In this week’s Gig Guide, we bring you 10 recently announced UK and Ireland tour dates!
RPM
RPM has announced a special show to mark 10 years of Rock People Management.
With a headline act still to be announced, the show will feature The Virginmarys, Scarlet Rebels, LN, and Kit Trigg.
Date:
December 2026
19 – Morecambe, Winter Gardens
Plaiins
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Plaiins will be on tour in the UK later this year.
Dates:
September 2026
30 – Leeds
October 2026
01 – Birmingham
02 – London
03 – Bristol (Attitude Festival)
Soulfly
Soulfly will be on tour in the UK with support from Nailbomb!
Dates:
September 2026
3 – Southampton, Engine Rooms
4 – London, Electric Ballroom
5 – Birmingham, O2 Institute
6 – Glasgow, SWG3 TV Studio
7 – Manchester, Academy 2
Cardinals
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Cardinals have announced a string of U.K and Ireland dates!
Dates:
November 2026
9 – Brighton, Concorde 2
11 – Bristol, The Fleece
12 – London, Electric Ballroom
13 – Nottingham, Bodega
14 – Coventry, Coventry Central Library
16 – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
17 – Glasgow, The Art School
18 – Liverpool, Arts Club
20 – Dublin, The Button Factory
SCREAM
SCREAM will be in the U.K. next month!
Dates:
August 2026
06 – Blackpool, Rebellion Festival
07 – London, New Cross Inn (w/The Adolescents)
Nicko McBrain
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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain will be doing a spoken word tour later this year.
McBrain said: “It’s been a real honour to write my very own autobiography and have the chance to walk down memory lane, revisiting all the experiences that have made me who I am and brought me to where I am today. And I’m thrilled and delighted to be taking those stories on the road and share them all with you. I feel truly blessed to be able to say Hello Boys And Girls to you all in person later this year. We’re going to have a lot of fun together, so come and join me for a great night out. I’ve got a LOT of stories I want to tell you all!”
Dates:
November 2026
18 – Dublin, Ambassador
23 – Birmingham, Glee Club
26 – London, Bush Hall
28 – Cardiff, The Gate
30 – Bath, Komedia
December 2026
1 – Manchester, Academy 2
3 – Glasgow, Oran Mor
Creeper
Following their absolute killing at Download Festival last month, Creeper have announced a short UK tour for October!
They will be supported by Calva Louise and Starbenders.
Frontman William Von Ghould said: “This Halloween season, join us for four special shows set in the world of ‘Sanguivore’. The performances will feature a new stage production following the vampire rock band on tour as they are pursued by The Mistress of Death.
“Blending live music with theatrical storytelling, the show will bring the characters and themes of the current era to life on stage. Come immerse yourself in the flesh and the fantasy with us this October, just watch out for your head!”
Dates:
October 2026
8 – Cardiff, Tramshed
9 – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
10 – Manchester, Academy
11 – Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanisers
Fltchr Fltchr
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Fltchr Fltchr will be performing in the UK on a run of headline dates this autumn!
Dates:
September 2026
22 – Exeter, Exeter Cavern
24 – London, Chats Palace
26 – Stockton, The Gathering Sounds
27 – Glasgow, McChuills
28 – Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
30 – Manchester, Lions Den
October 2026
1 – Norwich, The Waterfront Studio
4 – Falmouth, The Cornish Bank
Polyphia
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Polyphia will be in the UK later this year with support from Perturbator and RJ Pasin.
Dates:
December 2026
11 – Birmingham, O2 Academy Birmingham
12 – Manchester, Manchester Academy
15 – Leeds, O2 Academy Leeds
16 – London, O2 Academy Brixton
TX2
Following a stunning set at Download, TX2 has announced a UK tour for early next year!
Evan Thomas said: “Download was absolute chaos in the best possible way. The UK showed up, screamed every word, and made us feel right at home. We’ve always believed this community was bigger than borders, genders, sexuality, and this weekend proved it. So now it’s time to do what we’ve been talking about for a long time – come back and headline our own tour. If Download was any indication, we’re going to make some unforgettable memories together.”
Dates:
March 2027
4 – London, Electric Ballroom
6 – Southampton, 1856
7 – Bristol, Thekla
9 – Manchester, Academy 2
10 – Glasgow, Cathouse
12 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
