In this week’s Gig Guide, we bring you 10 recently announced UK and Ireland tour dates!
The Mission
Credit: Justin Leeming
The Mission have four special shows in London later this year!
They will be celebrating 40 years of the band as well as album God’s Own Medicine!
Wayne Hussey said: “I do keep an ear out to what’s going on out there and I think it’s actually a really good time at the moment for new and young bands. There’s some really great new music being made by the young guns, the baton is in very good hands.
“I am really excited by both of these two bands particularly and I’m looking forward to seeing them perform. I hope they themselves go onto enjoy many decades of playing to audiences who are as partisan as ours have been with us. See you soon!”
Each night will have a special set. They will all take place at the O2 Forum Kentish Town, London.
Dates:
November 2026
4: The Mission will perform God’s Own Medicine in its entirety plus additional b-sides and a few extras. Supporting them at that show will be Claytown Troupe
5: songs from the albums First Chapter, Children, Grains Of Sand, Neverland, Aura & The Brightest Light. Supporting them at that show will be Space Acre
6: songs from the albums God’s Own Medicine, Carved In Sand, Masque, Blue, God Is A Bullet & Another Fall From Grace. Supporting them at that show will be Mouth Ulcers
7: entitled ‘Kith & Kin: By Request’, this will feature songs from across the band’s career, as requested by fans on social media. Supporting them at that show will be Power Of Dreams
Arkells
Arkells will be touring in the UK this autumn in support of new album Between Us!
“This past spring, before Between Us came out, we did a handful of dates across the pond. The shows were small and sweaty––exactly the kinds of rooms where you test out new material,” says frontman, Max Kerman.
“Since then, the record has taken on a life of its own, and we need to come back. This time with our friends Phantom Planet joining the bill. One for the books.”
Support will come from Phantom Planet!
Dates:
September 2026
24 – Glasgow, The Art School
26 – Manchester, Manchester Club Academy
27 – Leeds, Project House
28 – Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
30 – Bristol, The Fleece
October 2026
1 – Brighton, Concorde 2
2 – London, Electric Brixton
Adult Leisure
Adult Leisure will be touring in the UK later this year!
Dates:
October 2026
23 – Dublin, Upstairs at Whelan’s
25 – Glasgow, Garage Attic Bar
28 – Manchester, The Lodge at Deaf Institute
29 – London, Sebright Arms
Cancer Bats
Credit: Joey Sentf
Cancer Bats have announced the first annual Marshall Made of Loud Tour!
They will be headlining and support will come from Ignite and Knives.
Cancer Bats said: “We are beyond excited to announce this Marshall Made Of Loud Tour!! Playing all our favourite independent venues across the UK, with Ignite and Knives, and we end it all with a Halloween show in London!! This is going to be an insane tour!!!”
Dates:
October 2026
12 – Dover, The Booking Hall
13 – Brighton, Chalk
15 – Exeter, Cavern
16 – Falmouth, Princess Pavilion
17 – Southampton, The Joiners
18 – Plymouth, The DepØ
20 – Bristol, The Fleece
21 – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
22 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
24 – Birmingham, The Asylum
25 – Manchester, Gorilla
26 – Newcastle, Anarchy Brew Co
28 – Glasgow, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
29 – Leeds, The Key Club
30 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
31 – London, Electric Brixton
Sabaton
Credit: Steve Bright
Sabaton will be extending their Legendary tour!
The band said: After completing one of the biggest arena tours in 2025 with 20+ trucks and 200+ crew members, we couldn’t simply stop at chapter one!
“We’re excited to announce that The Legendary Tour – Part 2 is coming to Europe in 2027! Once again, we’ll be joined by The Legendary Orchestra with talented special guest stars, Noa Gruman, Tina Guo and Mia Asano, whose powerful performance will bring our music to life on an immense scale.”
“Get ready for tons of explosives, epic storytelling and very loud heavy metal. If you missed out the first time, this is your chance to witness the theatrical, larger-than-life experience – the ultimate Sabaton evening. And if you’re joining us once again, expect new surprises and twists!
“Europe… Are you ready to become legendary once again?”
Dates:
April 2027
7 – Dublin, 3Arena
9 – Glasgow, The OVO Hydro
10 – Birmingham, bp Pulse LIVE
Asomvel
Asomvel will tour in the UK in November!
Dates:
November 2026
13 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steelmill
15 – London, Underworld
16 – Bristol, Exchange
17 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
18 – Glasgow, Classic Grand
20 – Newcastle, The Cluny
21 – Leeds, The Key Club
Mimi Barks
Credit: Raz Azraai
Mimi Barks will be out on the road this autumn!
Dates:
September 2026
09 – Bournemouth, The Bear Cave
10 – Swansea, The Bunkhouse
11 – Plymouth, The Junction
12 – London, Academy 2
13 – Nottingham, Rough Trade
14 – Manchester, Star and Garter
15 – Glasgow, Garage Attic
16 – Newcastle, Zerox
17 – Sheffield, Corporation
18 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
Black Stone Cherry
Credit: Jimmy Fontaine
Black Stone Cherry have rescheduled their UK and Ireland tour to next year!
The run of dates were to take place in October and November but due to family events have now been moved to January.
There is also a number of additional dates!
All tickets for the original dates will be valid for the new ones.
Drummer John-Fred Young said: “Cherry Heads! We know that so many of you are ready to rock with us on our October- November 20thAnniversary UK Tour! We have a slight change in our schedule as I need to be home for some very important family events happening in the middle of October that I can’t be away from.
“We tried to keep these shows in the same calendar year (moving them up to Nov- Dec) but we were unable to keep all the shows due to room availability. However, we are excited to say that we are rescheduling the tour to Jan Feb of 2027 and those dates will be up very soon, with additional dates and nights in certain cities added!
“All tickets purchased will remain valid for the rescheduled shows. We can’t wait to see everyone and appreciate your understanding! Thank you and we love you all!”
Dates:
January 2027
14 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy *new show*
16 – Frome, Cheese & Grain *sold out*
17 – Frome, Cheese & Grain *new show*
19 – Torquay Arena *sold out*
20 – Torquay Arena *new show*
22 – London, O2 Kentish Town Forum *low tickets*
23 – London, O2 Kentish Town Forum
25 – Margate, Dreamland
26 – Nottingham, Rock City *sold out*
28 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill *sold out*
29 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill *new show*
31 – Cardiff, Great Hall *sold out*
February 2027
2 – Manchester, Academy *sold out*
3 – Norwich, UEA *sold out*
5 – Sheffield, Corporation *new show*
6 – Edinburgh, Corn Exchange
8 – Aberdeen, Music Hall *sold out*
9 – Newcastle, City Hall *upgraded*
11 – Belfast, Telegraph Building
12 – Dublin, Academy
13 – Cork, Cyprus Avenue
Big Special
Credit: Isaac Whatson
Big Special will be touring in November and December with support from The Joy Hotel and Bradley Taylor!
Dates:
November 2026
24 – Stoke, Sugarmill
25 – Cardiff, Tramshed
26 – Liverpool, Arts Club
27 – Hull, Polar Bear
29 – Edinburgh, Liquid Rooms
30 – Scunthorpe, Cafe Indie
December 2026
1 – Blackpool, Bootleg Special
2 – Hebden Bridge, Trades Club
3 – Sheffield, Crookes Social Club
5 – Coventry, Kasbah
6 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
8 – Oxford, Bullingdon
9 – Brighton, Chalk
10 – Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
11 – Exeter, Cavern Club
Melrose Avenue
Melrose Avenue will be in the UK and Ireland on tour early next year!
Vocalist Vlado Saric said: “We knew this summer would be absolute madness – packed-out festivals, sweat, chaos, and some wild crowds. So we wanted to get back to those people asap and turn the heat up even more. Bigger stages, heavier songs and louder nights. We love the beautiful chaos of touring overseas and this run is going to get wild. See you in the pit.”
Dates:
January 2027
27 – Dublin, Academy
28 – Belfast, Limelight 2
30 – Glasgow, The Garage
31 – Leeds, The Key Club
February 2027
01 – Manchester, Club Academy
03 – Birmingham, Institute2
04 – London, Electric Ballroom
