Thu, Oct 1 - Backstage Kinross
Diesel
Diesel’s Backstage Kinross show is driven by dubstep basslines rather than rock.
Rock Gigs in October 2026
Featuring diesel, styrofoam winos, chris brain, the twilight sad, the songs of joni mitchell, the enemy, wishbone ash, leigh-anne and more.
Thu, Oct 1 - 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.
Thu, Oct 1 - O2 Academy Bristol
dodgy
Dodgy and The Icicle Works bring British alternative rock and britpop to O2 Academy Bristol.
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 23
Yard Act 2026
Yard Act’s October 2026 shows mix indie rock with alternative punk and dance-punk across Europe.
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
MAN / WOMAN / CHAINSAW
Man/Woman/Chainsaw’s indie rock core anchors this run, joined by industrial dance and post-punk supports.
Thu, Oct 1, Fri, Oct 2, Sat, Oct 3
The Tubs UK '26
Rock fans can catch The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock shows across the UK run.
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 13
The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates
The Molotovs’ gigs centre on high-energy rock with punk rock crossover across all 2026 dates.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 24
Wishbone Ash - The Time Was Tour 2026
Wishbone Ash’s classic rock, hard rock and progressive rock sets define this run as a rock-focused tour.
Thu, Oct 1, Fri, Oct 2
Arkells Between Us Tour 2026
Thu, Oct 1, Fri, Oct 2
Arkells Between Us Tour 2026
Thu, Oct 1, Fri, Oct 2 - O2 Institute 2 Birmingham
O2 Institute Birmingham September-October Gigs
Rock runs through Liam Bailey’s opener and Xandria’s metal show at O2 Institute 2 Birmingham in September 2026.
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
don broco UNITED KINGDOM 2026 NIGHTMARE TRIPPING
Don Broco’s UK dates bring a rock-focused set built from alternative rock, hard rock and pop rock.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 24
CAST YEAH YEAH YEAH
Cast’s britpop, indie rock and jangle pop drive the CAST YEAH YEAH YEAH shows, joined by Trampolene and Pastel.
Thu, Oct 1 - Mutations Festival Brighton and Hove
Beastie Boys’ Mike D and Fat Dog announced as first Mutations Festival headliners
Fat Dog’s alternative rock side anchors the rock edge of this Mutations Festival bill with Mike D.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10 - O2 Institute 2 Birmingham
O2 Institute Birmingham Live Music Events
Rock shows at O2 Institute Birmingham include We Are Scientists, Toby Lee, Hannah Wicklund and The Skinner Brothers.
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14
don broco UNITED KINGDOM 2026 NIGHTMARE TRIPPING
Don Broco’s Nightmare Tripping UK dates bring a rock-led mix of alternative rock, hard rock and pop rock to major venues.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
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.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
O2 Institute Birmingham October Events
Rock at O2 Institute Birmingham includes Natewantstobattle, We Are Scientists and The Lemonheads.
Thu, Oct 1, Fri, Oct 2, Fri, Oct 2
O2 Academy Liverpool
Rock fans can catch The Lemonheads, The Doors Alive and The Black Parade at O2 Academy Liverpool in late 2026.
Thu, Oct 1, Sat, Oct 3, Mon, Oct 5
Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour
Amber Run add alternative rock and indie pop textures to selected dates on this run.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4 - The Ferret Preston
The Ferret 20th Birthday Weekender
Rock and psychedelic rock feature at The Ferret 20th Birthday Weekender, led by Evil Blizzard at The Ferret Preston.
Thu, Oct 1, Thu, Oct 8, Sat, Oct 10
Fear Factory Cybernetic Domination Tour
Hate’s progressive rock sits alongside Fear Factory’s industrial metal on the Cybernetic Domination run.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31 - The Joiners Southampton
THE JOINERS OCTOBER
Rock at The Joiners this October ranges from indie and folk rock with The Tubs to pop-rock sets from Bby and World News.
Thu, Oct 1 - The Black Heart London
ANCIENTS - Ascent of the Fallen Ones
Ancients deliver expansive post-rock at The Black Heart London with Matador and Monovoid in support.
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31 - The Ferret Preston
THE FERRET 20TH BIRTHDAY WEEKENDER and October & November Listings
Rock at The Ferret includes Evil Blizzard’s psychedelic rock, Sky Valley Mistress’ hard rock and multiple indie rock REVOFEST bills.
Thu, Oct 1 - Rock City Nottingham
We Are Scientists
US indie rock band We Are Scientists headline a rock-focused gig at Rock City Nottingham.
Thu, Oct 1 - The Bodega Nottingham
Spitalfield
Spitalfield and Jonah Matranga bring a rock-driven bill to The Bodega in Nottingham.
Thu, Oct 1 - Eventim Apollo London
Marillion
Marillion lead a rock-focused bill at Eventim Apollo, centred on neo-progressive and art rock sounds.
Thu, Oct 1 - Docks Academy Grimsby
The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present bring guitar-led indie rock with c86 and post-punk edges to Docks Academy in Grimsby.
Thu, Oct 1 - Grand Theatre Swansea
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock fans can catch The Bootleg Beatles’ Beatles-inspired tribute at Swansea Grand Theatre on 1 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 1 - Junction 1 Cambridge
The Lemonheads
Rock-focused date as The Lemonheads bring alternative and indie rock to Junction 1 in Cambridge.
Thu, Oct 1 - Chinnerys Southend-on-Sea
Blaze Bayley The Iron Maiden Anniversary!
Blaze Bayley brings UK hard rock to Chinnerys in Southend-on-Sea on 1 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 1 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
Warrior Soul
US hard rock band Warrior Soul play a rock show at KKs Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on 1 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 1 - Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
The Real People
This listing features britpop from The Real People, rooted in the broader rock tradition.
Thu, Oct 1 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
John Bramwell brings his guitar-led rock songwriting to The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes.
Thu, Oct 1 - The Flowerpot Derby
The Bluetones
The Bluetones bring alternative rock and indie rock to The Flowerpot in Derby.
Fri, Oct 2, Sat, Oct 3
Bigger Than You Think! Europe/UK Tour 2026
Simple Plan bring guitar-driven alternative rock to O2 Apollo and OVO Arena Wembley in October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - 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).
Fri, Oct 2 - Opium Dublin 2
BLOW MONKEYS
The Blow Monkeys blend pop rock and rock influences at Opium Dublin 2.
Fri, Oct 2, Mon, Oct 5
MAN / WOMAN / CHAINSAW
Art punk and indie rock from Man/Woman/Chainsaw anchors this rock listing at Thekla and Rescue Rooms in October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
NateWantsToBattle Phantom Burial Tour
The Phantom Burial Tour is rooted in rock, led by Natewantstobattle with support from Genrunner and Cam Steady.
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17
Interpol
Interpol’s North American dates bring their atmospheric rock, rooted in indie and post-punk revival, to major venues.
Fri, Oct 2, Thu, Oct 8 - 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.
Fri, Oct 2, Sat, Oct 3, Sat, Oct 3 - O2 Academy2 Islington London
T.Rextasy 49th Commemorative Anniversary Concert
Fri, Oct 2, Fri, Oct 30
Recently Announced
Rock-leaning dates include Bloodsports’ indie rock and Lebanon Hanover’s gothic rock in Leeds.
Fri, Oct 2, Sat, Oct 3, Wed, Oct 7
Twenty Years of We Are Scientists ... Further Celebrations ... Playing "With Love & Squalor" in Full
US indie rock band We Are Scientists perform "With Love & Squalor" in full across three UK dates in October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
I Prevail: The Violent Nature Tour UK & Europe 2026
Rock-focused dates include Arkells, Space and Antarctic Monkeys across The Violent Nature Tour Birmingham run.
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
The Wanted 2.0 UK Tour
Rock-focused dates on The Wanted 2.0 UK Tour feature From The Jam and Robert Jon & The Wreck at O2 Academy 2 Oxford.
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 24
The Coral 2026 Tour
The Coral’s indie rock and jangle pop core, plus glam rock from Mozart Estate, anchor this run on rock pages.
Fri, Oct 2 - O2 Ritz Manchester
Black Parade - The UK's Biggest Emo Night
Black Parade at O2 Ritz centres on alternative rock and emo from My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Jimmy Eat World.
Fri, Oct 2, Tue, Oct 13
RODOS NEW RELEASES
Indie rock textures run through the RODOS NEW RELEASES Leeds dates with Hollow Hand and Ebbb at Hyde Park Book Club.
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 28
Brudenell Presents Live at The Attic
Rock at The Attic comes into focus with Weird Nightmare’s alternative and indie rock opener on 1 September 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - 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.
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 31
The Coral 2026 Tour
The Coral’s folk rock and indie rock, plus Mozart Estate’s glam rock, keep this tour firmly in the rock listings.
Fri, Oct 2, Wed, Oct 21, Fri, Oct 30
NEW RELEASES
Art punk and indie rock drive Man/woman/chainsaw’s Brudenell Social Club date on the New Releases run.
Fri, Oct 2, Thu, Oct 29
BOO DOO NEW RELEASES
Rock-leaning BOO DOO NEW RELEASES dates include The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock at Brudenell Social Club.
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Rock and garage rock at O2 Forum Kentish Town feature Ty Segall, The Molotovs and Yonaka across autumn 2026 dates.
Fri, Oct 2 - SIX TREES KITCHEN Manchester
THE WONDER STUFF & inspiral carpets - VICTORIA WAREHOUSE AFTER SHOW
Rock, alternative rock and indie rock drive this after show with The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets at SIX TREES KITCHEN.
Fri, Oct 2 - Whelan’s Dublin 2
THE BLOW MONKEYS - BIRDSONG TOUR 2026
Guitar-led pop rock from The Blow Monkeys anchors this Birdsong Tour 2026 date at Whelan’s Dublin.
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 14 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Rock at The Underworld includes Warrior Soul, Voltstorm and Road across the autumn 2026 dates.
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 22 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town October Shows
Rock gigs include Yonaka’s alternative rock show and Kult’s acoustic and post-punk-leaning rock set at O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 29 - Concorde 2 Brighton
October Live Listings at Concorde 2, Brighton
Rock at Concorde 2 this October includes Yonaka, Nirvana UK, Let’s Zepp, Chris Hill's Dirty DC and more.
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 17 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush October Shows
Rock at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in October 2026 ranges from Agnieszka Chylińska to Big Big Train.
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 15 - O2 Academy Islington London
O2 Academy Islington October Shows
Rock-focused October dates include Big Cyc, Natewantstobattle and several tribute shows.
Fri, Oct 2 - New Century Hall Manchester
Yonaka
Yonaka play alternative and indie rock, placing this Manchester gig firmly on the rock listings.
Fri, Oct 2 - Koko London
Trash Boat
Trash Boat deliver a modern rock and pop punk show at KOKO in London.
Fri, Oct 2 - The Palladium London
Starsailor with Strings perform Love Is Here
Starsailor perform alternative rock, indie rock and piano rock with strings at London Palladium for this Love Is Here show.
Fri, Oct 2 - Troxy London
The Lemonheads
Rock-led bill with The Lemonheads’ alternative and indie rock headlining Troxy London, joined by Willy Mason.
Fri, Oct 2 - Downstairs at the Dome London
The Ariston
The Ariston’s alternative rock set anchors this rock listing at Downstairs at The Dome in London.
Fri, Oct 2 - Saint Luke's Glasgow
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies bring alternative rock and indie rock to Glasgow for this Saint Luke's gig.
Fri, Oct 2 - Tramshed Cardiff
From The Jam
From The Jam deliver guitar-driven pop rock at Tramshed Cardiff on 2 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
Space
Space bring alternative rock and indie rock to Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on 2 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - O2 Academy Glasgow
The Undertones
Rock fans can catch The Undertones and Skids bringing guitar-driven punk and new wave to O2 Academy Glasgow.
Fri, Oct 2 - 26 Leake Street London
DICE
Dice bring alternative rock and surf rock to London, anchoring this listing firmly on the rock genre page.
Fri, Oct 2 - Opera House Buxton
Walter Trout
Walter Trout brings blues rock and electric blues to Buxton Opera House, joined by Laura Evans.
Fri, Oct 2 - Esquires Bedford
Blaze Bayley
Blaze Bayley brings driving hard rock to Bedford Esquires in Bedford on 2 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - The Louisiana Bristol
South Summit
South Summit bring alternative and surf rock to The Louisiana in Bristol, joined by Manatees.
Fri, Oct 2 - Gullivers Manchester
Dateline
New Zealand group Dateline bring grunge and indie rock to Gullivers Manchester on 2 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 2 - Birdwell Venue Barnsley
China Crisis
China Crisis bring their new wave sound, rooted in rock, to Birdwell Venue in Barnsley on 2 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 - The YTheatre Leicester
ROXY MAGIC
Roxy Magic deliver rock-leaning tunes at Leicester Y Theatre with WAKE UP PROMOTIONS.
Sat, Oct 3 - O2 Academy Brixton London
BEARTOOTH - pure ecstasy Europe + UK tour
Beartooth and Silverstein bring a heavy rock edge to O2 Academy Brixton.
Sat, Oct 3, Tue, Oct 27
COMING SOON
Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 15 - 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.
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 12 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
O2 Academy2 Oxford October Events
Rock gigs at O2 Academy2 Oxford in October 2026 include From The Jam and The Hoosiers.
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17 - 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.
Sat, Oct 3 - Concorde 2 Brighton
FISH 56 OCTAGON
Fish performs art rock and progressive rock at Concorde 2 Brighton on 3 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 3, Fri, Oct 30 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton Live Music Events
Indie and alternative rock at Brixton comes from The Big Moon, The Snuts and Hard‐fi across late 2026 dates.
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton
Rock at O2 Academy Brixton ranges from The Black Keys’ garage rock to The Hu’s alternative metal and folk rock.
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
LOUT Gigs in Brighton
Rock fans get alternative and indie rock from The Afghan Whigs and Teenage Fanclub across Chalk and Concorde 2.
Sat, Oct 3 - O2 Institute3 Birmingham
RUN DON'T WALK
Run Don't Walk top a rock bill featuring gothic and alternative rock band In Crooked Wonderment at O2 Institute 3.
Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 30 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton
Rock at O2 Academy Brixton ranges from Fat Dog’s alternative rock to Stephen Wilson Jr’s rock-infused songwriting.
Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 15
O2 Academy Leeds
Rock-leaning shows at O2 Academy Leeds include Band Of Horses’ 20th anniversary set and Red Rum Club’s headline date.
Sat, Oct 3 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
ARKAYLA
Rock band Arkayla headline Brudenell Social Club Leeds with Cherryholt on a Futuresound-promoted bill.
Sat, Oct 3 - The Ferret Preston
THE FERRET 20TH BIRTHDAY WEEKENDER
Rock-led birthday weekender featuring Evil Blizzard’s psychedelic rock and Dead Things’ metalcore edge.
Sat, Oct 3 - Birdwell Venue Barnsley
The Wedding Present
This Barnsley show features The Wedding Present channelling c86-influenced indie rock at Birdwell Venue.
Sat, Oct 3 - Headrow House Leeds
South Summit
South Summit bring alternative and surf rock to Leeds, joined by Fools Arcade at Headrow House.
Sat, Oct 3 - La Belle Angèle Edinburgh
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies bring guitar-driven alternative rock to La Belle Angele in Edinburgh.
Sat, Oct 3 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
Yonaka
Rock-focused bill with Yonaka’s alternative and indie rock leading the night at O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Sat, Oct 3 - Corn Exchange Edinburgh
The Undertones
Rock-focused date with The Undertones bringing driving guitars and hooks to Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
Sat, Oct 3 - The International Leicester
The Monochrome Set
The Monochrome Set play indie rock and new wave, bringing a sharp rock edge to The International in Leicester.
Sat, Oct 3 - The Sugarmill Stoke-on-Trent
From The Jam
Rock-driven pop rock from From The Jam at The Sugarmill in Stoke On Trent on 3 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 - De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill-on-Sea
Starsailor with Strings
Starsailor bring alternative rock, indie rock and piano rock with strings to Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion on 3 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton
Cory Hanson
Cory Hanson blends psychedelic folk, folk pop and rock at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton.
Sat, Oct 3 - Roadmender Northampton
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring guitar-led alternative and indie rock to Roadmender Northampton.
Sat, Oct 3 - THE HAIRY DOG Derby
BLAZE BAYLEY
Blaze Bayley brings hard rock power to The Hairy Dog in Derby on 3 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 - Portland Arms Cambridge
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock edge to their headline gig at The Portland Arms in Cambridge.
Sat, Oct 3 - Royal Hall Harrogate
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock fans can catch The Bootleg Beatles’ tribute show at Harrogate Royal Hall on 3 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 3 - The Queen's Hall Edinburgh
Walter Trout
Blues rock artist Walter Trout plays The Queen's Hall Edinburgh with Laura Evans on the bill.
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 31
ALISON MOYET 2026 TOUR
Alison Moyet’s October 2026 UK run touches on rock-influenced alternative pop alongside art pop and blue-eyed soul.
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 23
Live Music Events at O2 Academy2 Leicester
Rock at O2 Academy2 Leicester includes The Wonder Stuff’s alternative and indie rock plus From The Jam’s classic sound.
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 24 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR
Rock at O2 Academy2 Leicester comes from The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets on The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR.
Sun, Oct 4 - O2 Academy Oxford
FROM THE JAM - The Essential Live Celebration of The Jam
Rock and pop rock from From The Jam at O2 Academy Oxford, joined by Nicky Weller.
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 24 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR + The Selecter + DJ Rhoda Dakar
Rock shows include The Wonder Stuff with Inspiral Carpets plus tribute sets from Close To Tears and Inxs Uk.
Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 23 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
The bEAT: DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR + The Selecter + DJ Rhoda Daka
Rock fans can catch The Wonder Stuff, Inspiral Carpets and tribute acts across this O2 Academy2 Leicester tour run.
Sun, Oct 4 - Concorde 2 Brighton
FAT WHITE FAMILY - 10 years of Songs for our Mothers
Fat White Family bring garage rock revival and lo-fi noise to Concorde 2 for the Songs For Our Mothers anniversary.
Sun, Oct 4 - Moth Club London
CORY HANSON Europe / UK 2026
Psychedelic folk and rock from Cory Hanson at MOTH Club with Cole Berliner on 4 October 2026.
Sun, Oct 4 - Rebellion Manchester
Spitalfield
Spitalfield and Jonah Matranga bring a rock-driven bill with melodic hardcore and singer-songwriter elements to Rebellion Manchester.
Sun, Oct 4 - City Varieties Music Hall Leeds
The Delines
The Delines blend rock with alternative country and folk rock at City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds.
Sun, Oct 4 - The Deaf Institute Manchester
SOUTH SUMMIT
South Summit play alternative and surf rock, anchoring this listing firmly on the rock spectrum.
Sun, Oct 4 - Venue Cymru Llandudno
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock tribute act The Bootleg Beatles play Venue Cymru Theatre in Llandudno on 4 October 2026.
Sun, Oct 4 - Castle and Falcon Birmingham
Test Dept + Bruise Blood (ft. Mike Bourne TotS)
Rock and experimental rock textures from Teeth Of The Sea support Test Dept. at The Castle and Falcon.
Sun, Oct 4 - The Lemon Tree Aberdeen
Walter Trout
Rock and blues rock meet as Walter Trout plays The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen with support from Laura Evans.
Sun, Oct 4 - The New Adelphi Club Hull
Bis
Bis deliver indie rock and pop punk energy alongside electropop at The New Adelphi Club in Hull.
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 22
Brudenell Presents
Rock-leaning dates include The Magic Numbers’ indie rock and Yard Act’s post-punk under the Brudenell Presents banner.
Mon, Oct 5, Wed, Oct 21 - 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.
Mon, Oct 5 - O2 Academy Leeds
BEARTOOTH - pure ecstasy europe + uk tour
Beartooth’s Pure Ecstasy Europe + UK tour hits O2 Academy Leeds with heavy rock from Silverstein and Kingdom Of Gravity.
Mon, Oct 5, Thu, Oct 15, Thu, Oct 29
New Releases
Rock-focused Leeds shows include Arab Strap’s indie rock and Yard Act’s sharp, guitar-driven sets across multiple venues.
Mon, Oct 5 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES POD
Rock is covered by Slow Pulp’s indie rock and The Sick Man Of Europe’s art rock performance.
Mon, Oct 5 - DIGITAL Newcastle upon Tyne
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring guitar-driven alternative rock to Digital in Newcastle on 5 October 2026.
Mon, Oct 5 - Tramshed Cardiff
Yonaka
Rock-led bill with Yonaka’s alternative and indie rock set, joined by Snayx at Tramshed Cardiff.
Mon, Oct 5 - Irish Centre Leeds
We Are Scientists
US indie rock band We Are Scientists bring hook-driven rock to Leeds Irish Centre.
Mon, Oct 5 - Portland Arms Cambridge
Tom McRae
Tom Mcrae brings his rock-influenced alternative sound to The Portland Arms in Cambridge.
Tue, Oct 6 - Limelight 2 Belfast
AN EVENING WITH BUFFALO TOM
Buffalo Tom bring guitar-led alternative and indie rock to Limelight 2 Belfast in October 2026.
Tue, Oct 6 - The Joiners Southampton
Ancients - Ascent of the Fallen Ones
Ancients play expansive post-rock at Joiners, fitting this into the rock listings.
Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 18
The Hoosiers Compassion Tour 2026
The Hoosiers bring their rock-edged indie pop to UK venues on the Compassion Tour 2026.
Tue, Oct 6, Sat, Oct 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON at The Brudenell Social Club
Rock gigs include The Felice Brothers at Leeds Irish Centre and Live Wire at Brudenell Social Club.
Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 30
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.
Tue, Oct 6 - The Sussex Arms Tunbridge Wells
WINTER GARDENS opal Mag
Opal Mag’s indie rock and shoegaze meet Winter Gardens’ art pop and alternative dance at The Sussex Arms.
Tue, Oct 6 - Button Factory Dublin
t.i.l.t.
Stratford Rise push into experimental and noise rock alongside Yes Chef! at Button Factory Dublin.
Tue, Oct 6 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
'MULE' Orville Peck
Alternative rock and indie rock from Orville Peck headline O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Tue, Oct 6, Wed, Oct 7 - The O2 London
The Strokes Reality Awaits Europe 2026
Rock-focused bill as The Strokes bring garage and indie rock to The O2 with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 26
The Strokes Reality Awaits Europe 2026
Rock-focused arena dates as The Strokes lead Reality Awaits Europe 2026 with Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.
Tue, Oct 6 - Limelight 1 Belfast
FEAR FACTORY - CYBERNETIC DOMINATION TOUR
Fear Factory’s alternative metal and Hate’s progressive rock root this Belfast date firmly in heavy rock territory.
Tue, Oct 6 - The Key Club Leeds
Spitalfield
Spitalfield and Jonah Matranga bring a rock-driven set to The Key Club in Leeds.
Tue, Oct 6 - The Croft Bristol
Sparta
Sparta lead a rock-driven bill at The Croft in Bristol, with support from Hammok.
Tue, Oct 6 - Electric Bristol
Joyce Manor
Joyce Manor’s indie rock edge and Hitmen’s New Wave roots anchor this rock-focused Bristol gig.
Tue, Oct 6 - The Tree House Frome
Tom McRae
Tom Mcrae brings atmospheric rock and alternative rock songwriting to The Tree House in Frome.
Tue, Oct 6 - SWG3 Galvanizers Glasgow
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring guitar-driven alternative and indie rock to SWG3 Galvanizers in Glasgow.
Tue, Oct 6 - Bridgewater Hall Manchester
What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Ed Harcourt brings alternative and indie rock influences to The Burt Bacharach Songbook show.
Tue, Oct 6 - Concorde 2 Brighton
YONAKA
Yonaka lead a rock-driven bill at Concorde 2 Brighton, joined by Snayx.
Tue, Oct 6 - Alban Arena St Albans
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock fans can catch The Bootleg Beatles’ tribute show at Alban Arena St Albans on 6 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 7 - Albert Hall Manchester
THE LEMONHEADS
The Lemonheads bring their alternative and indie rock sound to Albert Hall Manchester on 7 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 7, Sun, Oct 18
Quireboys October 2026 UK Tour
Blues rock and hard rock from Quireboys drive this two-date UK tour in October 2026.
Wed, Oct 7 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON at the Brudenell Social Club
Corella, Henge and others bring rock-driven headline shows to the COMING SOON run at Brudenell Social Club.
Wed, Oct 7 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
James McMurtry
James Mcmurtry’s folk rock and Betty Soo’s rock-tinged Americana anchor this Brudenell Social Club show.
Wed, Oct 7 - The Bodega Nottingham
SOUTH SUMMIT - RUN IT BACK EUROPE / UK TOUR
Rock-leaning bill as South Summit bring alternative and surf rock to Bodega Nottingham with Dear Lily and Bayboards.
Wed, Oct 7, Mon, Oct 19 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
ROO ROK NEW RELEASES OUT THIS WEEK
Rock-led ROO ROK dates include The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock show at Brudenell Social Club.
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 22 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire October Shows
Big Big Train’s crossover prog date on 17 October 2026 brings progressive rock to O2 Shepherds Bush Empire’s October run.
Wed, Oct 7 - Electric Ballroom London
MAN / WOMAN / CHAINSAW
Art punk and indie rock from Man/Woman/Chainsaw anchor this rock listing at Electric Ballroom and O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 27
NEW RELEASES
Arab Strap’s indie rock date at Howard Assembly Room Leeds anchors the rock side of the New Releases listing.
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Band of Horses
Band Of Horses showcase folk rock and americana across UK venues on this October 2026 run.
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 31
What's On October at Albert Hall Manchester
Rock at Albert Hall this October includes The Lemonheads’ alternative rock and The Coral’s indie rock shows.
Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 23
O2 Academy Leicester October Gigs
Rock at O2 Academy Leicester this October includes The Wonder Stuff, Inspiral Carpets and Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana.
Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 15
O2 Institute Birmingham Live Music Events
Rock and alt rock shows from We Are Scientists and The Lemonheads at O2 Institute Birmingham.
Wed, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 16
O2 Academy Oxford
Rock at O2 Academy Oxford includes Crash Test Dummies and Robert Jon & The Wreck alongside club and themed nights.
Wed, Oct 7 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
Spitalfield + Jonah Matranga + Jon Walker
Rock at The Craufurd Arms as Spitalfield play with support from Jonah Matranga.
Wed, Oct 7 - Castle and Falcon Birmingham
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio fuse dance-rock and post-punk grooves at The Castle and Falcon in Birmingham.
Wed, Oct 7 - Philharmonic Hall Liverpool
What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Ed Harcourt brings alternative and indie rock colours to The Burt Bacharach Songbook show in Liverpool.
Wed, Oct 7 - The White Hotel Salford
Gilla Band
Gilla Band bring a harsh, noise rock edge to this Manchester date at The White Hotel.
Wed, Oct 7 - Old Fire Station Carlisle
Walter Trout
Rock-edged blues rock from Walter Trout anchors this Carlisle gig at Old Fire Station.
Thu, Oct 8 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
TOM MCRAE
Tom Mcrae brings his alternative rock-leaning songwriting to The Trades Club on 8 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 8, Fri, Oct 9
Young The Giant Victory Garden World Tour
Young The Giant deliver indie rock and rock on the Victory Garden World Tour, with UK dates in October 2026.
Thu, Oct 8 - Hyde Park Book Club Leeds
Recently Announced
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23
HEAVEN 17 CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF PENTHOUSE AND PAVEMENT
Heaven 17 fuse rock energy with electronic production in their dance-rock "Penthouse And Pavement" shows.
Thu, Oct 8 - O2 Academy Bournemouth
TWENTY YEARS OF we are Scientists
We Are Scientists headline O2 Academy Bournemouth with a guitar-driven indie rock performance on 8 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 30 - 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.
Thu, Oct 8 - St George’s Church Ramsgate
NERINA PALLTOT - FIRE ESCAPE SYMPHONIES UK + IRELAND TOUR
Nerina Pallot brings alternative and indie rock to St George’s Church as part of the Fire Escape Symphonies tour.
Thu, Oct 8 - The Ferret Preston
ALICIA F! (FR) + GUESTS
Alicia F! leads with garage rock power, blending pop punk hooks in a rock-focused gig at The Ferret.
Thu, Oct 8 - Rock City Nottingham
Sparta
Sparta are joined by Hammock, whose instrumental and post-rock sound underpins this Nottingham gig.
Thu, Oct 8 - Rock City Nottingham
Yonaka
Yonaka bring alternative and indie rock to Rock City Nottingham, with Snayx joining the bill.
Thu, Oct 8 - Electric Ballroom London
Joyce Manor
Joyce Manor bring an emo and indie rock-driven show to Electric Ballroom London.
Thu, Oct 8 - Brighton Dome
The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets
Rock at Brighton Dome from The Wonder Stuff’s alternative rock and grebo plus Inspiral Carpets’ indie rock edge.
Thu, Oct 8 - The YTheatre Leicester
The Blow Monkeys
Rock-leaning pop rock from The Blow Monkeys anchors this Leicester show at The Y Theatre.
Thu, Oct 8 - The Garage London
South Summit
South Summit play alternative rock and surf rock at The Garage with support from Ben Kidson.
Thu, Oct 8 - Symphony Hall Birmingham
What The World Needs Now - Burt Bacharach Songbook
Ed Harcourt’s alternative and indie rock sets a rock edge alongside The Burt Bacharach Songbook in Birmingham.
Thu, Oct 8 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton
Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek bring alternative rock, indie rock and post-rock textures to this Brighton gig.
Fri, Oct 9 - O2 Academy Liverpool
dodgy
Dodgy and The Icicle Works bring a rock-focused bill rooted in alternative rock and britpop sounds.
Fri, Oct 9, Mon, Oct 12, Fri, Oct 16 - 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.
Fri, Oct 9 - Band on the Wall Manchester
Buffalo Tom
Buffalo Tom lead a guitar-driven rock bill at Band On The Wall, with support from Gerard Love.
Fri, Oct 9 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1
SIX60 - EURO TOUR 2026
Six60 bring guitar-led alternative rock with indietronica touches to The Academy in Dublin.
Fri, Oct 9 - Cavern Exeter
SPITALFIELD - UK TOUR 2026
Fri, Oct 9 - THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT Manchester
Worried About Henry
Circadian and Savannah introduce progressive and psychedelic rock touches to the drum and bass-heavy Worried About Henry bill.
Fri, Oct 9, Sat, Oct 10 - Roundhouse London
Gene
Gene headline a rock-focused bill at Roundhouse, joined by The Slow Readers Club on the final night.
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 30
REYTONS UK & IRELAND TOUR 2026
The Reytons lead a rock-focused October 2026 run, blending indie rock and pop rock across arenas and theatres.
Fri, Oct 9 - The Dev London
LACERTILIA
Psychedelic rock meets doom metal as Lacertilia headline The Dev in London.
Fri, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 22
Gigs in Brighton with The Amazons, Nirvana UK, Cancer Bats, Reef, Every Hell, Employed To Serve, Chasing Abbey, Tigercub, Grommet
Rock-focused dates include The Amazons at Chalk and Reef with Youth Sector at Concorde 2.
Fri, Oct 9, Sat, Oct 10 - The Ferret Preston
REVOFEST
REVOFEST at The Ferret is rock-focused, with alternative and indie rock from Ever, Falls, Trampolene and more acts.
Fri, Oct 9 - Electric Bristol
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring their guitar-driven alternative and indie rock sound to Electric Bristol with Willy Mason in support.
Fri, Oct 9 - The Tivoli Buckley
From The Jam
From The Jam play a rock and pop rock headline date at The Tivoli in Buckley on 9 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 9 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
Creeper
Gothic rock, horror punk and alternative metal collide as Creeper and Calva Louise play O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Fri, Oct 9 - The Dome London
Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek bring layered alternative rock to The Dome, joined by support act Raisa K.
Fri, Oct 9 - Beckett Students' Union Leeds
Yonaka
Rock-focused bill in Leeds as Yonaka bring alternative and indie rock to Leeds Beckett Students Union with support from Snayx.
Fri, Oct 9 - Grand Central Dome Liverpool
The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys bring their pop rock and rock-driven set to The Dome Liverpool with Pete Williams opening.
Fri, Oct 9 - Dingwalls London
A Certain Ratio - Playing Sextet and Force
A Certain Ratio’s Sextet and Force performance at Dingwalls highlights their dance-rock and post-punk side.
Fri, Oct 9 - SOUNDHOUSE Leicester
Space - Ten Neurotic Fairytales Tour
Space bring alternative rock and indie rock songs from Ten Neurotic Fairytales to The Soundhouse in Leicester.
Fri, Oct 9 - Hall for Cornwall Truro
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock tribute band The Bootleg Beatles bring a Beatles-focused rock show to Hall for Cornwall in Truro.
Sat, Oct 10 - O2 Institute Birmingham
The Lemonheads UK Tour 2026
The Lemonheads bring driving alternative and indie rock to O2 Institute Birmingham.
Sat, Oct 10 - Garage Glasgow
YONAKA
Yonaka headline The Garage with an alternative and indie rock-driven set.
Sat, Oct 10 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1
JOYCE MANOR
Rock-focused gig as Joyce Manor bring emo, indie rock and punk rock to THE ACADEMY Dublin 1.
Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16
BÖRIS “PINK” 20th Anniversary EURO & UK Tour 2026
Sat, Oct 10 - Corn Exchange Cambridge
A Celebration of SYD BARRETT featuring KULA SHAKER, SOFT MACHINE, MEN ON THE BORDER, DIANA SILVEIRA, RADHIKA, PUNK FLOYD
Kula Shaker and Soft Machine lead a rock-focused Syd Barrett tribute at Cambridge Corn Exchange.
Sat, Oct 10 - Moth Club London
BLACK MARKET KARMA + SPANISH HORSES
Rock-leaning neo-psychedelia, psychedelic rock and shoegaze from Black Market Karma at MOTH CLUB.
Sat, Oct 10 - ALPHABET Brighton
BLACK MARKET KARMA
Black Market Karma bring neo-psychedelia, psychedelic rock and shoegaze to Alphabet in Brighton with support from Alphabet.
Sat, Oct 10 - Junction 1 Cambridge
Shiny New Model Festival
Shiny New Model Festival brings Squid’s experimental rock to Junction 1 in Cambridge.
Sat, Oct 10 - Nice N Sleazy Glasgow
Ripcord Fest 2
The Grey’s heavy instrumental rock and Mastiff’s hardcore-inflected weight bring a dense rock core to Ripcord Fest 2.
Sat, Oct 10 - Electric Bristol
We Are Scientists
Indie rock band We Are Scientists headline a rock-focused gig at Electric Bristol.
Sat, Oct 10 - Manchester Academy
Creeper
Rock-focused bill at Manchester Academy as Creeper’s gothic rock meets Calva Louise’s alternative metal and rock.
Sat, Oct 10 - MECA Swindon
From The Jam
Rock and pop rock from From The Jam at MECA Swindon on 10 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 10 - The Joiners Southampton
SPITALFIELD
Spitalfield are joined by rock-influenced songwriter Jonah Matranga at The Joiners in Southampton.
Sat, Oct 10 - Audio Glasgow
Electric Eel Shock
Electric Eel Shock bring high-energy rock with garage and j-rock edges to Audio in Glasgow.
Sat, Oct 10 - Mash Cambridge
SPACE
Space play alternative rock at Mash in Cambridge on 10 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 10 - The Key Club Leeds
Evil Blizzard/The Battery Farm/Until Joy
Rock at The Key Club as Evil Blizzard’s psychedelic rock links up with punk support from The Battery Farm.
Sat, Oct 10 - St George's Hall Bradford
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock fans can see The Bootleg Beatles performing their Beatles tribute at St George's Hall Bradford.
Sat, Oct 10 - CON CLUB Lewes
A CERTAIN RATIO
A Certain Ratio mix dance-rock, dance-punk and funk at Lewes Con Club on 10 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 10 - Band on the Wall Manchester
Crash Test Dummies - Celebrating 35+ Years
Crash Test Dummies deliver rock and alternative rock live at Band On The Wall in Manchester.
Sat, Oct 10 - THE FACTORY LIVE Worthing
The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr
The Beat fold sharp new wave and post-punk edges into their ska-rooted rock set in Worthing.
Sat, Oct 10 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
Walter Trout
Rock and blues rock meet as Walter Trout plays Picturedrome Holmfirth with support from Leoni Jane Kennedy.
Sat, Oct 10 - The Fire Station Sunderland
Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev’s experimental and dream-infused rock underpins this Sunderland show at The Fire Station.
Sat, Oct 10 - Papillion Southampton
China Crisis
China Crisis bring their new wave edge to Papillon in Southampton with Knight$ in support.
Sun, Oct 11 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
JAMES MCMURTRY
James Mcmurtry leads a rock and folk rock-leaning Americana bill at The Trades Club Hebden Bridge.
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20
Alice Cooper - Devil on my Shoulder Book Tour
Alice Cooper’s October 2026 theatre dates bring classic and garage rock across the Devil on my Shoulder Book Tour.
Sun, Oct 11 - The Stoller Hall Manchester
The Blow Monkeys
Rock and pop rock from The Blow Monkeys at The Stoller Hall, with Pete Williams opening the show.
Sun, Oct 11 - Rock City Nottingham
The Lemonheads
Rock-focused bill at Rock City Nottingham led by The Lemonheads’ alternative and indie rock set.
Sun, Oct 11 - Electric Bristol
SIX60
Six60 headline with a guitar-driven sound rooted in alternative rock at Electric Bristol.
Sun, Oct 11 - DIGITAL Newcastle upon Tyne
Boris / Planning for Burial
Boris and Planning For Burial twist rock into ambient, doomgaze and post-metal forms at Digital in Newcastle.
Sun, Oct 11 - The Star and Garter Manchester
Electric Eel Shock
Electric Eel Shock bring a high-energy rock mix of garage rock and j-rock to The Star and Garter in Manchester.
Sun, Oct 11 - QMU Glasgow
Joyce Manor
Joyce Manor bring emo-inflected indie rock and punk rock to QMU Glasgow on 11 October 2026.
Sun, Oct 11 - Komedia Brighton
LSD and the Search For God
Lsd And The Search For God’s psychedelic rock set, joined by Triage at Komedia Brighton, anchors this listing on the rock page.
Sun, Oct 11 - The Palladium London
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock takes centre stage as The Bootleg Beatles perform their Beatles tribute at The London Palladium.
Sun, Oct 11 - ST GEORGE'S Bristol
China Crisis - Warped Tour
China Crisis play melodic new wave with rock-inflected pop at St George's in Bristol.
Sun, Oct 11 - The Waterfront Norwich
Walter Trout
Walter Trout blends blues rock and electric blues at Waterfront in Norwich with Leoni Jane Kennedy supporting.
Sun, Oct 11 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies bring their alternative and indie rock sound to Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Mon, Oct 12 - Whelan’s Dublin 2
ARAB STRAP.
Arab Strap bring an indie rock, indietronica and slowcore-focused rock show to Whelan’s in Dublin.
Mon, Oct 12 - Empire Music Hall Belfast
MERCURY REV celebrating 25 years of 'ALL IS DREAM'
Mercury Rev’s experimental and indie rock side joins Mick Harvey at THE EMPIRE MUSIC HALL Belfast.
Mon, Oct 12 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Ulrika Spacek + HONESTY
Ulrika Spacek bring alternative rock, indie rock and post-rock textures to Brudenell Social Club.
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 24
Live Music Events at O2 Ritz Manchester
Rock and indie rock feature via Mercury Rev, Transvision Vamp and Neighbourhood Festival shows at O2 Ritz Manchester.
Mon, Oct 12 - Thekla Bristol
Lsd And The Search For God
Lsd And The Search For God bring psychedelic rock and shoegaze-leaning sounds to Thekla with Triage in support.
Mon, Oct 12 - Concorde 2 Brighton
Beth Orton
Beth Orton brings alternative rock touches to her otherwise folk-rooted Brighton gig at Concorde 2.
Mon, Oct 12 - De Montfort Hall Leicester
What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Ed Harcourt’s alternative and indie rock background underpins this Bacharach songbook show in Leicester.
Mon, Oct 12 - Epic Studios Norwich
Crash Test Dummies - Celebrating 35+ Years
Crash Test Dummies bring their alternative and indie rock sound to Epic Studios Norwich in October 2026.
Mon, Oct 12 - Academy 2 Manchester
SIX60
Six60 headline Manchester Academy 2 with an alternative rock-driven set blended with indietronica and R&B touches.
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 30
The Mary Wallopers Paddywhackery Live 2026
Folk punk from The Mary Wallopers meets The Coral’s indie rock and folk rock throughout Paddywhackery Live 2026.
Tue, Oct 13, Tue, Oct 27, Tue, Oct 27
Recent Releases
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 30 - O2 Academy Leeds
An Evening With Band of Horses: Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time
Rock-led dates at O2 Academy Leeds include The Wedding Present and the joint bill from The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets.
Tue, Oct 13 - Chalk Brighton
CANCER BATS with IGNITE & Knives
Rock-leaning hardcore and southern rock from Cancer Bats with melodic hardcore support from Ignite at Chalk Brighton.
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17 - Millennium Forum Londonderry
Snow Patrol Acoustic
Snow Patrol bring acoustic alternative and indie rock to Millennium Forum across four October 2026 dates.
Tue, Oct 13 - The Stoller Hall Manchester
Beth Orton
Beth Orton brings alternative rock with electronic touches to The Stoller Hall in Manchester.
Tue, Oct 13 - Corn Exchange Exeter
The Blow Monkeys
The Blow Monkeys bring pop rock to Exeter Corn Exchange, with Pete Williams opening on trombone.
Tue, Oct 13 - Assembly Hall Tunbridge Wells
The Bootleg Beatles
The Bootleg Beatles perform Beatles-era rock at Assembly Hall in Tunbridge Wells on 13 October 2026.
Tue, Oct 13 - Union Chapel London
James McMurtry
James Mcmurtry’s folk rock and americana show at Union Chapel highlights rock-leaning songwriting with Betty Soo.
Tue, Oct 13 - Band on the Wall Manchester
Arab Strap
Arab Strap bring an indie rock, indietronica and slowcore-infused rock show to Band On The Wall, Manchester.
Tue, Oct 13 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
Walter Trout
Rock-edged blues comes to KK's Steel Mill as Walter Trout leads a blues rock bill with support from Leoni Jane Kennedy.
Tue, Oct 13 - The Cluny Newcastle upon Tyne
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio blend dance-rock and funk at The Cluny in Newcastle upon Tyne on 13 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - The Lexington London
ELLIS:D + Support
Rock-focused gig at The Lexington with Ellis·d blending art rock and garage rock elements.
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 27
Brandon Flowers On Tour
Brandon Flowers plays rock shows across UK academies, theatres and Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre in October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - ICA London
& Rain - fata morgana fall Winter tour 2026
& Rain bring acoustic rock, alternative rock, britpop and hard rock to ICA London on the fata morgana fall Winter tour 2026.
Wed, Oct 14, Wed, Oct 14 - O2 Academy Liverpool
BLOSSOMS LIVE PERFORMANCE
Blossoms deliver alternative rock and indie rock across two O2 Academy Liverpool gigs in October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - Tramshed Cardiff
Panchiko
Panchiko bring an alternative rock-focused set to Tramshed Cardiff on 14 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - Scala London
LSD and the Search for God
Rock-leaning psychedelic and dream pop sounds from Lsd And The Search For God with Triage at Scala London.
Wed, Oct 14 - Bear Cave Bournemouth
TOM MCRAE
Tom Mcrae brings atmospheric rock and alternative rock songwriting to Bear Cave, Bournemouth.
Wed, Oct 14 - Islington Assembly Hall London
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies headline with a rock and alternative rock set at Islington Assembly Hall.
Wed, Oct 14 - Heaven London
Arab Strap
Arab Strap perform indie rock, indietronica and slowcore at Heaven London.
Wed, Oct 14 - SWG3 TV Studio Glasgow
Gurriers
Gurriers headline SWG3 TV Studio in Glasgow with a guitar-driven alternative and indie rock set, joined by Tramhaus.
Wed, Oct 14 - The White Hotel Salford
Ulrika Spacek
Ulrika Spacek bring atmospheric alternative rock and post-rock textures to The White Hotel in Manchester.
Wed, Oct 14 - Guildhall Gloucester
Walter Trout
Walter Trout’s blues rock set brings a guitar-led rock edge to Gloucester Guildhall.
Wed, Oct 14 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
The Bluetones
The Bluetones bring alternative rock and indie rock to Brudenell Social Club in Leeds on 14 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - Wolverhampton University at The Civic Hall
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock tribute band The Bootleg Beatles perform a Beatles-focused rock show in Wolverhampton.
Wed, Oct 14 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Beth Orton
Beth Orton brings alternative rock textures alongside her folk-rooted songwriting.
Wed, Oct 14 - THE FACTORY LIVE Worthing
BLAZE BAYLEY: IRON MAIDEN ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Blaze Bayley brings UK hard rock to The Factory Live in Worthing on 14 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 14 - Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio fuse dance-rock and post-punk rhythms at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh.
Thu, Oct 15 - The Black Heart London
THE NARRATOR
Metalcore crew The Narrator bring a heavy rock edge to The Black Heart in London.
Thu, Oct 15 - HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM Leeds
ARAB STRAP.
Arab Strap bring a rock-focused mix of indie rock, indietronica and slowcore to HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM.
Thu, Oct 15, Sat, Oct 17, Thu, Oct 29
Brudenell Presents Leeds
Rock-led Brudenell Presents Leeds shows feature Gurriers’ alternative rock and John Bramwell’s rock songwriting.
Thu, Oct 15, Sat, Oct 17
New Releases Out This Week
Rock-focused Leeds dates include Gurriers’ alternative and indie rock at Project House and Arab Strap at Howard Assembly Room.
Thu, Oct 15, Sat, Oct 17, Tue, Oct 20
COMING SOON at the Brudenell Social Club
Rock-led dates include John Bramwell at Brudenell Social Club and Gurriers’ alternative rock show at Project House.
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 24
Duran Duran
Duran Duran’s alternative rock anchors these arena bills, expanded by Pigeon’s afro rock energy.
Thu, Oct 15 - HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM Leeds
New Releases Out This Week
Arab Strap and Kiwi Jr. bring rock-focused indie shows, with Arab Strap leaning into indietronica and slowcore.
Thu, Oct 15 - Project House Leeds
THE STORY OF PANCHIKO
Panchiko play atmospheric alternative rock live at Project House Leeds in October 2026.
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
Duran Duran
Duran Duran bring arena-ready alternative rock to UK venues, joined by Pigeon on selected dates.
Thu, Oct 15, Mon, Oct 19
A*Pop World Tour
A*Pop bring alternative rock with electronic and futurepop elements across Brixton and Manchester dates.
Thu, Oct 15 - O2 Institute Birmingham
SHED SEVEN
Shed Seven bring alternative rock and jangle pop to O2 Institute Birmingham.
Thu, Oct 15 - The Grand Social Dublin 1
SPORTS - '26 uk/europe tour.
Indie rock from Sports leads this rock bill at The Grand Social with support from Pool Girl.
Thu, Oct 15, Fri, Oct 16
And So I Watch You From Afar Caspian
And So I Watch You From Afar and Caspian supply the instrumental rock core of this two-date October 2026 run.
Thu, Oct 15 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
THE BLUETONES
Rock fans can catch The Bluetones’ alternative rock and indie rock set at Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 30
Billy Ocean - 50 Years of Red Light Spells Danger
Billy Ocean’s pop rock touches align with Tony Hadley’s background for the rock angle on this bill.
Thu, Oct 15 - QMU Glasgow
Mercury Rev
Experimental rock and dream pop from Mercury Rev at QMU Glasgow, plus Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo.
Thu, Oct 15 - Castle and Falcon Birmingham
LSD and the Search for God
Lsd And The Search For God lead a psychedelic rock and dream pop bill at The Castle and Falcon with Triage.
Thu, Oct 15 - Newcastle University Students Union upon Tyne
Gurriers
Rock fans can catch Gurriers’ alternative and indie rock alongside Tramhaus in Newcastle in October 2026.
Thu, Oct 15 - The 1865 Southampton
The Wedding Present - Seamonsters 35th Anniversary Tour
The Wedding Present bring c86-inflected indie rock to 1865 for the Seamonsters 35th Anniversary Tour.
Thu, Oct 15 - Trinity Centre Bristol
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies bring guitar-led alternative and indie rock to Bristol Trinity.
Thu, Oct 15 - Cavern Exeter
Cancer Bats
Hard-edged rock collides with hardcore punk when Cancer Bats and Ignite hit The Cavern in Exeter.
Thu, Oct 15 - City Hall Hull
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock takes centre stage in Hull as The Bootleg Beatles play Hull City Hall on 15 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 15 - Sub Rooms Stroud
Elles Bailey
Blues rock and mainstream rock elements in Elles Bailey’s set give this Stroud gig its rock edge.
Thu, Oct 15 - Oran Mor Glasgow
A Certain Ratio
Dance-rock from A Certain Ratio underpins this Oran Mor Glasgow performance.
Thu, Oct 15 - Storey's Field Centre Cambridge
Nerina Pallot
Nerina Pallot brings alternative, indie and piano rock to Storey's Field Centre in Cambridge.
Thu, Oct 15 - Epic Studios Norwich
The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show
Rock-leaning new wave and power pop from The Undertones anchors this Epic Studios Norwich show.
Thu, Oct 15 - Cheese and Grain Frome
Walter Trout
Rock edges into blues territory as Walter Trout’s blues rock set hits Cheese and Grain in Frome.
Fri, Oct 16 - SWG3 Galvanizers Glasgow
Panchiko
Panchiko headline SWG3 with an alternative rock and indie rock set, joined by shoegaze support Alison’s Halo.
Fri, Oct 16 - THE BROOK Southampton
WALTER TROUT
Walter Trout brings a rock edge to his blues and electric blues show at The Brook in Southampton.
Fri, Oct 16 - Shacklewell Arms London
goblyns - Spook Sprint
Goblyns bring instrumental rock, krautrock and psychedelic rock to Shackwell Arms London on 16 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 16, Sat, Oct 24
Gurriers - Nobody's Coming To Save You UK, Ireland & European Tour 2026
Gurriers bring a rock-driven mix of alternative rock and indie rock to New Century and Electric Brixton.
Fri, Oct 16 - OSLO London
KING WOMAN plus guests TBA
King Woman twist heavy rock into doom metal and post-metal forms at Oslo in London.
Fri, Oct 16 - The Stables Milton Keynes
NERINA PALLot - FIRE ESCAPE SYMPHONIES UK + IRELAND TOUR
Nerina Pallot brings alternative and indie rock textures to The Stables on 16 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 - The Underworld London
STEAK - Album Launch Party
Steak, Elephant Tree and Sergeant Thunderhoof bring a heavy rock-focused album launch to The Underworld London.
Fri, Oct 16 - O2 Ritz Manchester
MERCURY REV celebrating 25 years of 'ALL IS DREAM' +support MICK HARVEY & AMANDA ACEVEDO
Rock-focused bill at O2 Ritz Manchester with Mercury Rev joined by Mick Harvey and Amanda Acevedo.
Fri, Oct 16 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
FISH 56 OCTAGON
Fish plays an art rock and progressive rock set that anchors this rock listing at 02 Victoria Warehouse.
Fri, Oct 16, Sat, Oct 17 - voodoo daddy's Norwich
Demonhound Doom Fest 2026
Rock and heavy offshoots drive Demonhound Doom Fest 2026 at Voodoo Daddys, with Trippy Wicked & The Cosmic Children Of The Knight on the bill.
Fri, Oct 16, Sat, Oct 17
Future Days
Future Days brings rock-driven sets from Ulrika Spacek and Warmduscher across two UK shows.
Fri, Oct 16 - Albert Hall Manchester
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
Rock-focused night led by The Mountain Goats’ folk rock and indie rock at Albert Hall Manchester with Craig Finn And The Band Of Forgiveness.
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29
O2 Academy Leeds October Gigs
Rock-focused dates include The Wonder Stuff, Inspiral Carpets and The Wedding Present at O2 Academy Leeds.
Fri, Oct 16 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies bring their alternative and indie rock sound to this rock-focused Oxford date.
Fri, Oct 16 - New Century Hall Manchester
Gurriers
Gurriers bring an alternative and indie rock-driven show to New Century Hall Manchester on 16 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 - New Cross Inn London
Electric Eel Shock
Electric Eel Shock headline New Cross Inn London with high-energy rock rooted in garage rock and j-rock.
Fri, Oct 16 - HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM Leeds
Beth Orton
Beth Orton weaves alternative rock elements into her Leeds show at Howard Assembly Room.
Fri, Oct 16 - Guildhall Portsmouth
From The Jam
From The Jam deliver their pop rock and rock set at Guildhall Portsmouth on 16 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 - Union Chapel London
The Blow Monkeys
Pop rock and rock from The Blow Monkeys at Union Chapel London, joined by Pete Williams.
Fri, Oct 16 - Princess Pavilion Falmouth
CANCER BATS
Cancer Bats blend hardcore punk with southern rock alongside Ignite’s melodic hardcore at Princess Pavilion Falmouth.
Fri, Oct 16 - Club 85 Hitchin
Senser + Collapsed Lung
Rock and rap rock collide as Senser and Collapsed Lung play Club 85 in Hitchin.
Fri, Oct 16 - Project House Leeds
The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show
Rock-leaning bill at Project House Leeds as The Undertones headline with The Beat Feat. Ranking Jnr in support.
Fri, Oct 16 - Bootleg Social Blackpool
A certain ratio
A Certain Ratio fuse dance-rock, funk and post-punk at Bootleg Social in Blackpool.
Fri, Oct 16 - ALBERT'S SHED SHREWSBURY Shrewsbury
SPACE
Space bring alternative rock and indie rock to Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury.
Fri, Oct 16 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
Quireboys
Quireboys headline KKs Steel Mill with a mix of blues rock, hard rock and glam metal.
Fri, Oct 16 - The Georgian Theatre Stockton-on-Tees
Arab Strap
Arab Strap headline Georgian Theatre with a rock-rooted mix of indie rock, indietronica and slowcore.
Fri, Oct 16 - The Flowerpot Derby
JOHN OTWAY BAND
Rock-driven songs from John Otway anchor this Flowerpot show in Derby.
Fri, Oct 16 - Papillion Southampton
Blaze Bayley
Blaze Bayley brings hard rock-infused rock to Papillon in Southampton.
Sat, Oct 17 - O2 Institute Birmingham
50th Anniversary Tour 2026
Rock-led 50th Anniversary Tour 2026 stop as The Undertones bring new wave and power pop to O2 Institute Birmingham.
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Sat, Oct 17 - Holroyd Arms Guildford
Echoes of the Bunnymen
Echoes Of The Bunnymen bring guitar-driven rock to THE HOLROYD GUILDFORD on 17 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 17 - THE BROOK Southampton
REPUBLICA! 30 YEARS OF READY TO GO!
Republica lead a rock-focused bill at The Brook, fusing alternative rock with electronic energy.
Sat, Oct 17 - O2 Academy Leicester
THE WONDER STUFF
The Wonder Stuff headline O2 Academy Leicester with Inspiral Carpets on a guitar-led alternative rock bill.
Sat, Oct 17 - Project House Leeds
GURRIERS - NOBODY'S COMING TO SAVE YOU
Gurriers bring alternative and indie rock to Project House Leeds, joined by post-punk outfit Tramhaus.
Sat, Oct 17 - The Joiners Southampton
CANCER BATS with IGNITE & knives
Sat, Oct 17 - Manchester City Centre
NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL
Florence Road, M60, The Kairos and The North bring guitar-driven rock to Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester City Centre.
Sat, Oct 17, Wed, Oct 21, Fri, Oct 30
ROO DO NEW RELEASES
Rock and post-punk come through Gurriers at Project House Leeds in the ROO DO NEW RELEASES series.
Sat, Oct 17, Sat, Oct 24
Recently Announced Shows in Leeds
Rock-led Leeds dates include Pit Pony’s garage rock and The Felice Brothers’ folk rock sets.
Sat, Oct 17 - O2 Academy Oxford
FISH 56 OCTAGON
Fish performs art rock and progressive rock, anchoring this rock listing at 02 Academy Oxford.
Sat, Oct 17 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1
DESIRE
Arlo Parks brings alternative rock textures into her largely alternative pop set at The Academy.
Sat, Oct 17, Sat, Oct 24, Fri, Oct 30
BOODO NEW RELEASES
Rock-led BOODO NEW RELEASES dates include Gurriers’ alternative rock and Slow Pulp’s indie rock at Project House.
Sat, Oct 17, Wed, Oct 21, Fri, Oct 30
BOOR NEW RELEASES
Rock-focused BOOR New Releases dates include art rock sets by The Sick Man Of Europe and Protomartyr in Leeds.
Sat, Oct 17 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
An Evening with Big Big Train
Big Big Train play crossover prog and progressive rock, anchoring this listing firmly in the rock genre.
Sat, Oct 17, Mon, Oct 19
ROOR New Releases
Rock fans can catch The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock plus Gurriers’ post-punk-edged set on the ROOR New Releases run.
Sat, Oct 17, Thu, Oct 29, Fri, Oct 30
New Releases
Rock fans can catch Gurriers, Protomartyr, Adult Dvd and This Is The Kit across Leeds venues in this New Releases run.
Sat, Oct 17 - O2 Ritz Manchester
NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVAL
M60, The Covasettes, The Guest List and Florence Road bring indie rock energy to Neighbourhood Festival at O2 Ritz.
Sat, Oct 17 - St Luke's Glasgow
Beth Orton
Beth Orton brings an alternative rock edge to her St Luke's Glasgow performance.
Sat, Oct 17 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Arab Strap
Arab Strap bring an indie rock-focused show with indietronica and slowcore shades to Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow.
Sat, Oct 17 - The Art School Glasgow
Core. Presents: And So I Watch You From Afar
Instrumental rock from And So I Watch You From Afar, joined by Caspian at The Art School Glasgow.
Sat, Oct 17 - Hackney Church London
Mercury Rev
Mercury Rev’s dream pop and experimental rock headline Hackney Church with Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo.
Sat, Oct 17 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio blend dance-rock and funk at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds.
Sat, Oct 17 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
LSD and the Search for God
LSD And The Search For God’s psychedelic rock anchors this Leeds bill with support from Triage.
Sat, Oct 17 - Exeter Phoenix
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies deliver their baritone-led rock sound at Exeter Phoenix in October 2026.
Sat, Oct 17 - The Live Rooms Chester
SPACE - The Neurotic Fairytales Tour
Space bring an alternative rock edge to The Neurotic Fairytales Tour date at The Live Rooms in Chester.
Sun, Oct 18 - THE BROOK Southampton
Crash Test Dummies
Crash Test Dummies bring a guitar-led rock and alternative rock show to The Brook.
Sun, Oct 18 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton
TOM MCRAE
Tom Mcrae brings atmospheric alternative rock to The Hope & Ruin Brighton.
Sun, Oct 18 - Blue Note London
HAK BAKER
Hak Baker blends alternative rock with folk and indie influences at Blue Note in London.
Sun, Oct 18 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced at the Brudenell Social Club
A Band Called Malice and Ed Blaney's Bowie Odyssey supply guitar-led rock tributes across the series.
Sun, Oct 18 - The Fleece Bristol
And So I Watch You From Afar & Caspian
Instrumental rock and post-rock from And So I Watch You From Afar and Caspian at The Fleece in Bristol.
Sun, Oct 18 - THE FACTORY LIVE Worthing
Laurence Jones: On My Own Tour
Laurence Jones delivers rock-driven blues rock at The Factory Live in Worthing with Amy Eftekhari opening.
Sun, Oct 18 - Bridgewater Hall Manchester
Starsailor with Strings perform Love Is Here
Starsailor perform alternative and indie rock with piano rock touches as they play Love Is Here with strings.
Sun, Oct 18 - Oran Mor Glasgow
Core. Presents: LSD and the Search For God
Rock-led dream pop and psychedelic rock from Lsd And The Search For God at Oran Mor Auditorium in Glasgow.
Sun, Oct 18 - The Liquid Room Edinburgh
The Bluetones
Rock fans can catch The Bluetones’ alternative and indie rock at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh.
Sun, Oct 18 - Islington Assembly Hall London
Walter Trout
Rock-influenced electric blues from Walter Trout anchors this bill at Islington Assembly Hall with Laura Evans.
Mon, Oct 19 - Academy Green Room Dublin 1
Father of Peace - THE YEAR OF MADNESS & THE MYSTERY CENTURY TOUR
Indie rock band Father Of Peace bring THE YEAR OF MADNESS & THE MYSTERY CENTURY TOUR to Academy Green Room in Dublin.
Mon, Oct 19 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats bring a rock-rooted folk rock and indie rock set to Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow.
Mon, Oct 19 - Crookes Social Club Sheffield
Gurriers
Gurriers headline with alternative and indie rock at Crookes Social Club Sheffield.
Mon, Oct 19 - Gorilla Manchester
LSD and the Search for God
Lsd And The Search For God bring effects-heavy psychedelic rock and dream pop textures to Gorilla Manchester.
Mon, Oct 19 - Trinity Centre Bristol
Beth Orton
Beth Orton blends alternative folk with alternative rock textures at Trinity Centre in Bristol.
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
DESIRE
Arlo Parks threads alternative rock textures into her Desire tour dates across these UK venues.
Tue, Oct 20, Wed, Oct 21 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
COURTNEY BARNETT CREATURE OF HABIT UK 2026
Courtney Barnett and Body Type bring a rock-focused double-header to O2 Forum Kentish Town in October 2026.
Tue, Oct 20 - Moth Club London
LIARS
Liars bring their art rock edge to Moth Club, London on 20 October 2026.
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30
Dexys Midnight Runners LOVE UK Tour 2026
Celtic rock and new wave from Dexys Midnight Runners anchor this UK tour’s guitar-driven edge.
Tue, Oct 20 - Cottiers Theatre Glasgow
Ezra Furman (First Set)
Ezra Furman brings an alternative rock edge to this Glasgow show at Cottiers Theatre.
Tue, Oct 20 - The Fleece Bristol
Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats fuse southern rock grit with hardcore punk at The Fleece Bristol, joined by Ignite.
Tue, Oct 20 - The Waterfront Norwich
Gurriers
Gurriers bring alternative and indie rock to Waterfront in Norwich on 20 October 2026.
Tue, Oct 20 - THE BULLINGDON Oxford
Tom McRae
Tom Mcrae brings atmospheric alternative rock to The Bullingdon in Oxford.
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
deaf havana CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF FOOLS AND WORTHLESS LIARS
Deaf Havana lead a rock-driven bill mixing alternative rock, emo pop and pop punk across UK and Ireland shows.
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
deaf havana CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF FOOLS AND WORTHLESS LIARS
Deaf Havana headline with alternative rock and post-hardcore, joined by The Dangerous Summer’s emo pop and pop punk across UK dates.
Wed, Oct 21, Thu, Oct 22 - 3Olympia Theatre Dublin 2
Manic Street Preachers
Manic Street Preachers bring alternative rock and glam rock to Olympia Theatre Dublin across two October 2026 gigs.
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
deaf havana CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF FOOLS AND WORTHLESS LIARS
Deaf Havana lead these rock dates with alternative rock support from The Dangerous Summer across UK and Ireland venues.
Wed, Oct 21 - Shacklewell Arms London
7EBRA
Wed, Oct 21 - O2 Institute 2 Birmingham
Father of Peace - The Year of Madness & The Mystery Century Tour
Indie rock band Father Of Peace bring their guitar-driven sound to O2 INSTITUTE2 in October 2026.
Wed, Oct 21 - O2 Academy Leeds
Greetings from Lake Street Dive
Mamas Gun add rock edge alongside Lake Street Dive’s indie pop and soul at O2 Academy Leeds.
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
The Fargo Railroad Co. - Shoulda Died at 27 Years Old Tour October 2026
Blues rock and country rock from The Fargo Railroad Co. anchor this October UK live run.
Wed, Oct 21 - Buckhead Theatre Atlanta
DOPE LEMON
Dope Lemon bring an indie and psychedelic rock-focused headline show to Buckhead Theatre.
Wed, Oct 21 - THE WAITING ROOM London
MURPHY
Murphy’s post-rock leaning set adds a guitar-driven edge to classical and electronic work at THE WAITING ROOM London.
Wed, Oct 21 - Academy Green Room Dublin 1
deaf havana - celebrating 15 years of FOOLS AND WORTHLESS LIARS
Deaf Havana bring their alternative rock sound to Academy Green Room with a "Fools and Worthless Liars" anniversary set.
Wed, Oct 21, Thu, Oct 22
THE WEDDING PRESENT CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF 'SEAMONSTERS'
Rock-focused shows as The Wedding Present bring their c86, indie rock and post-punk "Seamonsters" set to Dundee and Glasgow.
Wed, Oct 21 - Plymouth Arena
Jack Savoretti - We Will Always Be The Way
Jack Savoretti brings alternative and indie rock elements to Plymouth Arena with support from Steph Fraser.
Wed, Oct 21 - Hackney Church London
The Mountain Goats
Rock-oriented bill led by The Mountain Goats’ folk rock set at Hackney Church in London.
Wed, Oct 21 - Norwich Arts Centre
Beth Orton
Beth Orton brings alternative rock touches to her Norwich Arts Centre performance in October 2026.
Wed, Oct 21 - Arena Torquay
TOM MCRAE
Tom Mcrae brings his alternative rock and wider rock songwriting to Arena Torquay in October 2026.
Wed, Oct 21 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
Cancer Bats
Hard-edged rock from Cancer Bats and melodic hardcore from Ignite define this heavy bill in Cardiff.
Thu, Oct 22 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
A Certain Ratio
Force’s hard rock joins A Certain Ratio’s dance-rock at Trades Club for a genre-crossing bill.
Thu, Oct 22 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
CANCER BATS with IGNITE & Knives
Thu, Oct 22 - Academy 3 Manchester
Tigercub - Nets to Catch the Wind Tour
Rock-led bill as Tigercub play Academy 3 Manchester with progressive rock-leaning support from Giant Walker.
Thu, Oct 22 - The Fulford Arms York
HUMAN INTEREST
Human Interest bring art rock and indie rock to The Fulford Arms in York, joined by Suckle.
Thu, Oct 22 - The Ferret Preston
HEKATE HEADS
Rock takes centre stage as Hekate Heads join Greenhouse and jam-influenced Houseplant at The Ferret.
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 30 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Rock at The Underworld ranges from Airbag’s neo-progressive set to Can’t Be Blue’s alternative rock.
Thu, Oct 22 - Chalk Brighton
Sea Power
Sea Power bring alternative and art rock to Chalk Brighton, adding an experimental edge to this rock listing.
Thu, Oct 22 - Rock City Nottingham
Panchiko
Panchiko headline Rock City Nottingham with an alternative rock and indie rock set plus Alison's Halo.
Thu, Oct 22 - Alexandra Palace London
Beth Orton
Beth Orton’s alternative rock side underpins this Alexandra Palace Theatre headline date.
Thu, Oct 22 - Electric Bristol
Gurriers
Gurriers play alternative and indie rock at Electric Bristol, anchoring this listing on the rock page.
Thu, Oct 22 - The Fire Station Sunderland
The Undertones
Rock fans can catch The Undertones at The Fire Station in Sunderland with The Men They Couldn't Hang.
Thu, Oct 22 - Hackney Church London
THE MOUNTAIN GOATS
The Mountain Goats bring their folk rock and indie rock sound to Hackney Church with Craig Finn & The Band Of Forgiveness in support.
Thu, Oct 22 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Adult DVD
Adult Dvd’s dance-rock and Kiosk’s rock sound anchor this Nottingham gig firmly on the rock listings.
Thu, Oct 22 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
SPORTS
Indie rock band Sports headline a rock-focused gig at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff.
Thu, Oct 22 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
The Bluetones
Rock-focused night with The Bluetones bringing alternative and indie rock to KK's Steel Mill.
Thu, Oct 22 - Club Academy Manchester
Airbag
Airbag’s neo-progressive rock and progressive rock set anchors this rock listing.
Thu, Oct 22 - Exeter Phoenix
Tom McRae
Tom Mcrae brings atmospheric alternative rock to Exeter Phoenix on 22 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 23 - O2 Academy Bristol
THE WONDER STUFF inspiral carpets
Rock-driven set from The Wonder Stuff with Inspiral Carpets’ indie edge at O2 Academy Bristol.
Fri, Oct 23 - O2 Institute Birmingham
Gurriers - Nobody's Coming to Save You
Gurriers bring alternative and indie rock energy to O2 Institute Birmingham, joined by Tramhaus.
Fri, Oct 23 - 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, Oct 23, Sat, Oct 24
shed seven LIVE IN IRELAND OCTOBER 2026
Fri, Oct 23 - O2 Academy2 Birmingham
AIRBAG ON STAGE 2026
Neo-progressive rock band Airbag bring layered progressive rock to O2 Academy2 Birmingham.
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
O2 Academy Glasgow October-November Events
Rock at O2 Academy Glasgow across October–November 2026, led by Brandon Flowers and alt-rock outfit Keo.
Fri, Oct 23 - The Rainbow Birmingham
THE CATAPULT CLUB PRESENTS
Rock at The Rainbow as The Awakening deliver dark wave, gothic and industrial rock with bluegrass from Evergreen.
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Oct 28 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
Indie Fridays
Indie Fridays features rock-leaning nights from The Bluetones’ alternative rock to Half Man Half Biscuit and Crapsons.
Fri, Oct 23, Sat, Oct 24
THE SMYTHS The Queen Is Dead
Rock-focused tour as The Smyths perform The Queen Is Dead, joined by indie rock support from Keeley and Billy Blagg.
Fri, Oct 23 - Empire Coventry
THE SOUTH
The South bring a rock-focused set to hmv Empire Coventry, mixing alternative rock with britpop influences.
Fri, Oct 23 - Vicar St. Dublin 8
Levellers
Levellers headline Vicar St with a rock-focused set built from alternative and folk punk roots.
Fri, Oct 23 - City Hall Sheffield
SOUL NIGHT OUT
Soul Night Out leans into blues rock at Sheffield City Hall via Mick Taylor’s electric blues set.
Fri, Oct 23 - Rock City Nottingham
Skindred
Rock City stages Skindred’s riff-driven alternative metal and rap rock gig with Spineshank in support.
Fri, Oct 23 - Boiler Shop Newcastle upon Tyne
The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present bring their c86-infused indie rock sound to Boiler Shop in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Fri, Oct 23 - Village Underground London
Swervedriver
Swervedriver bring alternative rock, indie rock and shoegaze to Village Underground on 23 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 23 - Exchange Bristol
Lene Lovich UK 2026 Tour
Art rock and new wave from Lene Lovich at Exchange Bristol on 23 October 2026.
Fri, Oct 23 - O2 Academy 2 Birmingham
Airbag
Norwegian band Airbag bring neo-progressive rock and progressive rock to Birmingham.
Fri, Oct 23 - Eventim Apollo London
Lake Street Dive
Mamas Gun add rock edge to a bill that also leans into indie pop, jazz, soul and funk.
Fri, Oct 23 - The Foundry Sheffield
The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show
Rock-led bill as The Undertones bring hook-heavy new wave and power pop to Foundry in Sheffield.
Fri, Oct 23 - The Crescent York
China Crisis
China Crisis bring guitar-driven new wave textures that sit firmly within a rock context in York.
Fri, Oct 23 - Sub Rooms Stroud
Nerina Pallot
Nerina Pallot brings alternative and indie rock to The Sub Rooms for a rock-centred Stroud gig.
Fri, Oct 23 - Brewery Arts Kendal
Republica
Republica bring their rock-edged alternative dance and electronic sound to Brewery Arts Kendal.
Fri, Oct 23 - The Flowerpot Derby
The Upbeat Beatles
Rock fans can catch The Upbeat Beatles bringing classic Beatles-era energy to The Flowerpot in Derby.
Sat, Oct 24, Tue, Oct 27, Fri, Oct 30
JACK SAVORETTI - WE WILL ALWAYS BE THE WAY WE WERE - Tour 2026
Jack Savoretti brings alternative and indie rock elements to this 2026 UK hall tour.
Sat, Oct 24 - O2 Academy Oxford
The Bluetones
The Bluetones headline O2 Academy Oxford with a rock-focused set rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.
Sat, Oct 24, Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31
THE WEDDING PRESENT seamonsters 35th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
The Wedding Present bring guitar-driven c86, indie rock and post-punk "seamonsters" sets to O2 Academy stages.
Sat, Oct 24 - O2 Academy Brixton London
FAT DOG UK & European Tour 2026
Fat Dog’s UK and European dates centre on their alternative rock sound with electronic and dance-punk edges.
Sat, Oct 24, Sun, Oct 25
Gurriers - Nobody's Coming To Save You - UK, Ireland & European Tour 2026
Gurriers bring alternative and indie rock with post-punk edges to UK dates alongside Tramhaus.
Sat, Oct 24 - OVO Arena Wembley
JOHNNY MARR
Johnny Marr leads an alternative rock and rock bill at OVO Arena Wembley with Baxter Dury on support.
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Marshall MADE OF LOUD TOUR
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30
JACK SAVORETTI - WE WILL ALWAYS BE THE WAY WE WERE - Tour 2026
Jack Savoretti brings alternative rock-leaning material to UK halls with Steph Fraser in support.
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Sat, Oct 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
IN COLOUR
IN COLOUR at Brudenell Social Club centres on Squid’s experimental rock alongside a broad alternative support bill.
Sat, Oct 24 - THE WORKMAN'S CLUB Dublin 8
THE AWNING
Awning fuse rock dynamics with expansive ambient textures in a post-rock framework.
Sat, Oct 24 - O2 Ritz Manchester
THE UNDERTONES 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2026
The Undertones bring punchy new wave and power pop with punk edge to 02 Ritz Manchester, joined by folk punk outfit The Men They Couldn’t Hang.
Sat, Oct 24 - Mutations Festival Brighton and Hove
Mike D - Mutations Festival
Fat Dog’s alternative and indie rock sound anchors the rock edge of this Mutations Festival bill.
Sat, Oct 24 - Heaven London
SPORTS - '26 UK/Europe Tour'
Sports deliver energetic indie rock and pop punk at Heaven London on 24 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 24, Fri, Oct 30
Reytons World Tour
Rock-led shows as The Reytons bring their indie rock and pop rock world tour to Alexandra Palace and Co-op Live.
Sat, Oct 24 - Troxy London
GIG FOR GAZA
Rock-leaning art punk from Sleaford Mods and indie rock from Baxter Dury define Gig For Gaza at Troxy.
Sat, Oct 24 - The Dark Horse Birmingham
The Celia Fines / Vivienne / Linkwells / Conor Winters
Indie rock band Linkwells play alongside The Celia Fines, Vivienne and Conor Winters at The Dark Horse.
Sat, Oct 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED NEW SHOWS
Rock-led dates include Emf, The Futureheads and Man/woman/chainsaw across Leeds and Taunton venues.
Sat, Oct 24 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced at the Brudenell Social Club
Rock at Brudenell Social Club spans indie rock from The Futureheads and This Is The Kit to Man/woman/chainsaw at Project House.
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 30
O2 Institute Birmingham October Events
Rock and indie rock run through The Coral, Deaf Havana and Tigercub dates at the O2 Institute Birmingham in October 2026.
Sat, Oct 24 - Rock City Nottingham
Skindred
Rock City Nottingham stages Skindred and Spineshank for a hard-edged rock night rooted in alternative and industrial metal.
Sat, Oct 24 - The Underworld London
Airbag
Airbag perform neo-progressive rock and progressive rock live at The Underworld in London.
Sat, Oct 24 - Nambucca London
Lene Lovich UK 2026 Tour
Art rock and new wave from Lene Lovich at Nambucca London on 24 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 24 - The Castle Hotel Manchester
Northcote
Rock gig featuring Northcote live at The Castle Hotel Manchester on 24 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 24 - Tunnels Aberdeen
Space
Space headline The Tunnels in Aberdeen with an alternative rock and indie rock set.
Sat, Oct 24 - Network Sheffield
Republica
Rock-led show at Network Sheffield, with Republica blending alternative rock and electronic elements.
Sat, Oct 24 - Roundhouse London
Panchiko
Panchiko lead a rock-focused bill at Roundhouse London, grounded in alternative rock and indie rock.
Sat, Oct 24 - UEA Norwich
The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets
Rock at UEA Norwich from The Wonder Stuff’s alternative rock and Inspiral Carpets’ indie rock crossover.
Sat, Oct 24 - Castle and Falcon Birmingham
Cud + Sandkings
Cud lead a rock and indie rock bill with The Sandkings at The Castle and Falcon in Birmingham.
Sun, Oct 25 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
WORLD PARTY - A Celebration Of The Life & Music Of KARL WALLINGER
World Party perform alternative and indie rock in celebration of Karl Wallinger at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Sun, Oct 25 - Vicar Street Dublin 8
CLUB CUCÚ
2manydjs bring Soulwax’s alternative rock and dance-punk edge to CLUB CUCÚ’s closing Dublin show at Vicar Street.
Sun, Oct 25 - Arena London
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA ARENA OF FIRE
Rock classics are reworked by The Rock Orchestra in an orchestral setting at Arena London.
Sun, Oct 25 - Boiler Shop Newcastle upon Tyne
From The Jam
From The Jam deliver their guitar-led pop rock and rock set at Boiler Shop Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Sun, Oct 25 - The Prince Albert Brighton
Lene Lovich UK 2026 Tour
Art rock and new wave from Lene Lovich at The Prince Albert in Brighton in October 2026.
Sun, Oct 25 - Corn Exchange Newport
The Bluetones
The Bluetones bring alternative rock and indie rock to Corn Exchange Newport.
Sun, Oct 25 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
Sea Power
Sea Power play alternative, art and experimental rock at Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth on 25 October 2026.
Sun, Oct 25 - Band on the Wall Manchester
A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio’s dance-rock and post-punk grooves lead this rock-focused Band On The Wall date.
Sun, Oct 25 - OVO Arena Wembley
The Rock Orchestra: Arena Of Fire
The Rock Orchestra deliver orchestral arrangements of rock anthems at OVO Arena Wembley on 25 October 2026.
Mon, Oct 26 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1
The Celebrate Tour
Black Stone Cherry play hard rock, southern rock and stoner rock on The Celebrate Tour at The Academy Dublin.
Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
Korn UK/IE Tour 2026 with special guest Architects
Korn and Architects bring a heavy rock edge through alternative metal and nu metal across these arena dates.
Mon, Oct 26 - Union Chapel London
Ezra Furman - Ms. Ezra Furman Doing What She Wants
Ezra Furman leads a rock-focused bill at Union Chapel London with support from Dana Margolin.
Tue, Oct 27 - O2 Academy2 Islington London
AFTERDRIVE - DRESS TO DRIVE TOUR
Rock outfit Baby Said joins Afterdrive and Swrve for the Dress To Drive Tour stop at O2 Academy2 Islington.
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
THE BIG MOON FOREVER INSTORE TOUR
The Big Moon bring alternative rock and indie rock instore shows to Rough Trade, Resident, Vinilo and more UK shops.
Tue, Oct 27 - Tramshed Cardiff
THE bEAT - DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR
The Beat’s blend of 2 tone, ska and new wave gives this Tramshed Cardiff show a sharp, rhythm-driven rock edge.
Tue, Oct 27 - Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh
Nothing Speaks
Nothing Speaks features alternative rock from Amongst Liars at Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh.
Tue, Oct 27 - O2 Guildhall Southampton
Deaf Havana
Deaf Havana headline with a guitar-driven alternative rock sound at O2 Guildhall Southampton.
Tue, Oct 27 - The Fleece Bristol
Swervedriver
Swervedriver’s alternative and indie rock anchors this Bristol bill, joined by screamo and punk from Long Distance Runner.
Tue, Oct 27 - Electric Bristol
LA Guns
Rock fans can catch L.a. Guns’ glam rock and hard rock set at Electric Bristol with Sticks N' Stones.
Wed, Oct 28 - Union Chapel London
EZRA FURMAN
Ezra Furman plays guitar-driven alternative and indie rock at Union Chapel London.
Wed, Oct 28 - Ulster Hall Belfast
GURRIERS - NOBODY'S COMING TO SAVE YOU
Gurriers and Enola Gay bring alternative rock, indie rock and noise rock to Ulster Hall Belfast.
Wed, Oct 28 - OVO Arena Wembley
Tokio Hotel - Arena Tour 2026
Tokio Hotel’s pop rock Arena Tour 2026 reaches OVO Arena Wembley on 28 October 2026.
Wed, Oct 28 - The Attic Leeds
Recently Announced Shows in Leeds
Rock-focused dates include The Twilight Sad, Future Of The Left and Osees at Brudenell Social Club Leeds and New Century Manchester.
Wed, Oct 28, Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31
Suede and Manic Street Preachers On Tour 2026
Suede and Manic Street Preachers bring alternative rock and glam rock to arenas across the UK on this tour.
Wed, Oct 28 - New Century Hall Manchester
Panchiko
Panchiko play an alternative rock-led show at New Century Hall in Manchester.
Wed, Oct 28 - The 1865 Southampton
La Guns
Glam rock and hard rock from L.a. Guns at 1865 in Southampton with Sticks N' Stones supporting.
Wed, Oct 28 - Rough Trade Liverpool
Flat Moon
Flat Moon’s alternative rock and funk rock set anchors this rock-focused Liverpool gig.
Thu, Oct 29 - Limelight 1 Belfast
The Telebration Tour
Black Stone Cherry deliver hard rock, Southern rock and stoner rock on The Telebration Tour at Limelight 1 Belfast.
Thu, Oct 29 - Vicar St. Dublin 8
GURRIERS - NOBODY'S COMING TO SAVE YOU
Gurriers and Enola Gay bring alternative rock, indie rock and noise rock to Vicar St. Dublin 8.
Thu, Oct 29, Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31
PAUL HEATON UK TOUR 2026
Thu, Oct 29, Thu, Oct 29
PAUL HEATON UK TOUR 2026
Paul Heaton and The Lightning Seeds bring guitar-led rock to arenas across the UK in late 2026.
Thu, Oct 29 - O2 Academy 2 Oxford
SWERVEDRIVER
Swervedriver headline O2 Academy2 Oxford with a rock-driven set alongside Long Distance Runner.
Thu, Oct 29 - Trim / Athboy
Púca Festival
Rock runs through Glen Hansard, The Coronas and Hothouse Flowers on the Púca Festival bill in Trim / Athboy.
Thu, Oct 29 - Manchester Club Academy
TEMIC - Autumnal Offerings 2026
Temic bring hard rock power with djent and progressive metal twists to Manchester Club Academy.
Thu, Oct 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced at the Brudenell Social Club
Rock shows at Brudenell Social Club include Focus’s classic and progressive rock headline date in August 2027.
Thu, Oct 29 - The International
Skids & Theatre of Hate
Rock-led bill at The International with Skids joined by Theatre Of Hate on 29 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 29 - The O2 London
Deaf Havana
Deaf Havana headline The O2 London with a rock-driven, alternative set.
Thu, Oct 29 - The Mixtape Paris
THE MOLOTOVS PERFORMANCE ACOUSTIQUE
Rock and punk rock outfit The Molotovs perform an acoustic set at The Mixtape in Paris on 29 October 2026.
Thu, Oct 29 - Electric Ballroom London
And So I Watch You From Afar & Caspian
Instrumental rock and post-rock from And So I Watch You From Afar and Caspian at Electric Ballroom in London.
Thu, Oct 29 - Barbican York
The Levellers
Rock-led gig with The Levellers mixing alternative rock with celtic and folk punk at York Barbican.
Thu, Oct 29 - Junction 1 Cambridge
THE WEDDING PRESENT - Seamonsters 35th Anniversary Tour
The Wedding Present bring driving indie rock rooted in the c86 sound to Junction 1 in Cambridge.
Thu, Oct 29 - Engine Shed Lincoln
The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets
The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets bring a rock-driven bill rooted in alternative rock and Madchester sounds.
Thu, Oct 29 - The Key Club Leeds
Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats fuse hardcore punk with southern rock alongside Ignite’s melodic hardcore at The Key Club.
Thu, Oct 29 - Birdwell Venue Barnsley
The Bluetones
Rock fans can catch The Bluetones bringing alternative rock to Birdwell Venue in Barnsley.
Thu, Oct 29 - The Flowerpot Derby
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
John Bramwell brings his rock-rooted songwriting to a headline gig at The Flowerpot in Derby.
Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31
The Bluetones
The Bluetones bring their alternative rock and indie rock sound across two UK O2 venues in October 2026.
Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31 - 3Arena Dublin 1
THE SCRIPT PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUEST JAMES MORRISON MAN IN THE ARENA TOUR 2026
The Script’s pop rock and soft rock sets anchor these arena shows, joined by James Morrison’s alternative and indie rock touches.
Fri, Oct 30 - Electric Ballroom London
STATIC DRESS INJURY EPISODE
Fri, Oct 30 - Manchester Academy
Tesseract - The Descent 2026
Progressive metal and djent from Tesseract anchor this heavy rock-focused Manchester and Brixton run.
Fri, Oct 30 - Púca Big Top Trim
The Coronas
Irish rock band The Coronas lead this rock bill at Púca Big Top in Ireland with Róisín O on support.
Fri, Oct 30, Sat, Oct 31 - The Sussex Arms Tunbridge Wells
The Sussex Is Doomed IV
The Sussex Is Doomed IV brings rock-leaning acts like W.a.n.e. and Okay You Win to The Sussex Arms.
Fri, Oct 30 - BANDAT RECORD STORE BACKYARD Kuching
THE BACKYARD SHOW
Minority’s punk rock and ska punk roots anchor THE BACKYARD SHOW bill with Path To Survive and Schn at BANDAT RECORD STORE BACKYARD.
Fri, Oct 30 - Green Door Store Brighton
SHAKIng HAND + support
Shaking Hand bring an indie rock and post-rock focused rock bill to Green Door Store.
Fri, Oct 30 - Brighton Centre
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA
Rock anthems reworked by The Rock Orchestra with full orchestral power in Brighton.
Fri, Oct 30 - O2 Academy Islington London
L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns deliver glam rock and hard rock at O2 Academy Islington, joined by Sticks N' Stones.
Fri, Oct 30 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats bring southern rock grit and hardcore punk to Rescue Rooms Nottingham with Ignite in support.
Fri, Oct 30 - Chalk Brighton
Soil + Finger Eleven + Adema
Soil and Finger Eleven headline a riff-driven rock and hard rock bill at Chalk Brighton.
Fri, Oct 30 - O2 Academy Birmingham
Skindred - YOU GOT THIS Tour
Rock-focused YOU GOT THIS Tour stop as Skindred and Alien Ant Farm hit O2 Academy Birmingham.
Fri, Oct 30 - The Garage London
The Milk
Rock runs through this Garage show as The Milk headline with Beach For Tiger in support.
Fri, Oct 30 - Venue Cymru Llandudno
Levellers
Levellers and Ned's Atomic Dustbin bring a rock-centred bill to Venue Cymru Arena in Llandudno.
Fri, Oct 30 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Swervedriver
Rock-focused bill with Swervedriver’s alternative and indie rock at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds.
Fri, Oct 30 - YES (THE PINK ROOM) Manchester
YAANG
Yaang blend alternative rock with dance-punk and post-punk at YES (The Pink Room) in Manchester.
Sat, Oct 31 - The Crossing Birmingham
SUPersonic Festival Presents
Experimental rock from Tortoise drives this SUPersonic Festival show with Tara Clerkin Trio and Un.procedure.
Sat, Oct 31 - O2 Academy Liverpool
Black Parade - The UK's Biggest Emo Night
Alternative rock anchors Black Parade, with My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Jimmy Eat World at O2 Academy Liverpool.
Sat, Oct 31 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
Live Music Events at O2 Forum Kentish Town
Rock and indie rock at O2 Forum Kentish Town includes Ok Go, Mystery Jets and Eagles Of Death Metal.
Sat, Oct 31 - Social Hull
Freak Scene Halloween Special Gig and Club Night
The Cure headline the Freak Scene Halloween Special at Social Hull with a rock-driven set built from their catalogue.
Sat, Oct 31 - Corporation Sheffield
Lene Lovich UK 2026 Tour
Art rock and new wave from Lene Lovich at Corporation Sheffield on 31 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 31 - KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
SOIL
Soil and Finger Eleven bring riff-led alternative rock and hard rock to KKs Steel Mill in Wolverhampton.
Sat, Oct 31 - Alexandra Palace London
Skindred - YOU GOT THIS Tour
Rock-focused bill at Alexandra Palace London with Skindred and Alien Ant Farm.
Sat, Oct 31 - Olympia Liverpool
The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets
Rock-led bill at Liverpool Olympia with The Wonder Stuff’s alternative rock and grebo plus Inspiral Carpets’ indie rock.
Sat, Oct 31 - Beckett Students' Union Leeds
Against The Current
Against The Current bring their alternative rock sound to Leeds Beckett Students Union.
Sat, Oct 31 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Republica
Republica bring their alternative rock edge to Brudenell Social Club in Leeds.
Sat, Oct 31 - Club Academy Manchester
LA Guns
Glam rock and hard rock from L.a. Guns at Club Academy Manchester on 31 October 2026.
Sat, Oct 31 - The 1865 Southampton
Space Ten Neurotic Fairytales Tour 2026
Space play alternative rock and indie rock at 1865 in Southampton on the Neurotic Fairytales Tour 2026.