24 - SWG3 Galvanizers Glasgow
Wednesday
Wednesday’s indie rock and shoegaze sound leads this Glasgow gig at SWG3 Galvanizers with Fantasy Of A Broken Heart.
Mon, Aug 24 - The 1865 Southampton
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello mix rock, folk punk and gypsy punk at The 1865 in Southampton.
Mon, Aug 24 - Concorde 2 Brighton
A Place to Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers bring gothic rock and noise pop to Concorde 2 in Brighton.
Tue, Aug 25 - Royal Highland Showgrounds Newbridge
Edinburgh Summer Sessions
Lorde’s alternative rock edge shapes this Edinburgh Summer Sessions bill alongside alternative and indie pop acts.
Tue, Aug 25, Wed, Aug 26, Sat, Aug 29
WUNDERHORSE
Wunderhorse play rock across three August 2026 dates in Belfast, Cork and Sheffield.
Tue, Aug 25, Wed, Aug 26, Fri, Aug 28
JACK WHITE | LIVE
Jack White brings alternative and experimental rock to London and Bristol dates in August 2026.
Tue, Aug 25 - O2 Ritz Manchester
Wednesday - August 2026 Tour
Wednesday’s indie rock and shoegaze sound leads this O2 Ritz Manchester bill with Joe Harvey-whyte and Bobby Lee.
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 30
WIDER THAN PICTURES
Rock runs through Wider Than Pictures with Super Furry Animals, Amyl And The Sniffers and Mannequin Pussy at Collins Barracks.
Tue, Aug 25 - ARTS CLUB Liverpool
Horsegirl
Horsegirl’s experimental and indie rock set makes this a clear fit for the rock listings.
Tue, Aug 25 - Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh
Golomb
Golomb headline with an alternative and experimental rock set at Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh.
Tue, Aug 25 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Edinburgh Fringe: This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit bring alternative and indie rock textures to their Edinburgh Fringe show at La Belle Angele.
Tue, Aug 25 - Portland Arms Cambridge
The Belair Lip Bombs
Rock-focused gig with The Belair Lip Bombs blending garage rock, indie rock and power pop in Cambridge.
Wed, Aug 26 - IMAX
Ghost - 2 Big To Rig
Ghost’s 2 Big To Rig date at IMAX leans on doom-tinged hard rock and heavy riffs.
Wed, Aug 26 - The Piece Hall Halifax
Turnstile
Turnstile’s alternative rock and post-hardcore sound anchors this rock listing at The Piece Hall in Halifax.
Wed, Aug 26 - Project House Leeds
Jane Remover
Jane Remover folds experimental rock textures into a digicore and hyperpop-led Leeds performance.
Wed, Aug 26 - The Abbey Manchester
Golomb
Golomb deliver alternative and experimental rock live at The Abbey in Manchester on 26 August 2026.
Wed, Aug 26 - The White Hotel Salford
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers deliver a heavy, effects-laden rock set blending indie, noise and gothic tones.
Thu, Aug 27, Mon, Aug 31 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Hitchin Live at The Priory - August Bank Holiday Weekend
Rock-leaning fans can catch The Libertines, Maxïmo Park and Mystery Jets at The Priory on 29 August 2026.
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30 - The Priory Hitchin
Hitchin Live at The Priory - August Bank Holiday Weekend
Rock and indie rock come via The Libertines, Maxïmo Park, Reverend And The Makers and Mystery Jets at The Priory.
Thu, Aug 27, Fri, Aug 28, Sat, Aug 29
The Longroad Festival of Country, Americana & Roots
Rock and folk rock surface at Longroad through The Felice Brothers and Shakey Graves at Stanford Hall.
Thu, Aug 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Art punk and indie rock drive Man/woman/chainsaw’s Brudenell Social Club date on the New Releases run.
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30 - Don Valley Bowl Sheffield
Rock N Roll Circus
Rock N Roll Circus at Don Valley Bowl features rock-led shows from Wunderhorse and Richard Ashcroft.
Thu, Aug 27 - The Bodega Nottingham
Devin Townsend
Devin Townsend brings progressive rock and metal textures to The Bodega Nottingham date.
Thu, Aug 27 - Tileyard North Wakefield
Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Scouting For Girls + Special Guests
Scouting For Girls bring alternative rock and indie rock to Tileyard North with Sophie Ellis-Bextor in Wakefield.
Thu, Aug 27 - STEREO Glasgow
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers headline Stereo with a rock sound rooted in noise pop and gothic rock.
Thu, Aug 27 - The Deaf Institute Manchester
Clarion
Clarion play modern rock with shoegaze textures at The Deaf Institute Manchester.
Thu, Aug 27 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
Accept plus Tailgunner
Accept bring hard rock and glam metal influences to KKs Steel Mill with support from Tailgunner.
Thu, Aug 27 - Guildhall Gloucester
Newton Faulkner Presents Feels Like Home Tour 4
Newton Faulkner’s Feels Like Home Tour 4 date at Gloucester Guildhall highlights his alternative and indie rock songwriting.
Thu, Aug 27 - The Crescent York
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit bring an alternative rock edge to their indie-rooted set at The Crescent in York.
Fri, Aug 28, Sat, Aug 29 - Victoria Park London
ALL POINTS EAST
Rock arrives at All Points East through Turnstile’s hardcore punk and Love Spells’ alternative and indie rock sets.
Fri, Aug 28, Sun, Aug 30
FOREVER TOUR
Bon Jovi’s FOREVER TOUR brings arena rock, AOR and classic rock stadium gigs to the UK and Ireland.
Fri, Aug 28 - Wythenshawe Park Manchester
You deserve more Pulp
Pulp’s alternative rock and art rock sound anchors this Wythenshawe Park gig with Self Esteem in support.
Fri, Aug 28 - Victorious Festival Southsea
Victorious Festival
Rock at Victorious Festival is driven by Richard Ashcroft, The Vaccines, Cast, Arkayla and The Coral.
Fri, Aug 28, Sat, Aug 29 - ALL POINTS EAST London
Tyler, The Creator
Fri, Aug 28 - The Lexington London
GOLOMB + THE ROVES
Golomb bring alternative and experimental rock to The Lexington, joined on the bill by The Roves.
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Fri, Aug 28 - Strange Brew Bristol
Daniel Avery B2B Richard Fearless [ALL NIGHT LONG]
Strange Brew hosts electronic specialists Daniel Avery and Richard Fearless rather than its usual rock bookings.
Fri, Aug 28 - The Rainbow Birmingham
THE RAINBOW
Rock-focused bill at The Rainbow featuring dark wave, gothic rock and industrial rock from The Awakening.
Fri, Aug 28 - Indigo at the O2 London
ACCEPT 1976-2026
Accept’s hard rock and heavy metal 1976-2026 show hits Indigo at The O2 with Tail Gunner.
Fri, Aug 28 - The Ferret Preston
GLASTON FERRET 2026
Clarion’s guitar-driven rock and shoegaze sound anchors Glaston Ferret 2026’s rock listing.
Fri, Aug 28 - Scottish Gas Murrayfield Edinburgh
Bon Jovi Forever Tour
Bon Jovi lead the Forever Tour with arena rock and classic rock, joined by James Bay’s alternative rock.
Fri, Aug 28 - Don Valley Bowl Sheffield
Rock N Roll Circus - The Streets
Rock N Roll Circus at Don Valley Bowl features Babyshambles bringing rock, indie rock and garage rock revival alongside The Streets.
Fri, Aug 28 - Olympia Liverpool
Viagra Boys - Celebrating 50 Years of Rough Trade
Alternative rock and post-punk from Sprints meet Viagra Boys’ art punk at Liverpool Olympia.
Fri, Aug 28 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
The Enemy
The Enemy deliver an indie rock performance at Winter Gardens Blackpool on 28 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 28 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
Inspiral Carpets
Inspiral Carpets bring their indie rock edge to Picturedrome Holmfirth on 28 August 2026.
Fri, Aug 28 - St Mary's Creative Space Chester
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit bring alternative rock alongside indie folk at St Mary's A Creative Space in Chester.
Sat, Aug 29 - Wythenshawe Park
COURTEENERS
Courteeners lead a rock-focused bill at Wythenshawe Park with indie and post-punk revival from The Vaccines.
Sat, Aug 29 - Wythenshawe Park Manchester
Courteeners
Courteeners lead a rock-centred bill at Wythenshawe Park with indie rock from The Vaccines and The Coral.
Sat, Aug 29 - The Priory Hitchin
THE LIBERTINES
The Libertines headline a rock-driven bill at Hitchin Priory with Maxïmo Park, Reverend And The Makers, Mystery Jets and The Ramona Flowers.
Sat, Aug 29 - Southsea Portsmouth
Victorious Festival
Victorious Festival at Southsea leans into rock with The Black Keys, Primal Scream, Doves and Kate Nash on the bill.
Sat, Aug 29, Sun, Aug 30
Devin Townsend Metamorphosis - Solo Tour 2026 From Punky Brüster to The Moth
Rock and progressive rock heads can catch Devin Townsend’s Metamorphosis solo tour at Ambassador Theatre and Limelight.
Sat, Aug 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COWTOWN - PARANORMAL ROMANCE 10th ANNIVERSARY
Indie rock energy from Cowtown’s “Paranormal Romance” era anchors this Brudenell bill with Objections and Territorial Gobbing.
Sat, Aug 29 - Custom House SQ Belfast
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice, Dea Matrona, Mad Adams and Last Discovery bring a rock-centred bill to Custom House SQ.
Sat, Aug 29, Sun, Aug 30
Devin Townsend Metamorphosis - Solo Tour 2026 from Punky Brüster to The Moth
Devin Townsend brings progressive rock and metal-infused solo sets to venues across this Metamorphosis run.
Sat, Aug 29 - Don Valley Bowl Sheffield
Rock N Roll Circus - Wunderhorse
Rock N Roll Circus centres on rock outfit Wunderhorse with art-pop and indie support from Baxter Dury.
Sat, Aug 29 - Tileyard North Wakefield
Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene lead a rock-centred Wakefield bill at Tileyard North, joined by indie pop outfit The Lilacs.
Sat, Aug 29 - ALPHABET Brighton
Weird Nightmare
Weird Nightmare play alternative and indie rock at Alphabet in Brighton on 29 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 29 - O2 City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne
Jack White
Jack White brings his alternative and art rock show to O2 City Hall Newcastle on 29 August 2026.
Sat, Aug 29 - Exeter Phoenix
The Selecter
Rock fans can catch The Selecter blending alternative rock with 2 tone at Exeter Phoenix.
Sat, Aug 29 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
Newton Faulkner Presents Feels Like Home Tour 4
Newton Faulkner brings his alternative and indie rock-rooted Feels Like Home Tour 4 show to Picturedrome Holmfirth.
Sun, Aug 30 - Don Valley Bowl
Rock N Roll Circus
Rock N Roll Circus at Don Valley Bowl features rock and indie rock from Richard Ashcroft and The Fratellis.
Sun, Aug 30 - Victoria Park London
EAST IS UP
Rock runs through EAST IS UP with Wunderhorse, Pvris, Dead Pony, Kid Kapichi and Nova Twins at Victoria Park.
Sun, Aug 30 - the national museum of ireland Dublin
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS
Super Furry Animals headline with alternative rock and britpop, joined by indie rock from Baxter Dury.
Sun, Aug 30 - Victorious Festival Southsea
Victorious Festival
Sun, Aug 30 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
TEENAGE
Teenage lead a rock bill at The Forum Tunbridge Wells, joined by grunge and punk rock support Cowboy Hunters.
Sun, Aug 30 - windmill brixton London
SICK On the Bus BBQ
Solus weave psychedelic and stoner rock into the punk-driven SICK On The Bus BBQ line-up at The Windmill.
Sun, Aug 30 - Don Valley Bowl Sheffield
Rock N Roll Circus - Richard Ashcroft
Rock N Roll Circus brings Richard Ashcroft and The Fratellis’ rock and indie rock to Don Valley Bowl in Sheffield.
Sun, Aug 30 - Tileyard North Wakefield
The Vaccines
Rock fans can catch The Vaccines and Spector bringing indie and alternative rock to Tileyard North Wakefield.
Sun, Aug 30 - Dreamland Margate
Babyshambles
Babyshambles headline a rock-focused bill at Dreamland Margate, joined by Big Special.
Sun, Aug 30 - Classic Grand Glasgow
White Denim
White Denim headline with a mix of indie rock and psychedelic rock at The Classic Grand in Glasgow.
Mon, Aug 31 - Eventim Apollo London
Easy Eye Sound
Alternative and blues rock from The Black Keys anchors the Easy Eye Sound London shows.
Mon, Aug 31 - Eventim Apollo London
The Black Keys Peaches 'n Kream World Tour '26
The Black Keys bring alternative and blues rock to London, joined by Robert Finley’s blues and soul material.
Mon, Aug 31 - The Grand Social Dublin 1
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Mon, Aug 31 - The Fire Station Sunderland
Robin Trower
Robin Trower brings blues rock and hard rock to The Fire Station Sunderland, joined by Jack J Hutchinson.