Tue, Sep 1 - O2 Academy Brixton London
Easy Eye Sound
Alternative and blues rock from The Black Keys anchors the Easy Eye Sound London shows.
Rock Gigs in September 2026
Featuring robert finley, the black keys, the wran, lemoncello, weird nightmare, jim ghedi, tara clerkin trio, wendy eisenberg and more.
Tue, Sep 1, Wed, Sep 2
The Black Keys Peaches 'n Kream World Tour '26
The Black Keys bring alternative and blues rock to London, joined by Robert Finley’s blues and soul material.
Tue, Sep 1, Sat, Sep 12, Tue, Sep 29
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.
Tue, Sep 1 - Opium Dublin 2
boyce avenue
Boyce Avenue bring an alternative rock edge to their OPIUM show with Lauren Wallace in support.
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
O2 Forum Kentish Town
Rock at O2 Forum Kentish Town includes The Molotovs’ punk rock shows in late September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - 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.
Tue, Sep 1 - The Attic Leeds
WEIRD NIGHTMARE
Weird Nightmare bring alternative and indie rock to The Attic alongside British Birds and Adult Contemporary.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16
PRIMLSCRM performing XTRMNTR
Primlscrm’s Xtrmntr performances bring a rock-centred bill, joined by Vlure and The Ninth Wave.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - 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.
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
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.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - New Cross Inn London
What's On September - Live Music 7 Nights a Week
Rock-leaning shows at New Cross Inn include psychedelic surf rock from The Surfrajettes.
Tue, Sep 1 - Co-op Live Manchester
The Neighbourhood - The Wourld Tour
The Neighbourhood play alternative rock at Co-op Live Manchester, joined by Nessa Barrett on the same bill.
Tue, Sep 1 - Symphony Hall Birmingham
David Essex
David Essex performs rock and soft rock live at Symphony Hall Birmingham in September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - QMU Glasgow
Shakey Graves
Shakey Graves blends alternative rock and indie rock at QMU Glasgow on 1 September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Mac DeMarco
Indie rock and jangle pop from Mac Demarco anchor this Glasgow Barrowland show.
Tue, Sep 1 - Corn Exchange Cambridge
The Dead South
The Dead South mix folk rock with americana and bluegrass at Corn Exchange Cambridge.
Tue, Sep 1 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
White Denim
White Denim headline Brudenell Social Club with a rock set rooted in indie and psychedelic rock.
Tue, Sep 1 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit bring an alternative and indie rock edge to Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth.
Tue, Sep 1 - The Queen's Hall Edinburgh
Robin Trower
Robin Trower delivers blues rock and hard rock at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh on 1 September 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - The Globe Cardiff
The Damn Truth X Crobot
Rock-focused bill as The Damn Truth headline The Globe Cardiff with hard-hitting support from Crobot.
Wed, Sep 2 - British Airways ARC London
THE BLACK KEYS - Peaches'n Kream World Tour '26
The Black Keys deliver alternative and blues rock with Robert Finley’s roots support at British Airways ARC.
Wed, Sep 2 - BOILERROOM
starsailor 25 YEARS OF LOVE IS HERE
Starsailor play alternative rock, indie rock and piano rock at BOILERROOM for 25 Years Of Love Is Here.
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush
Rock nights feature AFI’s alternative rock and Robin Trower’s blues rock at O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush.
Wed, Sep 2 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Mac DeMarco
Mac Demarco’s indie rock and jangle pop sound fills Barrowland in Glasgow on 2 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 2 - Cavern Exeter
The Damn Truth X Crobot
Rock, blues rock, hard rock and stoner rock from The Damn Truth and Crobot in Exeter.
Wed, Sep 2 - The Fleece Bristol
White Denim
White Denim bring their indie and psychedelic rock sound to The Fleece Bristol on 2 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 2 - The Hug and Pint Glasgow
Weird Nightmare
Weird Nightmare play alternative and indie rock live at The Hug and Pint in Glasgow.
Wed, Sep 2 - Parish Huddersfield
Shame
Shame bring an art punk and indie rock-driven show to Parish Huddersfield.
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 29
Thanks for the memories
David Essex brings his rock and soft rock Thanks for the Memories tour to major UK theatres in September 2026.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
END OF THE ROAD
Pulp headline End Of The Road at Larmer Tree Gardens with alternative and art rock at the core of the festival bill.
Thu, Sep 3 - THE BROOK Southampton
curved air
Curved Air deliver classic British progressive rock with folk rock touches at The Brook.
Thu, Sep 3 - The Garage London
clarion
Thu, Sep 3 - Village Underground London
THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS 2026 TOUR
The Belair Lip Bombs bring garage rock, indie rock and power pop to Village Underground London.
Thu, Sep 3 - Tunnels Aberdeen
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
John Bramwell brings his melodic rock songwriting to The Tunnels in Aberdeen on 3 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 3 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Primal Scream 'XTRMNTR'
Primal Scream bring their alternative rock-driven XTRMNTR show to Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow.
Thu, Sep 3 - Crookes Social Club Sheffield
Shame
Shame and Theatre bring a rock-focused line-up to Crookes Social Club in Sheffield.
Thu, Sep 3 - The Waterfront Norwich
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers deliver noise pop and gothic rock at The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio in Norwich.
Thu, Sep 3 - Oporto Leeds
Headsend
Rock band Headsend play a rock-focused gig at Oporto in Leeds.
Thu, Sep 3 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
THE DAMN TRUTH + CROBOT
Rock fans can catch The Damn Truth with blues rock, hard rock and stoner rock support from Crobot.
Thu, Sep 3 - Academy 2 Manchester
Robin Trower
Robin Trower leads a rock and blues rock bill at Manchester Academy 2, with Jack J Hutchinson in support.
Fri, Sep 4, Sun, Sep 6 - Wembley Stadium
FOREVER TOUR
Bon Jovi’s FOREVER TOUR brings arena rock, AOR and classic rock stadium gigs to the UK and Ireland.
Fri, Sep 4 - City Hall Salisbury
Levellers
Levellers bring their alternative rock edge to City Hall Salisbury, joined by Britpunk duo The Meffs.
Fri, Sep 4 - OVO Arena Wembley
The Neighbourhood
Rock-focused date with The Neighbourhood’s alternative rock side leading the bill at OVO Arena Wembley.
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
O2 Institute Birmingham
Rock at O2 Institute Birmingham includes AFI’s alternative rock date on 24 August 2026.
Fri, Sep 4, Sat, Sep 5 - TF Royal Theatre Castlebar
The Saw Doctors
Irish rock band The Saw Doctors headline two rock gigs at TF Royal Theatre in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 4 - Waterfront Hall Belfast
SIGUR RÓS
Sigur Rós showcase art rock and ambient sounds at Waterfront Hall Belfast with orchestra and choir support.
Fri, Sep 4, Sun, Sep 6, Wed, Sep 9 - Wembley Stadium
Bon Jovi Forever Tour
Bon Jovi lead the Forever Tour with arena rock and classic rock, joined by James Bay’s alternative rock.
Fri, Sep 4 - The Underworld London
BLACKOUT - Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi bring arena rock and classic rock to The Underworld in London on 4 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 4 - The Palais Nottingham
The Molotovs
Rock fans can catch The Molotovs blending melodic rock hooks with punk energy in Nottingham.
Fri, Sep 4 - The Social London
Johnny Foreigner
Johnny Foreigner play indie rock in London, anchoring this rock listing at The Social.
Fri, Sep 4 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Primal Scream 'XTRMNTR'
Primal Scream bring an alternative rock-driven 'XTRMNTR' show to Barrowland in Glasgow.
Fri, Sep 4 - Heartbreakers Southampton
Weird Nightmare
Weird Nightmare play alternative and indie rock, bringing a guitar-driven rock show to Heartbreakers Southampton.
Fri, Sep 4 - Bear Cave Bournemouth
The Damn Truth X Crobot
Rock takes centre stage as The Damn Truth and Crobot play Bear Cave Bournemouth on 4 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 4 - Junction 1 Cambridge
Robin Trower
Robin Trower and Jack J Hutchinson bring blues rock and hard rock to a rock-focused bill at Junction 1 in Cambridge.
Fri, Sep 4 - The Foundry Sheffield
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock takes centre stage as The Bootleg Beatles perform their Beatles tribute at Foundry in Sheffield.
Fri, Sep 4 - Papillion Southampton
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers deliver noise pop and gothic-leaning rock at Papillon in Southampton.
Fri, Sep 4 - Exeter Phoenix
An Audience With Devin Townsend
Progressive rock and metal meet ambient soundscapes when Devin Townsend brings An Audience With Devin Townsend to Exeter Phoenix.
Sat, Sep 5 - MONKISH
THE MACCLADS
Rock fans can catch The Macclads live at MONKISH in the United Kingdom on 5 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
ROBIN TROWER 2026
Robin Trower delivers blues rock and hard rock at 02 Shepherds Bush Empire in September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Hove Park
Levellers - 2026 Hometown Exclusive
Levellers bring a rock-driven mix of alternative and Celtic styles to Hove Park on 5 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5
O2 Academy Leicester
Rock-focused shows at O2 Academy Leicester in 2026 include Marmozets, Courteeners and multiple tribute acts.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 27
O2 Academy Birmingham September 2026 Shows
Sat, Sep 5, Sat, Sep 12 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Sat, Sep 5 - The Bodega Nottingham
SIX BY SEVEN
Sat, Sep 5 - O2 Academy Liverpool
HOLY HOLY featuring Glenn Gregory - A Celebration of Bowie
Holy Holy and Glenn Gregory play Bowie’s rock era at O2 Academy Liverpool in this tribute show.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 8, Wed, Sep 9
Ratboys - When the Sun Explodes Tour Fall 2026
Ratboys bring their indie rock When the Sun Explodes Tour to UK venues in London, Bristol and Brighton in September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 8, Fri, Sep 11
O2 Academy Oxford Live Music Events
Rock at O2 Academy Oxford includes Inspiral Carpets’ indie rock and The Selecter’s alternative rock in 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
Brighton Gigs in July
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19
O2 Academy Oxford
Rock at O2 Academy Oxford includes tribute shows from Antarctic Monkeys and Just Radiohead plus nu metal covers.
Sat, Sep 5 - Carnglaze Caverns Liskeard
Kula Shaker + Mint The Other Woman
Kula Shaker’s britpop, neo-psychedelia and psychedelic rock anchor this rock-focused show at Carnglaze Cavern.
Sat, Sep 5 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
SPIRIT of TALK TALK
Rock-led SPIRIT of TALK TALK event featuring Mark Gardener and Ed Harcourt at O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
O2 Academy Liverpool
Rock fans can catch The Lemonheads, The Doors Alive and The Black Parade at O2 Academy Liverpool in late 2026.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 15, Sat, Sep 26
LOUT Gigs in Brighton
Rock fans get alternative and indie rock from The Afghan Whigs and Teenage Fanclub across Chalk and Concorde 2.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26 - 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.
Sat, Sep 5 - Islington Assembly Hall London
Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime
Geoff Tate headlines a rock and alternative rock bill at Islington Assembly Hall with support from Eric Martin.
Sat, Sep 5 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Primal Scream 'XTRMNTR'
Primal Scream bring guitar-led alternative rock from 'XTRMNTR' to Barrowland in Glasgow.
Sat, Sep 5 - Headrow House Leeds
Wild Pink
Brooklyn group Wild Pink bring their indie rock sound to Headrow House in Leeds.
Sat, Sep 5 - Old Woollen Pudsey
Space
Space play alternative rock at The Old Woollen in Leeds.
Sun, Sep 6 - Hove Park
PASSENGER
Passenger brings alternative rock touches to an indie folk and folk pop show at Hove Park.
Sun, Sep 6 - The Dome London
WINE LIPS
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Dance Gavin Dance Europe Tour 2026
Rock fans see Dance Gavin Dance joined by As December Falls and Dwellings across five UK dates.
Sun, Sep 6 - Downstairs at the Dome London
Wine Lips
Wine Lips headline Downstairs at The Dome with a raw mix of garage rock and psychedelic rock.
Sun, Sep 6 - The Joiners Southampton
JOHNNY FOREIGNER
Johnny Foreigner play indie rock, anchoring this guitar-driven rock listing at The Joiners Southampton.
Sun, Sep 6 - Gorilla Manchester
The Bootleg Beatles
Rock fans can catch The Bootleg Beatles performing their Beatles tribute at Gorilla in Manchester.
Sun, Sep 6 - Gullivers Manchester
Wild Pink
Wild Pink’s guitar-driven indie rock anchors this Manchester gig firmly on the rock listings.
Mon, Sep 7, Tue, Sep 8 - Moth Club London
WHITE DENIM
White Denim deliver indie and psychedelic rock across two September 2026 shows at MOTH CLUB London.
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire September Shows
Mon, Sep 7 - The Bodega Nottingham
Ratboys - When the Sun Explodes Tour Fall 2026
Ratboys deliver indie rock live at The Bodega Nottingham on 7 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 7 - Corporation Sheffield
DREAM STATE
Dream State and Newshapes bring alternative rock to Corporation Sheffield with Knife Bride on heavier support.
Mon, Sep 7 - The Lexington London
wild pink live in the UK
Wild Pink headline an indie rock bill at The Lexington London with support from Newhvn.
Mon, Sep 7 - The Dome London
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers bring gothic and indie rock intensity to The Dome in London.
Mon, Sep 7 - Cottiers Theatre Glasgow
Gia Margaret
Gia Margaret brings an indie rock-led show to Cottiers Theatre with support from Resavoir.
Mon, Sep 7 - Exchange Bristol
Johnny Foreigner
Johnny Foreigner’s indie rock set with Victor Villarreal at Exchange Bristol anchors this rock listing.
Tue, Sep 8 - 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.
Tue, Sep 8 - The Lexington London
HOLY WAVE + A Ghost Column
Holy Wave’s indie rock foundations anchor this Lexington gig, joined by A Ghost Column on the same bill.
Tue, Sep 8 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOOR NEW RELEASES
Rock-focused BOOR New Releases dates include art rock sets by The Sick Man Of Europe and Protomartyr in Leeds.
Tue, Sep 8 - THE SHACKLEWELL London
JOYERIA + HOUSE ARREST + JOSHUA LOFTIN
Joyeria’s alternative and post-rock sound anchors this rock bill with House Arrest and Joshua Loftin at Shacklewell.
Tue, Sep 8 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
Ty Segall ON TOUR
Garage rock and glam rock from Ty Segall at O2 Forum Kentish Town, joined by No Peeling.
Tue, Sep 8 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Model/Actriz
Model/actriz bring a rock edge rooted in noise rock and post-punk to Rescue Rooms Nottingham.
Tue, Sep 8 - O2 Academy Oxford
Holy Holy: The Final Tour
Holy Holy’s indie rock and rock show with Woody Woodmansey hits O2 Academy Oxford on 8 September 2026.
Tue, Sep 8 - Anarchy Brew Co Newcastle upon Tyne
A Place To Bury Strangers
A Place To Bury Strangers bring a rock mix of gothic rock, indie rock and noise pop to Anarchy Brew Co.
Tue, Sep 8 - NX Newcastle upon Tyne
Primal Scream - XTRMNTR
Primal Scream headline NX with a rock-rooted XTRMNTR show that folds in alternative dance and blues rock.
Tue, Sep 8 - The Cluny Newcastle upon Tyne
GHOSTWOMAN
Rock-focused gig with Ghostwoman’s garage, psychedelic and stoner rock at The Cluny, joined by Desert Liminal.
Tue, Sep 8 - Hallé at St Michael's Manchester
Gia Margaret
Gia Margaret brings atmospheric indie rock to Manchester for this Hallé at St Michael's show.
Wed, Sep 9 - O2 Academy Islington London
JILUKA 2026 WORLD TOUR DeViLs EU/UK
Alternative rock and metal collide as Dacara support Jiluka at O2 Academy Islington.
Wed, Sep 9 - windmill brixton London
drook
Drook, Sex Mask and Tummyache bring guitar-driven rock to windmill brixton.
Wed, Sep 9 - Rock City Nottingham
PRIMAL SCREAM performing XTRMNTR
Primal Scream perform the rock-driven XTRMNTR in full at Rock City Nottingham.
Wed, Sep 9 - Electric Studios Sheffield
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue lead a rock-focused bill at Electric Studios Sheffield, with alternative and pop rock in the spotlight.
Wed, Sep 9 - The Bodega Nottingham
Ghostwoman
Ghostwoman bring garage, psychedelic and stoner rock to Nottingham, joined by Desert Liminal at The Bodega.
Wed, Sep 9 - Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
John Bramwell brings his rock-rooted songwriting to The Voodoo Rooms - The Ballroom in Edinburgh.
Wed, Sep 9 - The 1865 Southampton
Holy Holy
Holy Holy bring guitar-driven indie rock and rock to 1865 in Southampton on 9 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
DAVID GEDGE - TALES FROM THE WEDDING PRESENT
Indie and folk rock threads run through Darren Hayman’s support for David Gedge at The Trades Club.
Thu, Sep 10, Fri, Sep 11
The Dresden Dolls - Yes, Virginia...(Tailor's Version)
The Dresden Dolls bring piano-driven alternative rock to UK venues on the Yes, Virginia...(Tailor's Version) shows.
Thu, Sep 10 - Earth Theatre London
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Thu, Sep 10 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
DREAM STATE
Dream State and Newshapes bring alternative rock and piano rock textures to this Craufurd Arms show.
Thu, Sep 10 - O2 Academy Leeds
KASABIAN
Kasabian bring their alternative rock and indie rock sound to O2 Academy Leeds.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Ferret Preston
THURSDAY LIVE DOUBLE BILL
Garage rock and hard rock from Moonkill with The Abandoners at The Ferret.
Thu, Sep 10 - Concorde 2 Brighton
C2 live
Noasis perform a full set of Oasis rock anthems, rooted in Britpop and alternative rock.
Thu, Sep 10 - Gorilla Manchester
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue bring melodic alternative rock influences to Gorilla in Manchester in September 2026.
Thu, Sep 10 - Pop Recs Ltd Sunderland
An Evening with Chris & Tony Griffiths from The Real People
Chris & Tony Griffiths from Britpop band The Real People bring rock-rooted Britpop to Pop Recs Ltd.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Fleece Bristol
The Selecter
Rock fans can catch The Selecter blending alternative rock with 2 tone at The Fleece Bristol.
Thu, Sep 10 - Storey's Field Centre Cambridge
Laura Veirs
Alternative rock edges mix with folk and country as Laura Veirs plays Storey's Field Centre with Karl Blau.
Thu, Sep 10 - Apex Bury Saint Edmunds
Mike Dawes
Mike Dawes brings acoustic rock guitar work to The Apex in Bury St. Edmunds.
Thu, Sep 10 - Sub Rooms Stroud
Inspiral Carpets
Inspiral Carpets bring organ-driven britpop and indie rock to The Sub Rooms in Stroud.
Fri, Sep 11 - 229 Club London
The Fire Doors
Rock-focused gig as The Fire Doors, a Doors cover band, headline 229 with support from The Incureables.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
saint etienne
Saint Etienne blend alternative dance with rock-adjacent indie pop at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire London.
Fri, Sep 11 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
An Evening with Mull Historical Society
Indie rock threads through Mull Historical Society’s Hebden Bridge Trades Club performance.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Academy Glasgow
the All the Feelings tour
Metric lead a rock-centred bill with indie rock from Broken Social Scene at O2 Academy Glasgow.
Fri, Sep 11 - O2 Institute Birmingham
BLACK PARADE - THE UK'S BIGGEST EMO NIGHT
Black Parade at O2 Institute Birmingham centres on rock, led by My Chemical Romance, Paramore and Fall Out Boy.
Fri, Sep 11 - Brighton and Hove
INDIEPALOOZA BRIGHTON
Indiepalooza Brighton brings rock tribute acts including The Killers and Oasis 96 to Brighton.
Fri, Sep 11 - Thekla Bristol
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue bring alternative rock to Thekla Bristol on 11 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11 - Concorde 2 Brighton
China Crisis
China Crisis bring guitar-driven new wave with pop hooks to Concorde 2 Brighton.
Fri, Sep 11 - Union Chapel London
Mike Dawes
Acoustic rock takes the spotlight at Union Chapel with a solo show from Mike Dawes.
Sat, Sep 12 - Drygate Glasgow
BRING THE NOISE
BRING THE NOISE at DRYGATE BREWERY leans on rock, britpop and indie rock from The Castros and the wider bill.
Sat, Sep 12 - Stockwood Park Luton
PARTY IN THE PARK
Kaiser Chiefs headline Party In The Park with guitar-driven alternative rock at Stockwood Park.
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy2 Islington London
T.Rextasy 49th Commemorative Anniversary Concert
Sat, Sep 12 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases Out This Week
Arab Strap and Kiwi Jr. bring rock-focused indie shows, with Arab Strap leaning into indietronica and slowcore.
Sat, Sep 12, Sun, Sep 20 - 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.
Sat, Sep 12, Sun, Sep 27 - 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.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Attic Leeds
Brudenell Record Breakers Night and Other Shows
Cheekface bring alternative and indie rock to Brudenell Social Club as part of the Brudenell Presents 2026 run.
Sat, Sep 12 - 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, Sep 12 - Electric Ballroom London
LONDON METALFEST
London Metalfest folds hard rock from Devere into a heavier metal and industrial line-up.
Sat, Sep 12 - Volks Club Brighton
DREAM STATE
Rock fans can catch Dream State and Newshapes bringing alternative rock to VOLKS in Brighton.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Pipeline Brighton
AMONGST LIARS with COAST NOIR THE BETTER DEAD
Amongst Liars play alternative rock at The Pipeline Brighton with Coast Noir and The Better Dead.
Sat, Sep 12 - New Century Hall Manchester
Primal Scream - XTRMNTR
Primal Scream bring guitar-driven alternative rock and blues rock to New Century Hall in Manchester.
Sat, Sep 12 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
Cast
Cast bring britpop-flavoured indie rock to Winter Gardens Blackpool on 12 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - Rockin' Chair Wrexham
Reverend and the Makers: Album Launch Show
Reverend And The Makers bring their Sheffield indie rock sound to The Rockin' Chair in Wrexham.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Old Fire Station Bournemouth
The Selecter
Rock-focused date with The Selecter blending alternative rock, indie rock and new wave styles.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Booking Hall Dover
China Crisis
China Crisis blend new wave and synth-pop with a rock edge at The Booking Hall in Dover.
Sat, Sep 12 - Chinnerys Southend-on-Sea
Indie Cult Club Presents : SPACE
Space bring alternative rock and indie rock to Chinnerys in Southend-On-Sea.
Sat, Sep 12 - Cheese and Grain Frome
Mike Dawes
Acoustic rock guitar from Mike Dawes drives this instrumental-focused gig at Cheese and Grain.
Sun, Sep 13 - Dingwalls London
SONIC BOOM
Sonic Boom performs neo-psychedelia, space rock and space rock revival in a rock-rooted set at Dingwalls.
Sun, Sep 13, Tue, Sep 15 - 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, Sep 13, Sat, Sep 26
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, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
Shu*Kid
Shu*kid is joined by rock outfit Clutter across four UK dates, keeping the run rooted firmly in rock.
Sun, Sep 13 - Electric Bristol
Primal Scream - XTRMNTR
Primal Scream headline with a rock-driven XTRMNTR show at Electric Bristol.
Sun, Sep 13 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue bring melodic alternative rock to Rescue Rooms in Nottingham.
Sun, Sep 13 - Sin City Swansea
Genitorturers
Genitorturers deliver industrial rock at Sin City Swansea on 13 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 14 - Barfly London
K.FLAY WATCH YOUR STEP
K.Flay brings alternative rock energy to Barfly London.
Mon, Sep 14 - Tramshed Cardiff
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue’s Tramshed Cardiff gig centres on their alternative rock sound.
Mon, Sep 14 - Hallé at St Michael's Manchester
Laura Veirs + Karl Blau
Laura Veirs adds alternative rock and folk rock tones to this Manchester show with Karl Blau.
Tue, Sep 15, Wed, Sep 16, Thu, Sep 17
COLIN EDWIN & JOHN WESLEY'S VOYAGE 35
Ex-porcupine Tree bring rock-driven Voyage 35 shows to O2 Academy, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire and O2 Ritz in September 2026.
Tue, Sep 15 - Project House Leeds
Recent Releases
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour
Amber Run add alternative rock and indie pop textures to selected dates on this run.
Tue, Sep 15 - Scala London
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue bring alternative rock and pop rock to Scala London on 15 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 16, Tue, Sep 22
GOOD KID CAN WE HANG OUT? TOUR 2026
Indie rock from Good Kid anchors the Can We Hang Out? Tour 2026 dates at Newcastle University and O2 Ritz.
Wed, Sep 16 - Xoyo Birmingham
Holy Holy
Holy Holy deliver guitar-driven indie rock and rock at XOYO Birmingham.
Wed, Sep 16 - Cobblestones Bridgwater
Genitorturers
Genitorturers play industrial rock at The Cobblestones in Bridgwater on 16 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30
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, Sep 17 - Albert Hall Manchester
ELECTRIC WIZARD
Thu, Sep 17 - O2 Academy Brixton London
JAMES MARRIOTT
James Marriott leads a rock-focused bill at O2 Academy Brixton with indie rock support from Chloe Slater.
Thu, Sep 17 - Las Rosas Miami
EYEHATEGOD
Las Rosas hosts a heavy rock bill led by sludge metal band Eyehategod and noise rock outfit Whores.
Thu, Sep 17 - Plymouth Arena
David Essex
Rock and soft rock come to Plymouth as David Essex plays Plymouth Arena on 17 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 17 - The Bodega Nottingham
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium headline with an indie rock and rock-driven set in Nottingham.
Thu, Sep 17 - Beckett Students' Union Leeds
The Molotovs
Rock fans can catch The Molotovs at Leeds Beckett Students Union on 17 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 17 - Hallé at St Michael's Manchester
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society deliver indie rock alongside indie folk and indie pop in Manchester.
Thu, Sep 17 - Papillion Southampton
Laura Veirs
Alternative rock and folk rock from Laura Veirs at Papillon in Southampton.
Fri, Sep 18 - Limelight 2 Belfast
METEORA
The METEORA bill at Limelight 2 Belfast brings rock tribute acts including The Linkin Park Tribute Show.
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
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.
Fri, Sep 18 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
Disco Bliss
Elton John adds classic rock and piano-driven pop to the otherwise disco and soul-centred Disco Bliss bill.
Fri, Sep 18, Sat, Sep 19, Sun, Sep 20
GYASI UK TOUR SEPTEMBER 2026
Gyasi’s September 2026 UK run delivers glam rock and rock and roll across three small venues.
Fri, Sep 18 - Centre Point Dublin
CLUB CUCÚ
2manydjs bring Soulwax’s alternative rock and dance-punk edge to CLUB CUCÚ’s closing Dublin show at Vicar Street.
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 29
GONG BRIGHT SPIRIT TOUR 2026 (UK)
Gong’s Bright Spirit Tour 2026 spans progressive, psychedelic and space rock across UK rooms and festivals.
Fri, Sep 18 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
Doves
Rock fans can catch Doves mixing alternative rock, britpop and dream pop at Winter Gardens Blackpool on 18 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - The Garage London
Einar Solberg
Progressive rock from Einar Solberg meets Royal Sorrow’s progressive metal at The Garage London.
Fri, Sep 18 - Rock City Nottingham
The Sisters Of Mercy
The Sisters Of Mercy headline a gothic rock and hard rock show at Rock City Nottingham.
Fri, Sep 18 - Saltbox Nottingham
MC Devvo
Rock fans can catch Mc Devvo with alternative rock and electronic rock from Seething Akira at Saltbox Nottingham.
Fri, Sep 18 - The Bodega Nottingham
Gift
Gift bring alternative rock influences to The Bodega in Nottingham, joined by Oslo Twins on the same bill.
Fri, Sep 18 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard deliver a heavy rock-rooted set steeped in doom metal and psych at Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow.
Fri, Sep 18 - Bread Shed Manchester
The Surfrajettes
The Surfrajettes play psychedelic surf rock instrumentals, anchoring this rock-focused listing.
Fri, Sep 18 - Gorilla Manchester
The Dear Hunter
The Dear Hunter bring alternative and indie rock to Gorilla in Manchester on 18 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - Storey's Field Centre Cambridge
Mull Historical Society
Indie rock threads run through Mull Historical Society’s set at Storey's Field Centre in Cambridge.
Fri, Sep 18 - Cluny 2 Newcastle upon Tyne
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock-driven set to Cluny 2 in Newcastle on 18 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - Oran Mor Glasgow
Mike Dawes
Acoustic rock and folk rock from Mike Dawes anchor this Glasgow show at Oran Mor.
Fri, Sep 18 - The Assembly Leamington Spa
FROM THE JAM
From The Jam deliver guitar-led pop rock and rock at The Assembly in Leamington Spa.
Sat, Sep 19 - 3Olympia Theatre Dublin 2
GOOD KID CAN WE HANG OUT? TOUR 2026
Toronto outfit Good Kid showcase energetic indie rock at 3Olympia Theatre on their 2026 tour stop.
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 30
MAN / WOMAN / CHAINSAW
Man/Woman/Chainsaw’s indie rock core anchors this run, joined by industrial dance and post-punk supports.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Crescent York
Recently Announced
Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
death cab for cutie I Built You A Tower Tour
Death Cab For Cutie headline with an alternative rock-driven I Built You A Tower Tour set at 02 Victoria Warehouse.
Sat, Sep 19 - PINK MOON Brighton
Ragdoll Enabling Behaviour
Ragdoll headline a rock-driven line-up at Pink Moon with Enabling Behaviour and Distress Call.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Black Heart London
FILL THE VOID
FILL THE VOID connects heavy rock and metal, centring on black metal at THE BLACK HEART.
Sat, Sep 19 - University Stylus Leeds
The Afghan Whigs
The Afghan Whigs bring alternative and indie rock to Leeds University Stylus, anchoring this rock listing.
Sat, Sep 19 - Winter Gardens Blackpool
The Pigeon Detectives
Rock listing featuring indie rock band The Pigeon Detectives live in Blackpool.
Sat, Sep 19 - Rock City Nottingham
The Sisters Of Mercy
The Sisters Of Mercy headline a gothic rock and hard rock show at Rock City Nottingham.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Mash House Edinburgh
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock-driven set to The Mash House Edinburgh on 19 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
Memorials
Noise rock duo Memorials play Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff on 19 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Joiners Southampton
MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Indie rock textures from Mull Historical Society at The Joiners, Southampton on 19 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - Sub 89 Reading
From The Jam
From The Jam deliver guitar-led British pop rock at Sub 89 Reading.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Grove Newcastle upon Tyne
The Surfrajettes
Surf rock band The Surfrajettes bring instrumental rock to The Grove in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Stoller Hall Manchester
Mike Dawes
Acoustic rock-driven fingerstyle guitar from Mike Dawes defines this show at The Stoller Hall.
Sat, Sep 19 - Papillion Southampton
PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs push riff-driven heaviness that sits at the outer edge of rock and into metal.
Sat, Sep 19 - Manchester Academy 3
Amplifier - Manchester - Academy 3
Amplifier play alternative, progressive and space rock at Manchester Academy 3.
Sun, Sep 20, Mon, Sep 21 - 100 Club London
The 50th Anniversary of "The Punk Special" at 100 Club
Rock fans can catch Sprints and Maruja bringing alternative, art and jazz-infused rock to 100 Club.
Sun, Sep 20 - Daltons Brighton
MELT YOUR BRAINS B'DAY BASH
Rock fans get psychedelic rock and jam band sounds from Carlton Melton plus heavy metal from Gurt at Daltons.
Sun, Sep 20 - The Palais Nottingham
The Afghan Whigs
Rock-focused bill with The Afghan Whigs and Ed Harcourt both drawing on alternative and indie rock at The Palais in Nottingham.
Sun, Sep 20 - Audio Glasgow
The Surfrajettes
Surf rock band The Surfrajettes headline a rock-focused show at Audio Glasgow.
Sun, Sep 20 - The Anvil Basingstoke
From The Jam
From The Jam deliver their rock and pop rock set at The Anvil in Basingstoke.
Sun, Sep 20 - Tramshed Cardiff
PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs deliver heavy, psychedelic-leaning rock at Tramshed Cardiff.
Sun, Sep 20 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Saint Etienne - Final UK Tour
Indie pop and noise pop from The Pastels sit alongside Saint Etienne’s alternative dance-influenced rock textures.
Sun, Sep 20 - Nice N Sleazy Glasgow
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock and rock-driven headline show to Nice n' Sleazy in Glasgow.
Sun, Sep 20 - Corn Exchange Stamford
Mike Dawes
Acoustic rock takes centre stage as Mike Dawes performs his guitar-driven material in Stamford.
Sun, Sep 20 - Sub Rooms Stroud
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring alternative and indie rock to Sub Rooms in Stroud on 20 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 21 - O2 Institute Birmingham
GOOD KID CAN WE HANG OUT? TOUR 2026
Good Kid’s punchy indie rock lands at O2 Institute Birmingham on 21 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
The Tubs UK '26
Rock fans can catch The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock shows across the UK run.
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
Roger Taylor Violence Insane in a Beautiful World ONLY UK DATES 2026!
Roger Taylor’s Violence Insane in a Beautiful World UK dates bring a run of rock shows to major venues in September 2026.
Mon, Sep 21 - Sage One Gateshead
Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Death Cab For Cutie and Pool Kids bring an alternative and indie rock-focused bill to Sage One.
Mon, Sep 21 - The Hope and Ruin Brighton
ONES TO WATCH
Ones To Watch at Hope and Ruin features indie rock and shoegaze from Table Football with Grimrite and Aquatic Ape Theory.
Mon, Sep 21 - Belgrave Music Hall Leeds
The Surfrajettes
Instrumental surf rock from The Surfrajettes brings a reverb-heavy rock show to Belgrave Music Hall Leeds.
Mon, Sep 21 - Cluny 2 Newcastle upon Tyne
GENITORTURERS
Genitorturers fuse industrial rock with metal at Cluny 2, giving this show a heavy, mechanical edge.
Mon, Sep 21 - Exchange Bristol
The Tubs
Rock-focused date as The Tubs bring their alternative and indie rock sound to Exchange Bristol.
Mon, Sep 21 - The 1865 Southampton
Warrior Soul - 35th Anniversary Tour
Rock-focused bill at 1865 in Southampton with hard rock from Warrior Soul and hard rock and rumba from Gypsy Pistoleros.
Tue, Sep 22 - EarH Hackney London
THE DEAR HUNTER - THE ROAD TO SUNYA TOUR
Rock-led night at EarH Hackney with The Dear Hunter and support from Overhead The Albatross.
Tue, Sep 22 - windmill brixton London
SPEEDIAL COBS PHOEBE MASSEY
Rock-leaning night with art rock and post-rock from Speedial plus Cobs and Phoebe Massey.
Tue, Sep 22, Wed, Sep 23
Slow Pulp Live in London playing songs from melodie
Slow Pulp’s indie rock side anchors this two-date London run in September 2026.
Tue, Sep 22 - The Abbey Manchester
MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW DJ SET AND AFTERPARTY
Man/woman/chainsaw deliver an art punk and indie rock DJ set and afterparty at The Abbey.
Tue, Sep 22 - Chalk Brighton
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads headline Chalk Brighton with a guitar-driven alternative rock set in September 2026.
Tue, Sep 22 - Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh
GIFT
Gift bring an alternative rock edge to Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh, joined by Oslo Twins.
Tue, Sep 22 - Earth Theatre London
The Dear Hunter
The Dear Hunter headline EartH (Theatre) with a rock-focused set rooted in alternative and progressive styles.
Tue, Sep 22 - The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Mull Historical Society
Indie rock colours Mull Historical Society’s Bristol show at The Wardrobe Theatre.
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29 - British Airways Arc
Van Morrison 5 Night Residency
Van Morrison’s British Airways Arc residency blends his soft rock and folk rock catalogue across five shows.
Wed, Sep 23, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Rock-focused New Releases dates feature The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock at Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Wed, Sep 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases
Rock-focused Leeds shows include Arab Strap’s indie rock and Yard Act’s sharp, guitar-driven sets across multiple venues.
Wed, Sep 23 - Empire Music Hall Belfast
GONG - BRIGHT SPIRIT TOUR 2026
Progressive and psychedelic rock from Gong defines this Bright Spirit Tour 2026 stop at Empire Music Hall Belfast.
Wed, Sep 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Art punk and indie rock drive Man/woman/chainsaw’s Brudenell Social Club date on the New Releases run.
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
death cab for cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Death Cab For Cutie bring alternative rock-driven sets to The Prospect Building, Troxy and De La Warr Pavilion on this tour.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Sunflower Lounge Birmingham
Gurriers - Nobody's Coming to Save You Official Album Listening Party
Gurriers bring driving alternative and indie rock to this official album listening party.
Wed, Sep 23 - Depot Cardiff
I Prevail
Rock and metal collide as I Prevail play Depot Cardiff with support from Gore.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Palais Nottingham
Good Kid
Indie rock from Good Kid anchors this Nottingham gig at The Palais, joined by Last Dinosaurs.
Wed, Sep 23 - O2 Ritz Manchester
The Afghan Whigs
Rock listing featuring The Afghan Whigs bringing alternative and indie rock to O2 Ritz Manchester.
Wed, Sep 23 - Rebellion Manchester
Genitorturers
Genitorturers deliver industrial rock at Rebellion Manchester on 23 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 - Strange Brew Bristol
The Dear Hunter
Rock-led gig with alternative rock from The Dear Hunter and Redwood at Bristol Strange Brew.
Wed, Sep 23 - The 1865 Southampton
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring alternative and indie rock to 1865 in Southampton on 23 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 - YES (THE PINK ROOM) Manchester
Gift
Gift bring an alternative rock edge to their pop and synth-pop show at YES (The Pink Room) Manchester.
Thu, Sep 24 - Backstage Kinross
The Warner E Hodges International All Stars
Rock runs through Warner E Hodges’ International All Stars bill at Backstage Kinross, featuring Jason & The Scorchers and more.
Thu, Sep 24, Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26
THE MAINE
Alternative rock and pop rock from The Maine and Grayscale anchor this three-date UK run.
Thu, Sep 24 - The Grand Social Dublin 1
SMITHEREENS
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Sixpence None The Richer - First Proper UK/EU Tour 2026
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
Arkells Between Us Tour 2026
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
Arkells Between Us Tour 2026
Thu, Sep 24 - O2 Academy Oxford
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
Rock-focused gig as The Lemonheads bring alternative and indie rock to O2 Academy Oxford.
Thu, Sep 24 - Signature Brew Haggerston London
POOL KIDS + support TBC
Emo and indie rock band Pool Kids headline this rock-focused date at Signature Brew Haggerston.
Thu, Sep 24 - Moth Club London
FRIENDLY FIRES
Friendly Fires bring indie rock and indietronica to this rock-focused listing at Moth Club London.
Thu, Sep 24 - THE LEXITON London
GIFT
Gift bring alternative rock to THE LEXITON, joined by Oslo Twins for a BAD VIBRATIONS show with dream pop overtones.
Thu, Sep 24 - New Cross Inn London
The Surfrajettes
Surf rock outfit The Surfrajettes headline New Cross Inn London on 24 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 24 - YES (The Basement) Manchester
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock-driven set to YES (The Basement) in Manchester.
Fri, Sep 25 - Corn Exchange Hertford
CHINA CRISIS Warped Tour 2026
China Crisis bring a new wave twist on rock to Hertford Corn Exchange for Warped Tour 2026.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
WELCOME TO URBIA UK & IRE TOUR 2026
London rock trio The Molotovs bring their punk rock and rock WELCOME TO URBIA tour to O2 Forum Kentish Town.
Fri, Sep 25, Sun, Sep 27
LOVE YOU MADLY HATE YOU BADLY OLIVER TREE WORLD'S FIRST WORLD TOUR
Oliver Tree blends alternative rock with alternative pop and hip hop across these September 2026 UK dates.
Fri, Sep 25 - Koko London
PALE WAVES - KISS ME TOUR
Indie rock and pop punk shades from Pale Waves shape this KOKO stop on the Kiss Me Tour.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26
Blackpool 80s Weekender
Fri, Sep 25 - THE BROOK Southampton
BlueWater Giants
BlueWater Giants at THE BROOK centres on rock, with Neil Taylor, John ‘Rhino’ Edwards and Mel Gaynor all billed in the genre.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy Oxford
BLACK PARADE - THE UK'S BIGGEST EMO NIGHT
Black Parade at O2 Academy Oxford leans on alternative rock heavyweights like My Chemical Romance and Paramore.
Fri, Sep 25, Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26 - O2 Institute3 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.
Fri, Sep 25 - Electric Ballroom London
AN IRISH SHINDIG
AN IRISH SHINDIG brings rock from Mundy to Electric Ballroom London with The Reels and Jessica Sweetman.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Academy Liverpool
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
The Lemonheads bring guitar-driven alternative and indie rock to O2 Academy Liverpool with support from Bottlemoth.
Fri, Sep 25, Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27 - The Underworld London
The Underworld Upcoming Events
Rock at The Underworld includes Warrior Soul, Voltstorm and Road across the autumn 2026 dates.
Fri, Sep 25 - THE UNDERGROUND Plymouth
COLOUR TV & Special Guests
Colour Tv, The Revival and Ragdolls bring a rock-focused line-up to THE UNDERGROUND Plymouth.
Fri, Sep 25 - Patterns Brighton and Hove
The Surfrajettes
Surf rock fans can catch The Surfrajettes bringing psychedelic instrumentals to Patterns Brighton.
Fri, Sep 25 - Tramshed Cardiff
Good Kid
Good Kid’s guitar-led indie rock anchors this Tramshed Cardiff bill with Last Dinosaurs in support.
Fri, Sep 25 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
Loreen - The Wildfire Tour
Loreen’s Manchester date is rooted in dance-pop and electropop rather than rock, adding a pop counterpoint to the page.
Fri, Sep 25 - Headrow House Leeds
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium headline with a guitar-driven indie rock sound at Headrow House Leeds.
Fri, Sep 25 - Old Fire Station Carlisle
From The Jam
From The Jam bring their guitar-led pop rock sound to Old Fire Station Carlisle.
Fri, Sep 25 - Esquires Bedford
GIFT
Gift headline Bedford Esquires with an alternative rock set alongside pop and synth-pop elements.
Fri, Sep 25 - Club 85 Hitchin
DODGY
Dodgy play an alternative rock and britpop show at Club 85 in Hitchin.
Sat, Sep 26 - Roundhouse London
GOOD KID
Good Kid bring guitar-led indie rock energy to Roundhouse London on 26 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 26 - Boxmoor Playhouse Hemel Hempstead
Warped Tour 2026
China Crisis tilt their pop-rooted new wave towards rock-influenced textures at Boxmoor Playhouse.
Sat, Sep 26, Tue, Sep 29
Interpol
Interpol’s North American dates bring their atmospheric rock, rooted in indie and post-punk revival, to major venues.
Sat, Sep 26 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
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.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
PORTOLA 2026
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29 - O2 Academy2 Birmingham
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.
Sat, Sep 26 - 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, Sep 26 - Limelight 2 Belfast
GENITORTURERS
Industrial rock drives Genitorturers’ Limelight 2 Belfast show, with Makes My Blood Dance on the bill.
Sat, Sep 26 - The Underworld London
WARRIOR SOUL
Warrior Soul and Gypsy Pistoleros bring hard rock and rumba rhythms to Underworld London.
Sat, Sep 26 - Depot Mayfield Manchester
HOMOBLOC
Rock edges surface at HOMOBLOC via Marina’s alternative rock material amid the electronic-focused bill.
Sat, Sep 26 - 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, Sep 26 - The Exchange Bristol
THE SURFRAJETTES - PARTY ACROSS THE POND
Surf rock comes to The Exchange Bristol with The Surfrajettes on the bill.
Sat, Sep 26 - Chalk Brighton
afghan whigs 40th anniversary tour 2026 & Ed Harcourt
The Afghan Whigs and Ed Harcourt deliver a rock-focused bill built from alternative and indie rock at Chalk Brighton.
Sat, Sep 26 - Stockton-on-Tees
THE GATHERING SOUNDS
The Humour, M60 and The Cavs bring guitar-driven rock to THE GATHERING SOUNDS in Stockton-on-Tees.
Sat, Sep 26 - Daltons Brighton
GARAGELAND
GARAGELAND at Daltons Brighton brings guitar-driven rock and grunge from Sex Shop Mushrooms and guests.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
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, Sep 26 - Shacklewell Arms London
ALL-DAYER
Emily’s indie rock links ALL-DAYER at The Shacklewell Arms to the broader rock line-up.
Sat, Sep 26 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
5th Anniversary
The Undertones deliver punchy rock rooted in new wave and pop punk at The Wedgewood Rooms.
Sat, Sep 26 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock-led set to Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff.
Sat, Sep 26 - Corn Exchange Hertford
Space
Space play alternative rock at Hertford Corn Exchange, rooted in their 1990s British guitar sound.
Sat, Sep 26 - Corn Exchange Cambridge
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne bring their dance-pop and alternative dance crossover to this rock listing.
Sat, Sep 26 - Heartbreakers Southampton
GIFT
Gift deliver guitar-led alternative rock alongside pop and synth-pop elements in Southampton.
Sun, Sep 27 - 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.
Sun, Sep 27, Mon, Sep 28, Tue, Sep 29
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.
Sun, Sep 27, Mon, Sep 28, Tue, Sep 29
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.
Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOO DOO NEW RELEASES
Rock-leaning BOO DOO NEW RELEASES dates include The Tubs’ alternative and indie rock at Brudenell Social Club.
Sun, Sep 27, Mon, Sep 28, Tue, Sep 29
Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey Holy Holy featuring Glenn Gregory The Final Tour A Celebration of Bowie
Holy Holy play rock and indie rock shows with Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey in Dublin and Belfast September 2026.
Sun, Sep 27 - O2 Academy Birmingham
I Prevail
Alternative metal and metalcore from I Prevail anchor this heavy rock bill in Birmingham.
Sun, Sep 27 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
The Songs Of Joni Mitchell
Jesca Hoop brings alternative and indie rock textures alongside The Songs Of Joni Mitchell in Portsmouth.
Sun, Sep 27 - Arena Torquay
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads headline Arena Torquay with an alternative and indie rock-driven set in Torquay.
Mon, Sep 28 - Dreamland Margate
THE LEMONHEADS UK TOUR 2026
The Lemonheads bring guitar-driven alternative and indie rock to Dreamland Margate.
Mon, Sep 28 - Electric Ballroom London
HOODOO GURUS plus special guests GIRLBAND!
Mon, Sep 28 - Wembley Stadium
Slipknot Official Launch Event
Slipknot channel alternative rock and metal at Wembley Stadium on 28 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 28 - Exchange Bristol
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring their indie rock-infused set to Exchange Bristol on 28 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 28 - YES (The Basement) Manchester
Cory Hanson
Cory Hanson blends folk pop, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop and rock at YES (The Basement) in Manchester.
Tue, Sep 29 - Limelight 2 Belfast
YONAKA
Yonaka bring a guitar-driven alternative rock and indie rock set to Limelight 2 Belfast.
Tue, Sep 29 - 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.
Tue, Sep 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
THIS IS THE KIT
This Is The Kit bring alternative and indie rock textures to Brudenell Social Club.
Tue, Sep 29 - 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.
Tue, Sep 29 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
The Bluetones - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'
Rock fans can catch The Bluetones delivering alternative rock and britpop at The Forum Tunbridge Wells.
Tue, Sep 29 - Exchange Bristol
Spitalfield
Rock takes centre stage as Spitalfield play Exchange Bristol with melodic hardcore and singer-songwriter support from Jonah Matranga.
Tue, Sep 29 - STEREO Glasgow
Cory Hanson
Cory Hanson blends psychedelic folk, folk pop and rock elements in this Glasgow show.
Tue, Sep 29 - Heartbreakers Southampton
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring their indie rock-leaning sound to Heartbreakers in Southampton.
Tue, Sep 29 - St Mary's Creative Space Chester
JAMES MCMURTRY
James Mcmurtry’s folk rock and Americana sound anchors this Chester show at St Mary's A Creative Space.
Tue, Sep 29 - The Fulford Arms York
WARRIOR SOUL
Warrior Soul bring US hard rock to York, anchoring this rock listing at The Fulford Arms.
Wed, Sep 30 - WTU Tour: Rouen
The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates
The Molotovs’ gigs centre on high-energy rock with punk rock crossover across all 2026 dates.
Wed, Sep 30 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
CORY HANSON
Cory Hanson mixes psychedelic folk, folk pop and rock at Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Wed, Sep 30 - The Lexington London
TEAM DRESCH
Wed, Sep 30 - O2 Academy Oxford
TWENTY YEARS OF we are Scientists
We Are Scientists headline with an indie rock-focused show rooted firmly in modern rock.
Wed, Sep 30 - Downstairs at the Dome London
TEAM DRESCH
Team Dresch bring a sharp mix of indie rock, queercore and riot grrrl to Downstairs at The Dome.
Wed, Sep 30 - BOILERROOM
WARRIOR SOUL
Warrior Soul play a hard rock show at BOILERROOM, rooted firmly in the rock tradition.
Wed, Sep 30 - Green Room at The Academy Dublin 1
YONAKA - UK & IRELAND TOUR 2026
Yonaka lead a rock-focused bill at Green Room at The Academy, joined by Snayx and The Hype.
Wed, Sep 30 - Thekla Bristol
it girls.
It Girls. touches rock edges via artists like Marina and Lily Allen at Thekla Bristol.
Wed, Sep 30 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells
The Bluetones
Rock fans can catch The Bluetones channelling alternative and indie rock at The Forum Tunbridge Wells.
Wed, Sep 30 - Dust Brighton
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring an indie rock and rock-driven show to DUST in Brighton on 30 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 30 - Picturedrome Holmfirth
The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads bring alternative and indie rock to Holmfirth for this Picturedrome gig.