Tue, Aug 18 - Shacklewell Arms London
TERRAPLANA (BR) + SPECIAL GUESTS
Terraplana play rock-driven indie rock and shoegaze at SHACKLEWELL ARMS on 18 August 2026.
Rock Gigs from June 2026
Featuring terraplana, lost in kyiv, violent magic orchestra, the molotovs, afi, the fratellis, the lilacs, the twang and more.
Tue, Aug 18 - Underworld London
LOST IN KYIV VMO
Lost In Kyiv bring instrumental post-rock textures to UNDERWORLD with support from experimental outfit Vmo.
Thu, Aug 20, Sat, Aug 22
The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates
The Molotovs’ gigs centre on high-energy rock with punk rock crossover across all 2026 dates.
Thu, Aug 20 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
AFI
AFI headline O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire with a rock-driven mix of alternative rock and emo.
Fri, Aug 21 - Blackpool Opera House
BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS
Rock-focused bill with The Fratellis’ alternative and garage rock at BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS.
Fri, Aug 21 - Royal Highland Showgrounds Newbridge
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves and Swim School bring a rock-focused bill to Royal Highland Showgrounds.
Fri, Aug 21 - Irish Museum of Modern Art Kilmainham
Moby Live 26
Electronic-focused gig where Moby’s expansive catalogue touches edges of rock within a primarily electronic setting.
Fri, Aug 21, Sat, Aug 22
PARK DRIVE TOUR 2026
Park Drive’s britpop and rock sets, with support from Headwired, anchor this rock-focused UK tour.
Fri, Aug 21 - The Crescent York
AN EVENING WITH THE MAGIC NUMBERS
The Magic Numbers bring their alternative and indie rock sound to The Crescent in York.
Fri, Aug 21 - The Crescent York
Brudenell Presents
Rock-leaning dates include The Magic Numbers’ indie rock and Yard Act’s post-punk under the Brudenell Presents banner.
Fri, Aug 21 - Sandringham
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Fri, Aug 21 - Chepstow Castle
Scarlet Rebels UK Tour 2026
Fri, Aug 21 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
MOGWAI/30
Mogwai bring their experimental rock MOGWAI/30 shows to Brudenell Social Club in August 2026.
Sat, Aug 22 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases Out This Week
Rock edges appear in Hannah Frances’ progressive rock blend and Robin Kester’s psychedelic rock touches.
Sat, Aug 22 - Victoria Park London
Lorde
Lorde’s alternative rock streak underpins a mainly pop-led Victoria Park show.
Sat, Aug 22 - Victoria Park London
ALL POINTS EAST
Indie rock touches at All Points East come via Djo amid the pop-focused Victoria Park bill.
Sat, Aug 22 - Dreamland Margate
BASTILLE
Bastille and Alfie Templeman weave pop rock and indie rock into a largely pop-driven Dreamland Margate bill.
Sat, Aug 22 - Cyprus Avenue Cork
Babyshambles in Ireland 2026
Babyshambles bring garage rock revival and indie rock shows to three Irish venues in August 2026.