Rock Gigs from May 2026

Featuring shed seven, the academic, bleech, bloc party, interpol, the stranglers, billy bragg, squeeze and more.

Shed Seven’s alternative rock and The Academic’s indie rock anchor SHEDCEMBER X firmly on the rock map.

Shed Seven’s alternative rock and The Academic’s indie rock make SHEDCEMBER X a guitar-led rock tour across UK venues.

Bleech play a British rock headline gig at Electric Ballroom London on 1 December 2026.

Bloc Party and Interpol bring guitar-driven alternative and indie rock to arenas across the UK and Ireland in late 2026.

The Stranglers headline these French dates with a rock core that folds in alternative rock, new wave and post‑punk influences.

These listings feature Squeeze and Billy Bragg, whose new wave, pop and alternative rock sets firmly place the shows on the rock page.

Siamese bring alternative and progressive rock elements alongside heavier acts Dayseeker and Northlane.

Placebo bring their alternative and indie rock sound to 3ARENA Dublin on their 30th Anniversary Tour.

Ocean Colour Scene and The Enemy bring Britpop, indie rock, mod revival and neo-psychedelia across the Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversary Tour.

Rock threads through COMING SOON via Ben Kweller, The Veils and Leeds Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival at Brudenell Social Club.

Hard-Fi’s indie rock sound runs through these December 2026 shows at O2 Academy Brixton, O2 Institute and O2 Ritz.

Fat Dog bring alternative and indie rock energy to Bristol and Nottingham on their 2026 run.

Nick Heyward’s shows touch on his new wave roots, linking this church tour to the rock genre.

Interpol and Bloc Party bring indie and alternative rock to arenas including OVO Hydro Glasgow and London Olympia in 2026.