In this week’s Gig Guide, we bring you some of the latest UK and Ireland tours to be announced.
The Cheap Thrills

Credit: Liam Maxwell
The Cheap Thrills have announced a number of dates for early 2027.
Dates:
January 2027
29 – Huddersfield, Amped
30 – Blackpool, Bootleg Social
31 – Lincoln, Southside
February 2027
1 – Norwich, Waterfront
3 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
4 – Oxford, Bullingdon
5 – Cheltenham, Steam & Whistle
6 – Wrexham, The Parish
9 – York, Fulford Arms
10 – Hull, Adelphi
12 – Leeds, Brudenell
13 – Macclesfield, Cinemac
15 – Glasgow, King Tuts
16 – Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
17 – Sheffield, Yellow Arch
18 – Southampton, Joiners
19 – London, Oslo

Sleeper

Credit: Alex Lakes
Sleeper will be touring the UK in early 2027. It will be in support of new album End of the World (February 12, 2027).
Support comes from Turin Brakes.
Dates:
March 2027
12 – Nottingham, Rock City
13 – Manchester, Albert Hall
18 – Sheffield, Electric
19 – Newcastle, Digital
20 – Glasgow, Barrowland
26 – Bristol, The Crane
27 – London, Roundhouse
April 2027
1 – Brighton, Brighton Dome
2 – Norwich, UEA
3 – Birmingham, O2 Institute
Professor Green

Professor Green will be on tour in the UK in 2027!
Dates:
May 2027
7 – Liverpool, O2 Academy
9 – Sheffield, Electric Studios
14 – Birmingham, O2 Institute 1
15 – Oxford, O2 Academy
16 – Newcastle, NX
21 – Bristol, O2 Academy
22 – Cardiff, Depot
23 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
June 2027
4 – Nottingham, Rock City
5 – Norwich, UEA
11 – Cambridge, Junction
Roni Size Reprazent

Roni Size is celebrating 30 years of Reprazent with a UK tour in 2027.
Roni said: “30 years ago we started something that was never supposed to stand still. Three decades later, the sound is still moving forward. Reprazent are back — 30 years, one legacy, and a whole new journey. See you out there.”
Support will come from Fabio and Grooverider
Dates:
June 2027
3 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy
4 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
5 – Brixton, O2 Academy
10 – Leeds, O2 Academy
11 – Nottingham, Rock City
12 – Newcastle, NX
17 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
18 – Glasgow, Barrowlands
25 – Bristol, Sounds Canons Marsh Amphitheatre
RXPTRS

RXPTRS will be performing an EP release show later this year.
It will celebrate the release of new EP TALES OF ILL REPUTE (November 20).
Support will come from Flower Factory.
Date:
November 2026
21 – London, Blondies

Rock ‘n’ Roll Freak Show Experience
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Freak Show Experience is returning to London in November!
On the lineup is:
BAND OF SKULLS
VYLAN SOUNDSYSTEM DJ SET
Bobby Vylan & Rex Roulette
PROFESSIONAL 101
DALAND
MIDNIGHT BADDIES CLUB DJ SET
Date:
November 2026
6 – London, Electric Brixton

Movements

Movements will be touring in the UK in 2027.
Dates:
March 2027
9 – Southampton, Engine Rooms
10 – London, Electric Brixton
12 – Bristol, SWX
13 – Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
14 – Manchester, Manchester Academy 2
16 – Leeds, Project House
17 – Glasgow, SWG3 TV Studio

Pain Of Truth

Credit: Estevan Oriol
Pain Of Truth will tour in the UK in 2027.
Dates:
February 2027
16 – Leeds, Project House
17 – Glasgow, Slay
18 – Newcastle, Anarchy Brew Co
19 – Birmingham, XOYO Birmingham
20 – London, EartH (Hall)

Darkest Hour

Credit: Pep Williams
Darkest Hour will be on tour in the UK in February to support new album Suffer Divine (October 30, MNRK Heavy).
“We love this new album so much and thus we are both proud and excited to bring our Suffer Divine album release to Europe in 2027 alongside the crushingly heavy Frozen Soul. Creating this new album was a galvanizing experience and we can’t wait to bring this new fire and energy to European and British soil.” – Mike Schleibaum
“Touring the EU & UK has been some of the most fun, memorable, and fulfilling experiences of our lives. We’ll celebrate the release of our 11th record the best way possible, with live shows, and you in the pit!” – John Henry
They will be alongside Frozen Soul on the run.
Dates:
February 2027
01 – Bristol, Electric Bristol
02 – Glasgow, Slay
04 – Manchester, Club Academy
05 – Birmingham, XOYO
06 – Leeds, Stylus
07 – London, Scala

Keo

Credit: Jude Harrison
Keo will be touring in the UK and Ireland in 2027!
Dates:
February 2027
19 – Leeds, O2 Academy Leeds
20 – Nottingham, Rock City
22 – Guildhall, Portsmouth
24 – Bristol, O2 Academy Bristol
25 – Birmingham, O2 Academy Birmingham
26 – Norwich, UEA
March 2027
3 – Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom
5 – Sheffield, The Octagon Centre
6 – Newcastle, NX
12 – London, O2 Academy Brixton (SOLD OUT)
15 – Belfast, Limelight
16 – Dublin, 3Olympia Theatre