The Goth Calendar

The Raven's Nest: Berlyn Trilogy + Nature of Wires + Machina X
2026-04-24 20:00 - 2026-04-25 01:00 (Europe/London) | The Yorkshireman, Sheffield, 10 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP, United Kingdom
VENUE UPDATE: The YorkshiremanPlease note the change of venue: The Yorkshireman, 10 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP

We’re back! The Raven’s is extra special as we celebrate our first anniversary.

Join us on Friday, 24th April for a night of live music and dark beats. We are thrilled to kick off the celebration with very special guests and long-time friends, Berlyn Trilogy, followed by floor-filling DJ sets.

We will be joined by Nature of Wires + Machina X for a special appearance!!

📅 The Lineup20:00 | Doors Open20:30 | Nature of Wires + Machina X (Special guests)21:00 | Berlyn Trilogy (Live)22:00 | DJ Medusa & Sheffield’s own DJ Crispygoth

📍 Event DetailsWhen: Friday, 24th April | 8pm – 1am

Where: The Yorkshireman

Listen: Berlyn Trilogy on Bandcamphttps://berlyntrilogy.bandcamp.com/

Come help us blow out the candles and dance the night away. See you in the shadows!

Goth at the Brewery: Mercury Machine + Chasing Ophelia + The Scarlet Hour
2026-04-25 02:00 - 17:00 | Whitby Abbey, Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT, United Kingdom
Saturday 25th April, 2pm to 5pm – Goth at the Brewery

Entry to live music at the brewery is FREE! See you ther

Club Dawnrazor
2026-04-25 09:00 - 2026-04-26 02:00 | Merlin’s Cafe Bar, Birmingham, Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham, B2 4UU
CLUB DAWNRAZOR at MERLINSAn evening of goth rock, post-punk and alternative 80s with Zombie club DJ, Ted WildBillButtock, at Birmingham’s unique horror theme bar, Merlins, Martineau place, corporation street, Birmingham city centre.Free entry and special drinks offers.

Ted WildBillButtock has been one of the resident DJs at Birmingham’s long running Zombie club for the past six years.Previously he spent a couple of years DJing at Birmingham’s Funeral Nation and Crypt club. Before that, He was resident alternative DJ for almost a decade at The Giffard Arms in Wolverhampton. Plus his own sporadic specialist gothic rock night, Club Dawnrazor.He’s no stranger to Whitby, having DJed twice at the WGW main event at the Spa (2009 &2010) and at The Nostalgia club night in 2010)Ted specialises in classic and contemporary gothic rock, post punk and shoegaze.

IST IST + The Youth Play
2026-04-25 18:30 - 23:00 | Quarters, Brighton, 187-193 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 1NB
Manchester’s IST IST return with their fifth studio album ‘DAGGER’ – the follow-up to 2024’s ‘Light A Bigger Fire’ which charted at number 25 in the UK, breaking them into the Top 40 for the first time.

Once again collaborating with producer Joseph Cross (Hurts, Lana Del Rey, Courteeners) the record finds the band returning to their electronic-infused post-punk roots after making a leap into more mainstream sensibilities last time out.

Over their decade as a band so far, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on word of mouth excitement, amassing a dedicated cult following in the process. Operating with a fierce DIY work ethic, the band have an ever-growing back catalogue of successful studio and live releases. Self-releasing their entire repertoire through their own Kind Violence Records label, the band’s output has been championed by BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music, Radio X, XS Manchester, KINK FM in the Netherlands, The Times and more.

Riding the success of the last record into 2025, IST IST returned to Europe for further dates and subsequently released two live albums ‘ON FIRE’ and ‘Live in Italy’.

The band head back to Europe again in October for six shows in Italy and the Netherlands, before playing UK for shows in Leeds, Glasgow, London and Birmingham to conclude the year. The band have also just announced a hometown show at the 2,200 capacity Albert Hall in their home city of Manchester, which will conclude the ‘DAGGER’ tour.

Creeper + The Howling
2026-04-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Bootleg Social, Blackpool, 30 Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AQ, United Kingdom
Creeper will tour the UK and Ireland with a special run of intimate shows focused entirely on their ’Sanguivore’ era, performing songs from volumes I and II in small rooms for the first time.

Dark Entry: The Nocturnal
2026-04-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Mist Rolling Inn, Nottingham, 78 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD
A night of goth rock/post-punk bands, headlined by The Nocturnal, and featuring Birmingham goth-punks Doll Coven, and two local artists—Weimar Republic and The Ascent (formerly Malediction)

Velvetine + TBC
2026-04-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Old Blue Last, London, 38 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3ES
Velvetine are an alternative rock band from London. Formed through their shared interests in poetry, film and visual art, they blend influences of post-punk, shoegaze, goth art-rock and cinematic soundscapes. Their debut EP ‘wisteria’ came out in summer last year and their live shows continue to entice audiences, stirring up a ‘magnetic’ and ‘bewitching’ atmosphere. The band’s lineup settled with Mia Scarlet (vocals), Ross Fernyhough (guitar), Josh Rowell (bass) and Nate Wicks (drums).

Dark Souls
2026-04-25 19:30 - 2026-04-26 00:00 | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby, 136 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4DE
GOTH • PUNK • NEW WAVE • DARK WAVE • EBM

An official fundraising event for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. All profits go to the charity. There will be a raffle with over 30 fantastic prizes donated.Cash only for the raffle tickets which are for sale on the night until 10pm. Winning numbers will be put on screen at the event around 10.20pm. If you leave before the raffle has been drawn, prizes can be collected but we aren’t able to post any prizes to winners. Any unclaimed prizes will be carried over to the next event.

If you intend to come to this event, please buy your tickets in advance as we can not guarantee any tickets will be available on the night. Our last events sold out before the event, resulting in us having to turn people away.

DJ Dark Soul and guest, VISRA will be bringing you a night of goth, punk, new wave, dark wave and EBM. At Whitby Friendship A R C, entrance through the red door on Church Street.

LAST ENTRY with or without a ticket is 10pmNo casual streetwear and no blue denim. If in doubt wear black. Over 18’s Only

The venue has plenty of seating but due to this being a popular event it is advised to get there early if you want a seat.

We reserve the right to refuse admission.

Dark Souls Club Night is a safe place for all, discriminating against anyone will result in removal from the event. Be nice, or go home.

Event Details

Doors Open at 7:30PMFrom Sat 25 Apr 2026, 7:30PM to Sun 26 Apr 2026, 12:00AM

Location

Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, North Yorkshire,, YO22 4DE

The Gothic Gathering: The Vampire Victorium Masquerade Ball + The Nosferatu
2026-04-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Whitby Pavilion, West Cliffe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EN, United Kingdom
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.

Dead Happy + Def Neon + Le Bone
2026-04-25 21:00 - 23:00 | The Yorkshireman, Sheffield, 10 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP, United Kingdom
Welcome to the night of the Dead, Def Boners!Come along for a night of Le Neon Happy, as 3 of the UKs weirdest musical groupings converge onto Sheffield’s Rockiest Venue.Bring your Bananas,Wear your Neons, and the Boners will follow naturally.9pm Doors9:20pm – Le Bone10:20pm – Def Neon11:15pm – Dead HappyLate Bar afterwards !!

Siren's Cave
2026-04-25 21:00 - 2026-04-26 01:30 | The Black Heart, London, 2-3 Greenland Place, London, NW1 0AP
Siren’s Cave welcomes you to their Dark Alternative Event set to a unique Mermaid & Mythical Backdrop, immersing you into a fantasy experience to dance the night away and leave the real world outside for a few hours.

DJs Acid Payne, Dragon, Skintight SJ and Stardust Siren will entertain you with a selection of Dark Wave, Electronic, Goth, Synthpop, Post Punk and Dark 80s among various relatable genres; and as usual expect to hear a selection from across the era’s of time, with some favourites included along with some tracks not so regularly heard.

We look forward to welcoming you to another Magical Night.

The Nosferatu + Manuskript + Amnesiak
2026-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Lexington, London, 96-98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB, London, N1 9JB
Stigmata Presents
The Nosferatu + Special Guests TBA
Sunday 26 April 2026
Early Bird: £20 until 31/12/25
Advance: £20 until 26/4/26
WeGotTickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/684570
Fatsoma: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/3xoy6qi9/the-nosferatu-uk-tour-manchester
Skiddle: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Rebellion-Manchester./Stigmata-Presents-Nosferatu/41642796/
Age Restrictions: 18+
The Nosferatu are a UK gothic rock band formed from the ashes of the original Rise era Nosferatu formed in 1987, playing rousing rock anthems, with thunderous guitars and exquisite symphonic orchestration, combined with booming baritone vocals.
Since reforming in 2019 The Nosferatu have played many festivals including Wave Gothic Treffen (DE), Castle Party (PL), Amphi (DE), NCN (DE), Stella Nomine (DE), Tomorrows Ghost (UK) and Eutanasia (MX) as well as headline shows in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
The Nosferatu also recently completed a highly successful Latin tour visiting Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile and Brazil to wildly passionate audiences.
The shows in April will be their only UK appearances in 2026.
Website: https://www.thenosferatu.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenosferatuofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenosferatuofficial
The Lexington,
96-98 Pentonville Road,
London N1 9JB
Tel: 020 7837 5371

Creeper + The Howling
2026-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Old Fire Station, Carlisle, Peter St, Carlisle, CA3 8QP

The 80s Night
2026-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitby Friendship A R C, New Way Ghaut, Whitby, YO22 4DH
The ongoing successor to Whitby’s legendary Laughtons 80’s Night, still running after many years, featuring DJs Kat and Landmine, now back on a Sunday night.

Creeper + The Howling
2026-04-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Cathouse, Glasgow, 15 Union Street, Glasgow, G1 3RB

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps
2026-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Angel Microbrewery, Nottingham, 7 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
Stigmata Presents The Black Swan UK Tour 2026

PINK TURNS BLUEPlus Special GuestsTHE SNAKE CORPS

German Post-Punk Legends Pink Turns Blue on Tour in Support of New Album “Black Swan” Since forming in 1985, German post-punk stalwarts Pink Turns Blue have refined their sound into something unmistakably their own—elegant in its minimalism, emotive in its delivery, and enduring in its relevance. From their early breakthrough with If Two Worlds Kiss to their newest release, Black Swan, the Berlin-based trio has remained a vital force in the international post-punk community, shaping and reshaping the genre across decades.

Black Swan, the band’s twelfth studio album, is an evocative response to instability—what the band calls a reflection on “unexpected events that derail what we took for granted.” True to form, Pink Turns Blue channel that disquiet into melancholic anthems laced with shimmering guitar lines, propulsive bass, and plaintive vocals. These are not songs of nostalgia but of reckoning—resilient and immediate, echoing the emotional urgency that defined their early work and continues to define them today.

To celebrate the album, Pink Turns Blue are embarking on a major tour, with their North American run starting in August 2025 (East Coast) and commencing in April 2026 (West Coast).

Joining them for the entire UK tour will be cult UK post punk exponents THE SNAKE CORPS!

Listen to the new album of PINK TURNS BLUE ▶https://pinkturnsblue.bandcamp.com/album/black-swanListen to …More on Pink Turns Blue: PINK TURNS BLUE ▶https://pinkturnsblue.com/

PINK TURNS BLUE BIOGRAPHY: Pink Turns Blue are a influential post-punk band from Berlin. Formed in 1985 in Cologne, Germany, they were part of the first generation of gothic rock and released their first LP, If Two Worlds Kiss with a sound reminiscent of new wave with very dark undertones and use of synthesizers, and went on to become part of the developing sub-genre of dark wave. they quickly put out their first LP, If Two Worlds Kiss and became become one of the pioneers of the developing sub-genre of darkwave.

Before the first album Thomas Elbern left the band to form Escape With Romeo.After many hits like Michelle, Walking On Both Sides, Your Master Is Calling, The First, I Coldly Stare Out, Touch The Skies, Catholic Sunday, Missing You, If Two Worlds Kiss, Moon and Seven Years they split up in 1995. In 2003 they reformed to appear on a few festivals. Because of the success of the re-union, they released a best of album called “Re-Union” and in 2005 their studio album “Phoenix.” The next release was called “The AERDT – Untold Stories” and now they have a brand new album out and will play a world tour to promote the Black Swan album!

The Snake Corps: A Timeless Post-Punk Legacy They remain one of post-punk’s most beloved hidden gems, with a sound that continues to captivate both long-time fans and new listeners alike. The band formed in 1984 after parting ways with Sad Lovers & Giants. They quickly earned a devoted following, thanks to their unique blend of intricate guitars, driving basslines, and emotive vocals, highlighted by their debut single Science Kills, and album Flesh on Flesh (1985), supported by DJ John Peel.Their evolving sound, which added keyboards, led to the release of More Than the Ocean (1989) and Smother Earth (1990), establishing them as pioneers of atmospheric, emotionally charged music.

Despite their success, the band’s momentum was stalled when their label, Midnight Music, went bankrupt. However, they self-funded the recording of their acclaimed 3rd Cup album (1995), after a hiatus, they reformed in 2010, returning to the stage with critically acclaimed European performances, including shows with TheChameleons and The Mission. Their 2016 EP The Ocean Calls and later singles likeShe’ll Rise (2020) and Ghost (2021) proved their music remains as powerful as ever.In 2025, The Snake Corps will tour the UK and Europe, reuniting with Carl Jones on guitar in the UK and Jojo Brandt (The Convent) in Spain, making this a highly anticipated comeback and are super excited to be asked to tour with the legendary Pink Turns Blue!

The Twilight Sad + Dreary
2026-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Electric Bristol, 15 Nelson St, Bristol, BS1 2JY
Communion ONE presents:

The Twilight Sad

+ deary

Creeper + TBC
2026-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Limelight, Belfast, 17 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HD

IST IST + The Youth Play
2026-04-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Ulster Sports Club, Belfast, 98 High Street, Belfast, BT12BG, United Kingdom

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps
2026-04-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Rebellion, Manchester, 2B Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WZ

The Twilight Sad + Dreary + Darren Wasteland
2026-04-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Roundhouse, London, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
Kilimanjaro presents

The Twilight Sad

+ deary

+ Darren Wasteland

Theatre of Hate + TBC
2026-04-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Papillon, Southampton, 61 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GT
Great chance to see TOH in very small and cool London venue.

Revenant: Spouky Kids + Mordenstein + Heart Of Hecate + Moons Of Jupiter
2026-05-01 18:00 - 2026-05-02 00:00 | The Royal Hotel, Whitby, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HA
REVENANT @ THE ROYAL HOTEL, WEST CLIFF, WHITBY, YO21 3HA

3 Nights, 9 Epic Bands and Guest DJ’s

Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd May

Doors Open 6pm each day

Performances 8pm till Midnight each day

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps
2026-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Mesh + tbc
2026-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Trinity Centre, Bristol, Trinity Centre, Trinity Rd, Bristol, BS2 0NW
STIGMATA UK presents

MESHplus special guestsThe Truth Doesn’t Matter – Tour 2026

Tickets:www.stigmata.uk/tickets

Due to popular demand, those masters of emotional electronics MESH are playing their homeland again, it’s no secret their songs pull at your very heartstrings while more often then not, have you dancing the blues away too, this time they play these 3 very exclusive ‘The Truth Doesn’t Matter’ shows in the UK! In their hometown Bristol and also in Sheffield for the first time in several years!

These special shows will see them play tracks from their new album plus an extended set of classic tracks from their vast back catalogue, past and present, fan favourites and singles and album tracks, some not played in many years, the shows promise to be a celebration of their long and outstanding career!Bring your dancing shoes and maybe the odd handkerchief, you’ll almost definitely need both!

Website: www.mesh.co.uk

IST IST + Desperate Journalist + The Youth Play
2026-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Albert Hall, Manchester, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR

Theatre of Hate + The Skids
2026-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Tivoli, Buckley, Brunswick Road, Buckley, CH7 2EF
A CO HEADLINE SHOW WITH SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE

THEATRE OF HATE –

In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines.

Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, “Legion”/”Original Sin”, topped the independent chart in 1980, and “Westworld”, their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982, held the number one position for 21 weeks. The single taken from the album, “Do You Believe In The West- world?” has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums.

Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows.

Having been asked by John Curd to join The Damned for a massive show at London’s infamous Round- house in December 2014 the band once again joined the fray. A short set of dates around the London Roundhouse anchor show attracted rave reviews.

2015 saw the band play two short jaunts across the UK in April and December both sets of dates wowed large crowds.Whilst touring the band recorded and released, Kinshi funded by a fans pledge campaign – the first new studio album in 30+ years. The 12 track album launched in November 2016 sublimely linked the past and present to great press and fan acclaim leading to further extensive live shows across the UK, Europe and the USA.

With a now settled line up of Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell & Clive Osborne (currently deputising for John Lennard) the band released two EP’s I.Sensou (War) & II.Heiwa (Peace) in 2019 which have maintained the ongoing success and paved the way for the bands latest and, appropriately named, studio album, A Thing Of Beauty, again funded by the growing fanbase via very specially packaged releases on CD & Vinyl. Recorded during the 2020 lockdowns and officially released in March 2021 this venture has already become a favourite amongst the loyal fanbase, many shows to support the release followed.

During 2023 TOH joined both The Mission and The Chameleons for a now legendary 39 date coast to coast of the USA, sell out shows with The Mission in Manchester, Whitby and London’s Roundhouse finished the year.

2024 will see TOH release a completely re-recorded and re-worked version of their iconic 1982 ‘Westworld” album, many many live shows are planned across the globe…

LIVE REVIEWS “The setlist is packed with classic Theatre of Hate tracks, from ‘The Wake’, through to ‘Legion’ and ‘Original Sin’, as well as ‘Incinerator’ and ‘My

Own Invention’. ‘Judgment Hymn’ soars, ‘Propaganda’ roars; ‘63’ is flawless, ‘Rebel Without A Brain’ kicks you in the chest. The quality of songs and their performance is relentless.” Alan Neilson – gettothefront.co.uk

“We have seen the Stranglers, SLF, The Damned and Killing Joke go from strength to strength in the past few years and with performances this powerful and this spell binding it won’t be long before Theatre Of hate join them” John Robb – Louder Than War

“ What a fantastic band, playing music that comes from outer space and refuses to be bracketed. Every note conjured by the melding of dark and light energy into a fury of anger, love and power” Juniper Gavin – Vive Le Rock!

EARLY REVIEWS FOR “A Thing of Beauty” “Oozes every ounce of Theatre of Hate, mesmerising sax, haunting bass, rhythmic skins, slight but perfect guitar, and vocals that make the hair at the back of your neck stand up on end…’’

“i’m lovin all the tracks for different reasons. It’s a blinding album and a great way to end this year on a high note! Long live The Hate!”

“Did not expect that – absolutely brilliant from the first note to the last…sounds 2020 fresh but stamped with 1982 at its core…the range and depth of this maspterpiece should not be missed….stick it on, settle back and prepare to be in awe of master craftsmen at work”

THE SKIDS

Skids is a punk band formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by Stuart Adamson (on guitars, vocals, keyboards, percussion), Richard Jobson (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Thomas Kellichan (drums) and William Simpson (bass guitar, vocals) in 1977. They signed to Virgin and issued “Sweet Suburbia” and “The Saints Are Coming” before shooting to popularity with top ten single “Into The Valley“, from their first album “Scared to Dance“. The group has split and reformed on numerous occasions; the original run was 1977–1982, they reformed in 2007 before splitting in 2010. For the third time, they reformed in 2016. They released their fifth album, Burning Cities, in 2018, 36 years after their last release.

The Skids continue to enjoy popularity with two top 20 singles, “Masquerade” and “Working for the Yankee Dollar“, from the album “Days in Europa“, produced by Bill Nelson. The Cover of the album, showing an “aryan”, was seen by some as resembling Nazi propaganda imagery, and was soon replaced with a less controversial sleeve. This sleeve, although conventional, still bore the image of the first release seen through the viewers eyes by a picture on the wall, alongside a picture of ‘Scared to Dance‘, the sleeve portrayed a woman , bare breast showing, in the hands of a man.

The Absolute Game was The Skids’ 1980 third album (not counting the two different mix versions released of their second album 1979’s Days in Europa) and was produced by Mick Glossop. It featured two new band members, Russell Webb (bass guitar, vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion) and Mike Baillie (drums, vocals, percussion).

The album continued the Skids’ progression from a punky sound into a more mellow one – paralleled by many bands of the period. The album has a great deal in common with Days in Europa, but not much with its successor, Joy. Around this time the band were driven by internal rifts and disagreements, leading to various members coming and going. Soon after the release and live concert tour of The Absolute Game, Adamson and Baillie left the band. (Although Adamson did temporarily return to play on one more song from the album Joy, called Iona.) Adamson went on to launch the career of his new band, Big Country, and Baillie moved back to Scotland to live. A great deal of Big Country’s future sound and style can be heard in this album. In particularly on Hurry On Boys, which features bagpipe simulations and real didgeridoo.

The departure of Adamson and Baillie left Jobson and Webb, in 1981, to write and record the band’s fourth and final album Joy, which Russell Webb also produced. The pair played multiple instruments on the album, and also invited a collection of seventeen musical friends to perform on various tracks with them. The Skids dissolved in 1982, with the album Fanfare posthumously issued by Virgin. It was a mixture of greatest hits and unreleased tracks.

Jobson and Webb then went onto form a new band called The Armoury Show. The group only recorded one album called Waiting for the Floods in 1985 before splitting up. Richard Jobson went onto pursue a solo career as a poet, songwriter, television presenter and most recently a film director. He released albums on the Belgian record label Les Disques du Crepuscule, and the UK’s own Parlophone Records.

Sadly, on December 16 2001, Stuart was found dead in Best Western Plaza Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii, having committed suicide.

In the year 2007, U2 and Green Day covered “The Saints Are Coming” recorded originally by The Skids for the “Scared to Dance” album. Most fans seen this as a juncture to include new fans to the old punk scene.

In 2007 former members of The Skids – Richard Jobson, William Simpson and Mike Baillie – reunited to play three gigs. Joined by Bruce Watson (guitar/vocals of Big Country), Jamie Watson (guitar), Brian Jobson (vocals) and Jane Button (vocals) – the gigs commemorated the thirtieth anniversary of the group’s formation, and were final tribute to Stuart Adamson. The shows on 4 July and 5 July were at Dunfermline’s Glen Pavilion, where they were supported by Rosyth band The Draymin – outside of which The Skids had previously played only their second gig according to Jobson – and on 7 July, at the T in the Park festival.

Skids returned to the stage on 28 November 2009 as one of the headlining acts in Homecoming Live, a series of gigs held around the SECC complex in Glasgow to celebrate the end of the Year of Homecoming in Scotland. The line-up mirrored the 2007 gigs, with members of The Gospel Truth Choir joining Button on backing vocals for “A Woman in Winter” and “Working for the Yankee Dollar“.

The same lineup performed a concert on 5 March 2010 at the ABC in Glasgow, with support from The Law and Bruce & Jamie Watson, and lastly a concert on 6 March 2010 at the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, with support from Beatnic Prestige and Bruce & Jamie Watson. This final concert was to conclude a week of events celebrating the works, past and present, of Richard Jobson as part of The Fifer Festival 2010 on 6 March 2010.

In 2016 the band reformed and announced a 40th anniversary tour of the UK with their original singer Richard Jobson. In 2018, Skids released their fifth album, Burning Cities.

Both Dunfermline Athletic FC and Charlton Athletic FC use “Into the Valley” as a theme song.

Stripped
2026-05-01 19:00 - 2026-05-02 00:00, 2026-06-05 19:00 - 2026-06-06 00:00, 2026-07-03 19:00 - 2026-07-04 00:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 - 2026-08-08 00:00 | The Black Bull, Gateshead, 2.Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ
‘Stripped’ is an alternative music night held at The Black Bull in Gateshead. It is held on the first Friday of every month. The Music you hear will be Aggrotech, EBM, 80s, Futurepop, Goth, Industrial, Post-Punk, Synthpop, various forms of “-Wave” and various related ephemera.DJs: R. Sinister, Daimoniac, JenStart time: 7:00pm.Entry price: Free.

NecroscopE: Courtesan + My Funeral Dance + SENEX IV
2026-05-01 19:30 - 2026-05-02 00:30 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry
NecroscopE-May has another Fine line up with…

Courtesan

My Funeral Dance +

SENEX IV🖤

Also… DJ set from Bad Apple ✌🏼

Phantasmagoria – Goth Club Night – Nottingham – Free Entry
2026-05-01 22:00 - 2026-05-02 03:00 | Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Nottingham, 77A Maid Marion Way, Houndsgate, Nottingham, NG1 6AJ
https://fb.me/e/7VTrADcQv

10Pm – 3Am

Free Entry

Revenant: Spike & Tyla's Hot Knives + Tyla's Dogs D'Amour + White Tyger + Black Rain
2026-05-02 18:00 - 2026-05-03 00:00 | The Royal Hotel, Whitby, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HA

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps + The New Dark Age
2026-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Exchange, Bristol, 72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ, United Kingdom

Mesh + tbc
2026-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | 229, London, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1B 1PF

The Twilight Sad + Dreary
2026-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | New Century Hall, Manchester, Mayes St, Manchester, M4 4AH

Creeper + The Howling
2026-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Islington Assembly Hall, London, Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2UD

Theatre of Hate + TBC
2026-05-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Kanteena, Lancaster, Brewery Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QL
In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines.

Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, “Legion”/”Original Sin”, topped the independent chart in 1980, and “Westworld”, their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982, held the number one position for 21 weeks. The single taken from the album, “Do You Believe In The West- world?” has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums.

Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows.

Having been asked by John Curd to join The Damned for a massive show at London’s infamous Round- house in December 2014 the band once again joined the fray. A short set of dates around the London Roundhouse anchor show attracted rave reviews.

2015 saw the band play two short jaunts across the UK in April and December both sets of dates wowed large crowds.Whilst touring the band recorded and released, Kinshi funded by a fans pledge campaign – the first new studio album in 30+ years. The 12 track album launched in November 2016 sublimely linked the past and present to great press and fan acclaim leading to further extensive live shows across the UK, Europe and the USA.

With a now settled line up of Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell & Clive Osborne (currently deputising for John Lennard) the band released two EP’s I.Sensou (War) & II.Heiwa (Peace) in 2019 which have maintained the ongoing success and paved the way for the bands latest and, appropriately named, studio album, A Thing Of Beauty, again funded by the growing fanbase via very specially packaged releases on CD & Vinyl. Recorded during the 2020 lockdowns and officially released in March 2021 this venture has already become a favourite amongst the loyal fanbase, many shows to support the release followed.

During 2023 TOH joined both The Mission and The Chameleons for a now legendary 39 date coast to coast of the USA, sell out shows with The Mission in Manchester, Whitby and London’s Roundhouse finished the year.

2024 will see TOH release a completely re-recorded and re-worked version of their iconic 1982 ‘Westworld” album, many many live shows are planned across the globe…

LIVE REVIEWS “The setlist is packed with classic Theatre of Hate tracks, from ‘The Wake’, through to ‘Legion’ and ‘Original Sin’, as well as ‘Incinerator’ and ‘My

Own Invention’. ‘Judgment Hymn’ soars, ‘Propaganda’ roars; ‘63’ is flawless, ‘Rebel Without A Brain’ kicks you in the chest. The quality of songs and their performance is relentless.” Alan Neilson – gettothefront.co.uk

“We have seen the Stranglers, SLF, The Damned and Killing Joke go from strength to strength in the past few years and with performances this powerful and this spell binding it won’t be long before Theatre Of hate join them” John Robb – Louder Than War

“ What a fantastic band, playing music that comes from outer space and refuses to be bracketed. Every note conjured by the melding of dark and light energy into a fury of anger, love and power” Juniper Gavin – Vive Le Rock!

EARLY REVIEWS FOR “A Thing of Beauty” “Oozes every ounce of Theatre of Hate, mesmerising sax, haunting bass, rhythmic skins, slight but perfect guitar, and vocals that make the hair at the back of your neck stand up on end…’’

“i’m lovin all the tracks for different reasons. It’s a blinding album and a great way to end this year on a high note! Long live The Hate!”

“Did not expect that – absolutely brilliant from the first note to the last…sounds 2020 fresh but stamped with 1982 at its core…the range and depth of this maspterpiece should not be missed….stick it on, settle back and prepare to be in awe of master craftsmen at work”

Monster Mash
2026-05-02 19:30 - 2026-05-03 00:00 | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby, 136 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4DE
Kick off your May goth weekend in Whitby with May Monster Mash.

Goth, New Wave, Post-punk, EBM, Industrial, Punk, Dark Wave and more.

A liberated space, be nice or go home.

A well stocked bar with beers on tap, shots, non alcohol drinks vegan and gluten free beers.

Plenty of seating and tables.

Accessible entrance.

With DJ Dark Soul

Expect to hear music from bands such as: Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, Alien Sex Fiend, Yazzoo, The Cure, Fields of The Nephilim, Then Comes Silence, Killing Joke, Play Dead, Rosetta Stone, She Wants Revenge, Virgin Prunes, Twin Tribes, Joy Division, She Past Away, The Mission, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Depeche Mode, Rosetta Stone, This Eternal Decay, Marilyn Manson, Bauhaus, Project Pitchfork, VNV Nation, The Chameleons, Sex Gang Children, Gary Numan, The Damned, The Clash, New Model Army, New Order, Soft Cell, Adam and the Ants, Drowning pool, Rage against the Machine and more.

Tickets £8 On the door £10Tickets are non-refundable

Over 18’s only

No tracksuits or sportswear.

A DeAD sKoOl DiSCo event

Event Details

Doors Open at 7:30PMFrom 7:30PM to 12:00AM

Black Catz Goth Nightclub Plymouth
2026-05-02 21:00 - 2026-05-03 04:00, 2026-06-06 21:00 - 2026-06-07 04:00, 2026-07-04 21:00 - 2026-07-05 04:00, 2026-08-01 21:00 - 2026-08-02 04:00 | Images Nightclub, Plymouth, 89a Cornwall Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 1NX, United Kingdom
Every First Saturday Of The Month!
We pride ourselves on being a friendly & inclusive club night playing the best in Goth; Industrial; Darkwave; EBM; Synthpop; Post-Punk; New Romantic & Alternative 80s.
EXPECT TO HEAR:
Actors ★ Adam & the Ants ★ Aesthetic Perfection ★ A Flock of Seagulls ★ Alien Sex Fiend ★ Alien Vampires ★ And One ★ Angelspit ★ Apoptygma Berzerk ★ Ashbury Heights ★ The Associates ★ Bauhaus ★ The Birthday Massacre ★ Black Nail Cabaret ★ Blind Delon ★ Blutengel ★ Boy Harsher ★ Clan of Xymox ★ Combichrist ★ Covenant ★ The Cruxshadows ★ Crystal Castles ★ The Cult ★ The Cure ★ The Damned ★ The Danse Society ★ David Bowie ★ Depeche Mode ★ Devo ★ Drab Majesty ★ Duran Duran ★ Fields of the Nephilim ★ Gary Numan ★ Grendel ★ The Human League ★ Icon of Coil ★ Japan ★ John Foxx ★ Joy Division ★ Killing Joke ★ KMFDM ★ Kraftwerk ★ Lacuna Coil ★ Lebanon Hanover ★ London After Midnight ★ Lord Of The Lost ★ Marilyn Manson ★ Massive Ego ★ Mesh ★ Minuit Machine ★ The Mission ★ Molchat Doma ★ New Model Army ★ Nine Inch Nails ★ OMD ★ Placebo ★ Prayers ★ Psychedelic Furs ★ Rammstein ★ Rob Zombie ★ Rotersand ★ She Past Away ★ She Wants Revenge ★ Siouxsie and the Banshees ★ The Sisters of Mercy ★ Soft Cell ★ Specimen ★ Type O Negative ★ Ultravox ★ Vision Video ★ VNV Nation ★ Wolfsheim ★ XrX and many, many, many more!
DJs this month: Stealth (Lawrence) ★ The Dark Angel (Pete) ★ Mad Matt ★ Guest TBA
★ FREE CLOAKROOM!
★ FREE SWEETS!
★ COVERED SMOKING AREA!
★ LGBTQ+ WELCOMING AND SAFE EVENT!
★ FRIENDLY STAFF AND DJS!
Doors open: 9pm – 4am.
Entry: Just £3.00! Please bring cash to pay at the door (The bar can take cards for drinks).

Revenant: Sanctum Sanctorium
2026-05-03 18:00 - 2026-05-04 00:00 | The Royal Hotel, Whitby, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3HA

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps
2026-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Lexington, London, 96-98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB, London, N1 9JB

Mesh + tbc
2026-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU

The Twilight Sad
2026-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne, 20 South St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PE
“If the world was a better place they would be playing to more people, and I think they can.” – Robert Smith, The Cure

From their unassuming origins as a group of school friends drawn together by a shared passion for music to the global touring force they have quietly become, The Twilight Sad’s ascent has been forged the old way with grit, graft and five exceptional studio albums. The Kilsyth group – based around the core duo of James Graham and Andy MacFarlane – seemed to emerge fully formed with their blindsiding 2007 debut Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters but there has been an undeniable evolution throughout the critically acclaimed body of work they have since produced. The band’s last album, 2019’s IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME, was released to both critical acclaim and commercial success, marking a new high in the beloved Scottish band’s trajectory to date.

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The 80s Night
2026-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitby Friendship A R C, New Way Ghaut, Whitby, YO22 4DH
A bonus special event of the ongoing successor to Whitby’s legendary Laughtons 80’s Night, still running after many years, featuring DJs Kat and Landmine, now back on a Sunday night.

LAVA: Snakes Of Russia + This Is Radio Silence + TBC + Zero Sun : Kurakata
2026-05-03 19:00 - 2026-05-04 01:00 | Archway Tavern, London, 38 Junction Road, London, N19 5RD
LAVA XISpecial EditionIndustrial/Goth

Bands

SNAKES OF RUSSIA

As Snakes of Russia, Los Angeles based producer and composer Joseph Holiday works hazy dark sound design, low end rumble, and rolling downtempo Death Beats into tracks that evoke a dystopian landscape…creating heavy cinematic instrumental electronic music that feels as timeless as it does current.

In support of the brand new album “Swallowed Whole Through the Mouth of Eternity”, don’t miss the London debut of this resonantly unique artist.

All Frequencies:www.snakesofrussia.com

THIS IS RADIO SILENCE

This Is Radio Silence (TIRS) are post-punk/electro/industrial/shoegaze band from the south-east of England, formed in 2006 by Ben McLees after the split of Wasp Factory Recordings-signed Earth Loop Recall.

TIRS has undergone several line-up changes since its formation, but in recent years has been represented by the core trio of McLees (vocals, guitar), Geoff Courts (bass & guitar, 2010-present) and Hunter Barr (keys, 2012-present).

Renowned for their intense & loud live shows, TIRS have supported groups such as The Chameleons, The Young Gods, Empathy Test, Bootblacks and Ashbury Heights in the UK.

The band grew to a quartet in November 2024 with the addition of guitarist Julian Perris and are currently working on the follow-up to 2023’s self-titled double album (regarded as ‘the band’s definitive statement’- Compulsion Online).

SPECIAL GUEST TBA

Special guest to be announced before the date…

ZERO SUN : KURATAKA

Duo of Electric Violin and Machines infused Theremin from London UK. An immersive musical experience and resonating sound coming from subterranean visions and celestial scapes.

DJsPANIC (Pure Industrial)MORTASHA KINSKI (The Belfry)TRANSLIGHT (Lava – Sunday Lullaby)

Elkapath + Velocette + Play/Dead
2026-05-03 19:30 - 23:00 | Exchange, Bristol, 72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ, United Kingdom
Elkapath at Bristol exchange (basement venue)With Velocette and Play/Dead

7:30pm doors£8 Adv

ElkapathElkapath are a glorious fusion of synths and heavy riff filled guitars working together in perfect harmonyPrepare to be transported into a realm of mesmerizing gothic synth melodies that will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination.Albums:Black Spiders 2021The Twisted Jester 2024New album coming

VELOCETTEvelocette are a gothic post punk duo band from Bristol

Play/DeadFour piece band with a dynamic stage show. From industrial metal anthems, synth wave stompers and glam rock floor fillers one thing is for sure – each song delivers emotion, vitriol and theatrics which are all part of the ongoing semi-autobiographical multi album concept continuing with the bands imminent third release following – 2018s Suicide, Rock & Rock and 2022s Subliminal Messages/Beneath the Limen

Please note the basement is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a narrow enclosed staircase. For more accessibility info, please email access@exchangebristol.com

Doors open at 7.30pm

Play/Dead 7.45pm – 8.30pm

velocette 8.45pm – 9.30pm

Elkapath 9.45pm – 10.45pm

Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps
2026-05-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Prince Albert, Brighton, 48 Trafalgar St, Brighton, BN1 4ED

The Twilight Sad
2026-05-05 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G4 0TT, United Kingdom
“If the world was a better place they would be playing to more people, and I think they can.” – Robert Smith, The Cure

From their unassuming origins as a group of school friends drawn together by a shared passion for music to the global touring force they have quietly become, The Twilight Sad’s ascent has been forged the old way with grit, graft and five exceptional studio albums. The Kilsyth group – based around the core duo of James Graham and Andy MacFarlane – seemed to emerge fully formed with their blindsiding 2007 debut Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters but there has been an undeniable evolution throughout the critically acclaimed body of work they have since produced. The band’s last album, 2019’s IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME, was released to both critical acclaim and commercial success, marking a new high in the beloved Scottish band’s trajectory to date.

Insurgency: Chaos Bleak + Black Riders Cult + Play/Dead + The Glass House Museum + The Medea Project + The Moons Of Jupiter
2026-05-09 14:00 - 23:30 | The Station, Cannock, Stafford Road, Cannock Shopping Centre, Cannock, WS11 1BF
REAL Goths uk presents Insurgency bringing you and all day event starting at 2pm till late. At The station in Cannock ( Staffordshire)
Bringing you 6 amazing bands
Chaos Bleak
Play/dead
The Moons Of Jupiter
Black Rain
The vaulted skies
The medea project
And two Djs .
https://app.promotioncentre.co.uk/events/41341557

Balaam and the Angel + Claytown Troupe + Flowers Of Sacrifice
2026-05-09 18:30 - 23:00 | The Fiery Bird, Woking, 32 Goldsworth Rd, Woking, GU21 6JT
BALAAM AND THE ANGEL were formed in the West Midlands in 1984 by three Scottish brothers living in Staffordshire. The band have continued to perform in their original line up of Mark, Jim and Des Morris for over four decades. Their career has been varied and diverse and included periods of mainstream visibility as a recording artist for Virgin Records and the inclusion of the single “I’ll Show You Something Special” on the soundtrack enduring classic film “Trains, Planes And Automobiles”. The band continues to produce new music and recently released a critically acclaimed 4 track EP “Forces Of Evil”.

CLAYTOWN TROUPE is a critically acclaimed British alternative rock band formed in 1984, gaining prominence in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s and carving a niche with atmospheric sounds and powerful live performances. These include supporting The Cult on their ‘Sonic Temple’ tour, Pearl Jam on their ‘Ten’ tour, the Fields of The Nephilim, The Wonder Stuff, The Damned as well as many sold out tours and headlines across Europe, and London at the Marquee Club and Astoria.

FLOWERS OF SACRIFICE originally formed in 1988 and played until 1993 when they decided to take a break – which lasted 25 years! In 2018 it was decided they had unfinished business so started work on rebuilding the old songs and wrote new some news. 2022 saw our first gig back and proper debut album too.

Skeletal Family + Salvation + Courtesan
2026-05-09 19:00 - 23:00 | The Bluenote, Derby, 14A, Sadler Gate, Derby, DE1 3NF
Those who enjoy Whitby Goth Festival will no doubt know this band – Skeletal Family have headlined twice since reforming in 2002! And after a successful tour with Salvation last year, we thought why not add a bonus show for Derby! So dust off those New Rocks for some old rock as we bring you an unforgettable night of live music.

Doors at 7, show starts 7:30

£16 ADV or £20 OTD

Nearby NCP parking available

Skeletal Family – Spotify – Instagram – Facebook

Salvation – Spotify – Instagram – Facebook

Apparations + TBC
2026-05-09 19:00 - 2026-05-10 03:00 | The Peer Hat, Manchester, 14-16 Faraday Street, Manchester, M1 1BE
Apparitions present their first ever weekend event. Expect goth rock, dark alternative, EBM, industrial, darkwave, gothic metal, italo, ethereal wave and more.

7pm-11pm Bands11pm-3am Nightclub

Spear Of Destiny + Spizzenergi + Desperate Measures
2026-05-15 19:00 - 23:00 | KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, Starworks Warehouse, Frederick Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DU
A Celebration of the music of Kirk Brandon, Spear of Destiny, Theatre of Hate & The Pack

Kaleidoscope
2026-05-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Squash Club, Dewsbury, Old Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1NB
TOMORROW NIGHT 15Th. we have . . Live music from KALEIDOSCOPE on stage 830pm and after the band goth electronica and post punk tunes from the decks to dance the night away

Spear Of Destiny + Skeletal Family + Cheeks
2026-05-16 19:00 - 23:00 | KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, Starworks Warehouse, Frederick Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DU

Gothbox: Matt Hart + Play/Dead
2026-05-16 20:00 - 23:00 | Castle Tavern, Luton, 1 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AA
We’ve managed to lure two more brilliant stage acts to Luton, England’s most beautiful paradise destination.

Come see the metronomical mustachioed magnificence of MATT HART and the perfectly powerful performance of PLAY/DEAD as they bring their spectacular flavors of chaos to our stage at The Castle!

As ever, we’ve got DJs to keep the party going once we’ve exhausted what the bands have to offer, taking us through to the early morning with our usual blend of dark gothy nonsense.

Come join us, discover why we love our community so much, make a few friends, a few mistakes and a few new stories to drunkenly overshare at house parties. We’ll be waiting

The Hell 'n Back Club
2026-05-16 20:00 - 2026-05-17 01:00, 2026-06-13 20:00 - 2026-06-14 01:00, 2026-07-11 20:00 - 2026-07-12 01:00 | The Westover Club, 3 Westover Rd, Scarborough, YO12 5AA, United Kingdom

Cryptid Queers
2026-05-16 21:00 - 2026-05-17 03:00 | FORGE Warehouse, Sheffield, 148 Effingham Road, Sheffield, S4 7YS
Cryptid Queers is back for our first party of 2026!

Join us on Saturday May 16th as we return to FORGE Warehouse with a night of standout monster drag, headlined by none other than Psyclone Jack – one of the UK’s premiere alt entertainers and master shapeshifter. Hosted by King Confuza and with a full cast still to be announced, featuring as always a mix of established, rising talents, and brand new monsters.

The night also serves as a fundraiser for our Drag Monster Festival, an all-day celebration of monster drag taking over FORGE Warehouse on August 8th.

Alongside the performances, our alternative market returns with a curated mix of alt and queer traders – familiar favourites and new faces alike. When the stage goes dark, the night continues across two rooms of music until 3am, with our resident DJs delivering queer bangers, industrial, and metal to keep the dancefloor moving.

Doors 9pm

First Floorshow 10PM

Second Floorshow 11.30PM

Room One – Industrial, EBM, Techno, Dark Electro, Uplifting Queer Anthems with resident DJ’s Gilly Woo and Kohl

Room Two – Metal, Nu Metal, Alternative, Rock, Goth with resident DJ L8N

DJ’s all night (in order to minimise sound bleed room 2 will close during both drag shows)

Event finishes 3amTicket presale ends Saturday 16th May at Noon. Tickets will be on sale on the door at £30 cash preferred

After Party tickets available for entry after Midnight so if drag isn’t your thing you can still come and party with us and enjoy two rooms of alternative floor fillers.

Cryptid Queers offers a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere that delivers a queer and goth safer space with a unique party and some of the most thrilling alternative entertainers around.

Concessions tickets available for low and unwaged party goers but these are limited. We do not require proof of status on the night or at the time of booking.

Show and After party tickets get you entry to the entire event. After Party only tickets get you access to FORGE from Midnight until the event finishes at 3am.

This is a standing event with seating available for anyone who needs it, this can be reserved free of charge for patrons with disabilities or health concerns via a free disabled seating ticket (you will also need to purchase and Show and After Party ticket).

This is a queer event but it’s open to anyone outside of the LQBTQIA+ community if you feel like it’s going to be your kind of vibe. All are welcome to come and party as long as you’re respectful of people being their authentic queer selves in a gender neutral venue!

Dress Code

No actual dress code is enforced – be fierce, be comfy, be yourselves! However you’re encouraged to wear goth, metal, alternative, cyber, rave, kawaii, fetish, latex, leather/pleather, lace etc. No one will be refused entry on the basis of how they are dressed.

Accessibility

FORGE is an accessible venue with step free access throughout. Seating is available free of charge for anyone with disabilities or health concerns and is located at the front in the form of benches. There are also wheelchair spaces on the night, these do not need to be reserved ahead of time. FORGE has accessible toilets. There is a Welfare Area located near the entrance which can also be used as a quiet space. Please be aware that the courtyard has cobbled areas, and the floor in Room Two/The Workroom is mostly cobbled.

If you have any accessibility concerns or queries please get in touch. On the night if you need any assistance please find either one of our stage managers (Terra Belle and Isa) or one of the FORGE staff who will be more than happy to assist you.

Cloakroom

FORGE no longer operates a cloakroom as this has been replaced by lockers located in the main room which can be purchased in advance via the FORGE website and selecting the relevant event and date. They can also be purchased on the night. Payment is taken digitally via the website or app.

Advanced tickets recommended – we do offer tickets on the door at £30 either cash or card. Tickets are on sale until noon on the day of the event, this is the last time tickets are available at discounted rates.

We offer tip add-ons from £1 to £25. This extra amount goes directly to our guest performers on top of their fee to help increase their earnings for the night as this is a completely indie run event. If you are unable to make the event but would like to offer your support to our fantastic artists please feel free to tip us

Donations go towards the running costs of the event which currently receives no funding and is ran not for profit. Any donations received for our May event will go towards funding our festival on August 8th.

If you have any music requests drop them in the discussion on the Facebook event page!

Any questions drop me a DM on here or via @cryptidqueerssheffield or cryptidqueerssheffield@gmail.com

All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable, however they are transferrable but we ask patrons to be aware of potential ticket resale scams. Please send me a contact request or email cryptidqueerssheffield@gmail.com if someone is offering to resell you a ticket and you have any doubts as to its authenticity.

This event is 18+ only. ID may be required on entry but does not need to match the name on your ticket as this is a trans friendly event and we don’t care about government names, only that you are over 18.

Cryptid Queers is a R.O.A.R event. This means we reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone if we believe their presence will cause upset or danger to our regulars. If you have a history of violence, abuse, predatory behaviour, or any form of aggression towards anyone but especially queer people, femmes, or anyone who is vulnerable you will be refused entry on the grounds that your presence would make my regulars feel unsafe. Your ticket will not be refunded as this is a non-refundable event. We are 100% committed to keeping this event a safe space. If you have any concerns please drop me a message.

Follow @cryptidqueerssheffield on Instagram for updates and cast announcements!

BlakLight + Palindrones
2026-05-18 19:00 - 23:00 | The Camden Club, London, 72-73 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN
A night shaped by atmosphere, sound, and presence.

Blaklight bring their signature sound to The Camden Club for a live performance that blends intensity, emotion, and a strong visual identity. Joined by special guests Palindrones, this is a lineup built for those who want to feel the music as much as they hear it.

Expect immersive moments, powerful live energy, and a room full of people there for the experience.

📅 Monday, 18th May 2026📍 The Camden Club, London📍 72–73 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AN

This isn’t just a gig — it’s a space to get lost in the sound and connect with the moment.

It’s a social event for you to get together.

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
2026-05-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Jam Jar, Bristol, Unit 4a, The Jam Jar, The Old Malt House, Little Ann St, St Jude's,, Bristol, BS2 9EB
Lone Assembly are a Swiss quartet blending new wave, romantic synthpop and dark, melancholic post-punk. Formed by Raphaël Bressler (vocals, keyboards), Glenn Le Meur (guitar), Jim Bodeman (bass) and Romain Segu (drums), the band broke through in 2024 with their debut EP That Never Happened — a release rooted in themes of grief, emotional distance and vulnerability, pairing ’80s cold-wave textures with sharp modern production.

Their forthcoming debut album Knots & Chains, due February 2026 via Irascible Records, expands on this world with thunderous basslines, hypnotic rhythms, reverb-soaked guitars and atmospheric synths underpinning Bressler’s deep, resonant vocals. Known for their striking gothic-inspired visuals and growing reputation for powerful live shows, Lone Assembly have quickly built a dedicated following across the new-wave and dark-wave scenes, while retaining undeniable pop appeal.

Ro Nova is a London-based electropop artist and producer blending ’80s synth textures with ethereal vocals to create a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. Since the release of her debut single “do you think it’s fine?”, she has received support from BBC Radio 1, BBC London and Reprezent Radio, alongside tastemakers including Harriet Rose (KISS FM) and James Threlfall (BBC Introducing).

A feature with German electronic heavyweight Schiller helped expand her audience internationally, following the album Illuminate reaching No.1 in Germany. Ro Nova has since toured Europe with Schiller, including performances at Berlin’s Uber Arena, and has collaborated with Grammy Award-winners Fred again.. and Kamille, alongside sessions with RAYE, MNEK and Toddla T. Following standout sets at The Great Escape Festival and London’s Scala, Ro Nova recently headlined SJQ Dalston and will join Lone Assembly on their 2026 UK tour.

Blaklight + Spire Circle
2026-05-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester, 448 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BW
Strange events presents:

Blaklight (Los Angeles)

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Spire Circle

£12 adv £15 door7pm until late

Fuel Cafe Bar, 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BW(nearest tram stop is West Didsbury or Burton Road)

Blaklight:Los Angeles based dark synthpop trio Adam Collier, Brian Belknap & Omar Quiñones.

Spire Circle:Manchester based electronic post-punk & dark wave band.

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
2026-05-20 19:30 - 23:00 | Factory, Manchester, 112 -118 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7EN, United Kingdom

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, Leeds, 1-1A Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JP

BlakLight + TBC
2026-05-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU
BlakLight is Los Angeles based dark synthpop trio Adam Collier (Beautiful Crisis, SilverScene), Brian Belknap (Mind Machine) & Omar Quiñones (Vain Machine). Formed by Adam and Brian in early 2020, the band released the singles “Isolation” and “Unknown Love” before quickly unleashing their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Music in a Time of Uncertainty’.

After an additional single, “Control”, an onslaught of remix EPs, compilation tracks and numerous remixes for other artists, BlakLight set their sights on a second album. “Nightmares” and “Reset” built anticipation for the follow-up, ‘Into the Void’, released in late 2021. ‘Into The Void’ crafts songs of both light and darkness, while expanding the band’s electronic musical template. Finding the album on top of many year-end lists, they closed out 2021 with another single, “Crack”, backed with their take on the Echo & The Bunnymen classic, “The Killing Moon”.

2022 saw the band release the title track from ‘Into the Void’ and make their live debut playing shows alongside Aesthetic Perfection, Matte Blvck, and others. They soon assembled the sprawling twenty track, remix double album, ‘Out of The Void – The Remixes’, featuring two unique twists of every song from ‘Into the Void’, constructed by the likes of Aesthetic Perfection, Assemblage 23, Beborn Beton, Black Light Odyssey, Eisfabrik, Kontraviod, Solar Fake and many more. BlakLight closed out the year with the release of ‘Innocence Lost’ EP, while 2023 began with the re-release of two previously released exclusive compilation tracks, “Coma” and “Wicked Face” and their instrumental-ish album, ‘The Padded Room’.

BlakLight believe that music can make a difference and has contributed multiple exclusive tracks to compilations curated by Los Angeles based music collective Darkness Calling, https://darknesscalling.bandca…, with all proceeds donated to the Transgender Law Center.

The duo has now expanded to a trio, adding the talented and versatile Omar Quiñones from Vain Machine on synths and backing vocals, and have shared stages with Traitrs, Glass Spells, Urban Heat, Male Tears, The New Division, Empathy Test, Solar Fake, Beborn Beton, Anything Box, Assemblage 23, Leæther Strip, Die Sexual, Sleek Teeth, State of The Union, NITE, I Speak Machine and more, with slots at Absolution Fest, Out from The Shadows Festival, Mechanismus Festival and Terminal Fest. The trio released several standalone singles in 2024, ‘BlakChristmas’, their spin on the Church’s “Reptile”, “A Stranger Calls” / “Blinded by The Sun” plus “Blind Vision”, the first taste of BlakLight’s fourth album, ‘The Haunting of Us’. The follow up singles, “Buried Alive” and “Leave a Light On”, hit the airwaves prior to the December release of ‘The Haunting of Us’.

The band kicked off the new year with the addition of a new live member, Suede Flores from Carved Souls, before they embark to play Dark Force Fest, a Mexican tour and Wave-Gotik Treffen, marking the band’s European debut.

2026-05-22 17:00 - 2026-05-23 02:00 | Merlin’s Cafe Bar, Birmingham, Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham, B2 4UU
Embrace the Darkness: World Goth Day 2026 Dust off the platform boots and sharpen that eyeliner—May 22nd is finally here! Today, we don’t just wear black; we celebrate the music, the art, and the subculture that finds beauty in the shadows.

Whether you’re a Trad Goth, Mall Goth, or just a lover of the macabre, tonight belongs to you.

Tonight at Merlin’s Cafe BarWe’re turning up the volume and dimming the lights. Join us for a night of:

Atmospheric Anthems: From classic Bauhaus to the latest Darkwave.

The Aesthetic: PVC, fishnets, and velvet as far as the eye can see.

The Vibe: Grab a drink at the bar, hit the checkered dancefloor, and find your coven.

“Goth is not just a subculture; it’s a way of seeing the world through a beautifully dark lens.”

How to Join the CelebrationTag us in your best World Goth Day fits!

Share your favorite graveyard-shift tracks.

Meet us at the bar—first round of absinthe is optional, but the attitude is mandatory.

Please note this event will be held in our first floor bar and cocktail lounge, access to this is only possible via a wide set of stairs with a large landing area half way up. For more information on our accessibility, parking and public transport, please visit our website at MerlinsCafeBar.com

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
2026-05-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Patterns, Brighton, 10 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1TL

Gothic Takeover in Leeds
2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00
Leeds Festival of Gothica are hosting a GOTHIC takeover on Saturday 23rd of May between 11am and 5pm at Leeds City Museum to pay homage to World Goth Day in its subcultural birthplace of LEEDS!

The event will be opened by novelist, poet and March Violet the iconic Rosie Garland. Rosie will also be performing & has a stall with band merch & her glorious novels.

Stroll around the FREE ALT MARKET which will web its way around the museum from Brodrick Hall, in Denny Room, in the upper circle and some vendors will be in the exhibition spaces.

Zeitgeist Zero will be on the decks with guest DJs sets in Brodrick Hall alongside a pop up GOTH cocktail bar by Bytchmix.

In the herbarium cafe immerse yourself in gothic recitals curated by Leeds Piano Competition on the GOTH PIANO There will be set and impromptu opportunities from Chopin to contemporary sonatas.

Victorian selfie? Release your Dorian Gray and have a portrait by Ellie Andrews in the pop up studio in the cafe.

We have two FREE TALKS in the Denny Room from Georgian Balog on ‘Who is the real Dracula?’ at 12.30pm & ‘Evil amongst us: scapegoats, suspicion, and the folk devils of the Satanic Panic’ by Dr Bethan Juliet Oakes at 1.30pm. Booking required.

LIVE MUSIC in The Music Leeds Us Exhibition Leeds Conservatoire have curated sets between 1pm to 3pm

BRUTALIST Architecture walk? The Biro Guy will offering two walks at 11.30am & 2.30pm. Booking required.

Need more?

The iconic Le Phonographique have a day club. Soak up some history and attend one of the first ever goth clubs at the Hifi Club Leeds from 1pm to 6pm. This is club shaped the genre. Over 18s only.

Want some evening delights? Inkubus Sukkubus are playing Boom with support from The Exceptional Mr Hyde from 7pm to 11pm

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
2026-05-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Òran Mór Venue, Glasgow, 731-735 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G12 8QX, United Kingdom

Inkubus Sukkubus + The Exceptional Mr Hyde
2026-05-23 19:00 - 23:00 | Boom, Leeds, Canalside Community Venue, 5 Canal Place, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2DU
Inkubus Sukkubus is a British pagan goth rock band, formed in the summer of 1989, with 28 studio albums – and performances in Mexico, USA, Australia, Russia, Turkey, Scandinavia, UK and most of Europe – under their belts. The subject matter of their music tends to veer towards the dark and supernatural, exploring witchcraft, magick, folklore, death rites and more. On the spring equinox this year, they released their latest studio album – ‘Eternal Monsters’ – and are doing a series of gigs to promote and celebrate 37 years of making witchcraft and wonder! linktr.ee/inkubussukkubus1647

Support comes from Yorkshire-based Goth, post-punk band The Exceptional Mr. Hyde.

World Goth Day Hellfire Club Special
2026-05-23 19:30 - 2026-05-24 00:00 | The Fulford Arms, York, 121 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4EX, United Kingdom
it’s time to the release the bats once more for a WORLD GOTH DAY special with the original 80s HELLFIRE CLUB the clubnight that was GOTH before the name was even invented.starting in 1981 we DJed for bands like the sisters of mercy and nick cave’s birthday party before starting our own club night in 1983.bands that played included … the March Violets , Specimen, Flesh for lulu, the now infamous King Kurt gig , skeletal family , Alien sex field , Gene loves jezebel , orson family , Dead can dance BATCAVE nights from london as well as supporting local bands .so join us along with our current club night the HAPPY HOUSE for a celebration of the best alternative anthems in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of dancefloor space

NOX
2026-05-23 23:00 - 2026-05-24 04:00 | Wharf Chambers, Leeds, 23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS2 7EQ, United Kingdom
“Swing with your rosary, these hungry years…” You are once again invited into the dark embrace of elusive NOX this May. Weave and sway to strange atmospheric sounds in our gothic discotheque, thick with incense, smoke and dead flowers. With special guests from London bringing their own flavour of darkness, NOX V will be a mesmerising nightmare to remember. This is music as theatre. Come haunt the stage with us…

Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
2026-05-24 19:00 - 23:00 | MOTH Club, London, Old Trades Hall, Valette Street, London, E9 6NU

Rosegarden Funeral Party + TBC
2026-05-28 19:00 - 23:00 | The Victoria, Dalston, London, 451 Queensbridge Road, Dalston, London, E8 3AS, United Kingdom
Rosegarden Funeral Party has been making their mark on the international post-punk/goth scene since the release of their inaugural EP, the Chopping Block, in 2018. Since then, the band has garnered critical acclaim from Post-Punk.com, LA Weekly, SF Sonic, Dallas Observer, and more.

Rosegarden Funeral Party blends traditional gothic sonic stylising with modern pop sensibility that supports emotionally evocative and relatable lyrics about heartbreak and healing. The band heavily focuses on spreading a message of kindness and loving oneself and others. Rosegarden Funeral Party’s music and message have earned them a devoted fanbase that continues to grow.

A Thousand Mad Things + TBC
2026-05-28 19:30 - 23:00 | paperdress vintage, 352a Mare st, London, E8 1JB
London’s own dark synthpop breakout talent A Thousand Mad Things headlines Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney. Prior to releasing his sophomore EP ‘Hate It’ on June 26th. Presented by Omen Magazine.

Wyldwood Renaissance Festival: Westenra
2026-05-29 10:00 - 2026-05-31 20:30 | Kirkleatham Showground, Kirkleatham Village, Redcar, TS10 4QR
⚔️ Step into Wyldwood, the UK’s Renaissance Festival!

For three enchanted days, Kirkleatham Showground stirs to life with wandering bards, mischievous fae, lively markets, curious craftsfolk, and revels fit for heroes and hedge-witches alike. The gates creak open soon… dare you wander in?

Wyldwood RenFest – The Year of the Bard
29th–31st May 2026
Kirkleatham Showground, TS10 4QR, Redcar, UK

Hark, travellers! A long weekend of wonder awaits. History whispers through the trees, folklore dances in the firelight, and fantasy slips easily into the world as wandering minstrels trade tales, knights and mounted warriors clash in gleaming displays, and authors share stories filled with magic and mischief. Mischievous fae roam the paths, druids offer quiet wisdom, jesters break into sudden shenanigans, and the markets bustle with artisans selling handmade wares, curious trinkets, and feasts to tempt even the most stoic adventurer. Music drifts across the fields, from haunting folk tunes to rousing bardic ballads, while quests, merriment, mead and the legendary Battle of the Bards keep spirits high from dawn ’til dusk.

Tickets & Info
Choose Single-Day, Weekend, or Weekend+ (Fri–Sun) passes. Camping and Glamping Tickets available now! Family bundles available. Under-6s enter free, and carers may attend free with Access Card +1.

Gather your kin, don your finest cloak, and step into the legend. Wyldwood awaits—and the story is never the same without you.

HEADLINE BANDS on the Main Stage (Saturday & Sunday)
Westenra
Victor and the Bully
LN

Support bands
OneShot Bards – Friday & Saturday
Dan Ashton – Sunday
James J Turner – Saturday
Em in the Waking – Saturday & Sunday

ReVamped 2026: A Short Dark Stranger
2026-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Midland Hotel Ballroom, Bradford, Cheapside,, Bradford, BD1 4HU
A weekend of vampire-adjacent culture and the Gothic, taking place in Bradford.

Taking place over bank holiday weekend on Friday 29th & Saturday 30th May, the event – which celebrates the historical links between Bradford and the gothic – takes place in the magnificent surroundings of the Midland Hotel Bradford and the legendary The 1 in 12 Club Bradford.

On Friday 29th May, the Re:Vamped Masquerade Ball will take place in the French Ballroom at the Midland Hotel, featuring an evening of spooky tunes courtesy of DJ Pyromancer (Flock) as well as an invigorating halftime performance by A Short Dark Stranger.

At noon on Saturday 30th May, the sixth World Dracula Day Lecture will take place and will be delivered by Matthew Cheeseman. Matthew Cheeseman was the Principal Investigator of Dracula Returns to Derby, an Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded research project into the links between the city of Derby and the character of Dracula. This has since evolved into the Derby Dracula project, of which he is a director. He co-convenes the Folklore Without Borders research network, which seeks to embed greater diversity into UK folklore and folkloristics. He is a Council member of the Folklore Society and a member of the Dracula Society. He is Professor of Writing and Folklore at the University of Derby.

And from 5.30pm on Saturday 30th May at the 1 in 12 Club, we present an all-day show featuring a headline performance by rising UK goth stars Social Youth Cult, supported by Art Gallery, Stock Image, and Verdant Rupture, with cutting edge tunes courtesy of DJ Orpheus (Monolith/Slimelight).

All proceeds go towards the Goth City Community Action Fund, raising money for worthwhile local causes.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Friday 29th May – Midland Hotel French Ballroom

DJ Pyromancer + A Short Dark Stranger

8pm-midnight, £15 event/£35 weekend

Saturday 30th May – Midland Hotel French Ballroom

World Dracula Day Lecture 2026,delivered by Matthew Cheeseman

12pm-2pm, £10 event/£35 weekend

Saturday 30th May – 1 in 12 Club

Social Youth Cult + Art Gallery + Stock Image + Verdant Rupture + DJ Orpheus

5.30pm-11pm, £15 event/£35 weekend

Witching House + Play/Dead
2026-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Merlin’s Cafe Bar, Birmingham, Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham, B2 4UU

Rosegarden Funeral Party + The Empty Page
2026-05-29 19:30 - 23:00 | The Star and Garter, Manchester, 18-20 Fairfield St, Manchester, M1 2QF

Club Dawnrazor
2026-05-30 09:00 - 2026-05-31 02:00 | Merlin’s Cafe Bar, Birmingham, Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham, B2 4UU
SUMMONING ALL CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Prepare to descend into the darkness. On Saturday, May 30th, Merlin’s Café Bar transforms into a sanctuary for the shadows. We are bringing you a night of pure sonic gloom and gothic decadence that Birmingham won’t soon forget.

From 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM, we’ve gathered the masters of the decks to curate your descent:

DJ Ted WildBillButtock (The legendary Zombie Club) Guest DJ MITZ (Dead Skhool Disco / Zombie Club)

They’ll be spinning a relentless web of:GOTH ROCK | POST-PUNK | DARKWAVE | SHOEGAZE

THE RITUAL DETAILSENTRY: ABSOLUTELY FREE ALL NIGHT.

DRINKS: We’re slashing prices for the occasion! Enjoy PROMO PRICES on Draught, Shots, and Spirits to keep your cold heart beating until the early hours.

VIBE: Dust off the leather, don the black lipstick, and sharpen that eyeliner. It’s time to party like a vampire.

Whether you’re a creature of the old guard or a newborn bat, this is your floor. Come as you are—provided “as you are” is darkly inclined.

Location: Merlin’s Café Bar, 18-20 Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UU Phone: 0121 820 4737

Let’s turn Martineau Place into a gothic cathedral for one night only. See you in the fog.

ReVamped 2026: World Dracula Day Lecture
2026-05-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Midland Hotel Ballroom, Bradford, Cheapside,, Bradford, BD1 4HU

Strange Day: J:dead, Strange Futures, KK Verkefni & more + Strange Manchester after party
2026-05-30 17:00 - 2026-05-31 02:00 | The Grafton Arms, 27 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WU
Strange Day – all dayer & Strange Manchester after party.£15 adv £20 door including after party
Live:j:dead Strange Futures (Bristol)KK Verkefni (Wrexham)Trianglecuts (Manchester)Mother Suspiria (Manchester)
£5 adv after party onlyStrange Manchester DJs:Medusa (The Ravens Nest)Strange DJsMark Walker (Strange Manchester)

ReVamped 2026: Social Youth Cult + Art Gallery + Stock Image + Verdant Rupture
2026-05-30 17:30 - 23:00 | The 1 in 12 Club Bradford, 21-23 Albion St., Bradford, BD1 2LY

Deviant + The Go Go Cult + Palindrones + This Is Radio Silence
2026-05-30 19:00 - 23:00 | The Facebar, Reading, Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7JE
eat:Cancer & Church of Madness are back at Facebar, Reading on the Sat 30th May 2026

Featuring four bands & afterparty DJs playing Synthpop, EBM, industrial & more.

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Deviant

Deviant require no introduction. Formed in 2004 by devilishly charismatic frontman Jay Smith, they became ubiquitous mainstays of the UK dark alternative scene for the next decade, touring relentlessly throughout the UK, Europe, and the US.

Equal parts industrial, goth and pop science, the sound is built on atmosphere yet anchored by force. A very British strain of iconic darkness.

Deviant released two successful albums ‘Barbed Wire Star’ and ‘Very Bad Things’, spawning the classics ‘Access Denied!’, ‘Raptured Saints’, and ‘Wreckhead’. Alongside his own immediately recognisable sound, Smith has lent his voice to collaborations with many scene heavyweights including Project Pitchfork, Rotersand, Tyskke Ludder, and Angels & Agony.

With a reputation for spectacular and energetic live shows, Smith’s inimitable stage presence, iconic imagery and fist-in-the-air anthems make Deviant a must-see act. Jay Smith doesn’t plead for attention; he assumes it.

Now, in 2026, Deviant return bigger, better, and every bit as vital with a thumping new single ‘Resurrect Me’ and new album ‘Resurrection’, the first new material in 12 years.

Deviant don’t try to be liked.

They aim to be felt — and remembered.

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TIRS : This is Radio Silence

THIS IS RADIO SILENCE was formed in 2006, initially as the solo project of former Earth Loop Recall frontman/SonVer guitarist Ben McLees.

TIRS’s music is generally described as ‘electronic rock’, though they also lean heavily on a broad range of influences, including dub, psychedelia, industrial, electro, alt-rock, post-punk, experimental, new wave, ambient and IDM.

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Palindrones

Palindrones is an emotionally immersive, captivating, dark electronic duo from South London. They take listeners on a shimmering and cathartic sonic journey with dreamy Industrial Synthpop, infused with pounding rhythms, haunting, evocative vocals and esoteric ambiance.

Formed in 2020 by Jamie and Karen, Palindrones emerged during lockdown; songwriting was their way to stay connected whilst living on opposite sides of London. Their name, Palindrones, speaks to the duality at the heart of their artistry—where symmetry, reflection, and contradiction fuel both their music and their creative process.

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The Go Go Cult

Since 2009 The Go Go Cult have crawled like shadows from The Darklands of Reading bringing their unique brand of Dark Hypnotic Post Punk Psycho-delic Gothic Garage Blues to thirsty audiences all over the world.

“Yes. Go Go Cult sound like being in a 1950s motorbike gang in America, pushed to the musical limits from the constant threat of nuclear holocaust.” Tim Hooper for BBC Introducing.

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RIP Richard Pyne.

Killing Miranda were due to play for us on this event and therefore we will be holding a special dedicated after party in remembrance of Richard.

Some of the Beat:Cancer team had known Richard for 25 years+ having originally booked Killing Miranda in the Transgression By Numbers era. Over the years he has brought both chaos and fun including the in-famous Nicolas Cage Harlem Shake at Resistanz 2013.

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About the event

Beat:Cancer is a charity formed to help fight cancer through funding research, treatment, screening and care using electronic music: We release music, run club nights, host gigs and organise festivals to raise money, which we then grant to worthy institutions such as hospices, research centres and treatment wards.

Early birds are £13

First tier are £16.

Second tier are £19.

Under 18s tickets are £6

Early Bird Weekend Tickets are only £23.50

ID might be requested.

We charge no booking fees on our website. Tickets are 100% virtual and your name will be on the door on the day. Please have you ticket on your phone or printed for ease.

We are a registered UK Charity (number 1169212) run entirely by unpaid volunteers who are passionate about using great music to save lives.

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Why not make a weekend of it?Beat:Cancer are also running a second event on the Fri 29th May with Schism featuring Metal, Rock, Alt & Drum & Bass.

The brilliant headliners for both events are locked in, and are very exciting so we highly recommend you trust us and get in early; book now before before we release these amazing lineups as we the expect tickets to fly out fast!

Creux Lies + Die Verletzt
2026-05-30 19:30 - 23:00 | The Old Blue Last, London, 38 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3ES
Revered for use of reverb-laden guitar work, creative synth structures, and dynamic vocals akin to the style of many shades of 80’s and early 90’s pop-darkness. Hailing from Sacramento, California. The lineup includes – Ean Clevenger (vox/programming), Barry Crider (guitarist), David Wright (synth/drums) , & Kyle Vorst (bassist).

In late 2017, Creux Lies completed their first full-length album via Cleopatra, “The Hearth”, recorded at the creative fantasy-land known as Earthtone Studios (Tera Melos, So Stressed!, King Woman) in their home city under the creative care of producer/engineer extraordinaire Patrick Hills.

Seminal performances for Creux Lies include appearances at WGT, Absolution Fest, Murder of Crows NY, and several other shared stages and tours with a roster of notable acts such as AFI, The Soft Moon, Clan of Xymox, Drab Majesty, Soft Kill, Gene Loves Jezebel, Actors, Vowws, Twin Tribes, and others. Creux Lies is poised for 2021 with the release of their second full-length via the international Freakwave label. Headlining performance antics will ensue promptly. Catch them soon on tour throughout the reaches of the planet.

Vampire Ball
2026-05-30 21:00 - 23:00 | The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1RQ
HOUSE OF KAOS: VAMPIRE BALL

The ritual returns… and this time, it’s grander, darker, and more decadent than ever.

� Date: 30th May 2026� Venue: The Vermont Hotel, Newcastle� Tickets: £65 per person� Reserve your seat with just £10

Join us for a night of gothic elegance and immersive indulgence, featuring:

� Live performances by Volcarna & Chaos 8� A sumptuous three-course meal� Atmosphere thick with mystery, music, and mischief

Seats are limited and the coven is already stirring.

DM to secure your place at the table. Come dressed to mesmerise.

#HouseOfKaos #VampireBall #GothicGlamour #VermontHote

Necropolis Festival: Vampire Ball
2026-05-30 23:00 - 2026-05-31 05:00 | The Steel Yard, London, 13-16 Allhallows Lane, London, EC4R 3UL
TECHNO ROOM Arrosa Yiota ona:v LIZAZA TOOTHTAXI Leviminks

GOTH ROOM Becky Stroke Glotzer METALLIC LOVER Darq Lilith Odilon’s Grip

** NO STRICT DRESS CODE, come as you are. Last Entry 3 AM. **

On 30 May, Necropolis Festival invites you to the Vampire Ball, a night where the dancefloor belongs to vampires.

The venue itself feels like part of the story: historic, shadowy, and atmospheric, the perfect setting for a gathering that feels a little removed from the ordinary world. Throughout the night, the space will slowly transform into a dark, gothic dream. Think deep red lighting, candlelit corners, mysterious visuals, and details that make the rooms feel like otherworldly. It’s the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time, drifting between rooms, music, and conversations with people who feel like they’ve stepped out of the same nocturnal universe.

More than anything, this night is about connection, meeting kindred spirits who live for the same energy, sharing moments on the dancefloor, and becoming part of a crowd that moves together until the early hours.

There will also be a Sanctuary Room, a hidden corner of Necropolis designed for connection, conversation, and calm. Step away from the pounding techno and dark electronic music for a moment, meet new people, share stories, or simply recharge. No music will interfere here, so you can enjoy real conversations in a space that still carries the mysterious atmosphere of the night. However, this room is not completly silent as there is still music coming from the right next room but it’s quiet enough for real conversations.

There’s no strict dress code for the Vampire Ball, but the inspiration is dark romance and vampiric elegance. Think velvet, lace, dramatic silhouettes, pale skin, dark lips, Victorian goth. We encourage ball style outfits and creativity whether you go subtle or theatrical. We’ll also be sharing outfit inspiration on our Instagram stories and in our WhatsApp group. If you’d like to join the group, just send us a message on Instagram. It’s also a great place to connect with others attending the event.

Most importantly, this is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Come as you are, come as your alter ego, or come as someone you’ve always wanted to be for one night. The focus is on freedom, self expression, and feeling confident in whatever you choose to wear. Whether you arrive as a vampire, a mysterious wanderer of the night, or simply yourself, the night is yours to step into, dance through, and disappear into until the early hours.

We strive to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves. We do not tolerate any kind of racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, harassment, discrimination, or disrespect of any kind.

Accessibility: The Steel Yard offers step free access to the main floor and an accessible toilet. For specific access requirements or PA entry, please contact the venue in advance.

For everyone’s safety, Necropolis enforces a NO PHOTO ID – NO ENTRY policy. All guests must present a physical photo ID, which will be scanned on arrival. Digital or photographed IDs cannot be accepted.

Symphonic+Goths Summer Fest: Tristyn + Tales of Perdition + Deity and Devilry + Skarlet Envy + Hemloch + Artemis & Apollo
2026-05-31 16:00 - 23:00 | Signature Brew Haggerston, London, Railway Arches, 340 Acton Mews, London, E8 4EA
The Uk Symphonic+Goths Order is happy to announce the Symphonic+Goths Summer Fest

Tristyn – https://www.instagram.com/tristyn_official_band/

Tales of Perdition – https://www.instagram.com/talesofperdition/

Deity and Devilry – https://www.instagram.com/deityanddevilry/

Skarlet Envy – https://www.instagram.com/skarlet.envy/

Hemloch – https://www.instagram.com/hemlochband/

Artemis & Apollo – https://www.instagram.com/artemis_and_apollo_band/

Sunday 31st May 2026 / Doors 4pm

Rosegarden Funeral Party + TBC
2026-06-02 19:30 - 23:00 | Audio Glasgow, 14 Midland Street, Glasgow, G1 4PP, United Kingdom

NecroscopE: Cryogenica + Play/Dead + Grooving In Green
2026-06-05 19:30 - 2026-06-06 00:30 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Deviant + IAmImperfect + Play/Dead + Hurtsfall
2026-06-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU
More details tbc

Carpe Noctum: AlterRed + machiner + tbc
2026-06-06 19:00 - 2026-06-07 02:00 | Lending Room, Leeds, 229 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AP, United Kingdom
ALTERRED make a welcome return to our stage, after raising the rafters a couple of years back when they performed alongside Deviant. Self-medicated madness is their remit. Love, lust, lunacy and loss are their tales to tell. Music to lose your mind to!https://www.facebook.com/AlterRedMusic

MACHINER made a huge impression as special guests to Spray in 2024. They make widescreen atmospheric music with chiming/distorted guitars, drum machines and synths, and deep sailing vocals creating big skyscraping emotional songs, sometimes dark, and sometimes with a little light up ahead in the distance.https://www.facebook.com/machineruk

Plus support to be confirmed.

CARPE NOCTUM is the biggest and longest-running regular goth club in the north of England. It celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and was recently an inaugural inductee of the Leeds Goth Hall of Fame. Our resident DJs boast a wealth of experience, with past residencies in Leeds and Bradford, including the legendary Flock club night, under their belts, alongside guest appearances at clubs and festivals throughout the North, including repeat appearances at Goth City Festival, Tomorrow’s Ghosts, and Infest. Weaving sets from a broad palette of dark alternative genres and subgenres, fuelling and fuelled by the dancefloor, their ethos is that the party is all! Expect tracks old and new, bona-fide classics and hidden gems, foot-stompers and lightbulb-changers.https://www.facebook.com/Goth.Up.North/

THE LENDING ROOM is Leeds’ finest big small venue! With state-of-the-art lighting, PA and engineers, you can get up-close-and-personal with some of the best acts around today, and still sidle back to the bar in short order. Please note the Lending Room is an upstairs venue with no level access.https://www.facebook.com/libraryvenue/

18+ only, right of admission reserved.Bands from around 19:30 till approximately 22:00, with the club night following till 2am.Admission is £8 advance/on the door, or just a fiver after the bands for the club night only. Cash only on the door please!

Grooving in Green + Senex IV
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | The Smokehouse, Ipswich, International House, 6 South St, Ipswich, IP1 3NU
Off-Beat Promotions presents a Gothic Rock/Post-Punk Double-Header with two of the UK’s top contemporary acts, Grooving in Green & Senex IV.

Catch both bands at The Smokehouse, Ipswich, on Saturday, 6th of June!. Tickets £10. An unmissable night for fans…

VMPR - The goth strikes back
2026-06-06 21:00 - 2026-06-07 02:00 | Centrala, Birmingham, Centrala, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5RT
V.M.P.R. ~ 6.6.26 ~ We bite againGothic beat. Industrial pulse. Neon blood.Let the night swallow you whole.
Down in Centrala In Birmingham we have the night and room and energy for the best of alternative sounds old and new
Hang out with the bats from 9pm to 2am!The V.M.P.R. Ferals bring the heat, with fresh sets fromDJ TeacakeDJ NorthStarTickets:£6.50 plus fees (£ 7.15) through outsavvy£6 from face to face sales from TK and Northstar ( invite them to the pub and get money off or find us at the goth meet up, follow linktree for dates)£9.50 on the door – if any are left! Get down early to avoid disappointment.Linktree – https://linktr.ee/vmpr.brum
Accessibility note: The event is upstairs. This means access may be restricted for disabled guests. If you’re able to manage stairs with assistance, we’ll do what we can to help — but please be aware of the limitations of the venue (contact the team through facebook, follow linktree for details)
Join us for VMPR, an electrifying goth club night that has dirty dancing to pounding music for dark delights Get lost in the hypnotic pulse of industrial, EBM, synthpop, goth and more Whether you’re drawn to the old school sounds of VNV or the modern beats of MATT HART, we plan to sweat the night away
Dress to impress in your darkest attire—embrace the gothic aesthetic that makes you feel alive in the dark. The venue will be bathed in dim, moody lighting, UV lights, fog machines, and a projector with homages to the alt aesthetic Whether you’re a seasoned goth or just stepping into the night, this is the place where you can truly be yourself unapologetically dark and beautiful
We are a pro-LGBTQ+ night that welcomes every identity, every love, and every shade of bat. The venue will be open through the day as Centrala is a art studio focusing on the voice of alienated groups. It is a warm space and is open to relax at up until the club opens. The feral team is looking into opportunities to give some life to the building while the night is being set up
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Dark Scene London
2026-06-06 22:30 - 2026-06-07 05:00
June 6th sees the return of Dark Scene London 🦇 @ RAES (formerly The Omeara)
Anticipate the finest in both contemporary and timeless music from the dark alternative scene 🖤 across many rooms and dark corridors plus a large outdoor terrace under the shadow of the Church of the Most Precious Blood
So please consider joining us for our Summer Soiree – lots happening and we’ll update as we go.
DJs
DJ Ben (Mondlicht)
Claudia Kane (Necropolis/Odyssey)
Corpus Noctis (Slimelight)
Dave Newton (KitCat)
Kohl (Cryptid Queers/Sinistry)
Ricardo Castro B2B Chanson Noir (Dark Room)
Skintight SJ (Shadows of the Cave)
Steve Weeks (Slimelight)
Special Guest DJs – Zak Watson from Mouth Ulcers and Anna and Sara from Soft Scent
Live band – RATPAJAMA
Macabre art and visuals throughout this wonderful multi-spaced venue.

Shadow Of The Caves: Palindrones + Pihka + Laurie Black
2026-06-11 18:30 - 23:30
Hosted by London Vampire Events Inc Shadows of the Crypt. The Return of Live Music to Chislehurst Caves 2026 edition.

We shall be hosting Live Bands TBC followed by a Cave Club Night with DJs Skintight SJ & Demondaz playing 80s/90s era Goth/Post-Punk/New-Romantic/Synthpop until close.

For Live Music Acts we have confirmed Palindrones, Pihka & Laurie Black

Gothic/Alternative Attire if you please. R.O.A.R.

Postpunk female fronted night: Kadeadkas + The Creeping Terrors
2026-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Hope and Anchor, London, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
KADEADKAS
Raw Postpunk from Germany
THE CREEPING TERRORS
London Deathrock

Nightbreed
2026-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | The Globe, Newcastle upon Tyne, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AD, United Kingdom
NightbreedNCL @ The Globe11pm-3am | Entry: £5 On The Door

Welcome to the 55th Edition of Nightbreed!

VISRA plays the best of old, new and contemporary music from the Goth, Post-punk and Darkwave scene.

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***Post your song requests in the discussion section. Last request is the night before. No requests will be taken upfront during the event. ***

Expect to hear the likes of:Children on Stun / Rosetta Stone / Suspiria / Drab Majesty /She Past Away / Clan of Xymox / Holygram / Fields of The Nephilim / Alien Sex Fiend / Christian Death / Bauhaus / London After Midnight / Corpus Delecti / Boy Harsher / Lebanon Hannover / Panic Priest / Zanias / The Mission / SoM / Siouxie and the Banshees / The Cure / Jesus and The Mary Chain / Interpol / Joy Division and much more.

Palindrones + Hurtsfall + Hexial
2026-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Mist Rolling Inn, Nottingham, 78 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD
Palindrones————-Palindrones is a dark electronic duo from South London. They take listeners on a shimmering and cathartic sonic journey with dreamy Industrial Synthpop, infused with pounding rhythms, haunting, evocative vocals and esoteric ambiance. Palindrones embrace contrasts to create music that challenges, provokes, and resonates, spreading a message of hope, positivity and unity, transporting audiences to surging, euphoric dance floors and otherworldly spaces.

Hurtsfall———Affectionately dubbed “Goth & Soul”, Hurtsfall masterfully blend gothic rock, post-punk, and synth-pop to create a sound that’s both familiar yet utterly unique.

Lush keyboards and darkly groovy Bass VI form a rich soundscape, perfectly complementing frontman Sam Harrison Emm’s distinctive theatrical vocals. Live, the band is a force to be reckoned with, a must-see experience.

Hexial——-

Hexial is the solo project of Nottingham-based musician Alex Herington, also known for co-founding the dark synth-pop band Method Cell. Influenced by Plaid, Orbital, and Autechre, Hexial crafts lush, melodic electronica and IDM with a glitchy edge, evoking images of cosmic vastness and neon-drenched cityscapes. With two albums and an EP available across CD, Bandcamp, and streaming platforms, Hexial also brings his music to life with custom-built stage lighting and immersive live shows.

Synthicide: Sad Lovers and Giants + Static Palm
2026-06-13 18:30 - 23:00 | Hootananny Brixton, London, 95 Effra Rd,, London, SW2 1DF
Tickets – link.dice.fm/H78b02b74da8

Club.The.Mammoth. presents Synthicide UK at Hootananny Brixton on 13th June 2026…

Sad Lovers & Giantslinktr.ee/Sadloversandgiants

Static Palmstaticpalm.bandcamp.com

Resident DJ: Less Than Human – https://www.instagram.com/less.than.human/————————————————————Doors 6:45pminstagram.com/clubthemammothfacebook.com/clubthemammoth

The Goat's Head Sabbath
2026-06-13 19:00 - 2026-06-14 00:00 | The Black Bull, Gateshead, 2.Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ

Stigmata
2026-06-13 22:00 - 2026-06-14 03:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Club Stigmata brings you the freshest new and old classic Goth, EBM, Post-Punk, Industrial and Darkwave music in Glasgow’s friendliest club, the Dj’s will always play requests where possible! There are also always cheap drink promos incl Premium Bottled Beer, Vodka + splash & Tequila + slash all at £3.50

AbSynth is 20!
2026-06-13 23:00 - 2026-06-14 03:00 | La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, 11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh, EH1 1HJ
Edinburgh’s irregular dark alternative dance night playing an eclectic mix of industrial, darkwave and electronic in the cultural epicentre of La Belle Angele. The resident DJs bring a fresh display of some of the cutting edge EBM /industrial sounds of the 21st century, as well as mixing some of the classic industrial tracks which come together to fill dancefloors to this day. Catch AbSynth in this rare appearance for a night of heavy sounds and to mark 20 years since we first started in the vaulted rooms of Nicol Edwards. Expect to hear old and new bands playing industrial, EBM, synth, rhythmic noise, futurepop and synth/dark/cold/minimal wave.
With resident DJ’s Ayia (The Mission), Vilkas (Shadowplay; No Fate; Fimbulvetr) and Nick Octopus (Blame!).
We also have a special guest performance from In:Formation. Melodic Atmospheric Distorted Dark. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063493329868
La Belle Angele, Hastie’s Close (off Cowgate), EdinburghSaturday 13 June 202611pm-3am
Don’t forget to follow AbSynth for more updates and events:https://www.facebook.com/AbSynth-284593196191/
Check out some of Octopus’ and Vilkas’ mixes from earlier events athttps://www.mixcloud.com/Danger_Octopus/ and https://www.mixcloud.com/DJVilkas/
Limited number of Early Bird tickets available now

The White Lily Society presents: the Gothic Heroine's Journey
2026-06-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Church Stoke Newington, Church Street, London, N16ES
A journey through poetry, performance, and music… into rebirth.

Every girl follows their fears into a dark forest, a grand tour of rebirth… All the greatest destinations involve love and violence… “A woman will return looking for the girl she was” (Louise Glück)…

The White Lily Society presents… the Gothic Heroine’s Journey. Inviting performers and audience alike to join into a descent through bliss, betrayal, awakening, reckoning, and finally, rebirth.

Through this journey in three acts, inspired by Persephone and the countless gothic maidens within our hearts, this night will honour the endurance, friendship, and agency we, as gothic maidens ourselves, have found while discovering what it means to be a girl today… when Hades is no longer a place but a twisting ribbon deep in our guts~

Confirmed Performer Line-Up ˚ 𝜗𝜚˚⋆｡☆

Sabrina Angelina as the guide [POETRY]
Emily Izen Row as the blissful maiden [SONG]
Nette Taylor as the awakening maiden [DANCE]
Malina Russu as the psychoanalyst [PSYCHOANALYSIS]
Anna de Waal as the reckoning maiden [POETRY]
Stephanie Ritzema as the witness [SONG]
Charlie Jimenez as the rebirth maiden [PERFORMANCE]
… and Savannah Willits as co-curator

The White Lily Society… is a space for everything about the Intersection of Love and Violence(tm), Romanticism, Gothicism, the esoteric, and the strange. A space for courtesans and vampires to mingle, hosted by Lady Sabrina Angelina (@sleepwalkingbeauty), and co-curated by Savannah Willits for one night only.

The March Violets
2026-06-18 19:00 - 23:00 | The Bullingdon, Oxford, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1UE
The March Violets are a rejuvenated 1980s British gothic rock band from Leeds, featuring original members Tom Ashton and Rosie Garland, with bassist Mat Thorpe. Following a 2023 reunion and signing with Metropolis Records, they released the 2024 album Crocodile Promises, toured the USA, and played major UK festivals like Rebellion and Bearded Theory.

Ultra Sunn + TBC
2026-06-18 19:30 - 23:00 | Oslo Hackney, London, 1A Amhurst Road, London, E8 1LL
Night Terrors will be hosting Belgian coldwave act ULTRA SUNN for their next London headline at OSLO, Hackney next June.

Inkubus Sukkubus + Lesbian Bed Death + VÛLVA
2026-06-19 18:00 - 23:00 | New Cross Inn, London, 323 New Cross Rd, London, SE14 6AS
Inkubus Sukkubus are a Pagan Gothic Rock Band Who have been touring and releasing albums since they formed in 1989. They have played in Australia, Russia, Mexico, USA, Scandinavia, Most of Europe and the UK, They have to date released 23 albums, the band are currently playing live and working on new material.

Lesbian bed death is a gothic punk rock band from the UK. With an extensive back catalogue and horror themed music videos , Lesbian Bed Death blend gothic punk with metal for an electric live performance that music critics have called “a female fronted Alice cooper meets The Misfits and Creeper”.

VÛLVA are a violent femme power trio that gives you something to sink your teeth into.

They mix a blend of alt metal, hardcore, punk and metalcore. Marrying gritty guitar, fast palpitating drums and bursting vocals to give you the full chaotic effect thats called VÛLVA.Whether its aggressive lyricism or knee grazing authenticity the girls from herts are in.

Temptation are a 5 piece female fronted alt/doom metal band based in Brighton. With a blend of raw metal vocals and melodic singing they aim to fight against the norm in metal. Their sound is experimental and pushes far beyond stereotypical expectations for a female fronted band.

Midnight Feature are a spooky rock & roll band from Birmingham. Inspired by a collective love for loud music and horror movies; Together they create a frenzied mix of punk, Rock & Roll with Gothabilly undertones.

Elkapath + Dead Happy + Cyph_on
2026-06-19 19:00 - 23:00 | The Flapper, Birmingham, Kingston Row, Birmingham, B1 2NU
Elkapath @ The Flapper Birmingham

plus Support

Elkapath are a glorious fusion of synths and heavy riff filled guitars working together in perfect harmony Prepare to be transported into a realm of mesmerizing gothic synth melodies that will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination

Dead Happy is a UK-based electro metal band from the West Midlands, known for their eccentric and experimental sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Mindless Self Indulgence, System of a Down, and Electric Six. The band is fronted by “Professor Partorius” and is characterized by its energetic live performances and a fusion of metal with electronic elements.

Cyph_on is a dark, post-punk, industrial band from the UK, formed during the lockdown years with their debut performance in 2023. The band, whose music often tackles themes of political and social cynicism, has released a debut album titled Precipice, and their sound is characterized by a powerful and direct style. Their debut live show was in September 2023, and they have been actively gigging and gaining attention in the underground scene, supported by a dedicated fanbase.

The March Violets + TBC
2026-06-19 19:00 - 23:00 | The Boilerroom, Guildford, 13 Stoke Fields, Guildford, GU1 4LS

The Gospel + Dead Man's Couch + Dogviolet
2026-06-19 19:00 - 23:00 | The Waiting Room, London, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0PE
THE GOSPEL

The Gospel are a cinematic goth band based in Manchester, infusing ornate arrangements with the vintage grittiness that oozes from the 1970s analogue synthesizers they use, their otherworldly music deftly traverses the void between Nick Cave and Goldfrapp.

DEAD MAN’S COUCH

Blending alt-rock edge with grunge grit, Dead Man’s Couch deliver a sound that’s raw, loud, and unapologetically real.

DOGVIOLET

Dogviolet fuse post-punk grit, gothic atmosphere and folk-tinged melody into something intriguing and hard to look away from.

Strange Stoke 90s
2026-06-19 19:00 - 2026-06-20 01:30 | Artisan Tap, Stoke on Trent, Artisan Tap, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6AF
This we be a 90s special Goth, Post-punk & Industrial

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Nuovo Testamento + Plastic Estate + tbc
2026-06-20 19:00 - 23:00 | Oslo, London, 1a Amhurst Road, London, E8 1LL
Nuovo Testamento is the Los Angeles & Bologna-based trio lighting up the dance floor with their uniquely dark italo disco-flavored pop hits. Following the release of the coldwave cult favorite Exposure EP in 2019 on Avant! Records, their widely acclaimed full length New Earth exploded onto the dance floor. Including instant synthpop staple “the Searcher,” alongside Hi-NRG homage “Michelle Michelle” and goth-tinged hits like “Golden Boy,” New Earth is widely considered across genres to be one of 2021’s best underground albums of the year.

In The Black Midsommar: Byronic Sex & Exile + Cadence Noir + Dierotica + The Glass House Museum + Passion Play + Jan Doyle Band + John Merrick's Remains + Syd.31 + Tommy Biscuits + Jackhno + Dierotica + Sister Chain & Brother John
2026-06-20 19:00 - 2026-06-21 23:00 | Unitarian Church, Doncaster, Hall Gate, Doncaster, DN1 3PB
We’re trying a summer festival! In Doncaster at a fabulous venue which has roots going back to 1740!

The Doncaster Unitarians are a wonderfully open minded religious organisation operating under the banner of Christianity but absolutely pro LGBTQ+ and basically everything good. And basically pretty much open to everyone..

In this event (full details of acts to be fully confirmed) we have (in alphabetical order)

Byronic Sex & Exile – The ultimate in romantic era goth fabulous. A staple at many of our events over the years and head honcho of Goth City. Has played many festivals such as Deadinburgh, Infest and Tomorrows Ghosts..

Dierotica who were going to be playing the Sheffield festival last year but sadly couldn’t make it in the end. A supremely fine example of a classic goth sound mixed with a touch of shoegaze. They have always hugely impressed us and now have added a drummer to make things even more fabulous..

Jan Doyle Band – The band ubiquitous to Night Shift events as they are the band behind the promotion and indeed writing this right now. And this event is also the 50th birthday party of Derek who is the head honcho of that project..

Jackhno – Doncaster’s super techno punk. Bliteringly danceable tunes with a frequently political side. You can bet this is all very very anti Tory/Reform et al. Jackhno often known for hosting music events at Doncaster Skate park, being involved in other festivals of the past (such as Mother Fhungus) and various Emoms and some amazing DJ sets.

John Merrick’s Remains – Doncaster’s fabulous electro goths who also have been a significant staple of Night Shift events over the years.. Now with a new line up from the original that you would have seen at our festival two years ago in Sheffield…

Passion Play – Doncaster’s post punk stalwarts run by Tony Nicholson who now fronts John Merrick’s Remains too. Tony also played the first Night Shift event in 2016 in Doncaster..

Syd.31 – The monsters of Industrial Punk (with actually some Doncaster roots after a fashion) and who played the second Night Shift event way back in 2016 at the Leopard here in Doncaster.. A powerful explosion on stage and powerful no holds barred sound…

Tommy Biscuits – AKA Lawrence Mahmood of the Papashangos. Hugely involved and renowned in the punk scene and known for being quite the anarchic performer – mixing on stage wildness with a certain sense of the ridiculous and absurd. The name may reference a certain other Tommy that has been a problem but sounds more like some fruit juice drink.. A totally unique experience.

More details coming soon

Poisonous Little Creatures
2026-06-20 19:30 - 23:00 | The Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield, 182 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4ET,
After an absence of 36 years, Poisonous Little Creatures make their return to the stage. It will be the band’s first gig for over three decades when they return at The Hallamshire Hotel, West Street, on Saturday 20th June, 2026.: the only venue they played back in the day that hasn’t been either demo’ed or closed down!

With founding member Pete Vanston retired from the stage, Denzil Watson (vocals), Kirk Nelson (guitars) and Michael Fearnley (drums) are joined by Denzil’s ex-RepoMen bandmate Simon Tiller on bass and Lee Bradley on keyboards.

Sonically the band take their influences from the 80’s indie/goth rock, including The Cure, The Sisters of Mercy and Joy Division as they revisit all of the old PLC classics.

The band’s back catalogue has now been remastering and given a digital release via Phantom Power Records including their debut single “Head” b/w “Change Your Mind” and their debut and sole album, “Absolutely Nothing”.

Special guests on the night will be confirmed shortly.

Dark Neon Incantation: Palindrones
2026-06-20 22:00 - 2026-06-21 03:00 | Basement 45, Bristol, Avon, 8 Frogmore St,, Bristol, BS1 5NA
DARK NEON RETURNS TO OUR SAFE HAVENThe incantation has shifted, we are returning to the adored by many, @basement45

Mark your calendars for the new date:Saturday 20 June 2026 1000pm -3am!

Returning to our previous home means two rooms, on one floor – which also ensures full accessibility throughout the venue, so every single one of you can join every dance floor

THE VIBE: While we’re sad to announce that we won’t have the incredible WonderVal on the pole for this one , the venue shift means we’ve secured an extra half-hour of music! That’s 30 more minutes of pure, genre-breaking Goth and Bass sounds to carry us through the night.

THE LINEUP: Live: The uber-cool electronic duo Palindrones. The DJs: A welcome return from neurobreak wizard Pluvio, the mighty Vade Retro of Reptile Club London, plus regulars Nyx Calamity, Arinc, and De4dPeg4sus. Debuts: First-time Dark Neon appearances from The Mixing Fox and Forlorn Future

This is going to be another classic night to celebrate our belated FIRST BIRTHDAY!!Come and celebrate with us!!!

All purchased tickets for our previous date will automatically be transferred. Anyone who is unable to attend the new date, please get in touch for a full refund.

The future is Neon. Dark Neon.

The March Violets + Venus Fly Trap
2026-06-21 19:00 - 23:00 | The Black Prince, Northampton, 15 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AE, United Kingdom
The March Violets, early ’80’s gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!http://www.marchvioletsband.com

Nuovo Testamento + Plastic Estate
2026-06-21 19:00 - 23:00 | District Liverpool, 61 Jordan St, Liverpool, L1 0BE
The Los Angeles trio of Chelsey Crowley, Giacomo Zatti and Andrea Mantione have gone from underground cult favourite to one of the most in-demand dark-pop acts on the international circuit – touring with Molchat Doma and The Soft Moon, earning remix collaborations from Drab Majesty and Curses, and selling out headline shows on both sides of the Atlantic. Their blend of dark Italo-disco, Hi-NRG and modern synth-pop is built for the dance floor, and their live shows are the proof. If you were at either of their previous Liverpool dates, you already know. If you weren’t, this is your chance to find out.

Nuovo Testamento + Plastic Estate + Stock Image
2026-06-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne, 36 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, United Kingdom
Nuovo Testamento – the Los Angeles based trio consisting of Chelsey Crowley (vocals), Giacomo Zatti (drums) and Andrea Mantione (synth) – has spent the last several years seizing dance floors across the world with their blend of dark Italo-disco and synth drenched pop. Think of all of your favourite synth-era throwback hits mixed with a modern pop sensibility and songs that will carve their way into your synapses…and stay there.
Their 2019 debut EP Exposure (Avant! Records) acted as a coldwave calling card for the group, showcasing their promising musical acumen and establishing them as a goth-night favourite. However, it was their 2021 follow up New Earth that truly articulated the trio’s dark-pop prowess and earned them a spot amongst the fastest rising stars in the alternative scene. A kaleidoscopic blast of vintage club sounds, pulsing synths and modern pop precision, the release earned nods from across the genre spectrum. 2023’s self-released Love Lines and tours with Molchat Doma and The Soft Moon solidified the staying power of the band, opening the door for remix collaborations with groups like Drab Majesty, Curses, and Scowl and a busy itinerary of live performances.
2025 promises to be another breakout year for the group, with new EP Trouble showcasing the trio’s most mature and explorative repertoire to date.
“This record doesn’t hide, it’s curious and pushes back and is willing to believe in a future. Trouble speaks to the shifting plates and faults within us and dares to want something different, something playful, something true.”
Singles “Picture Perfect” and “Dream On” encapsulate the ’80s and ’90s influences the group holds dear – melding freestyle, synth pop and alternative music into a cohesive (and danceable) sonic statement. With crystalline modern production and effervescent songwriting, Nuovo Testamento has created a fresh new sound unmistakably their own.

The March Violets
2026-06-23 19:30 - 23:00 | Le Pub, Newport, 14 High Street, Newport, NP20 1FW

Vazum + Revanica + Gateway
2026-06-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Banshee Labyrinth, 29 - 35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG, United Kingdom
VAZUMRevanicaGateway

Nuovo Testamento + Plastic Estate
2026-06-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Yes, Manchester, 38 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB

Author & Punisher + Big Lad
2026-06-25 19:00 - 23:00 | XOYO, London, 32-37 Cowper St,, London, EC2A 4AP
Author & Punisher is a one man band led by Tristan Shone. Utilizing custom fabricated machines, controllers and speakers called Drone Machines, the music draws heavily on aspects of industrial automation, robotics and mechanical tools and devices, focusing on the eroticism of the interaction with machine.

In 2024 A&P celebrated two decades of honing in on his craft – meticulously inventing, machining, experimenting, and creating custom musical instruments for his incredible recordings and live performances, touring the world with artists like TOOL, HEALTH, Pertubator, Neurosis & many others. 2025 will see the release of his eighth full-length album via Relapse Records along with an even greater emphasis and rebirth of the visceral, live ritual.

Vazum + Social Youth Cult + Black Rain
2026-06-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Little Buildings, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PW

The March Violets
2026-06-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Horn, Saint Albans, Victoria Street, Saint Albans, AL1 3TE, United Kingdom

Papillon de Nuit + Tengu Taiko Drummers
2026-06-26 19:00 - 23:00 | National Early Music Centre, York, St Margarets Church, Walmgate,, York, YO1 9TL
The debut concert by Papillon de Nuit, will take place at The National Early Music Centre, St Margaret’s Church, in York on Friday the 26th June, 2026. The evening will be divided into two Acts, with an interval.Act One – A stunning, heart-pounding performance by The Tengu Taiko Drummers.Act Two – Papillon de Nuit unveil their debut album, playing live for the first time, with cello, piano, guitars, drums and percussion, soprano, orators and vocalist, and with a number of very special guests.

Finale – The Tengu Taiko Drummers and Papillon de Nuit join forces for an extended celebration of one of the album highlights, the widescreen, operatic drama of the song ‘Ariadne’.

The concert is seated, and the venue has a fully stocked bar, all-person access, and – like all events by the promoter Gothic Moth – is a safe space and entirely inclusive environment.

The concert will start at 7.30 and finish at 10.

The debut album by Papillon de Nuit will be available to buy on CD and Vinyl, from our merch stall, at the back of the venue.

Darker Days 2026: Sweet Ermengarde + The March Violets + Salvation + Vazum + The Black Capes + NU:N + Elkapath + Zeitgeist Zero + Dead Invi Eye + Amnesiak + Iamtheshadow + Black Rose Moves + My Funeral Dance + Guillotine Dream + Hurtsfall + Social Youth Cult + Black Rain + The Medea Project + The Judas Kiss
2026-06-26 19:00 - 2026-06-28 23:00 | The International, Garden Street, Leicester, LE1 3AU
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!

Friday 26th of June

Sweet ErmengardeVAZUMElkapathAmnesiakMy Funeral Dance

Saturday 27th of June

The March VioletsThe Black CapesZeitgeist ZeroIAMTHESHADOW Guillotine DreamHurtsfallBlack RainThe Medea Project

Sunday 28th of June

SalvationNu:nDead Invi EyeBlack Rose MovesSocial Youth CultThe Judas Kiss

We are so so excited to have all these amazing bands so much talent all in one place

Thank you for all your amazing support so far, we look forward to welcoming everyone to The International in June.

The March Violets + TBC
2026-06-26 19:30 - 23:00 | The 100 Club, London, 100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL, United Kingdom

Vazum + Amnesiak + The Medz
2026-06-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Camden Club, London, 72-73 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN
VAZUM

AmnesiakThe MedzDJ Francesca Mendola

Deviant + TBC
2026-06-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton, 64 Victoria Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3NX, United Kingdom

The Cure + The Twilight Sad + Just Mustard
2026-06-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Belsonic, Belfast, Ormeau Rd, Belfast, BT7 3GG

Tredecim
2026-06-28 19:00 - 23:00
TBC

The March Violets + TBC
2026-06-28 19:30 - 23:00 | The Bodega, Nottingham, 23 Pelham Street, Nottingham, NG1 2ED

The March Violets + TBC
2026-06-29 19:30 - 23:00 | Amped, Huddersfield, 29 Zetland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2RA

Vazum + Palindrones + Aftercare
2026-07-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Jericho, Oxford, 56 Walton Street, Oxford, OX2 6AE

The March Violets + TBC
2026-07-01 19:30 - 23:00 | The Star and Garter, Manchester, 18-20 Fairfield St, Manchester, M1 2QF

Vazum + Velocette + The New Dark Age
2026-07-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Exchange, Bristol, 72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ, United Kingdom
VAZUMwith support from Velocette and The New Dark Age

£10 Adv7pm doors

The March Violets + TBC
2026-07-02 19:30 - 23:00 | The New Adelphi, Hull, 89 De Grey Street, Hull,, HU5 2RU

The March Violets + Heathen Apostles
2026-07-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Warehouse, Leeds, 19 – 21 Somers Street, Leeds, LS1 2RG
Pink Dot Presents The March Violets + Special Guests HEATHEN APOSTLES

Ages 14+ under 16s to be accompanied by an adult

NecroscopE: Vazum + Dead Blood Cells + The Ghost Of Lemora + Sounds Like Winter
2026-07-03 19:30 - 2026-07-04 00:30 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Shadowplay July 2026 – 10th Birthday Special w/DJ Vilkas
2026-07-03 21:00 - 2026-07-04 01:00
DJ Vilkas presents
Shadowplay 3 July 2026, 9pm-1am
10th birthday party!
In July 2016, DJ Vilkas co-launched an event in Edinburgh focused on classic sounds of goths with a focus on newer bands innovating this area. Growing from venue to venue, with a brief pause over lockdown where livestreaming became the norm, 2026 marks Shadowplay’s 10th birthday! Now focused mostly on newer bands and styles, with a nod to the trailblazers, the club looks towards coldwave, deathrock and synthpunk – anything that promotes that dark punk spirit.No Spotify playlists, no costume competitions, just real DJs playing great tunes.
For this event, we descend upon Devil’s Cut, the exclusive speakeasy underneath Angel’s Share hotel, for a special night celebrating this gothic legacy. Stay tuned for some surprises!
Check out previous sets at shadowplayedinburgh.co.uk to see what kind of night it is – including what was played at events over the last 10 years. I highly recommend pre-buying and getting down early for a great night of music!Tickets through ra.co – limited run of discount tickets for those who remember our first venue…
Check outhttp://www.ShadowplayEdinburgh.co.ukhttps://www.mixcloud.com/DJVilkas/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WlYBHLn-dlRP3qO-IArnwfor moreand be sure to follow facebook.com/ShadowplayEdinburghShadowplay Edinburgh is one of the Scottish capital’s freshest and most innovative night playing the classic sounds of goth; post-punk, synthpunk, deathrock, dark wave, touching both classics and touching on more contemporary bands and styles. With a DIY ethic and a passion for dark alternative music, Shadowplay is growing and becoming an integral part of the UK goth scene.
Poster photography by @Deadpan.photos

Blacklight Protocol – Industrial – Cyber – Club Night – Free Entry
2026-07-03 22:00 - 2026-07-04 03:00 | Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Nottingham, 77A Maid Marion Way, Houndsgate, Nottingham, NG1 6AJ
Time to dust of those goggles,We danced years and years ago to a dystopian future, well..
We are now in the dystopian future except no floating cars and holograms…only.. LED’s on all your furniture, but it is getting dystopian all the same…so come dance

Cyber / Industrial
Aggro-tech / Power Noise / EBM / Future pop / Industro-metal / Electro-Industrial

Summer Gothmas @ Castle Tap
2026-07-04 15:00 - 23:00 | Castle Tap, Reading, 120 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RJ
SAVE THE DATE WITH MORE DETAILS TBA.

The March Violets + TBC
2026-07-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 9AW

Gothbox
2026-07-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Well, Luton, 5 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW
We’re back again with our usual brand of gothy nonsense, blasting the darkest tunes from 9 until the bar throw us out.

Vazum + Deathtrippers + Dawn Of Elysium
2026-07-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Boom, Leeds, Canalside Community Venue, 5 Canal Place, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2DU

The Belfry
2026-07-04 21:00 - 2026-07-05 02:00 | Downstairs at The Albany, London, 240 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QU, United Kingdom
Advanced ticket for entry to goth, post-punk, dark-wave, new wave, new Romantic club The Belfry, (Downstairs at The Albany, London) on Saturday 18th April 2026. Once purchased, your name will be on the door list upon entry to the venue.

Machiner + The Last Of The Fallen Angels + IAmImperfect
2026-07-05 15:00 - 23:00 | Pealie’s Barn, East Cowton, Cockleberry Farm, Northallerton, DL7 0JA
We are beyond excited to announce that our debut album “motion waves” is scheduled to be released on vinyl through Butterfly Effect Records on Friday August 7th 2026.

To celebrate the release we are headlining a unique special event at the fabulous Pealie’s Barn in Northallerton on Sunday 5th of July…where we will have vinyl copies of the album on sale.

Our friends The Last Of The Fallen Angels are our first reveal for this event; with more to be announced soon.

Machiner are teaming up with the Butterfly Effect Label and The Pop-Up Record Shop to create a full afternoon and evening celebrating vinyl, independent music and grassroots culture.

The Pop Up Record Shop will be filling the Barn with thousands of records spanning all sorts of genres – whether you’re after a rare gem, an old favourite or just fancy a good rummage. It’s “a friendly place to buy records and discover music on vinyl”

There will be lots to take in across the day:

Machiner, The Last Of The Fallen Angels, plus IAmImperfect

1000s of records on sale

wood fired pizza

locally sourced bar

camping

live vinyl DJ after 8pm & more!

Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a recommended £10 contribution which includes:

One free drink (excluding wine & cocktails)

10% off records from The Pop Up Record Shop

Vazum + Dierotica + Moon Before Dawn
2026-07-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Eagle Inn, Manchester, 19 Collier Street Salford, Manchester, M3 7DW

Die FlederMaus Industrial + Goth night
2026-07-05 20:00 - 2026-07-06 01:00
DIE FLEDERMAUS JULY

Bringing industrial to Bournemouth with special drink deals all night!

Looking for strange?

2 for £8 cocktails, shot deals and 10% off everything else.

Local goths say it’s “absolutely mythological” and the “BEST NIGHT EVERRRR😽😽“ Someone also said “the event runner is sexy” but I don’t think that’s relevant here..

Tickets are £5 on the door, and T shirts are available!

Byronic Sex & Exile + Alice Nicholls
2026-07-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Pack Horse, Leeds, 208 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
With a new E.P cooling in the oven ahead of release this Friday, it’s time to turn my attention to the next stage of the ‘Last Of The Goths’ project!

To that end, I’ll be performing a one-off gig at my old stomping ground The Pack Horse, Hyde Park on Monday 6th July to debut the beginnings of a new show – the return of the Jacobin gothic, full of medievalism and mystery. A ‘Night At Udolpho’, if you will.

Special guest will be my old chum Alice Nicholls Music who will be getting the evening started rite with a set of dark gothic folk.

Tickets are £10 via https://gothcityrecords.bandcamp.com/merch – and in honour of the International Medieval Congress – University of Leeds taking place over the road that week, all accredited IMC attendees can buy a reduces £5 ticket too!

All proceeds will be donated to the Goth City Community Action Fund.

So, what say you? Let’s get Medieval!

Deadinburgh Festival: John McKay's Reactor + Ausgang + Skeletal Family + Inkubus Sukkubus + Ghost Dance + Balaam and the Angel + The Rose Of Avalanche + Salvation + Screaming Dead + 13th Chime + Chaos Bleak + Voodoo Twins + Post Ironic State
2026-07-10 16:00 - 2026-07-12 03:00 | La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, 11 Hastie's Cl, Edinburgh, EH1 1HJ
The Deadinburgh Festival is a 2 day goth festival, taking place at La Belle Angele in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

Featuring 14 of some of the best goth bands around, the festival is heading into it’s second year and into a new bigger home!

Tiny Forehead play Dreadnortz Festival Fro 10th July 7pm
2026-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Skipworth Arms, 2 Station Rd, Moortown,, Market Rasen, LN7 6HZ
Donations on entry; camping per tent for festival £5 each tent

Heathen Apostles
2026-07-10 19:00 - 22:30 | The David Hall, Roundwell St, South Petherton, TA13 5AA
Born of the voices of past lives and baptised in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues, along with Howlin’ Wolf, Loretta Lynn (the band covers her classic Fist City) and Bessie Smith, the Heathen Apostles have created a style of music that will conjure both angels and demons, and will enlighten a darkened soul.
Heathen Apostles come to one of the best small venues in the South West.

Inkubus Sukkubus + Luna Cult Club
2026-07-10 19:00 - 23:00 | The Peer Hat, Manchester, 14-16 Faraday Street, Manchester, M1 1BE
Inkubus Sukkubus is a British pagan goth rock band, formed in the summer of 1989, with 27 studio albums – and performances in Mexico, USA, Australia, Russia, Turkey, Scandinavia, UK and most of Europe – under their belts.The subject matter of their music tends to veer towards the dark and supernatural, exploring witchcraft, magick, folklore, death rites and more.In 2026, they’re releasing their 28th studio album – entitled ‘Eternal Monsters’ – and will be doing a series of gigs to promote and celebrate 37 years of making witchcraft and wonder!They are joined at The Peer Hat by Manchester-based dark wave electronic trio Luna Cult Club.Early bird tickets on sale until January 31st.

Haus De Monaco
2026-07-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Exchange, London, 26 Sale Place, London, W1 1PU
Where Luxury meets Machine. A raw night of Goth, Darkwave, and Industrial with the spirit of the ’80s. No apologies. Pure underground.

Balaam and The Angel + The Exceptional Mr Hyde
2026-07-10 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fulford Arms, York, 121 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4EX, United Kingdom
Balaam And The Angel: Formed in the West Midlands in 1984 by three Scottish brothers living in Staffordshire. The band have continued to perform in their original line up of Mark, Jim and Des Morris for over four decades.

The band, known for their dark, energetic sound blending goth, glam and alternative rock influences from acts like Bauhaus, Death Cult, Killing Joke etc, gained a cult following in the 1980’s underground scene.

Their career has been varied and diverse and included periods of mainstream visibility as recording artists for Virgin Records and the inclusion of the single “I’ll Show You Something Special” on the soundtrack enduring classic film “Trains, Planes And Automobiles”.

The band continues to produce new music and recently released a critically acclaimed 4 track EP “Forces Of Evil”. Key tracks to check out = “I Love The Things You Do To Me”, “She Knows”, “Forces Of Evil”.

Support comes from The Exceptional Mr Hyde – blending punk, post-punk, gothic rock, darkwave, and electro-punk.

This event is 16 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 16 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

Elkapath + Root Zero + Scratch One Grub
2026-07-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff, 5 Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR, United Kingdom
Elkapath are a Alternative Electronic gothic metal band hailing from Gloucester a glorious fusion of synths and heavy riff filled guitars working together in perfect harmony
Prepare to be transported into a realm of mesmerizing gothic synth melodies that will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination.

Root Zero is an active, progressive, ethereal metal band from South Wales, UK, known for their atmospheric and intricate sound, which blends influences from bands like Soundgarden, Deftones, and Katatonia

Scratch One Grub is a metal band from South Wales that blends genres, including groove, progressive metal, industrial, and death metal. They are known for their high-energy, heavy sound that incorporates chunky riffs, technical drumming, and sometimes orchestral and electronic elements. Their music has been compared to bands like Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed.

Banshee
2026-07-10 23:00 - 2026-07-11 03:00 | The Fleece, Bristol, 12 St Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ, United Kingdom
Banshee is Bristol’s new alternative club night, celebrating gothic rock, post-punk, darkwave, synth-pop, EBM and industrial music across four immersive hours.

Somewhere between nostalgia and the future, beneath the low lights of The Fleece, a new gathering emerges.

The night unfolds in three acts, taking you on a slow descent into the dark.

The AwakeningExplore the timeless sounds that shaped a generation, from The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus and Depeche Mode to the alternative classics that still resonate today.

The TransformationA bridge between past and present, blending darkwave, synth-pop, post-punk revival and modern alternative icons into a soundtrack built for the late hours.

The DescentDeeper. Heavier. More hypnotic. EBM, industrial and underground electronic music take over for those who want to dance until the lights come up.

Whether you’re a lifelong devotee of the scene or simply searching for something different from the usual Friday night out, Banshee offers a welcoming space to lose yourself in the music, connect with like-minded souls and celebrate alternative culture in all its forms.

No attitude. No judgement. No bullshit.

Just great music, beautiful darkness and a dancefloor full of people who finally feel at home.

Friday 10th July11pm – LateThe Fleece, Bristol18+

Dress to impress. Respect the space. Dance like nobody’s watching.

Goth Bottomless Brunch + Dawn Of Elysium
2026-07-11 03:00 - 23:00 | Squash Club, Dewsbury, Old Westgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1NB

Ghost Dance + Machiner
2026-07-11 19:00 - 23:00 | The Black Bull, Gateshead, 2.Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ

Fire The Unstoppable Force + The Evil Litter + Tiny Forehead
2026-07-11 20:00 - 23:00 | The New Adelphi, Hull, 89 De Grey Street, Hull,, HU5 2RU
Supporting FIRE The Unstoppable Force and The Evil Litter

Catacombs Club
2026-07-11 21:00 - 2026-07-12 02:00 | Aces & Eights, London, 156-158 Fortress Rd, London, NW5 2HP, United Kingdom
Please join the Catacombs Club, a party that celebrates the unconventional in the underground scene!Our DJs will be spinning the darkest mix of deathrock, postpunk, batcave, punk and goth all night long, with the unique characteristic of the total absence of electronic music and predominance of noisy guitars!

+ MUSIC +Deathrock – Punk – Batcave – Postpunk – Goth – Etc…NO ELECTRONIC INVOLVED!!Check our setlists on our profiles to get the idea!

+ TICKETS +Send 4£ to PayPal.Me/thecatacombsclub with “NAME AND SURNAME Catacombs Club”, to “Choose a payment type” select “for friends and family”. No refunds.At the door: 5£

+ DRESS CODE +Black and/or punk. ROAR.

Be respectful and don’t give us any reason to kick you out! Just enjoy the party and have fun!

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If you want to celebrate your birthday at our party, please send us a message. We can put you on the guest list (plus one).

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The Raven's Nest: Trianglecuts + Mother Suspira
2026-07-11 21:00 - 2026-07-12 03:30 | Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield, Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RH
🖤 The Raven’s Nest Returns 🖤

London’s own DJ Victoria Fenbane will be joining us behind the decks at h Raven’s Nest 11th July – Summer Edition!

As the founder and resident DJ of the legendary Exit the Grey, Victoria brings over 25 years of club-tested experience straight to the Raven’s Nest dancefloor. Renowned for her impeccable selection across the darker alternative spectrum, she has guest-DJed at some of the scene’s most iconic events worldwide, including Infest, Resistanz, Death Guild (SF), and Dark Infection (Munich).

Expect an infectious, high-energy mix of Goth Rock, Darkwave, Industrial, and Futurepop.

Whether you’re a long‑time member of the flock or stepping into the nest for the first time, this is a space to immerse yourself, express yourself and lose track of time for a while.

See you on the dancefloor!

📍 Event DetailsWhen: Saturday, 11th July | 9pm – 3.30amWhere: Sydney & Matilda, Sheffield

Tickets£4.40 Early Birds (limited)£5.50 Online Advance£7 On the door

Stigmata: Depeche Mode Party
2026-07-11 22:00 - 2026-07-12 03:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Deadlight Dance Raise the Spirits!
2026-07-12 17:00 - 19:30 | The White Bear, Devizes, Devizes
Two sets in this intimate old haunted pub.

Reliquia + Dierotica + The Glass House Museum
2026-07-17 20:00 - 23:00 | The Rigger, Newcastle under Lyme, Marsh Parade, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1BT, United Kingdom
The Rigger welcomes three of the UK’s most exciting modern bands from the gothic rock scene.

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Reliquia are a five-piece from Manchester whose debut full-length In Theory And Practice was released in May 2026.

The music draws on a heavy tradition running through Paradise Lost, Katatonia, Swans, and Amenra, and a post-punk lineage from The Cure, The Sisters of Mercy, The Twilight Sad, and …And Also The Trees. The songwriting owes as much to Nick Cave and Scott Walker as it does to either. Screamed and sung vocals serve the same lyrical purpose throughout.

The debut was produced by Joe Clayton (Pijn, Conjurer, Ba’al) at No Studio, Manchester.

“A band with a feel for excess in the old, righteous sense, where every element is pushed until it glows red at the edges.” — Post-Punk.com

“Measured vocal notes alternate with raw cries from a bleeding throat, while guitar melodies rise high above the growls. A bewitchingly harsh sonic world, like a dark dream.” — Luminous Dash

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The Glass House Museum is a three piece band from the West Midlands, UK.

Following the UK tradition of drum-machine fueled post-punk rock, while adding their own unique flair, the Glass House Museum has been a mainstay on UK dark alternative bills since forming in the late 2010s.

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Dierotica are a Manchester based 5-piece band that blend gothic rock and deathrock with shoegaze and 90s grunge and riotgrrl, creating a unique sound as comparable to Bratmobile as it is to Christian Death

Reformation: Der Bürokrat
2026-07-17 22:30 - 2026-07-18 03:30 | The Waiting Room, London, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0PE
We are delighted to announce that our July REFORMATION party will feature DER BÜROKRAT making their debut UK gig!

Der Bürokrat is the necessary collision of two pivotal trajectories within the European underground. On one side, Ben, the sonic architect behind the electro-dark cult Hammershøi; on the other, Jules, the voice and electro punk-ebm nerve of Zug.

Having closed their respective chapters on the stages of major international festivals, the two multi-instrumentalists have merged into an entity that rejects the superfluous. Their synthetic minimalism transforms Italian-French aesthetics into constant tension: a sharp dialogue between Teutonic rigor and Italo-French creativity.

Der Bürokrat does not seek space. They occupy it by right.The bureaucracy of rhythm meets the disorder of the soul.100% Electro-Minimal-Dark-Italo-French wave

/// Plus Reformation After-Party until 3.30am with Special Guest DJ’s Stanze Fredde ///

Ghost Dance + Snide Remarks + Analogue Blood
2026-07-18 19:30 - 23:00 | The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, Green Dragon Yard,, TS18 1AT
Georgian TheatreGhostdanceSaturday, July 18, 2026 – 7:30 pm£16.50 ADVBOOK NOW1985-1989

Ghost Dance was originally formed in 1985 by Anne Marie Hurst (formerly of Skeletal Family) and Gary Marx (from The Sisters of Mercy). The band quickly built a strong following, spending several weeks high in the indie charts with a string of singles and an album on the Karbon label. During this time, they toured extensively with acts such as The Cult, The Mission, All About Eve, The Wonder Stuff, and Killing Joke, and appeared at the Reading Rock Festival in 1988.

After signing with Chrysalis Records, Ghost Dance released their major-label album Stop the World and recorded radio sessions for the likes of John Peel, Janice Long, and Nicky Campbell. They also developed a huge European following, with TV appearances in Spain, Germany, the UK, and Canada. The band eventually disbanded in 1989 after completing a tour in Germany with The Ramones.

2021-2024

In 2021, Ghost Dance unveiled a new line-up featuring Anne Marie Hurst, quickly gaining momentum with YouTube videos surpassing 100,000 views and a series of well-received singles and live shows. Highlights included performing as special guests of Fields of the Nephilim at the sold-out Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival in Whitby (2022), alongside appearances in Belgium, Sweden, and Mexico.

The following year, the band released their long-awaited album The Silent Shout (2023), which received rave reviews. The record debuted at No.1 on the iTunes Goth Rock chart, while the CD continues to rank highly and remains an Amazon best-seller within the genre.

2025 Relaunch

The increased touring and recording workload impacted the availability of some of the band members. So in 2025 after a number of guest musicians passed through the ranks, Anne Marie rebuilt the band with a solidified lineup, renewed vigour and plans for a string of UK and international shows.

Support Snide Remarks (Alternative Punk Rock n Roll). plus Analogue Blood (Alternative Techno Dance Rock)

DEPECHE MODE FAN PARTY @ The Star By Liverpool Street, London E1
2026-07-18 21:00 - 2026-07-19 01:00 | The Star By Liverpool Street, 94 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EZ
Calling all Devotees!! … Depeche Mode Fan Party – Saturday 18th July 2026 at The Star By Liverpool Street, 94 Middlesex Street, London E1 7EZ from 9pm onwards. Playing all the classics and much, much more!
Join like-minded Devotees for a fun-filled night of dancing and socialising in the heart of The City of London.

The Ground floor bar (upstairs) opens earlier at 8pm and then music and dancing from 9pm onwards downstairs

Only £7 in advance from Wegottickets.com or much more on the door on the night. So why not book NOW?!

Mutations: Ekata + Faux Naïf
2026-07-18 21:00 - 2026-07-19 03:00 | T.O.P.P., Manchester, 45-47 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1NA
MUTATIONS PRESENT: EKATA + FAUX NAÏF

T.O.P.P (Renae)//SAT 18TH JULY//9PM-3AM

Mutations returns to the fantastic T.O.P.P this Summer with 2 headlining guests in toe.

We are delighted to be joined by Etaka – an engineer of sonic environments where machine language and dystopian tension collide. Her sound operates in the shadows, driven by a sci fi presence, blurring the lines between Electro, EBM, Techno and Acid. With productions on Avoidant/Science Cult, and a DJ residency at Natural Selection – she’s impressed at their infamous Fold parties with her cold, driven, high energy sets.

Alongside her is Faux Naïf. Languishing in the depths of the seductive underworld of body music – her sound joins the dots between EBM, New Beat, Wave and Techno. She champions the most obscure tones of electronic dance music informed by the anarchistic attitude aligned with 80s born goth genres. A exemplary tastemaker – she is a resident/co-creator at Elegia, one of our favourite parties who are hot off the back of their incredible evening with Paradise Ground in The White Hotel back in April.

Local talent and friend Rosie also joins us for her Mutations debut. After years of devotion on dance-floors near and far; she’s turned her vast knowledge and skills to crafting sets in recent times. Best known for dark, driving, hypnotic trips, but incredibly versatile, she’s impressed across a huge variety of parties in a short space of time.

Additional support comes from Mutations resident Phil Jacques

See you under the neon!

The Sweet Kill @ Whistlebinkies Edinburgh
2026-07-21 21:30 - 23:00
LA post-punk band THE SWEET KILL, helmed by Pete Mills, stands as a gothic-rock tour-de-force, a dark presence in a world of cold wave synths and brooding guitars. Spawned to be a beacon for those lost in the shadows of life, Mills’ deep baritone voice guides us through sonic terrains stretched over wind-swept moors and crumbling Gothic ruins. THE SWEET KILL delves into the chambers of the soul, where despair and longing collide. His voice, like a haunting refrain, pulls at the heartstrings, evoking the desolate beauty of a long-lost romantic era echoing the laments of London After Midnight, Sisters of Mercy and Joy Division.
Shadow Zone Sound, Mills’ own recording sanctuary, is a vessel for exploring the dark edges of the human condition—where every note, every lyric, searches for meaning in the spaces between life and the infinite unknown. Albums Darkness and Nowhere bear this unmistakable mark. Mills muses, “Nowhere questions the final analysis of the soul’s journey between life and death, are we eternally drifting in the ether or, are we never lost and always found?”

The Sweet Kill + Witch Of The Vale + The DDN
2026-07-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Sweet Kill + Black Rain + tbc
2026-07-23 19:30 - 23:00 | The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne, 36 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, United Kingdom

Blaqkholesun: Lizzie and the Banshees + Kyle Blaqk + Reliquia + N0trixx + Velocette + AlterRed + Amnesiak + Spire Circle + Neon Oracle + Novus UK + Machiner
2026-07-24 19:00 - 2026-07-25 23:00 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morecambe, 56 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4EU, United Kingdom
Kyle Blaqk (Auger)

n0trixx

Lizzie & the Banshees

Spire Circle

Reliquia

AlterRed

Novus

Velocette

Amnesiak

Machiner

Neon Oracle

Strange DJs & guests after the bands Friday & Saturday

The Sweet Kill + Das Fluff + Nothing New
2026-07-24 19:30 - 23:00 | The Lexington, London, 96-98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB, London, N1 9JB

Last Rites XXXVIII
2026-07-24 20:00 - 2026-07-25 01:00 | The Cellar, Chester, 19-21 City Road, Chester, CH1 3AE
Join your hosts Die and Mark for Last Rites
We hang out in the crypt of the award-winning Cellar Bar in City Road, Chester and invite you to get on down to the very best of Goth, Post-Punk, Synthwave, Deathrock, ’80s, ’90s, Industrial, EBM, Witch-Haus, post-punk, post-wave, post-office, Eurocrack and Enya.
Free entry as always. Free goodies (may include Ouija boards). Dress to distress.

Dark Entry: Social Youth Cult + The Ascent + Factory Cult + Fatal Reflection
2026-07-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Mist Rolling Inn, Nottingham, 78 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FD
A night of goth and post-punk, headlined by Social Youth Cult, with support from Factory Cult, and Nottingham’s own Fatal Reflection and The Ascent

Gene Loves Jezebel + TBC
2026-07-30 19:30 - 23:00 | The Lexington, London, 96-98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB, London, N1 9JB

Gothzilla + Trianglecuts + Dr Void & The Skin Jobs + Hanging Freud + Elvina X
2026-07-31 18:00 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Four Horsemen Have Brought together Five Bands For an Evening of Synthpop and Dark Wave & Gothic Music,

Elvina X – Aberdeen , ElectropopHanging Freud – Glasgow , Glasgow based Electro Duo Paula Borges & Johnathan Skinner Raw Synth Lines Drum Machines and restrained female singing undoubtely uncompromising yet blissful .Dr Void & The Skin Jobs – Glasgow- no strangers to the Four Horsemen Fold the lads make a welcome return Raw Synth Punk .Trianglecuts – Manchester – Gwen Osmond & Doug Gordon Make their Ivory Blacks Debut . Post Punk Alternative Electronica With Haunting Vocal loops . Synths Beats Music Doug.Gwen Vocals & Visuals.Gothzilla – Edinburgh Headline Band Gothzilla are a Scottish Goth Rock Duo, who return to the Four Horsemen Fold after appearing at the first Oblivion . They are known their futuristic aesthetic often inspired by anime, manga and sci -fi flims especially Blade Runner

NO FATE 7 – Synthwave/EB(S)M/Cyberpunk 31/7/26 w/ Puck (Idlestates)
2026-07-31 23:00 - 2026-08-01 03:00
A night of neon synth sounds; a bleak look at the future through the lense of the past – coloured by the 1980s vision of a post-apocalyptic dystopia where we almost find ourselves today. The Yamaha-drenched sounds of recent years, with the Cubase-influenced heavy beats of today will provide the soundtrack, while DJ Vilkas (Shadowplay, Fimbulvetr, AbSynth) & special guest PUCK (Idlestates) entertain with images from prophetic visions of the future.
Ethan Anderson, AKA Puck, is the founder and creative force behind Idlestates Recordings, an imprint rooted in Scotland, UK.
Emerging in the early 2020s, he developed Idlestates as a platform for experimental electronic music driven by a punk leaning ethos—bringing together the raw edges of electro, EBM and industrial. This identity runs through the label’s releases, his DJ sets, and an evolving archive of radio broadcasts.
As both contributor and curator across the labels releases, he has connected a diverse group of rising and established artists, united by a commitment to raw, boundary pushing sound. His vision continues to steer Idlestates as it broadens its catalogue and global community, reinforcing the label’s reputation as a home for forward thinking electronic innovation.
DJ Vilkas co-founded Shadowplay Edinburgh in 2016, playing the new sounds of goth, coldwave, postpunk and deathrock in the capital. This industrial-themed spinoff, NO FATE, is now in its seventh annual incarnation. Usually reserved for Twitch and YouTube-based livestreaming, 2026 marks the third real life excursion.
An evening of music, film and appreciation of a particular scene in a particular time. Join us for the soundtrack to the apocalypse, as 1982 imagined in 2026. Check out the website for past sets and what you might expect this time.
Friday 31 July 2026
People’s Leisure Club, Lothian Street, Bristo Square, Edinburgh
tickets via ra.co
https://ra.co/events/2403734
Right Of Admission Reserved – this isn’t a fancy dress contest, but please respect the theme of the event and dress darkly – all black minimum or some kind of cyber/goth themed attire will be expected at the door.
shadowplayedinburgh.co.uk
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https://www.mixcloud.com/DJVilkas/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WlYBHLn-dlRP3qO-IArnw
instagram.com/ethan_idlestatesrecordings/
http://www.facebook.com/IdlestatesRecordings
https://soundcloud.com/idlestates
Poster artwork by @poseformyvanitysoph

Rooksfest 2026
2026-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Doncaster Corn Exchange, Market Street, Doncaster
A celebration of Goth, Folklore and Witch culture at The Corn Exchange Doncaster.
We have a variety of witch and goth stalls offering handmade goods, witch supplies and divination.
There are various talks throughout the day from traders in attendance. There are acoustic singers as well as full performances outside the venue.
At night, there is an official afterparty at Vintage Bar from 8pm onwards, organised by Doom Loop. This will be a DJ set of various synthwave, goth and industrial goth music.

Strange Stoke: Morning Star
2026-08-01 19:00 - 2026-08-02 01:30 | Artisan Tap, Stoke on Trent, Artisan Tap, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6AF
Dark 80s, Goth, Post-punk & Industrial with very special guests Morning Star live£12 adv or £15 dooror £5 after party only from 9pm (if still availability)

Carpe Noctum: TBC
2026-08-01 19:00 - 2026-08-02 02:00 | Lending Room, Leeds, 229 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AP, United Kingdom
CARPE NOCTUM is the biggest and longest-running regular goth club in the north of England. It celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, and was recently an inaugural inductee of the Leeds Goth Hall of Fame. Our resident DJs boast a wealth of experience, with past residencies in Leeds and Bradford, including the legendary Flock club night, under their belts, alongside guest appearances at clubs and festivals throughout the North, including repeat appearances at Goth City Festival, Tomorrow’s Ghosts, and Infest. Weaving sets from a broad palette of dark alternative genres and subgenres, fuelling and fuelled by the dancefloor, their ethos is that the party is all! Expect tracks old and new, bona-fide classics and hidden gems, foot-stompers and lightbulb-changers.https://www.facebook.com/Goth.Up.North/

THE LENDING ROOM is Leeds’ finest big small venue! With state-of-the-art lighting, PA and engineers, you can get up-close-and-personal with some of the best acts around today, and still sidle back to the bar in short order. Please note the Lending Room is an upstairs venue with no level access.https://www.facebook.com/libraryvenue/

18+ only, right of admission reserved.Bands from around 19:30 till approximately 22:00, with the club night following till 2am.Admission is £8 advance/on the door, or just a fiver after the bands for the club night only. Cash only on the door please!

Gl!tch Alternative Club Night
2026-08-01 19:30 - 2026-08-02 02:00 | Lamb & Lion / Moonraker Nightclub, Southend-on-sea, 272 - 274 Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7SD
THE GL!TCH IS BACK!

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Doom Loop
2026-08-01 20:00 - 2026-08-02 00:00 | Vintage Rockbar, 64-66 Silver St,, Doncaster, DN1 1HT
YOU ASKED FOR IT—SO YOU’RE GOING TO GET IT.

Doom Loop returns to Vintage Bar Doncaster on August 1st, and we’re taking things to a whole new level of dark.

Jay Sinful rocked it so hard last time that we rocked him into the fold—we made him want to stay, and now he is officially a Doom Loop resident alongside your host, Lee Smash.

The loop is closing. Prepare for a relentless night of: Darkwave & Synthwave Darksynth & Industrial EBM & Goth ClassicsDoncaster, the shadows are calling. We’ll see you on the floor.

#DoomLoop #VintageBarDoncaster #DoncasterNightlife #Darkwave #Darksynth #IndustrialMusic #EBM #GothClassics #JaySinful #LeeSmash #SouthYorkshireGoth #DarkAlternative #GothNight #Synthwave #DoncasterEvents #AlternativeDoncaster #DoncasterGoth

Heathen Apostles
2026-08-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Hot Box, Chelmsford, 28 Viaduct Rd,, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS
Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles (Mather Louth [Radio Noir], Chopper Franklin [The Cramps, Nick Curran & the Lowlifes], Thomas Lorioux [Kings of Nuthin’] and Luis Mascaro) harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf, Loretta Lynn (the band covers her classic Fist City) and Bessie Smith, the Heathen Apostles have created a style of music that at once conjures both angels and demons, and will enlighten a darkened soul.

Gothic Americana is a genre that is fast taking hold around the world, in that it combines the sub-genres of gothic country & bluegrass, dark blues, murderfolk and depression-era jazz. The Heathen Apostles are amongst the first to inject all four into their incendiary music.

Heathen Apostles
2026-08-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Lewes Con Club, 139 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XS
🎸 Twenty Music Roots Presents: Heathen Apostles (Live in Lewes) 🎻

📅 Wedneaday 5th Aug 2026📍 Lewes Con Club – 139 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XS🚶 Just a 10-minute walk from Lewes Railway Station👤 18+ only🎟️ Tickets: £14 + BF / £17 on the door

Step into the dark heart of Americana with the Heathen Apostles, live at the iconic Lewes Con Club.

Formed in 2013 by Mather Louth (Radio Noir) and rock ‘n’ roll veteran Chopper Franklin (The Cramps, Mau Maus, Nick Curran & the Lowlifes), Heathen Apostles blend Southern Gothic imagery, murder balladry, and a brooding dose of Dark Roots, Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, and Gothic Americana.

With Thomas Lorioux (Kings of Nuthin’, Legendary Shack Shakers) on bass and Luis Mascaro on violin, their live show is an immersive, cinematic experience you won’t forget.

With 7 critically acclaimed albums, a string of haunting singles, and accolades including Best EP of 2018 by Folk N Rock Magazine for The Fall, the Heathen Apostles have carved out a truly unique place in the alt-Americana landscape.

Don’t miss this rare UK appearance!

Ex Fiend + The Pink Diamond Revue + The Zipheads + Grooving In Green
2026-08-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Bootleg Social, Blackpool, 30 Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AQ, United Kingdom
Ratty, Ex Alien Sex Fiend member, brings his one off show to the Bootleg Social celebrating his life and times with them performing Fiend classics and surprises, with special guests support acts The Pink Diamond Revue, The Zipheads and Grooving in Green along with DJ Songs of Preys in a show brought to you by Songs of Preys Music.

*This is not affiliated with Nik and Mrs Fiend from Alien Sex Fiend at all or any other past band members*

Dulcet Tones + Deadlight Dance
2026-08-07 19:00 - 23:00 | The Beehive, Swindon, 55 Prospect Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JS
Wiltshire goth duo support Swindon based rockers The Dulcet Tones. Free entry.

NecroscopE: Attrition + Hanging Freud + Cyph_on
2026-08-07 19:30 - 2026-08-08 00:30 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Help My Baby’s Not Goth
2026-08-08 00:00 - 01:00 | The Banshee Labyrinth, 29 - 35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG, United Kingdom
A hilarious new multimedia comedy show from Scottish Comedy Veteran. Graham Barrie. A frenetic, abstract exploration of Goth & Alternative Subcultures, from Heavy Metal & Horror to Satanism & outrageously huge shoes. Join Graham as he embarks on his quest to understand the world of Goth & turn his new baby son to the darkside

Grooving in Green + Chaos Bleak + St Lucifer
2026-08-08 19:00 - 23:00 | The Castle Hotel, Manchester, 66 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Off-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel, Manchester.

Off-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel, Manchester, featuring three of the UK’s top contemporary acts, GROOVING IN GREEN, CHAOS BLEAK, & ST LUCIFER.

GROOVING IN GREEN is a Brighton-based gothic rock band known for blending darkwave atmospheres with post-punk energy and modern alternative influences. Emerging in the early 2010s, the group carved out a distinctive space within the contemporary goth scene by combining brooding vocals, melodic basslines, and cinematic synth textures. While rooted in traditional gothic rock influences, their willingness to experiment with modern production and crossover elements has helped them appeal to both longtime goth fans and newer audiences. Today, they continue to evolve while staying true to their moody, evocative core.https://groovingingreen.com/

CHAOS BLEAK are a contemporary Goth Rock band from Nottingham. A hybrid concoction of Black Sabbath & Hawkwind mixed with heavy Killing Joke & Play Dead riffs atop solid 90s electro-goth backbeats that have been sonically ripping holes in the fabric of space-time since 2019.https://chaosbleak.bandcamp.com/ST LUCIFER are a Manchester-based Industrial/Anti-Pop/Noise act that has spawned 4 albums & 17 Singles. Described asThe world’s first/greatest blackmetalgaydisco band, they have a unique sound that is tailor-made for the dancefloor.https://stluciferlive.bandcamp.com/

Catch this unmissable line-up at The Castle Hotel, Manchester, on Saturday, 8thof August! Tickets £12. An unmissable night for fans of dark alternative music…

Gothbox: TBC
2026-08-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Castle Tavern, Luton, 1 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AA
