In this week’s Gig Guide, we bring you the latest alternative U.K. and Ireland gigs and tour dates!
Big Special
Credit: Isaac Watson
Big Special will tour the U.K. and Ireland next month!
The band, touring in support of new album National Average, will be joined for the U.K. dates by GANS and Good Health Good Wealth.
Dates:
February 2026
13 – Norwich, Waterfront
14 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (Sold Out)
15 – Newcastle, Digital
18 – Leeds, University Stylus
19 – Glasgow, SWG3 (Sold Out)
20 – Manchester, New Century Hall (Sold Out)
21 – Birmingham, 02 Institute (Sold Out)
24 – Bristol, Electric Bristol
25 – Southampton, 1865
27 – London, The Roundhouse
March 2026
6 – Dublin, Academy Green Room (Sold Out)
7 – BelfastC, Ulster Sports Club (Sold Out)
May 2026
21 – Derbyshire, Bearded Theory Festival
June 2026
20 – Glasgow, TRSMT Festival
August 2026
14th – 16 – Hampshire, Boomtown Festival
IMMERSE
IMMERSE will play their final headline show in April after calling time on the band. There will also be a final performance at the Modern Era Festival in London.
Dates:
April 2026
10 – Bristol, The Exchange
12 – London, Modern Era Festival
ghostbells
ghostbells will be in the U.K. next month in support of Ashbury Heights.
They will also be appearing at a festival here later in the year!
Dates:
February 2026
4 – York, Fulford Arms
5 – Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
6 – Manchester, Rebellion
7 – London, The Dome
8 — Bristol, Exchange