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Kids In Glass Houses: Dirt 15th Anniversary Tour
Sunday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Welsh five-piece Kids In Glass Houses head back out on the road to celebrate 15 years of their seminal album DIRT, playing the album in its entirety at each show.
With its arena-sized choruses and fearless evolution, DIRT marked a pivotal moment in the band’s trajectory - a bold step forward from the promise of Smart Casual to a breakout sound that firmly sealed their place in the UK rock landscape.
Neck Deep: Life's Not Out To Get You Tour
Thursday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Pop punk band Neck Deep head out on tour to celebrate ten years of their album Life’s Not Out To Get You.
Neck Deep will be joined by British rock band, Boston Manor.
Slade – The Final Tour
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Slade’s unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.
Their chart career has spanned six decades with hits including “Far Far Away”, "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll.
Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Academy2 Birmingham on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.
Birmingham's Biggest New Year's Eve Celebration
Wednesday Doors: 22:00
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Curfew 4am
Prohibition Party: Let's Party Like its 1926
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Welcome to Prohibition, let's party like it's 1926. In a world filled with glitter, glamour and pulsating jazz, we invite you to an unforgettable evening inspired by the iconic 1920s.Dress up and join us on a unique journey 100 years back in time to the illegal bars of the Prohibition era; the Great Gatsby's elegant parties and the origins of jazz.The show is led by Swing'it - one of Europe's best swing bands with world class performers like the cabaret host Champagne Charlie, the world-famous burlesque star Jolie Papillon and the Gatsby Girls.Welcome to Prohibition, let's party like it's 1926. In a world filled with glitter, glamour and pulsating jazz, we invite you to an unforgettable evening inspired by the iconic 1920s.
Dress up and join us on a unique journey 100 years back in time to the illegal bars of the Prohibition era; the Great Gatsby's elegant parties and the origins of jazz.
The show is led by Swing'it - one of Europe's best swing bands with world class performers like the cabaret host Champagne Charlie, the world-famous burlesque star Jolie Papillon and the Gatsby Girls.
JINJER: DUÉL TOUR 2026
Friday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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For the first time in over six years, JINJER are returning to headline stages across Europe, armed with their most dynamic album to date, Duél.
Over the past 15 years, JINJER have built a reputation as one of modern metal’s most fearless and forward-thinking bands. Rising from the Ukrainian underground to international acclaim with their blend of progressive groove, technical precision and raw emotion.
Country Roadshow Birmingham
Friday Doors: 18:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Experience a taste of Nashville in 2026 as Summer in Nashville Presents: ‘Country Roadshow’, dust off your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a night of unforgettable entertainment.
The event promises an exciting line-up of performances, including the very best new and undiscovered country acts, alongside spectacular tributes to some of the genre’s most iconic legends. Following the success of previous shows featuring crowd-favourite tributes to country icons Luke Combs and Shania Twain, this year’s event promises another outstanding line-up.
Adding to the atmosphere, the world-famous Cotton Eyed Disco will bring its renowned energy to the dancefloor. Guests can also look forward to line dancing, competitions with prizes, and a host of surprises throughout the evening.
Miles Kane
Saturday Doors: 18:00 Curfew: 22:00
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Following the release of his sixth studio album, Sunlight In The Shadows, Miles Kane heads out on a run of 2026 UK and EU dates.
Sunlight In The Shadows is 12 tracks of psyche infused rock n roll. Layered with lush, screeching guitars and packed to the brim with hooks, the album delicately toes the line between raw, energetic rock and laid-back crooning anthems, all with a sprinkling of Miles’ signature rippled tremolo guitar and a whole lot of fun.
Sleep Theory
Wednesday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Just so you know, this show was moved from XOYO Birmingham on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.
Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory embark on their first-ever EU/UK headlining tour following the release of their debut album Afterglow.
With Afterglow, the band prove they are ready to ascend to the next level, delivering the dynamic bounce, towering hooks, and emotional punch that modern rock has been waiting for.
Sleep Theory will be joined by special guests The Pretty Wild.
The Beaches: No Hard Feelings tour
Sunday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Their latest album No Hard Feelings sees The Beaches at their most fine-tuned and brightest. From the bold and bright anthemic riffs of “Touch Myself” to the indie melancholy of “Lesbian of the Year”, the album is set to solidify the group as one of the driving forces of alt-rock today.
Exploring the highs of nights out and lows of losing someone you love, No Hard Feelings is rife with the band’s signature witty lyricism, grungey tones, and unapologetic boldness.
Good Neighbours
Monday Doors: 19:00
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Good Neighbours head out on their UK tour in support of their debut album Blue Sky Mentality, a 14-track burst of euphoric indie pop that smuggles big feelings – grief, love, hope, resilience – into massive choruses and sun-streaked synths.
Written across a whirlwind year of long-haul flights, tour buses, hotel rooms and emotional highs and lows, the album captures the tension between distance and belonging – the pull of community, the need for connection, and the journey back to yourself. It’s a record that wears its heart loudly and proudly.
Counterparts
Friday Doors: 18:00
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Canadian hardcore punk band Counterparts hit the road on their latest tour ‘Heaven Let Them Die 2026’ in support of the 2024 release, Heaven Let Them Die.
Big Special
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Black Country duo Big Special, made up of Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney, hit the road with their post-punk sound and powerhouse performance.
Of Monsters and Men
Wednesday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Icelandic indie-folk collective Of Monsters and Men’s fourth album All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade explores how love and pain intertwine.
It’s another epic yet intimate affair from a band entering a new chapter while celebrating where they came from – still at heart those same friends that penned the colossal "Little Talks".
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Friday Doors: 19:30
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The undisputed queen of this decade of British music, Jo Whiley will be rummaging through her record bag, dusting off her vinyl and bringing you the biggest hits and hidden gems that shaped the soundtrack of the 90s.
Prepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia, high-energy beats, the ultimate celebration of the era and let Jo remind you of what you’ve forgotten with this sizzling anthem-packed party to end them all.
grandson
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Grandson embarks on his UK headline tour in support of his latest album INERTIA seeing him using the raw power of riff-heavy rap to focus attention on issues such as a new wave of facism, a rise in misogyny, an assault on queer rights and the Palestinian solidarity movement.
His tracks “BRAINROT”, “SELF IMMOLATION” and “GOD IS AN ANIMAL” have been rampant rallying cries for justice, which take on an incendiary intensity in the live arena.
Campaign For Musical Destruction ft. Napalm Death, Whiplash, Varuker
Sunday Doors: 18:00 Curfew: 23:00
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There aren't many tours that survive for decades and remain just as interesting as before, like the Campaign for Musical Destruction Tour 2026.This successful and extraordinary tour has been running for 36 years, with Napalm Death leading the way for over 30 years. The tour consistently impresses with its blend of creative and extreme underground music.The legendary Campaign for Musical Destruction 2026 tour features Napalm Death, thrash metal legends Whiplash, punk rock legends Varukers, and one more surprise act.There aren't many tours that survive for decades and remain just as interesting as before, like the Campaign for Musical Destruction Tour 2026.
This successful and extraordinary tour has been running for 36 years, with Napalm Death leading the way for over 30 years. The tour consistently impresses with its blend of creative and extreme underground music.
The legendary Campaign for Musical Destruction 2026 tour features Napalm Death, thrash metal legends Whiplash, punk rock legends Varukers, and one more surprise act.
KEO
Thursday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Rising London four-piece Keo had a breakout 2025 which saw their debut EP Siren captivate critics and fans alike, and their first October UK and Ireland tour sell out entirely, Keo now announce their most ambitious chapter yet: a 14-date headline tour that marks their biggest shows to date and their first step onto European stages.
While Siren captured Keo’s first chapter, a raw portrait of youth in flux, the next promises something bigger and braver.
Que Club Reunion
Saturday Doors: 14:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Nicky Blackmarket
DJ Hype
DJ SS
DJ Rap
Ratpack
Fabio & Grooverider
Slipmatt
Poppy: Constantly Nowhere Tour
Sunday Doors: 18:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Acclaimed transcendent singer, songwriter and subversive performance artist, Poppy embarks on her ‘Constantly Nowhere tour’.With each new release, Poppy continuously cements herself as a boundary-pushing artist paving her own experimental metalcore lane.Acclaimed transcendent singer, songwriter and subversive performance artist, Poppy embarks on her ‘Constantly Nowhere tour’.
With each new release, Poppy continuously cements herself as a boundary-pushing artist paving her own experimental metalcore lane.
Hot Mulligan
Wednesday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Formed in 2014, emo band Hot Mulligan are a ride-or-die testament to staying true to yourself.
The band cut their teeth playing house shows and naming songs by closing their eyes and typing into auto-correct on their phones, no one expected they’d be selling out thousand-cap venues, one of their scene’s most respected bands a decade later.
However as Hot Mulligan return with their phenomenal fourth LP The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still, that’s exactly where they’re at.
Bleed From Within: The Dying Sun Tour 2026
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Glasgow metal pioneers Bleed From Within bring their ferocious take on heavy metal out on the road.
Following the release of their 2025 album Zenith, the Scottish five-piece have secured their place as one of the UK's most respected metal bands.
Del Water Gap
Sunday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Del Water Gap, the musical project of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer born S. Holden Jaffe, embarks on an extensive 42-date world tour across North America, Europe and the UK, in support of his third album Chasing The Chimera.
Thrice
Wednesday Doors: 19:00
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Steadfast and straightforward creative conviction has guided Thrice since they emerged in the late '90s with a sound that combined hardcore grit and progressive ambition, establishing themselves as pioneers among their post-hardcore peers.
Horizons/West, their 2025 full-length studio album, arrives as a companion to 2021’s Horizons/East. The album finds Thrice further exploring and incorporating immersive atmospheres, cinematic guitar tones, and expansive dynamics without sacrificing the sense of urgency that propelled their classics.
The Feeling: 20th Anniversary of '12 Stops and Home'
Saturday Doors: 19:00
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Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling head out on their UK headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album ‘Twelve Stops & Home’ performed in full, plus all their chart-topping hits.Emerging from the heart of the noughties music scene, The Feeling embodies an era of unadulterated sonic brilliance, the album was a hit-the-ground-running masterpiece of fiercely infectious, life-affirming pop and ultimately paved the way for the band’s unforgettable career.Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling head out on their UK headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album Twelve Stops & Home, performed in full, plus all their chart-topping hits.
Emerging from the heart of the noughties music scene, The Feeling embodies an era of unadulterated sonic brilliance, the album was a hit-the-ground-running masterpiece of fiercely infectious, life-affirming pop and ultimately paved the way for the band’s unforgettable career.
The Cribs
Sunday Doors: 19:00
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The Cribs return today with the announcement of their first new album in over five years, ‘Selling A Vibe’.For the three Jarman brothers, The Cribs has always been a heart-on-sleeve endeavour, documenting a realness and honesty, imbued with a raw spirit and a love for pop melodies.The Cribs return today with the announcement of their first new album in over five years, Selling A Vibe.
For the three Jarman brothers, The Cribs has always been a heart-on-sleeve endeavour, documenting a realness and honesty, imbued with a raw spirit and a love for pop melodies.
Odeal: The Shows That Saved Us Tour
Tuesday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Born in Germany and raised between Nigeria, Spain and the UK, Odeal is a versatile artist blending R’n’B, alté and afro sounds into a style that feels both distinctive and globally resonant.
His calm, introspective nature and multicultural upbringing are woven into his music, where mellow R’n’B melodies meet afro rooted rhythms and vulnerable storytelling.
Stoodi Bakers
Sunday Doors: 15:00 Curfew: 22:00
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So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Sunday 26 October 2025. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.
Protoje
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Henry Moodie
Monday Doors: 19:00
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Singer and songwriter Henry Moodie has a rare gift for turning starkly honest emotions into universally resonant pop songs.
Now Moodie arrives at his debut album, mood swings. Alive with the chaotic uncertainty of young adulthood, it’s an uncompromisingly honest record that finds Moodie at his most exposed and personal.
Maggie Lindemann
Sunday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Maggie Lindemann returns with i feel everything, her most emotionally charged and sonically ambitious record to date, she leans all the way in.
i feel everything is a sixteen-track plunge into obsession, grief, rage, shame, detachment, and survival. Across the album, Maggie captures what it means to feel too much — and what happens when you finally stop apologizing for it.
Cooper Alan: To The Pub Tour
Friday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Rising country star, Cooper Alan embarks on his ‘To The Pub Tour‘, following the release of his debut album Winston-Salem.
Praised for his energetic live performances, Cooper Alan bridges country storytelling with rock energy and a signature down-home charm with a modern twist, fans can expect a night that reflects his journey from his small-town roots to becoming one of country music’s most electric new voices.
Balu Brigada
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Auckland, NZ born brothers Henry and Pierre Beasely make up duo Balu Brigada, crafting multi-dimensional alternative pop layered with levels of lush live instrumentation, cinematic soundscapes, and festival-ready hooks.
The band elevate to another stratosphere altogether on their debut full-length album, Portal, balancing ethereal soundscapes with hard-hitting stompers to create a rich sonic environment for the listener to pass through.
Gabrielle Aplin
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Now celebrating 15 years of music, singer and songwriter Gabriella Aplin embarks on her ‘English Rain 2026’ EU and UK Tour celebrating her debut album of the same name.
Aplin is known for her spelling binding voice and emotionally charged performances and as she embarks on her next phase, she remains as fearless and compelling as ever. An artist whose music continues to evolve, but whose heart remains in every note she sings.
Midnight Til Morning
Wednesday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Launched from the global Netflix hit ‘Building the Band’, Midnight Til Morning are a breakout four-piece blending powerhouse vocals, emotional vulnerability, and undeniable onstage chemistry.Midnight Til Morning are stepping off the screen and onto stages worldwide with a live show that promises raw energy, rich storytelling, and unforgettable moments.Launched from the global Netflix hit ‘Building the Band’, Midnight Til Morning are a breakout four-piece blending powerhouse vocals, emotional vulnerability, and undeniable onstage chemistry.
Midnight Til Morning are stepping off the screen and onto stages worldwide with a live show that promises raw energy, rich storytelling, and unforgettable moments.
Chance Peña
Saturday Doors: 18:00 Curfew: 22:00
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Born and raised in Texas, artist, songwriter and producer Chance Peña’s music bridges traditional storytelling with modern sonic influences.
Peña’s work radiates a contagious warmth, and his latest release When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It marks his most ambitious project yet. The 14-track album is a soul-searching collection, steeped in the immersive indie-folk that’s made him one of the most magnetic voices to emerge in recent years.
Sienna Spiro
Sunday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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With her effortlessly soulful tone, cinematic storytelling, and subtly modern yet timeless sound, Sienna Spiro possesses the type of voice that stays with you long after her music has left the room.With an undeniable talent for producing ever-relatable lyrics and having already gained the ears of millions from all over the world, Sienna continues to become an unstoppable force in her field.With her effortlessly soulful tone, cinematic storytelling, and subtly modern yet timeless sound, Sienna Spiro possesses the type of voice that stays with you long after her music has left the room.
With an undeniable talent for producing ever-relatable lyrics and having already gained the ears of millions from all over the world, Sienna continues to become an unstoppable force in her field.
Sofia Isella: Her Desire, The Nemesis UK/EU Tour 2026
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Rising alt visionary and musical polymath, SOFIA ISELLA embarks on her major UK and European headline ’Her Desire, The Nemesis UK/EU Tour 2026’.
Breaking Benjamin
Friday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Hard rock veterans Breaking Benjamin return with their first new music in five years.
Consistently dominating the rock charts since their debut in 2002 with ‘Saturate’, Breaking Benjamin has accumulated ten No.1 hits, platinum and multi-platinum albums, they’ve solidified their global influence and devoted fan base.
Good Kid: Can We Hang Out? Tour
Monday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Blending the punchy riffs of J-rock, the playfulness of indie rock, and the raw edge of pop-punk, Good Kid has crafted a sound that’s impossible not to move to. Their ability to spin clever lyrics and sticky melodies into high-energy tracks has turned casual listeners into hardcore fans across the globe.
Good Kid’s debut full-length, Can We Hang Out Sometime?, delivers the high-energy hooks and inventive riffs that have become a hallmark of their sound, while boldly pushing into new territory; longtime fans will find the signature Good Kid bangers they’ve come to love, but also hear the band exploring fresh textures, rhythms, and sonic twists in their grittiest offering yet.
The Lemonheads
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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Formed in 1986 by Evan Dando, The Lemonheads’ arcane adventure continues with their latest record ‘Love Chant’.Sparring with guest guitarists J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr and The Bevis Frond’s Nick Saloman, Evan the songwriter remains gloriously astute. The voice is lower and more brooding but the mood is pin prick sharp and the social commentary as barbed as ever.Formed in 1986 by Evan Dando, The Lemonheads’ arcane adventure continues with their latest record Love Chant.
Sparring with guest guitarists J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr and The Bevis Frond’s Nick Saloman, Evan the songwriter remains gloriously astute. The voice is lower and more brooding but the mood is pin prick sharp and the social commentary as barbed as ever.
The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show + special guests The Beat ft Ranking Jnr
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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The Tumbling Paddies
Saturday Doors: 19:00 Curfew: 23:00
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