Welcome to The Goth Calendar, an attempt to help people find which Goth gigs and club nights are happening in our busy busy times.
Hopefully this will help you find when your favourite goth band is playing next, or when your favourite goth club is next happening, providing someone has submitted it of course!
Is something missing? Then go submit it!
Hark back to candle lit rooms of art and poetry that Stoker, Byron and Shelley would have frequented in this gentle evening of poetry, music, literature sharing and an art exhibition. Delight in the works of local and international artists over a tipple as we welcome in the weekend with some delectible dark culture.
Explore the various gothic worlds with the authors themselves. Our alley lined with authors, booksellers and the best of gothic literature is open for you to puruse, purchase and maybe even get an autograph!
In a series of talks and workshops from academics, authors, creators, celebrities and more, these Voices of the Darkness will bring the interesting, the fascinating and the downright morbid to life.
Find all your favourite Alternative Traders and discover new ones as you fill your bag with the best gothic trinkets, art and more.
From four to two, the gothic is bought to life with a series of gothic cars, metal headed motorbikes, dark classics and all that's inbetween. Marvel at the spectacle and enjoy a photograph with these classics and more.
Step back in time to journey through the life of Lord Bryon in this hilarious and insightful draggy TEDTalk about the world's first modern celebrity.
Join us at the Whitby Pavilion for the Social evening everyone has been asking for. This event will include music, games, entertainment and - mainly - an opportunity to socialise with your Whitby Weekend friends over a pint and some food
Join us for our annual Vampire Victorium Masquerade Ball for an evening of music, dancing and more. There will be a photographer to capture the evening, and prizes for the Best Dressed.
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Darker Days Festival is a dark alternative festival, the festival takes place at The International, Garden St, Leicester LE1 3UA.
From Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of June 2026.
Weekend tickets are on sale now
Day splits will be added at a later date.
The complete line up for Darker Days 2026!
Sweet Ermengarde
VAZUM
Elkapath
Amnesiak
My Funeral Dance
The March Violets
The Black Capes
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