Gig & Tours

Few bands do Christmas quite like Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Forget a bloke with a triangle standing next to a fake snow machine — we’re talking massive guitars, orchestras, lasers, pyro, theatrical storytelling and enough production to make Santa’s workshop look underfunded. And in 2026, the legendary festive rock powerhouse is going even bigger. Trans-Siberian Orchestra have announced their 30th-anniversary winter tour,...

Siberian black metal veterans Theosophy are preparing to drag listeners into the frozen darkness once again with their latest full-length album, Line Before The Event Horizon, arriving on 25 September 2026 via Apocalyptic Witchcraft. And judging by what awaits within, this isn’t going to be a gentle stroll through the snow. The new record sees Theosophy combining the vicious foundations...

German hard-rock legends Scorpions have postponed all of their remaining 2026 tour dates, citing “unforeseen circumstances” behind the decision. Well, that’s put a proper sting in the tail of 2026. Scorpions have postponed the remainder of their touring plans for the year, meaning fans hoping to catch the German veterans in action will have to wait a little longer before...

A full orchestra. A huge choir. Rock and metal classics. And enough pyro to make the front row feel the heat. The Rock Orchestra is bringing its spectacular new production, Arena of Fire, to Utilita Arena for one night only on 23 October. 🤘🔥 After performing to more than half a million fans around the world and scoring a Number...

Thunder frontman Danny Bowes is heading back out on the road in 2027 – but this time there’s no setlist, no script and absolutely no guarantee where the night is going to end up. And frankly, that sounds bloody brilliant. 🤘😂 The legendary British rock vocalist has announced his new ‘Under Pressure’ UK tour, a run of completely improvised live...

Turn up the strings, fire up the spaceship and prepare to spend an evening living in a very, very blue sky — The ELO Tribute Show is heading out on a massive UK and Ireland tour across 2026 and 2027! 🌌🎻🎸 For fans of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra, this is one hell of a diary-filler. The production —...

Just when you thought your gig calendar was full… BANG. Another week of rock and metal tour announcements lands and suddenly you’re checking annual leave, hotel prices and whether selling a kidney is technically allowed under Ticketmaster’s terms and conditions. 😂💸🤘 The latest batch of announcements has brought everything from southern rock legends and alternative favourites to sludge monsters, death...

Someone warn the Disney princesses, lock up the pop classics and reinforce the barriers — Punk Rock Factory are heading back out on tour! The Welsh pop-punk chaos merchants have announced their “Boats & Shows 2026” UK tour, bringing their ridiculously infectious punk-rock party to venues across the country this October. And yes, butt — CARDIFF IS ON THE LIST....

Chepstow Castle. Friday 28th August. Three absolute giants of heavy metal celebrated in one historic Welsh fortress. Yeah… this could get LOUD. 😈🏰🔥 Castell Roc is cranking the amps all the way up with MONSTERS OF ROC, a night dedicated to the music of Metallica, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, performed by three of the UK’s tribute acts. And they’re...

Six cities. Three seriously heavy bands. More technical riff wizardry than should probably be legal before closing time. UK metalheads, get those neck muscles warmed up because Allegaeon and Gorod are heading our way this September for the ‘Tech It Easy!’ UK Tour 2026 — and they’re bringing Defects along as special guests. Running from 8–13 September 2026, the six-date...

If your October calendar was looking a little too sensible, The Karma Effect have just sorted that right out. 🤘🔥 The British rockers are getting ready to take their Cruel Intentions album out on the road, with the first leg of the tour kicking off on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at The Palais in Nottingham. And they’re not heading into...

Cardiff, you might want to warn the neighbours. On Tuesday 1st September 2026, two seriously exciting rock bands are descending on The Globe, Cardiff, with The Damn Truth joining forces with Crobot for a night that looks absolutely loaded with riffs, swagger, fuzz and glorious rock ’n’ roll chaos. 🤘🔥 And frankly, this pairing looks bloody lush. Canadian rockers The...

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing a rock concert from the band’s point of view, Foreigner have just made that dream a reality… provided you’ve got around $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket. The legendary rockers have launched a brand-new VIP experience that gives fans something money usually can’t buy – the chance to sit on stage during the...

The Eagles clearly aren’t ready to check out of the Sphere in Las Vegas just yet. The legendary rock icons have once again extended their hugely successful residency, taking their total number of performances at the jaw-dropping, 20,000-capacity venue to an incredible 72 shows. What began as a limited run has transformed into one of the most successful concert residencies...

Thrash metal royalty are bringing one absolutely ridiculous triple-header to arenas across the UK Cancel your quiet plans, dig out the battle jacket and prepare to start practising those air-guitar solos in the kitchen, because Megadeth are heading back to the UK in March 2027 — and they are bringing Black Label Society and Testament along for the ride. Yes,...