Rock Gigs from August 2026

Fri, Aug 21 - Opera House Blackpool

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

Scarlet Rebels play classic rock and rock across this UK tour from August to December 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.

Fri, Aug 21 - 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, Aug 21 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

RECENTLY ANNOUNCED

Rock-leaning gigs include Mogwai’s experimental rock sets and Cowtown’s sharp, guitar-driven new wave.

Fri, Aug 21

Dreamland Margate August 2026

Rock at Dreamland Margate in August 2026 centres on The Kooks and Circa Waves with alternative and indie rock sets.

Fri, Aug 21 - The Underworld London

The Underworld Upcoming Events

Rock at The Underworld spans post-rock, hard rock and garage rock from Lost In Kyiv, The Grey and Death.

Fri, Aug 21 - 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, Aug 21 - Music Hall Dundee

DECLAN MCKENNA AT MINIMUM CAPACITY!

Declan Mckenna’s August 2026 dates bring alternative and indie rock to intimate UK rooms at minimum capacity.

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 - Cyprus Avenue Cork

Babyshambles in Ireland 2026

Babyshambles bring garage rock revival and indie rock shows to three Irish venues in August 2026.

Sat, Aug 22 - Excel Rock Fest Hechtel-Eksel

The Molotovs - All 2026 Dates

The Molotovs’ gigs centre on high-energy rock with punk rock crossover across all 2026 dates.