This week’s new shows are in. From razor-sharp stand-up and post-hardcore mayhem to cinematic soundscapes and soul-drenched indie, this week’s live announcements are as varied as they are unmissable.
BAFTA-winning comedian Aisling Bea is back on tour in 2026 with her brand new show Older Than Jesus — packed with stories, big laughs, and her signature mix of heart and chaos. Franz Ferdinand brings the dancefloor-ready anthems with a massive UK and European headline tour next spring. Tech-metal pioneers SikTh mark 20 years of Death of a Dead Day with two huge shows in February 2026 — playing the album in full with support from rising heavyweights Heriot. Visionary violinist Anna Phoebe takes her bold, genre-blending solo material on the road this November and January 2026, including music from her new album due later this year.
🌊 And last but not least, Birmingham’s Chartreuse return with Bless You & Be Well, their second full-length album and a beautiful new headline tour with special guests Moreish Idols.
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🎟️ Let’s dive into this week’s hottest tickets—don’t miss your chance to grab yours!
AISLING BEA
OLDER THAN JESUS TOUR 2026!
BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish comedian, actor and writer Aisling Bea is heading out on tour in 2026 with her brand new stand-up show, Older Than Jesus—packed with stories about travel, home, immigration, lovers, enemies, babies, music and more.
Known for her razor-sharp wit, infectious energy and appearances on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Travel Man, Aisling is also the creator and star of the critically acclaimed Channel 4 series This Way Up. Now she’s back on stage, bringing big laughs and even bigger life questions to venues across the UK.
Expect a hilarious night full of joyful chaos, thoughtful moments, and Aisling’s signature mix of heart and humour.
📆 Aisling Bea Tour Dates:
- Thursday 9th April 2026: Aisling Bea - Octagon Centre, Sheffield
Aisling Bea tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 20th June 2025
FRANZ FERDINAND
Art-Rock Icons Announce Major UK & European Tour for 2026!
Ahead of their hotly anticipated set at Glastonbury 2025, and with appearances lined up at Tramlines, Y Not, Boardmasters, Valley of the Arts and more this summer, Franz Ferdinand have revealed plans for a huge headline tour, Greater Glasgow European Cultural Exchange, across the UK and Europe in early 2026.
Following the release of their acclaimed seventh album, The Human Fear (2025), the Glasgow art-rock heavyweights are back with a full-throttle live show. Expect a set packed with angular guitar riffs, dancefloor-ready anthems and all the swagger that made them one of the defining bands of their generation.
From early classics like “Take Me Out” and “This Fire” to new favourites from The Human Fear, this is your chance to experience one of the UK’s most iconic live acts up close and in full force.
📆 Franz Ferdinand Tour Dates:
- Wednesday 12th November 2025: Franz Ferdinand - O2 Academy Brixton, London
- Monday 2nd March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - Rock City, Nottingham
- Tuesday 3rd March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - The Nick Rayns LCR, UEA, Norwich
- Wednesday 4th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - Brighton Dome
- Friday 6th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - O2 Institute Birmingham
- Saturday 7th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - Bristol Beacon
- Sunday 8th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - The Great Hall, Cardiff
- Tuesday 10th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - Portsmouth Guildhall
- Wednesday 11th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - O2 Academy Brixton, London
- Thursday 12th March 2026: Franz Ferdinand - O2 Academy Brixton, London
Franz Ferdinand tickets on sale 10:00 Friday 20th June 2025
SIKTH
Progressive Metal Trailblazers Return for Long-Awaited 2026 Shows!
Genre-defying and fiercely innovative, SikTh return to the stage in February 2026 for two unmissable UK shows celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Death of a Dead Day, which they'll be performing in full.
A defining force in the UK’s early 2000s metal underground, SikTh’s explosive fusion of polyrhythmic riffs, dual vocals and progressive chaos paved the way for a generation of modern metal bands. Now, two decades on, they’re back to revisit the record that reshaped heavy music—and they’ll be joined by rising UK heavyweights Heriot, making these shows an even more essential event for fans of the genre.
Expect a masterclass in technical precision, raw energy and boundary-pushing sound from one of Britain’s most influential metal acts.
📆 SiKth Tour Dates:
- Thursday 26th February 2026: SikTh - Academy 2, Manchester
- Saturday 28th February 2026: SikTh - O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
SikTh tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 20th June 2025
ANNA PHOEBE
Cinematic Violinist and Genre-Defying Composer Announces UK Headline Tour
Composer, performer and broadcaster Anna Phoebe brings her evocative, genre-blending soundscapes to intimate UK venues this autumn 2025, offering a powerful preview of her forthcoming new solo album, due October 2025.
Known for her bold fusion of classical, electronic and ambient styles, Anna has captivated audiences from Glastonbury to the Royal Albert Hall and collaborated with everyone from Mary Anne Hobbs to Jools Holland. Her music—described as “visceral” and “cinematic”—has been championed by BBC Radio 6 Music, KEXP, and Radio 3, and she’s co-host of BBC Radio 4’s award-winning Add to Playlist.
On this special run of headline shows, expect stunning live performances of material from Sea Souls (2021), recent single “Unravel”, and brand new tracks from her upcoming album—brought to life with her signature blend of violin, beats, vocals and immersive atmospheres.
📆 Anna Phoebe Tour Dates:
- Wednesday 5th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - The Glad Cafe, Glasgow
- Thursday 6th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - Low Four Studio @ Deansgate Mews, Manchester
- Saturday 8th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
- Sunday 9th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - Rough Trade Bristol
- Wednesday 12th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
- Thursday 13th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
- Friday 14th November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - The Hope and Ruin, Brighton
- Saturday 22nd November 2025: ANNA PHOEBE - ARK, Margate
- Thursday 15th January 2026: ANNA PHOEBE - The Lower Third, London
CHARTREUSE
Dreamy Soul-Pop Collective Announce Autumn Tour + New Album Bless You & Be Well
Birmingham four-piece Chartreuse—who made a stunning entrance with debut album Morning Ritual (2023) —are back with new music. Their eagerly awaited sophomore full‑length, Bless You & Be Well, is set for release on Friday 29th August 2025.
Produced by Sam Petts‑Davies and engineered by Oliver Middleton, the album is described by the band as “a beautiful fever dream & a well‑needed reprise”. Recorded at Floki Studios last July, it reflects deep gratitude for each other, their collaborators, and the journey that brought them here.
They’ll be supported on tour by thoughtful London experimentalists Moreish Idols, for a series of intimate, emotionally rich live shows this autumn
📆 Chartreuse Tour Dates:
- Thursday 30th October 2025: Chartreuse - Bless You & Be Well Tour - Green Door Store, Brighton
- Thursday 6th November 2025: Chartreuse - Bless You & Be Well Tour - Three Tanners Bank, Tynemouth
- Friday 7th November 2025: Chartreuse - Bless You & Be Well Tour - The Lodge at The Deaf Institute, Manchester
- Thursday 13th November 2025: Chartreuse - Bless You & Be Well Tour - St. Peter's, Poole
Chartreuse tickets are on sale 10:00 Friday 20th June 2025.