Fri, May 1 - Concorde 2 Brighton
LOVE with JOHNNY ECHOLS
Love with Johnny Echols at Concorde 2 leans on J-pop rather than classic rock styles.
Rock Gigs in May 2026
Featuring love, johnny echols, pink turns blue, the snake corps, the charlatans, w.i.t.c.h. (we intend to cause havoc), a place to bury strangers, causa sui and more.
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
PINK TURNS BLUE
Pink Turns Blue and The Snake Corps bring alternative rock, gothic rock and post-punk to UK stages in spring 2026.
Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 6
the charlatans
The Charlatans play rock in an alternative rock and indie rock vein across these UK dates.
Fri, May 1 - Effenaar
FUZZ CLUB
FUZZ CLUB is rooted in rock, from psychedelic and space rock by Causa Sui to bluesy rock from Maidavale.
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 23
Hello Beautiful
Dodgy bring their alternative rock and britpop Hello Beautiful tour to UK venues from April to May 2026.
Fri, May 1, Sat, May 2
A SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION
Punk rock dominates this Slam Dunk 20th anniversary run from Nofx and Rancid at Rebellion, O2 Academy Islington, Project House and O2 Academy 2.
Fri, May 1, Wed, May 6, Thu, May 7
PEARL CHARLES
Pearl Charles plays rock-inflected desert rock and folk rock at UK shows in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Leeds.
Fri, May 1 - The Garrison Barnsley
C!VIC GREEN
C!vic Green play a rock-influenced gig at The Garrison Barnsley on 1 May 2026.
Fri, May 1, Sat, May 2, Sun, May 3
knives
Young Knives bring art rock and experimental rock to three Irish gigs with Theoixine in May 2026.
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30 - THE CAMDEN ASSEMBLY London
May Listings at The Camden Assembly
Rock at The Camden Assembly includes Arkayla, Dead Dads Club and others across May 2026.
Fri, May 1 - Sat, May 30 - Ramsgate Music Hall
May | What's on
Rock at Ramsgate Music Hall ranges from Deerhoof’s experimental indie to Lorelle Meets The Obsolete’s krautrock and psych.
Fri, May 1 - Backstage Kinross
RED GIANT
Rock band Red Giant headline Backstage Kinross with a blues rock-driven show.
Sat, May 2 - KING JOHN'S CASTLE
LIVE AT THE CASTLE
Rock band Cry Before Dawn support The Human League’s electronic and minimal synth set at King John’s Castle.
Sat, May 2, Sun, May 3
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
Pale Waves add indie rock and pop punk weight to Louis Tomlinson’s UK arena dates.
Sat, May 2 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
BLACK GOLD
Black Gold bring indie rock to Rescue Rooms Nottingham with Pengshui in support.
Sat, May 2 - The 1865 Southampton
THIS IS NOT THE LAST TOUR
Public Image Ltd bring alternative rock to THE 1865 in Southampton, joined by Trampolene on This Is Not The Last Tour.
Sat, May 2 - The Crossing Birmingham
The Style Councillors ‘OUR FAVOURITE SHOP’ 40th Anniversary Tour
The Style Councillors blend rock, pop and jazz colours on their ‘Our Favourite Shop’ 40th Anniversary Tour date.
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 19
NEW DAD
New Dad’s North American run leans into guitar-led indie pop and shoegaze, with Freak Slug’s lo-fi rock edge in support.
Sun, May 3 - The Half Moon Putney London
LIGHTNING THREADS
Americana, country rock and blues rock collide with Lightning Threads and The Fargo Railroad Co. at Half Moon Putney.
Sun, May 3 - Moth Club London
2020s Vision Club Night
Rock strands appear across Amyl And The Sniffers, Bar Italia and Black Country, New Road at the 2020s Vision Club Night.
Mon, May 4, Wed, May 6, Thu, May 7
20 Years of Undiscovered
James Morrison threads alternative and indie rock into his 20 Years of Undiscovered theatre shows across the UK.
Mon, May 4 - Oranmore
MOMENTUM
Rock drives this Oranmore bill, with The Scratch’s indie rock joined by Cliffords and Madra Salach.
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 30
James Morrison - 20 Years of Undiscovered
James Morrison brings alternative and pop rock flavours to theatres across the 20 Years of Undiscovered tour.
Tue, May 5 - Olympia Dublin 2
ENDLESS LOVE The Show
ENDLESS LOVE The Show at Olympia Theatre includes rock-influenced tracks from Diana Ross & Lionel Richie.
Tue, May 5 - The Joiners Southampton
THE JOINERS SUMMER SHOWS
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
A Quiet Celebration
Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration brings folk rock and contemporary folk to major UK arenas in May 2026.
Thu, May 7 - The Underworld London
Camden Rocks Club Night
Camden Rocks Club Night at The Underworld pulls together rock-heavy sets from acts including AC/DC, Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age.
Thu, May 7 - O2 Academy2 Islington London
REUBEN AND THE DARK
Reuben And The Dark bring a rock-driven set to O2 Academy2 Islington on 7 May 2026.
Thu, May 7 - Matt and Phreds Manchester
FRACTAL
Fractal blend post-metal, post-rock and space rock at Matt and Phreds on 7 May 2026.
Thu, May 7 - The Aster Events Place Mandaluyong City
counterparts
Rock and art rock come together as The Veils headline Aster Events Place with Modern Guns, Modern Day Collapse and Palepaths.
Fri, May 8 - The 100 Club London
LAURA COX TROUBLED TOUR 2026
Laura Cox delivers hard-edged rock, country rock and southern rock at The 100 Club in May 2026.
Fri, May 8 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING
Rock at The Piper as The Boo Radleys bring alternative rock and indie rock, joined by Leo Walrus.
Fri, May 8 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
The Boo Radleys + Leo Walrus
The Boo Radleys deliver alternative rock and indie rock at The Piper with Leo Walrus in support.
Fri, May 8 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
FRIENDSHIP
Rock-driven night with psychedelic rock from Friendship plus Vehicle and visual kei act The Fool at Brudenell Social Club.
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28
ARK AYLA
Manchester band Arkayla bring their rock set to venues in Sheffield, Nottingham, London and Newcastle in May 2026.
Sat, May 9 - The Prospect Building Bristol
GIGANTIC
Gigantic leans into rock with The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones, Cud and more guitar-led acts in Bristol.
Sat, May 9 - The Prospect Building Bristol
GIGANTIC ALL - DAYER 2026
Gigantic All-Dayer 2026 leans on rock and indie rock from Peter Hook & The Light, The Wonder Stuff, The Bluetones and Cud.
Sat, May 9 - Roadmender Northampton
EMPYRE
Empyre deliver atmospheric classic and hard rock, anchoring this rock listing at Roadmender Northampton.
Sat, May 9 - Backstage Kinross
THE McCOMMITMENTS
Rock-focused gig as The Mccommitments bring their set to Backstage Kinross with Mundell Music.
Sat, May 9 - Sin City Swansea
Monsters of Rock
Thunder Hammer bring a rock-driven Monsters of Rock show to Sin City Swansea.
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 30
Howling Giant
Howling Giant’s European dates centre on psychedelic rock and stoner rock, with heavy, harmony-rich riffs.
Sat, May 9 - The Crossing Birmingham
Midland Mods Mayday
Circles’ progressive metal and Sharp Class’s punky power pop anchor Midland Mods Mayday firmly in guitar-led rock at The Crossing.
Sat, May 9 - The Bodega Nottingham
SET TIME
Arkayla’s rock set with Rossettis at The Bodega Nottingham anchors this listing on the rock page.
Sun, May 10 - The Bodega Nottingham
Troubled Tour 2026
Rock fans can catch Laura Cox’s hard rock and southern rock Troubled Tour 2026 date at The Bodega.
Sun, May 10 - 100 Club London
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS
Acoustic rock from Great Lake Swimmers at 100 Club London, plus dreampop support from Portland.
Sun, May 10 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Rock at COMING SOON ranges from indie rock with The Enemy to classic and blues rock with Wishbone Ash.
Sun, May 10 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Rock threads through COMING SOON via Ben Kweller, The Veils and Leeds Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival at Brudenell Social Club.
Sun, May 10 - The Bodega Nottingham
SET TIME
Rock-driven set from Laura Cox, joined by Jesse Garwood at The Bodega Nottingham.
Mon, May 11 - Leeds City Varieties Music Hall
NEW RELEASES OUT THIS WEEK
Rock appears here through Tom Smith’s City Varieties date and Memorials’ noise rock set at Hyde Park Book Club.
Mon, May 11 - CITY VARIETIES Leeds
TOM SMITH
Rock-led gig as Tom Smith brings his guitar-driven set to CITY VARIETIES with support from Philippe Nash.
Tue, May 12 - City Hall Sheffield
12th May - Tom Smith (Editors) at Sheffield City Hall
Rock fans can catch Tom Smith performing a solo rock set at Sheffield City Hall.
Wed, May 13 - TGE BEACH
THE GREAT ESCAPE SPOTLIGHT SHOW
Rock and indie rock come to TGE BEACH as The Kooks headline The Great Escape Spotlight Show with support from Girl In The Year Above.
Wed, May 13 - TGE BEACH Brighton
THE GREAT ESCAPE SPOTLIGHT SHOW
Wed, May 13 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON at the Brudenell Social Club
Rock fans can catch Yard Act’s indie rock edge and Letz Zep’s tribute show in this Leeds run.
Wed, May 13 - Komedia Brighton
hush mag PRESENT THE MOLotovs
Rock-driven bill at Komedia Brighton led by The Molotovs with Fletchr Fletchr and more.
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 30
The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates
The Molotovs’ gigs centre on high-energy rock with punk rock crossover across all 2026 dates.
Wed, May 13 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Coming Soon at the Brudenell Social Club
Garage rock from Gee Tee joins rock-focused shows at Brudenell Social Club across this run.
Thu, May 14, Fri, May 15, Sat, May 16
PLAY SONGS FROM UNDER THE FLOORBOARDS
Play Songs From Under The Floorboards is a rock-led run, with Dave Formula performing rock sets across all three dates.
Thu, May 14 - The Folklore Rooms Brighton
BEST IS WEST
Indie rock arrives at The Folklore Rooms Brighton via Punchbag at BEST IS WEST.
Thu, May 14 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Jesca Hoop with support from Hot Springs
Jesca Hoop brings alternative and indie rock textures to Brudenell Social Club with support from Hot Springs.
Thu, May 14 - The Crescent York
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs with support from Meryl Streek
Heavy rock and metal at The Crescent as Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs headline with Meryl Streek supporting.
Thu, May 14 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
Lorelle Meets the Obsolete + special guests
Lorelle Meets The Obsolete bring shoegaze, krautrock, psychedelic rock and indie rock together live at The Piper.
Fri, May 15, Sat, May 16, Sun, May 17 - Roundhouse London
DESERTFEST
Earthless and Truckfighters add psychedelic, desert and stoner rock to the Desertfest Roundhouse line-ups.
Fri, May 15, Sat, May 16, Sun, May 17 - London
DESERTFEST
Earthless, Truckfighters and Steak bring psychedelic, desert and stoner rock to Desertfest London.
Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 28
ARDE BOGOTÁ
Spanish alternative rock band Arde Bogotá headline these rock-focused live shows across Colombia and Europe.
Fri, May 15 - The Folklore Rooms Brighton
FORM SHOWCASE
FORM SHOWCASE at The Folklore Rooms leans into experimental rock and noise rock via Paper Hats on a multi-artist bill.
Fri, May 15 - The O2 London
The Neighbourhood®
The Neighbourhood bring their alternative rock sound to THE O2 in London on 15 May 2026.
Fri, May 15 - The O2 London
The Neighbourhood®
Rock at The O2 as The Neighbourhood lead an alternative rock bill with indie and electronic support.
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 15
Desertfest London 2026
Rock at Desertfest London 2026 ranges from Hermano’s desert rock to Superseed’s alternative and classic rock.
Sat, May 16 - Manchester Academy 3
PROUD MARY
Proud Mary bring their blues-infused rock sound to Manchester Academy 3.
Sat, May 16, Wed, May 20, Thu, May 21
GIRL SCOUT
Indie rock shows from Girl Scout across The Deaf Institute, The Garage and Thekla in May 2026.
Sat, May 16 - Helium Island & Neespend
GET TOGETHER 26
Rock at GET TOGETHER 26 spans Fat Dog’s alternative and indie rock, The Horrors’ gothic leanings and Lime Garden’s Brighton guitar work.
Sat, May 16 - Esquires Bedford
THE MOONLANDINGZ
Rock gig at Bedford Esquires as The Moonlandingz bring their guitar-driven sound to the venue on 16 May 2026.
Sat, May 16 - THE RAMP
THE JUICE
Rock-driven gig at THE RAMP featuring The Juice, Taylor Liam Jackson, Hot Fuzz and Satellite Zero.
Sat, May 16 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
IN COLOUR
IN COLOUR at Brudenell Social Club Leeds gathers rock acts including Gurriers, The Orielles and post-punk locals The 113.
Sat, May 16, Wed, May 20, Thu, May 21
Girl Scout
Girl Scout lead an indie rock-focused run with My First Time and Slumber in Manchester, London and Bristol.
Sat, May 16, Fri, May 29
BURN
Burn bring UK hard rock to London venues across this run of shows.
Sat, May 16 - The Pipeline Brighton
Brighton Music Showcase
Fast Trains bring alternative rock elements to Brighton Music Showcase at The Pipeline.
Sat, May 16 - Rooz Studios London
Looney Hearts Rooz Band
The Velvet Hands and Tres Kings bring modern British rock alongside Looney Hearts Rooz Band at Rooz Studios.
Sat, May 16 - Half Moon London
THE HUMAN LEAGUE A TRIBUTE TO LOVE distrACTion
The Human League’s new wave-infused set brings a rock edge to Half Moon, London.
Sun, May 17, Mon, May 18, Fri, May 22
Flooding
Noise rock group Flooding bring their rock-driven set to The Lexington, YES Basement and Hyde Park Book Club in May 2026.
Sun, May 17 - Esquires Haverhill
MOZART ESTATE & The Grubby Mitts
Glam rock and indie rock from Mozart Estate join The Grubby Mitts on this Esquires Haverhill bill.
Sun, May 17 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
A NIGHT OF FEMININE RAGE WITH DELILAH BON
Rock-edged hip hop, punk and alternative metal from Delilah Bon at Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Sun, May 17 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
THE PIPER PRESENTS
Gnod twist rock structures into krautrock repetition, industrial weight and hypnotic drone at The Piper.
Mon, May 18 - Exchange Bristol
The Hillbilly Moon Explosion
Roots rock and rockabilly from The Hillbilly Moon Explosion anchor this rock-focused date at The Exchange.
Mon, May 18, Wed, May 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Coming soon at the Brudenell in March/April/May
Rock-focused dates at Brudenell Social Club include art and progressive rock from The Orchestra (For Now).
Mon, May 18 - The Academy Dublin
Sir Chloe
Sir Chloe fuse garage rock, grunge and indie rock live at The Academy Dublin.
Mon, May 18 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
the Lemon Twigs
Rock listing featuring The Lemon Twigs performing glam rock, indie rock and psychedelic pop at Rescue Rooms Nottingham.
Mon, May 18 - Forum basement at the sussex arms Tunbridge Wells
ganser
Ganser bring an alternative and art rock-focused set to The Sussex Arms in May 2026.
Mon, May 18, Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases Out This Week
Rock-led shows here include The Lemon Twigs’ glam-infused indie rock at Brudenell Social Club.
Mon, May 18 - Academy Green Room Dublin 4
Sir Chloe
Rock-leaning bedroom pop, garage rock and grunge from Sir Chloe at Academy Green Room with Amy Michelle.
Mon, May 18 - Academy Green Room Dublin 4
Sir Chloe
Sir Chloe’s garage rock and indie rock headline set hits Academy Green Room with Amy Michelle.
Mon, May 18 - Sat, May 30
the Lemon Twigs LIVE!
The Lemon Twigs headline UK and Ireland rock shows blending glam rock, indie rock and psychedelic pop with support from The Stones.
Mon, May 18 - The Sunflower Lounge Birmingham
Gloin
Noise rock band Gloin lead a loud rock bill at The Sunflower Lounge, joined by support act Fistpump!.
Mon, May 18 - Matt & Phreds Manchester
m&p's x mjf jazz jam, led by johnny hunter
Johnny Hunter brings rock-tagged energy to the m&p's x mjf jazz jam at Matt & Phreds Manchester.
Tue, May 19 - Tin Music Arts Coventry
FARGO Promotions PRESENTS
Howling Giant lead a psychedelic and stoner rock gig at The Tin in Coventry with support from Alunaf and Tellemahoocah.
Tue, May 19 - The Garage London
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio fuse dance-rock, funk and post-punk at The Garage, London, on 19 May 2026.
Tue, May 19 - The Windmill London
Office Dog
Office Dog bring an indie rock-focused show to The Windmill London.
Tue, May 19 - The Garage London
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio’s dance-rock and funk-led set headlines The Garage with support from Hollyhead.
Tue, May 19 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
The Gathering In Concert - Mandylion 30th Anniversary Tour 2026
Mandylion and Lizzard bring a rock-driven set with alternative, art and experimental edges to O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Wed, May 20 - Catton Park Swadlincote
Bearded Theory
Bearded Theory at Catton Park unites rock mainstays Pixies and Skunk Anansie across alternative, indie, punk and hard rock styles.
Wed, May 20 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard mixes rock dynamics with folk-rooted songwriting at Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow.
Wed, May 20 - 3Arena Dublin 1
A Quiet Celebration
Paul Simon’s A Quiet Celebration show at 3Arena leans on folk rock textures within his acoustic-driven set.
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
SIR CHLOE
Sir Chloe’s UK dates blend indie rock, garage rock and grunge textures in May 2026.
Wed, May 20, Sat, May 30
the Lemon Twigs
Rock-focused listing featuring glam rock, indie rock and psychedelic pop from The Lemon Twigs across UK dates.
Wed, May 20 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio fuse dance-rock, post-punk and funk at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells.
Wed, May 20 - The Garage London
Girl Scout
Swedish band Girl Scout bring an indie rock-focused show to The Garage on 20 May 2026.
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
2026 Tour Pixies
Pixies bring alternative rock, indie rock and noise pop to UK and European stages on this 2026 tour.
Wed, May 20 - 3Arena Dublin 1
PAUL SIMON In Concert
Paul Simon’s folk rock set reaches 3Arena Dublin 1 on 20 May 2026.
Wed, May 20, Thu, May 21 - O2 Academy Brixton London
KINGFISHER
Alternative rock band Kingfisher headline two O2 Academy Brixton gigs with Charlie Noordewier and Dolder in May 2026.
Wed, May 20 - 3Arena Dublin 1
PAUL SIMON In Concert
Folk rock and contemporary folk from Paul Simon at 3Arena Dublin in May 2026.
Wed, May 20 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
THE HOOSIERS
The Hoosiers bring guitar-driven indie pop and rock to Brudenell Social Club on 20 May 2026.
Wed, May 20 - The Joiners Southampton
Ratboys
Indie rock band Ratboys headline The Joiners with a guitar-driven rock set.
Thu, May 21 - St Matthias London
Sarah Blasko
Slow Leaves brings rock influences to a St Matthias Church gig headed by indie pop artist Sarah Blasko.
Thu, May 21 - The Garage London
Ratboys
Indie rock band Ratboys headline The Garage in London, bringing guitar-driven rock to the stage.
Thu, May 21, Fri, May 22
weatherday EUROPE TOUR 2026
Weatherday’s emo and indie rock shows with Flat Venus and Syag bring a guitar-driven rock bill to Norwich and London.
Thu, May 21 - Moth Club London
Year Of The Horse
Pons bring art rock and glam rock textures to Moth Club on the Year Of The Horse bill with The Gnomes, Shark School and Memory Of Speke.
Thu, May 21, Wed, May 27
ALT BLK ERA 'OUR WORLD' UK TOUR 2026
Alt Blk Era’s alternative rock and electronic rock meet Saint Agnes’ hard rock at the London stop of the Our World tour.
Thu, May 21 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
THOMAS DOLBY - THE ICONIC 80s MY PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS
Art pop and pop rock from Thomas Dolby anchor this O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire show with Martin Mcaloon.
Thu, May 21 - KU Stockton-on-Tees
THE ORDINARY BOYS
Britpop outfit The Ordinary Boys bring a rock-focused bill to KU Stockton with Frankie Dobson.
Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 30 - The Ferret Preston
LOW EFFORT LISTINGS POSTER
Man Of Moon’s alternative and psychedelic rock set anchors the rock-focused night at The Ferret.
Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 - Stithians Showground Truro
Fisherman's Friends Festival
Rock edges surface via Andrew Roachford’s pop rock and Peat & Diesel’s folk punk at Stithians Showground.
Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23
GLEN HANSARD
Glen Hansard’s folk rock and rock-driven songs headline Manchester Albert Hall and London Roundhouse in May 2026.
Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23
GLEN HANSARD
Glen Hansard blends rock energy with folk rock songwriting across back-to-back UK shows in May 2026.
Fri, May 22 - Whelan’s Dublin 2
ROADRUNNER
Roadrunner at Whelan’s Dublin 2 finds Kaitlin Butts pairing her songwriting with rock-leaning live energy.
Fri, May 22 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
WE LOST THE SEA
We Lost The Sea bring instrumental rock to Rescue Rooms Nottingham with support from Overhead, Albatross and Dimsçûa.
Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24
PLINI UK & EUROPEAN TOUR
Instrumental rock and progressive rock from Plini anchor these May 2026 UK shows with Sungazer on support.
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Fri, May 22 - Holroyd Arms Guildford
TOTAL REX
Rock sits alongside folk and pop influences within this Total Rex listing.
Fri, May 22 - The Garage London
Warmduscher
Warmduscher bring an alternative rock-driven set to The Garage in London on 22 May 2026.
Fri, May 22 - OSLO London
quickly, quickly
Quickly, Quickly’s Oslo, London date blends hip hop beats with textures that sit alongside indie and psychedelic rock bills.
Fri, May 22 - The Garage London
Warmduscher
Warmduscher lead a rock-focused bill at The Garage with alternative and indie rock angles.
Fri, May 22 - Victoria Park Warrington
THE HUMAN LEAGUE plus very special guests ABC
Synth-driven new wave and new romantic from The Human League and Abc brings an electronic twist to rock listings.
Fri, May 22 - The O2 London
BLACK COFFEE
Alternative rock shades appear via Maxine Ashley alongside EDM, house and Afro house at The O2.
Fri, May 22 - The O2 London
BLACK COFFEE LIVE WITH ORCHESTRA
While rock is listed, this Black Coffee show at The O2 is driven more by electronic, house and jazz artists than guitars.
Fri, May 22 - Albert Hall Manchester
GLEN HANSARD
Rock-leaning folk rock drives Glen Hansard’s headline set at Albert Hall Manchester, contrasted with Courtney Marie Andrews’ Americana.
Fri, May 22 - O2 Empire London
FOKOFPOLISIEKAR / DIE HEUWELS FANTASTIES
Rock gig featuring Fokofpolisiekar with Die Heuwels Fantasties at London’s O2 Empire.
Fri, May 22, Sat, May 23 - O2 Academy Brixton London
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TAITH SUPACABRA TOUR
Super Furry Animals’ alternative and experimental rock anchors this Brixton bill with The Bug Club and Honeyglaze.
Fri, May 22 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
DAVE FORMULA & NOKO
Rock takes focus as Dave Formula leads the Brudenell Social Club bill with support from Noko.
Fri, May 22 - THE CORNISH BANK Falmouth
THE RAGDOLLS
Rock at THE CORNISH BANK as The Ragdolls deliver glam metal and hard rock with Petrea, Rhys Hurd and Backboard in support.
Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24
Slam Dunk Festival
Alternative and punk rock drive the festival, from Good Charlotte to The Menzingers and Tonight Alive.
Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24
Neighbourhood Weekender
Neighbourhood Weekender at Victoria Park leans on rock, with Richard Ashcroft, Razorlight, The Fratellis and Arkayla on the bill.
Sat, May 23 - Heartbreakers Southampton
Wanderlust
Wanderlust at Heartbreakers is anchored in rock, from Squid’s experimental edge to Dead Rabbits’ psych and Fuzz’s heavy riffing.
Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24 - Red Rooster Festival
THE FRATELLIS
Rock-focused dates with The Fratellis mixing alternative rock, indie rock and garage rock at Playing the Field Festival.
Sat, May 23 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
THE MOONLANDINGZ
Rock takes the lead as The Moonlandingz play a headline rock set with Joeyfat at THE FORUM in Tunbridge Wells.
Sat, May 23 - Colchester Arts Centre
THE UTOPIA STRONG
The Utopia Strong fuse psychedelic rock, krautrock and electronic sound at Colchester Arts Centre.
Sat, May 23 - O2 Academy Liverpool
the way off
Rock-leaning country rock from Gravy joins The Way Off’s bill at O2 Academy Liverpool.
Sat, May 23 - The Shacklewell Arms London
BAD VIBRATIONS ALL-DAYER
Dogsbody lead a rock-focused Bad Vibrations All-Dayer at The Shacklewell Arms with support from Lando Manning and others.
Sat, May 23 - Network Sheffield
THE INDIE SHOWCASE
Rolla’s guitar-led sound and Honey Motel’s indie rock give The Indie Showcase its rock edge.
Sat, May 23 - SIGNATURE BREW BLACKHORSE ROAD London
Here Comes The Sun
Cusp and The Ariston headline a rock-centred Here Comes The Sun line-up at SIGNATURE BREW BLACKHORSE ROAD.
Sat, May 23 - Underworld London
Camden Rocks Club Night
Camden Rocks Club Night centres on rock at The Underworld, with acts like Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys and Metallica on the bill.
Sat, May 23 - Patterns Brighton and Hove
GIRL SCOUT
Indie rock band Girl Scout headline Patterns Brighton and Hove for a guitar-driven rock show.
Sat, May 23, Sun, May 24
Neighbourhood Weekender Victoria Park Warrington 23rd - 24th May 2026
Rock at Neighbourhood Weekender ranges from Richard Ashcroft and Kaiser Chiefs to Razorlight and The Fratellis.
Sun, May 24, Mon, May 25 - Aviva Studios Manchester
Celebrating 40 years of The Pixies
Pixies bring their alternative rock and noise pop sound to AVIVA STUDIOS across two May 2026 shows.
Sun, May 24 - THE INTERNATIONAL
THE SOUTH
The South bring guitar-led alternative rock to THE INTERNATIONAL on 24 May 2026.
Sun, May 24 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
The Utopia Strong
The Utopia Strong twist rock structures into krautrock and psychedelic rock drones and atmospheres.
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Sun, May 24 - Holroyd Arms Guildford
INDIE 80'S BAND
Indie 80's Band bring a rock edge to their 80s-inspired set at The Holroyd Arms in Guildford.
Sun, May 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
From The Jam - SNAP!
From The Jam deliver British rock and pop rock at Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Mon, May 25 - Tin Music Arts Coventry
JULIE'S HAIRCUT
Julie’s Haircut play rock rooted in indie rock, krautrock and psychedelic rock at The Tin Music & Arts.
Tue, May 26 - Vicar St. Dublin 8
the Lemon Twigs
Rock-led show at Vicar St. with The Lemon Twigs blending glam rock, indie rock and psychedelic pop on 26 May 2026.
Tue, May 26 - Vicar St. Dublin 8
the Lemon Twigs LIVE!
Rock-focused bill at Vicar St. led by glam rock and indie rock outfit The Lemon Twigs.
Wed, May 27 - 21 SOHO
HERO FISHER
Hero Fisher plays alternative and indie rock live at 21 SOHO, firmly placing this gig on the rock listings.
Thu, May 28 - O2 Academy Glasgow
Black Label Society UK / EU Tour 2026
Black Label Society mix hard rock, acoustic rock and groove metal at O2 Academy Glasgow with Venom Inc.
Fri, May 29 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton
TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE
Pop rock and soft rock from The Script, Belinda Carlisle and Onerepublic anchor the rock edge of The Circus Live tour.
Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - MERRIST WOOD GUILDFORD
Shynefest 2026
Shynefest 2026 at Merrist Wood College features rock-rooted tributes, grunge band Ghosts Of Seattle and more.
Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - MERRIST WOOD GUILDFORD
Shynefest 2026
Rock runs through Shynefest 2026 at Merrist Wood College via The Upbeat Beatles, Ghosts Of Seattle and The Sound Of Ac/dc.
Fri, May 29 - The Ferret Preston
THE FERRET PRESENTS
James Walsh and Ben Ottewell bring alternative and indie rock influences to The Ferret in Preston.
Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - Dreamland Margate
LOVEBOX
Rock-leaning styles appear at LOVEBOX via Scissor Sisters’ dance-rock and Friendly Fires’ indie rock sets at Dreamland.
Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton
TAKE THAT THE CIRCUS LIVE SUMMER 2026
The Script’s pop rock and Belinda Carlisle’s rock-leaning catalogue add guitar bite to Take That’s pop show.
Fri, May 29 - The O2 London
DOJA CAT 2023 WORLD TOUR
Doja Cat brings alternative rock and grunge textures to a pop and hip hop-led show at The O2.
Fri, May 29 - Brudenell Leeds
D:REAM LIVE "DO IT ANYWAY"
Fri, May 29 - City Hall Sheffield
KRAFTWERK - MULTIMEDIA TOUR 2026
Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton
TAKE THAT THE CIRCUS LIVE SUMMER 2026
The Script’s pop rock and Belinda Carlisle’s rock edge join Take That’s pop show at St Mary's Stadium.
Fri, May 29 - The Joiners Southampton
Haggard Cat - The Pain That Orbits Life Album Release Tour
Fri, May 29, Sat, May 30
rainbow kitten surprise bones UK Tour
Sat, May 30 - LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE STADIUM Leigh
LOTTERY WINNERS
Indie and alternative rock run through Reverend And The Makers and Scouting For Girls on the Lottery Winners stadium bill.
Sat, May 30 - LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE STADIUM Leigh
LOTTERY WINNERS
Indie and alternative rock from Reverend And The Makers and Scouting For Girls drives this Lottery Winners show.
Sat, May 30, Sun, May 31
BEARS IN TREES
Indie-rooted pop and folk from Bears In Trees, joined by Dutch Criminal Record across two May 2026 shows.
Sat, May 30 - The Garage London
Fatherson
Rock gig at The Garage in London with Fatherson headlining and Fright Years in support.
Sat, May 30 - O2 Academy2 Liverpool
Jon Spencer
Rock takes the lead as Jon Spencer plays O2 Academy2 Liverpool, joined by Kendall Wind and Macky Spider Bowman.
Sat, May 30 - Wild At Heart Berlin
Marcel & Dada's Birthday Bash
Znouzectnost and Princovia bring rock-driven energy to Marcel & Dada's Birthday Bash at Wild At Heart Berlin.
Sat, May 30, Sat, May 30 - The George Tavern London
ICEAGE
Iceage bring noise rock intensity to The George Tavern in May 2026.
Sat, May 30 - The George Tavern London
ICEAGE
Iceage bring an art punk and noise rock-heavy rock gig to The George Tavern.
Sat, May 30 - St. Annes Park
CMAT
Cmat brings alternative rock and indie rock to St. Annes Park and Virgin Media Park dates.
Sat, May 30 - The Tyne Bar Newcastle upon
FESTIVAL OF FIDDLES
Sat, May 30 - The Aster Events Place Mandaluyong City
THE FLYING LUGAW 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Sat, May 30 - St Mary's Stadium Southampton
TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE SUMMER 2026
The Script’s pop rock and soft rock, plus Belinda Carlisle’s pop rock, add a rock edge to Take That’s pop stadium show.
Sun, May 31 - THE BROOK Southampton
Geoff Tate Performing the Iconic Album Operation: Mindcrime
Geoff Tate performs rock and alternative rock, presenting "Operation: Mindcrime" live at The Brook in Southampton.
Sun, May 31 - New Cross Inn London
BLACK ORCHID EMPIRE
Black Orchid Empire bring alternative metal, alternative rock and progressive rock to New Cross Inn with Maziac and Davar.
Sun, May 31 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Spear of Destiny
Spear Of Destiny headline Brudenell Social Club with a rock set shaped by alternative, gothic and post-punk influences.
