In this week’s Gig Guide, we bring you all the dates for 10 recently announced UK and Ireland tours!
Trivium & In Flames
Trivium and In Flames will be on a co-headline UK and Ireland run in 2027.
Support will come from Paleface Swiss and Vola.
TRIVIUM commented: “We’re beyond stoked to be joining forces with our longtime friends In Flames once again for another legendary run across Europe and the UK. With Paleface Swiss and VOLA joining us, this is going to be one hell of a bill. A new era of Trivium is about to begin. We’ll see you out there.”
IN FLAMES said: “We are excited to return to Europe with our old friends in Trivium! Paleface Swiss and Vola round out an amazing bill. You don’t want to miss this epic night of metal coming YOUR way! See you soon…”
Dates:
March 2027
29 – Dublin, 3Arena
31 – Glasgow, The OVO Hydro
April 2027
2 – Manchester, Co-op Live
3 – London, Alexandra Palace
4 – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
The Spook School
Credit: Daniel Blake
The Spook School will be back performing later this year!
The band, who went on their farewell tour in 2019 but briefly reunited in 2023 for some shows to mark the 10th anniversary of album Dress Up, will release new album Like a Heartbeat on January 29, 2027.
Dates:
October 2026
03 – London, The Social
January 2027
29 – Glasgow, Assai Records (instore and signing)
Loud Women Fest Newport
Loud Women will be bringing their festival to Newport with a great lineup!
Cassie Fox, founder of Loud Women Fest, said:
“We’ve wanted to bring a full LOUD WOMEN Fest to Wales for a long time, and Newport feels like exactly the right home for it.
“There’s such a brilliant grassroots music community here. What I love about this lineup is that we’ve got artists from Newport and Cardiff sharing stages with musicians coming from across the UK, Europe and the USA.
“That’s what LOUD WOMEN is all about. It’s not just one day of bands. It’s about connecting DIY music communities, creating new friendships and opportunities, and giving brilliant grassroots artists the platform they deserve.”
THE LINEUP
1blackfrend – Jacksonville, Florida indie rock trio turning dark introspection into loud, hook-packed and cathartic songs.
Cape Orange – London DIY alternative pop band, with a Newport-born drummer, bringing huge vocals, huge drums and unapologetically hooky songs.
Eilis Frawley – Berlin-based Australian drummer and spoken word artist making drum-led indie music exploring feminism, mental health and life abroad.
emmy woods – Saint Paul, Minnesota singer-songwriter blending country, folk and blues with sharp storytelling and an ethereal voice.
Hairdye – Newport female-led teen punk band channelling love, frustration and feeling judged into gritty, energetic anthems.
I, Doris – LOUD WOMEN’s London house band serving up menopausecore kitchenpunk, feminist politics, social commentary and absurd humour.
Lady Garden – Cardiff riot grrrl four-piece combining fierce DIY punk with a commitment to supporting women and marginalised genders in grassroots music.
Local Rainbow – Cardiff bilingual artist creating dreamy experimental bedroom pop in Welsh and English about relationships, neurodivergence and modern womanhood.
ScareBears – Bristol anti-fascist feminist punk trio pairing aggressive riffs and noisy melodies with songs confronting misogyny and far-right politics.
SheBeat – Leith singer-songwriter serving lovable lo-fi indie pop, and a LOUD WOMEN radio host, festival producer and community cheerleader.
The NaNaz – Newport punk band formed through the city’s Nana Punk workshops, proving it’s never too late to start a band and have an absolute blast doing it.
Date:
October 2026
3 – Newport, LePub
Jared James Nichols
Credit: Eric Ahlgrim
Jared James Nichols will perform a UK show later this month.
Nichols said: “The Craufurd Arms was one of the first venues I played in the UK and it has a special place in my heart. Getting a chance to revisit it for a UK exclusive is gonna be an absolute blast!”
Date:
September 2026
30 – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
Polyphia
Credit: Caleb Young
Polyphia have announced a number of UK dates.
Support will come from Pertubator 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
The Warning
The Warning will be in the UK on tour in 2027!
Dates:
March 2027
29 – Birmingham, O2 Academy
30 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
April 2027
1 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
2 – London, OVO Arena Wembley
Radio Free Alice
Credit: Imogene Barron
Radio Free Alice will be on tour in the UK and Ireland later this year.
Dates:
November 2026
14 — Bristol, Thekla
15 — Birmingham, O2 Institute2
17 — London, Electric Ballroom
18 — Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
20 — Manchester, Academy 2
21 — Glasgow, Art School
22 — Belfast, Ulster Sports Club
24 — Dublin, Button Factory
The Lilacs
Credit: Niall Lea
The Lilacs will be on the road for a stripped back run of shows in October.
Dates:
October 2026
8 – Wrexham, Rockin Chair (via Jacaranda) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
9 – Wigan, Boulevard (via Jacaranda) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
10 – Nantwich, The Crown (via Applestump) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
11 – Newcastle, The Cluny (via Reflex) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
12 – Leeds, Key Club (via Crash) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
13 – Sheffield, Foundry (via Bear Tree) – Performance Only – Tickets here
15 – Bury, Wax & Beans (via Wax & Beans) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
16 – London, Rough Trade East (via Rough Trade) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
17 – Kingston, Fighting Cocks (via Banquet) – Performance & Signing – Tickets here
18 – Liverpool, Jacaranda Baltic (via Jacaranda) – Performance Only – Tickets here
20 – Nottingham, Rough Trade (via Rough Trade) – Performance & Signing
Protomartyr
Credit: Trevor Naud
Protomartyr will be in the UK on tour next year.
Dates:
February 2027
11 – Leeds, Irish Center
12 – Glasgow, The Garage
13 – Manchester, Band on the Wall
15 – Bristol, The Lantern
16 – London, Electric Brixton
Afterdrive
Afterdrive have a few UK shows over the next couple of months.
Dates:
September 2026
19 – Ipswich, Baths
October 2026
23 – Manchester, Off The Square
24 – Birmingham, O2 Institute3
27 – London, O2 Academy2 Islington
