What’s On in the West Midlands 2026 & 2027: Live Music, Concerts & Events
Posted on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 15:00
Written by
Will Rabjohns
What’s On in the West Midlands 2026 and 2027: Live Music & Events
Updated September 2026. Looking for live music, concerts, comedy shows and events in the West Midlands in 2026 and 2027? From major arena tours in Birmingham to grassroots gigs in Wolverhampton, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent and beyond, this guide highlights some of the biggest events happening across the region.
In this guide, you’ll find:
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Major concerts and tours coming to the West Midlands
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Standout shows and limited-date runs to book early
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Regional highlights from Birmingham and Coventry to Wolverhampton and Stoke-on-Trent
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A practical FAQ to help plan your live events calendar
The biggest gigs and tours coming to the West Midlands
Kneecap
FENIAN WORLD TOUR
When: Tuesday 1st December 2026 (University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall)
Belfast trio Kneecap bring their bilingual bars and riotous live energy to Wolverhampton this December on the Fenian World Tour.
Tom Meighan
THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF KASABIAN
When: Sunday 25th April 2027 (The Robin, Wolverhampton)
The original voice of Kasabian, Tom Meighan brings the anthems, swagger and singalongs to The Robin, Wolverhampton.
The HU
“WARRIOR CHANT” TOUR 2026 – PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS SKÁLD
When: Thursday 8th October 2026 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
Mongolian folk metal pioneers The HU bring thundering throat singing and the “Warrior Chant” Tour to O2 Academy Birmingham.
Foy Vance
WORLD TOUR – PLUS BONNIE BISHOP & NIALL MCCABE
When: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (Birmingham Town Hall)
Northern Irish songwriter Foy Vance brings his soulful voice and raw, road-worn storytelling to Birmingham Town Hall this October.
Passenger
"WILD LOVE" TOUR – UK & IRELAND 2027
When: Friday 24th September 2027 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
Passenger heads to O2 Academy Birmingham, bringing warm folk storytelling and the songs that made him a household name.
Gurriers
NOBODY'S COMING TO SAVE YOU TOUR – PLUS TRAMHAUS
When: Friday 23rd October 2026 (O2 Institute Birmingham)
Dublin post-punks Gurriers bring their ferocious, sharp-edged live show to O2 Institute Birmingham this October, joined by Tramhaus.
Megadeth
BREAKOUT: HIBERNATION OF THE NATIONS TOUR 2027 – PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS BLACK LABEL SOCIETY & TESTAMENT
When: Thursday 18th March 2027 (bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham)
Thrash titans Megadeth bring decades of riffs to bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham, with Black Label Society and Testament in support.
The Snuts
JOY IN SHORT MOMENTS TOUR – PLUS THE KAIROS
When: Tuesday 8th December 2026 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
Scottish indie favourites The Snuts bring their Joy In Short Moments tour to O2 Academy Birmingham this December, joined by The Kairos.
Terrorvision & Massive Wagons
THE ROAR OF THE ROSES TOUR
When: Thursday 4th February 2027 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
Rock favourites Terrorvision and Massive Wagons join forces for The Roar Of The Roses tour at KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton.
South Arcade
WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD TOUR – PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS MOUTH CULTURE
When: Tuesday 16th February 2027 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
South Arcade bring their high-energy live show to O2 Academy Birmingham this February, with support from Mouth Culture.
Duran Duran
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS PIGEON
When: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (Utilita Arena, Birmingham)
Duran Duran, one of the most successful and influential bands in pop history, brings their iconic live show to Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Rick Wakeman
THE WIZARD OF PROG – ULTIMATE HIGHLIGHTS CONCERT TOUR FEAT. THE ENGLISH ROCK ENSEMBLE
When: Monday 8th March 2027 (Symphony Hall, Birmingham)
Yes keyboard virtuoso and prog legend Rick Wakeman brings his dazzling Wizard of Prog show to Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Julia Jacklin
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
When: Saturday 13th February 2027 (Birmingham Town Hall)
Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin brings emotionally rich songwriting and a commanding live presence to Birmingham Town Hall.
More gigs, festivals and events across the West Midlands
Beyond the headline tours, the West Midlands calendar is packed with festivals, special events, comedy and grassroots shows across the region.
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
STAND-UP TOUR 2026/27
When: Friday 6th November 2026 & Sunday 28th February 2027 (Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent & Symphony Hall, Birmingham)
Bloodstock Winter Gathering 2026
ROTTING CHRIST, 1914, PEST CONTROL & LOADS MORE
When: Saturday 5th December 2026 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2027
LINE-UP TO BE ANNOUNCED
When: Thursday 26th – Monday 30th August 2027 (West Midlands Showground, Shrewsbury)
Caitlin Moran
HOW TO BE HOPEFUL IN CONVERSATION
When: Friday 25th September 2026 (Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry)
Gary Powndland
THE CUMPT'S BACK!
When: Saturday 26th September 2026 (University of Wolverhampton at The Wulfrun Hall)
GASWRX Opening
ARMAND VAN HELDEN, LOW STEPPA, DANNY HOWARD, PRUNK, OZZIE GUVENS, ELLIA JAYA & MURPHYS LAW
When: Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026 (GASWRX Birmingham)
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
PERFORMING THE GREATEST HITS OF AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH & MORE
When: Saturday 28th November 2026 & Sunday 21st March 2027 (Warwick Arts Centre Butterworth Hall, Coventry & Symphony Hall, Birmingham)
The Lord of the Rings – Fellowship of the Ring in Concert
MATINEE & EVENING PERFORMANCES
When: Saturday 19th December 2026 (bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham)
Looking for even more upcoming dates? Browse a wider selection of events across the region below.
See more events in the West Midlands
Festivals
- Quest Fest 2026 — Saturday 10th October 2026 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
- The Sanctum Festival 2027 — Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd August 2027 (Dead Wax, Birmingham)
- Rock the City 2026 — Monday 28th December 2026 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
Live shows, tours & events
- Soulfly + Nailbomb — Saturday 5th September 2026 (O2 Institute Birmingham)
- Dance Gavin Dance — Sunday 6th September 2026 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
- Baby Keem — Wednesday 16th September 2026 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
- The Five Hundred — Friday 18th September & Friday 2nd October 2026 (The Flapper, Birmingham & The Lounge Bar, Alton)
- NateWantsToBattle — Friday 2nd October 2026 (O2 Institute2 Birmingham)
- Ibiza Anthems — Saturday 3rd October 2026 (Coventry Cathedral)
- Bridge City Sinners — Friday 9th October 2026 (Castle & Falcon, Birmingham)
- Amon Amarth — Sunday 11th October 2026 (University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall)
- The Blow Monkeys — Monday 12th October 2026 (Huntingdon Hall, Worcester)
- Sparta — Monday 12th October 2026 (The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham)
- GANS — Friday 16th October 2026 (The Sugarmill, Stoke-on-Trent)
- Reef — Friday 16th October 2026 (HMV Empire, Coventry)
- The Undertones — Saturday 17th October 2026 (O2 Institute Birmingham)
- MT Jones — Thursday 22nd October 2026 (The Sugarmill, Stoke-on-Trent)
- Fat Freddy's Drop — Thursday 22nd October 2026 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
- Goldie Lookin Chain — Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th October 2026 (XOYO, Birmingham & The Sugarmill, Stoke-on-Trent)
- The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets — Friday 30th October 2026 (University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall)
- Papa Roach — Thursday 5th November 2026 (Utilita Arena Birmingham)
- Paris Paloma — Wednesday 11th November 2026 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
- Joshua Idehen — Friday 13th November 2026 (O2 Institute2 Birmingham)
- Ferocious Dog — Saturday 14th November 2026 (The Robin, Wolverhampton)
- Michael McGovern — Wednesday 18th November 2026 (Hare and Hounds, Birmingham)
- Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats — Thursday 19th November 2026 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
- wilt — Monday 23rd November 2026 (The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham)
- The Feeling — Thursday 26th November 2026 (HMV Empire, Coventry)
- Young Knives — Thursday 3rd December 2026 (Castle Falcon, Birmingham)
- Trevor Horn — Thursday 3rd December 2026 (The Assembly, Leamington Spa)
- UB40 feat. Ali Campbell — Saturday 5th December 2026 (Utilita Arena Birmingham)
- The Wedding Present — Wednesday 9th December 2026 (The Buttermarket, Shrewsbury)
- Dave Pearce — Saturday 12th December 2026 (HMV Empire, Coventry)
- The Dualers — Saturday 12th December 2026 & Saturday 30th January 2027 (O2 Academy Birmingham & The Assembly, Leamington Spa)
- Go West — Saturday 19th December 2026 (The Robin, Wolverhampton)
- Bad Manners — Sunday 27th December 2026 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
- RØRY — Wednesday 3rd February 2027 (O2 Academy Birmingham)
- Dead Poet Society — Thursday 4th February 2027 (O2 Institute Birmingham)
- Haken — Saturday 6th February 2027 (O2 Institute2 Birmingham)
- Saxon — Saturday 13th February 2027 (University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall)
- The Felice Brothers — Saturday 20th February 2027 (The Crossing, Birmingham)
- Cam Cole — Sunday 28th February 2027 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
- The Rasmus — Wednesday 3rd March 2027 (KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton)
- The Zac Schulze Gang — Thursday 4th March 2027 (Hare and Hounds, Birmingham)
- Steve 'n' Seagulls — Saturday 6th March 2027 (The Robin, Wolverhampton)
- The Lilacs — Friday 12th March 2027 (O2 Institute Birmingham)
- The Dubliners Encore — Wednesday 17th March 2027 (Birmingham Town Hall)
- Martin Stephenson & The Daintees — Sunday 4th April 2027 (Hare and Hounds, Birmingham)
- Sabaton — Saturday 10th April 2027 (bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham)
- Lang Lang — Sunday 2nd May 2027 (Symphony Hall, Birmingham)
- Toby Lee — Friday 28th May 2027 (O2 Institute2 Birmingham)
- Leo Kottke — Friday 4th June 2027 (The Crossing, Birmingham)
- Meteora — Saturday 3rd July 2027 (The Robin, Wolverhampton)
Regional highlights — Where to go in the West Midlands
Birmingham
Arena-scale shows at Utilita Arena Birmingham and bp pulse LIVE, alongside a thriving mid-size and grassroots scene across venues like O2 Academy Birmingham, O2 Institute Birmingham, XOYO, and Hare and Hounds. Be sure to check out the incredible artists heading to play shows at the impressive Symphony Hall.
Wolverhampton
The Robin or KK's Steel Mill might be your first stop in Wolverhampton, try Wolverhampton Arts Centre for a wide variety of shows, or the bigger University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall.
Shrewsbury, Hereford and beyond
For magical outdoor shows, check out Ludlow Castle, head to Sugarmill in Stoke-on-Trent for a buzzing atmosphere, and HMV Empire in Coventry for more shows. Finally, be sure to check out The Assembly, Leamington Spa, for legendary tributes.
Venue spotlight: The Sugarmill, Stoke-on-Trent
The Sugarmill's intimate setting and electric atmosphere have made it a favourite for both artists and fans.
Our venue guide covers everything you need to plan your visit, from transport tips and FAQs to upcoming gigs.
Explore The Sugarmill venue guideVenue spotlight: The Robin, Wolverhampton
A legendary grassroots venue in Bilston, The Robin is known for exceptional sound, a welcoming atmosphere and a packed calendar of rock, blues and touring artists.
Our venue guide covers everything you need to plan your visit, from transport tips and FAQs to upcoming gigs.
Explore The Robin venue guideVenue spotlight: Riff Factory, Stoke-on-Trent
Founded in 2013, Riff Factory is a key hub for Stoke-on-Trent’s grassroots music scene, offering rehearsal space, recording facilities and live events for emerging artists.
Our venue guide covers everything you need to plan your visit, from transport tips and FAQs to upcoming gigs.
Explore the Riff Factory venue guideVenue spotlight: The Rigger, Newcastle-under-Lyme
One of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s most beloved live music venues, The Rigger is known for its intimate atmosphere, passionate crowd and a reputation for hosting everything from touring acts to standout local performances.
Our venue guide covers everything you need to plan your visit, from transport tips and FAQs to upcoming gigs.
Explore The Rigger venue guide
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Need to know — West Midlands events
When do tickets usually go on sale?
Most tickets go on sale shortly after an announcement, often on Friday mornings. Popular shows can sell out quickly, especially in smaller venues.
Which venues should I keep an eye on?
Utilita Arena Birmingham and bp pulse LIVE for bigger headline shows, and a wide range of other venues, theatres and clubs across the region.
Where are the biggest concert venues in the West Midlands?
The region's largest concert venues include Utilita Arena Birmingham, bp pulse LIVE, O2 Academy Birmingham, Symphony Hall and University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall.
Are there festivals in the West Midlands this year?
Yes, the West Midlands hosts a mix of city-based festivals and outdoor summer events featuring both touring and emerging artists.
Ready to explore more live events in the West Midlands?
Find all upcoming gigs, tours and festivals across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and beyond.