The Goth Calendar

Help My Baby’s Not Goth
2026-08-22 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-23 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-24 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-26 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-27 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-28 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-29 00:00 - 01:00, 2026-08-30 00:00 - 01:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Dark Fest 2026 - Sanctum Sanctorium + Ghost Dance + The Rose Of Avalanche + Dawn After Dark + Korinthians
2026-08-22 14:00 - 23:30 | KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, Starworks Warehouse, Frederick Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4DU
This Autumn – The Midland’s largest alternative live music festival returns to Wolverhampton.

Saturday 22nd August Dark Fest hits KK’s Steel Mill.

Star Works Warehouse, Frederick St, Wolverhampton WV2 4DU

Sanctum Sanctorium – The Darkside of the 80’s boutique music event with a lineup that feature: Sanctum Sanctorium, Ghost Dance, Rose of Avalanche, Dawn After Dark and Korinthians. Plus, a host of market stalls and alternative traders. Courtesy of The Devil’s Own Metal Market Events. Free entry to the market stalls 2pm. Concert doors 6pm

Classic goth, post punk and the best dark eighties live.

Early Bird tickets available for a limited period only: £20 14+

The Hell 'n Back Club
2026-08-22 20:00 - 2026-08-23 01:00, 2026-09-26 20:00 - 2026-09-27 01:00, 2026-10-17 20:00 - 2026-10-18 01:00, 2026-11-14 20:00 - 2026-11-15 01:00, 2026-12-12 20:00 - 2026-12-13 01:00 | The Westover Club, 3 Westover Rd, Scarborough, YO12 5AA, United Kingdom

The Cure + Mogwai + Slowdive + Just Mustard
2026-08-23 17:30 - 22:30 | Royal Highland Showgrounds, Edinburgh, Ingliston, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB

Inkubus Sukkubus + Chaos Bleak
2026-08-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Bunkhouse, Swansea, 24 Park Street,, Swansea, SA1 3DJ
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!

Chaos Bleak are a sort of ‘gothic super group’, comprising ex members of Every New Dead Ghost, 13 Candles, Midnight Configuration, Death Party UK, Arcane Winter, The Crimson Brigade and Courtesan. Musically they bring all this experience to the table, thus creating a highly spiced dish of adrenalin-fuelled musical chaos!

Early bird tickets at just £11 (including BF) are on sale until March 31st!

NITE + Das Fluff
2026-08-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
NITE BIOGRAPHY:

Big, dark, dance music. Guitars, synthesizers, and dueling twin vocalist combine to make the songs you’ll dance to for the next thirty years.

NITE is an alternative band inspired by the sounds of Darkwave, Synthpop, and Post-Punk. Based in Texas, twin brothers Myles and Kyle Mendes, along with drummer Phil Helms, craft music that bridges the gap between dark nostalgia and modern electronic pop.

Their recent singles—All Your Pain, Have Mercy, Price For Heaven, and Our Light Will Never Die—showcase their ability to blend haunting melodies with driving beats. All Your Pain gained viral attention through Facebook and Instagram nostalgia posts, earning a spot on Spotify’s Dark and Gothic playlist and solidifying NITE’s reputation as a band to watch.

Fresh off tours with Dead on a Sunday, The Funeral Portrait, Small Black, Empathy Test, and The New Division, NITE has captivated audiences across the country with their magnetic live performances. Whether crafting songs about love, loss, or resilience, NITE continues to illuminate the darker corners of the human experience.

NITE – “Price For Heaven”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnHeNcE-ICw

NITE – “All Your Pain”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgQ_Kbj83rk…

NITE websitehttps://wearethenite.com/music

Inkubus Sukkubus + Chaos Bleak
2026-08-28 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-29 19:00 - 23:00 | Jac’s Music Venue, Aberdare, Bryngolwg House, Wind Street, Aberdare, CF44 7LL

NITE + Das Fluff
2026-08-28 19:00 - 23:00 | 229, London, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1B 1PF

Massive Ego + Dead Lights + Larva + The Silent Era
2026-09-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Old Coldstore, Queensbridge Rd, Nottingham, NG2 1NB, United Kingdom
Stigmata Presents The Symphony Of Flies UK TourMASSIVE EGO UK – 30th Anniversary Dates!DEAD LIGHTS (UK)LARVA (Spain) THE SILENT ERA (UK)

MASSIVE EGO Biography: Formed in 1996, UK synth-pop/electronic darkwave act Massive Ego emerged from the short-lived New Romantic revival known as Romo, attracting early critical attention with a favourable live review in Melody Maker. Across a three-decade career marked by frequent line-up changes, including members such as Dan Black (The Servant/Planet Funk) and Dean Bright (Dead Or Alive), the band has maintained a strong presence on the European alternative circuit, appearing at festivals including Wave-Gotik-Treﬀen, M’era Luna, Amphi, Infest, and Whitby Goth Weekend, alongside extensive touring throughout the UK and mainland Europe. Diﬃcult to categorise stylistically, Massive Ego combine confrontational lyricism with a striking visual identity, epitomised by vocalist Marc Massive’s performative aesthetic, earning them adevoted underground following. Releases such as Noise In The Machine (2014) and the albums Beautiful Suicide and Church for the Malfunctioned signalled a shift toward a darker and more abrasive sonic palette. In 2024, guitarist Porl Young (Rosetta Stone) joined the long-standing core line-up.Throughout 2025, Massive Ego unveiled four singles from their forthcoming new album. Their current single features guest vocals from Boy George alongside a remix from current dark scene favourites, Actors, signalling an especially significant period for the band as they navigate 2026, reaﬃrming their enduring capacity for reinvention within the margins of electronic music culture.

With the announcement of their first-ever headline UK tour, and new album, Symphony Of Flies, out on 8th May through Out Of Line Music, it marks a high-profile 30th-anniversary year.

DEAD LIGHTS Short Biography:Glamgoth? Dark Electro? Industrial Cyberfunk? Disguised as dark, sleazy synthpop, DEAD LIGHTS create their own personal blend of monumental synth bass lines and gritty sounds, elaborate vocal arrangements and brutal, dance-orientated beats. Founded in 2020, the international duo Saul (UK) and Richard (NL) have defined their own style, combining elements of glam, goth and industrial with a modern, personal twist. Their energetic live performance has brought them to many international venues and festivals. DEAD LIGHTS: progressive EBM for the 21st century.

THE SILENT ERA Short Biography: Distorted, cinematic and intensely emotionalalt-rock from London. Touching on goth, industrial, shoegaze and post-punk.”….a remarkable band making extraordinary music.” – The Big Takeover“This album is extraordinary and defies easycategorization…”

Denuit + TBC
2026-09-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Victoria, Dalston, London, 451 Queensbridge Road, Dalston, London, E8 3AS, United Kingdom
Fans of Twin Tribes or Boy Harsher? Meet DENUIT, a darkwave/synthpop duo with a gothic techno and industrial edge. With Lis’s hypnotic, siren- like voice and Ivi’s unique synths, their live shows captivate audiences across Europe, Mexico, and South America. Mystical yet intense, their sound blends dark atmospheres, pounding kicks, and vibrating basslines for an experience that enchants… and hits hard. DENUIT represents the new generation of electro- goth artists shaking clubs and festivals worldwid

Lesbian Bed Death + Grooving In Green
2026-09-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Brighton Electric Studios, 22 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4A
Lesbian Bed Death bring their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal to Brighton along with very special guests Grooving in Green!

Lesbian Bed Death & Grooving in Green

Lesbian Bed Death are unleashing their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal across the UK to promote their new album and movie, Satan’s Cellar. With their love of Horror, theatre, the occult and the macabre, expect Lesbian Bed Death to bring an unmissable show featuring a mix of new material and fan favourites to Brighton Electric.For this exclusive Brighton show, they are joined by groove goth specialists Grooving in Green who will be treating you to a set of high-octane gothic rock bangers old and new.This event is ticketed only due to venue policy. No sales will be done at the door. Apologies for any inconvenience.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!

past self + TBC
2026-09-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Shacklewell Arms, London, 71 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EB
Night Terrors present past self from Las Vegas, Nevada. Taking aesthetic cues from visual kei and pulling heavily from bands like The Cure, Molchat Doma, and Slowdive, they blend Korean and English lyrics

Massive Ego + Dead Lights + Larva + The Silent Era
2026-09-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Lesbian Bed Death + Grooving in Green
2026-09-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Brighton Electric Studios, 22 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4A
Lesbian Bed Death bring their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal to Brighton along with very special guests Grooving in Green!

Lesbian Bed Death & Grooving in Green

Lesbian Bed Death are unleashing their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal across the UK to promote their new album and movie, Satan’s Cellar. With their love of Horror, theatre, the occult and the macabre, expect Lesbian Bed Death to bring an unmissable show featuring a mix of new material and fan favourites to Brighton Electric.For this exclusive Brighton show, they are joined by groove goth specialists Grooving in Green who will be treating you to a set of high-octane gothic rock bangers old and new.This event is ticketed only due to venue policy. No sales will be done at the door. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Stripped
2026-09-04 19:00 - 2026-09-05 00:00, 2026-10-02 19:00 - 2026-10-03 20:00, 2026-11-06 19:00 - 2026-11-07 00:00, 2026-12-04 19:00 - 2026-12-05 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: Reliquia + Zeitgeist Zero + Siouxsie Suicide
2026-09-04 19:30 - 2026-09-05 01:00 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Midnight Masquerave – Goth Night – Free Entry
2026-09-04 21:00 - 2026-09-05 03:00 | Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Nottingham, 77A Maid Marion Way, Houndsgate, Nottingham, NG1 6AJ
Dress the part or dont it’s up to youENTRANCE: FREEExpect to hear:Goth rock, Deathrock, Post-Punk, Industrial, EBM, Ethereal wave, Darkwave, Dark / Goth adjacent, Goth 80’s – 2020’s, with a focus on the 90s to 2020’s
Call it, your pre-dress up party for Halloween!
Event FB Link https://fb.me/e/3Z6VeeolG

Massive Ego + Dead Lights + Larva + The Silent Era
2026-09-05 18:00 - 23:00 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU

Catacombs Club
2026-09-05 21:00 - 2026-09-06 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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Black Catz Goth Nightclub Plymouth
2026-09-05 21:00 - 2026-09-06 04:00, 2026-10-03 21:00 - 2026-10-04 04:00, 2026-11-07 21:00 - 2026-11-08 04:00, 2026-12-05 21:00 - 2026-12-06 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).

Dark Scene London
2026-09-05 22:00 - 2026-09-06 05:00 | Rae’s, London, 6 O’MEARA STREET LONDON BRIDGE, London, SE1 1TE
DSL is back for a total eclipse! DJs on 3 dance floors covering our usual range of dark alternative music plus a live show from Simon Carter.

Massive Ego + Dead Lights + Larva + The Silent Era
2026-09-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Lexington, London, 96-98 Pentonville Road N1 9JB, London, N1 9JB

Byronic Sex & Exile + Courtesan
2026-09-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Victoria Inn, Derby, 12 Midland Place, Derby, DE1 2RR
BYRONIC SEX & EXILE – ‘LAST OF THE GOTHS’ TOUR (PART 1)

It’s time to open up the velvet curtains and embrace the possibilities of Byronic Sex & Exile’s Jacobin Era!

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1) will be a mission statement, dedicated to warrior poets, revolutionary romanticism, and the dark passionate heart of the Gothic itself. Featuring special guests and a new, stripped-down stage show, expect new music, lost causes and gothic drama in all their glory!

The Derby show features special guests Courtesan, and is free entry.

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1):Sept 10th – Derby Victoria InnSept 11th – London Black HeartSept 22nd – York Black SwanSept 23rd – Nottingham ChapelSept 24th – Manchester Peer HatSept 25th – Sheffield Shakespeare’sSept 27th – Edinburgh People’s Leisure ClubOct 2nd – Birmingham MerlinsOct 3rd – Leeds (matinée

Radio Makers + Deadlight Dance
2026-09-10 19:00 - 23:00 | the thunderbolt, Bristol, Bristol
Wiltshire goth duo Deadlight Dance support indie rockers The Radio Makers

Reliquia + Hurtsfall + Mrs Frighthouse
2026-09-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Aatma, Manchester, 1st Floor, 14-16 Faraday St, Manchester, M1 1BE
A profoundly eclectic concert bill celebrating different and diverse sounds from the UK’s dark alternative underground. From gothic rock, to post-punk doom to industrial noise.

“Reliquia is a UK-based five-piece crafting emotionally charged, atmospheric music that merges post-punk urgency, post-rock scale, and the weight of heavy alternative music into a sound that prioritizes dark atmospheres, anthemic songwriting and heavy, crushing emotion.Formed by vocalist Gregg Neville (Spire Circle, Golden Gardens) and guitarist Tobias Gray (The Machinist), the lineup is completed by George Kal (guitars), Andy Lindley (bass), and Karim Nashar (drums).Since emerging onto the UK live circuit in 2023, the band has shared stages with artists across the darker and more experimental ends of the alternative spectrum, including Darkest Era, Hexvessel, Godthrymm, Scandelion, Night Hexe, and industrial pioneers Attrition. Their sets have quickly gained a reputation for being aggressive, intense, theatrical and emotional.”

“Mrs Frighthouse is Carys and Luna Frighthouse, a wife and wife industrial noise metal duo from Glasgow. Their unique blend of harsh sonic dissonance and chaos combined with beautiful heart-wrenching vocals has seen them play headline shows and festivals across the UK.

They confront issues of misogyny, homophobia and transphobia in performances that feel in equal parts disturbing and cathartic.”

“Hurtsfall have a unique approach: with no guitars, keyboards and Bass VI build a rich soundscape as a foundation for Sam Harrison Emm’s distinctive theatrical delivery. Hurtsfall blend gothic rock, post-punk, and synth/pop, recalling the essence of your favourites with a fresh genre-spanning twist. Based in Nottingham, the ancestral home of Lord Byron, they share his penchant for romantic verses.”

Byronic Sex & Exile + Rome Burns + Palindrones + Siren's Spell
2026-09-11 19:00 - 23:00 | The Black Heart, London, 2-3 Greenland Place, London, NW1 0AP
Leeds’ romantic-goth vanguard Byronic Sex & Exile brings their ‘Last Of The Goths’ tour to London, with a top-class slate of special guests in Rome Burns, Palindrones and Siren’s Spell! Proceeds will be donated to Migrant Voice.

The Spiritual Bat + Kee + Liight
2026-09-11 20:00 - 23:00 | The Grove, Nottingham, Unit 48 Freckingham St Sneinton Market, Nottingham, NG1 1DQ
I’m Not From London presents…

A dark night of gothic nu-wave and post punk with more than a passing nod to Italy. Do not miss this…

★ THE SPIRITUAL BAT

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One of few European bands in the scene that has carried out several coast-to-coast tours in the USA. The Spiritual Bat is based in Italy and has performed at several festivals in Europe, such as WGT, Whitby Goth Weekend, Return To The Batcave, Gotham Sounds, Castle Party. The project evolves from “The Spiritual BatS” (plural), conceived in 1992 and features artwork by the Alchemisti Painters.

★ KEE.

* * * * * * ​Kee. What or who are they? Interesting question. There is not too much information out there about this band, which I imagine is how they like it. Here is what I do know,: they are an alternative psychedelic electro collective from Nottingham who have been described as “Portishead on steroids”, not a bad description to be honest. ​

Their latest track “Sound” is heavy on atmosphere with an air of mystique and intrigue. The lead vocalist has an enchanting and mesmerising singing style. Her voice is soulful with a dark rock undercurrent and a hint of macabre cabaret thrown in for good measure. On this track her voice sounds like a heady concoction of Beth Gibbons, PJ Harvey and vintage Bjork. Kee’s signature sound is almost impossible to classify and that’s what makes it so damn satisfying and entertaining. This is electronic music with enough darkness and intrigue that alternative rock fans can easily get on board with. I cannot stop listening to this track and this is testament to how good this exciting and ground breaking new band really is. ​

– Lisa Knight – Accidental Music Reviewer

https://www.instagram.com/kee.band

★ LIIGHT

* * * * * * * * * Coldwave from nottingham. Our new EP “Self Destruct” is out now on all streaming platforms. ​linktr.ee/liight_band ​linktr.ee/liight_band

Play/Dead + Cyph_on + IAmImperfect
2026-09-12 19:00 - 23:00 | The Arundel Emporium, 16 Matilda St, Sheffield, S1 4QD
A Night of Synthpop, Industrial, Goth and Punk Sounds!

The Black Capes + Social Youth Cult + Victor Sierra
2026-09-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Hope and Anchor, London, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
Post-Punk Club & Deadfall Present:

Black Capeshttps://www.facebook.com/Theblackcapes

Social Youth CultNewcastle post-punk grouphttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552796391758

Victor Sierrahttps://www.facebook.com/victor.sierra.bandVictor Sierra leads you into a vaporous and multicoloured universe through unexplored paths down to a future that could have been… In a bloody sky, the airship Hydrogen Queen keeps a steady pace while very special trains can fly leaving the road not taken. On stage, the Legendary Converted Princess’s and Commander Bob and their new sidekick: Pilot X-Ray’s energies invite you to go beyond the horizon line, to be stirred in unison and to live unpredictable experiences. Enter Victor Sierra’s universe…Steam-goth band from FranceAdvance tickets £15 – £20 CASH ONLY on the door

Palindrones + Laurie Black + Toska Wilde + Dead Blood Cells
2026-09-12 20:00 - 2026-09-13 02:00 | Lamb & Lion / Moonraker Nightclub, Southend-on-sea, 272 - 274 Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7SD
JOIN THE CULT FOR THE SYNTHRAVE!

ADV TICKETS http://ticketlab.app/events/cult13

LIVE PERFOMANCES FROM:PALINDRONES – LAURIE BLACK – TOSKA WILD – DEAD BLOOD CELLS

PLUS DJ’S MIXING SYTHWAVE, EBM, FUTUREPOP, INDUSTRIAL, 80S, ALT. AND MORE UNTIL 2AM

£6 ADV

DEPECHE MODE FAN PARTY @ The Star In Shoreditch, London EC1V 9EY
2026-09-12 21:00 - 2026-09-13 01:00 | The Star In Shoreditch, 243 Old Street, London, EC1V 9EY
Calling all Devotees!! … Depeche Mode Fan Party – Saturday 12th September 2026 at THE STAR IN SHOREDITCH, 243 Old Street, London EC1V 9EY from 9pm onwards. Playing all the classics and much more! (The upstairs bar is open from 8pm for pre-drinks)
Join like-minded Devotees for a fun-filled night of dancing and socialising in the heart of The City of London.
Expect to hear classics from the band’s really extensive music back catalogue such as Enjoy the silence, Question of Time, Barrel of a gun, Strangelove, Halo, Just can’t get enough, Personal Jesus, World in my eyes, Lie to me, New Life, Where’s the Revolution, I feel loved, Tora Tora Tora, Master and Servant, Route 66 and Ice Machine.
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?!

The Spiritual Bat + TBC
2026-09-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Black Bull, Gateshead, 2.Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ
One of few European bands in the scene that has carried out several coast-to-coast tours in the USA.The Spiritual Bat is based in Italy and has performed at several festivals in Europe, such as WGT, Whitby Goth Weekend, Return To The Batcave, Gotham Sounds, Castle Party. The project evolves from “The Spiritual BatS” (plural), conceived in 1992 and features artwork by the Alchemisti Painters.Its the 3rd time this wonderful band have played here and we look forward to it massively.only £10 otd

The Spiritual Bat + Last Dusk + Courtesan
2026-09-15 18:30 - 23:00 | The International, Garden Street, Leicester, LE1 3AU
We are so excited to announce The Spiritual Bat, from Italy, will be returning to Leicester on the 15th of September, at The International Music Venue, with our good friends from Costa Rica, Last Dusk.

Support comes from the amazing Courtesan, we truly enjoyed their set last time we saw them supporting Ghost Dance in Leicester.

Tickets are £10(plus booking fee), and will go on sale tomorrow at 10am. Link in comments

This will be a wonderful evening of goth music, we are very much looking forward to it. See you there

Deadlight Dance at The Tuppenny
2026-09-17 19:00 - 23:00 | the tuppenny, swindon, 58-59 Devizes Road, Swindon, Sn1 4bd
An evening with Deadlight Dance

Christine Plays Viola + Long Night + Last Dusk
2026-09-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Hope and Anchor, London, 207 Upper Street, London, N1 1RL, United Kingdom
Christine Plays Violahttps://www.facebook.com/christineplaysviolaLong Nighthttps://www.facebook.com/Long.Night.TauLast Duskhttps://www.facebook.com/LastDusk

The Sisters Of Mercy + TBC
2026-09-18 18:30 - 23:00, 2026-09-19 18:30 - 23:00 | Rock City, Nottingham, 8 Talbot street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom
Top-notch rock’n’roll psychedelia with a punk edge. At their peak in the mid 80s they stimulated sales of black hair dye and crimpers like no band before or since. The Sisters of Mercy achieved early underground success after forming in Leeds in 1980. They had their commercial breakthrough in the mid-1980s and released three studio albums, including their last studio album Vision Thing in 1990. This was followed by the compilation albums Some Girls Wander By Mistake and A Slight Case Of Overbombing in 1992 and 1993 respectively, and the band have been touring ever since.

Bats in the Attic 2026: Long Night + Merciful Nuns + The House of Usher + Christine Plays Viola + Last Dusk + The Waning Moon + Deathtrippers + Liminal Project + Schrödinger + Berenika + Silentways + Velvet Dead
2026-09-18 19:00 - 2026-09-20 02:00 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morecambe, 56 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4EU, United Kingdom
BATS IN THE ATTIC 2026 A Gothic Rock Festival
2026 marks our 5th anniversary, join us at the iconic Alhambra Theatre for Bats in the Attic 2026 — a two-day gothic rock festival featuring 12 incredible bands from across the world for a weekend of unforgettable music, atmosphere, and a room filled with like-minded souls.
This year’s gathering is even more special as we celebrate Caroline & Tim’s hen/stag weekend — so expect an extra dose of chaos, joy, and late-night memories
LINE-UP
FridayLong Night (NOR)The House of Usher (GER)Liminal Project (ENG)Silentways (IT)
SaturdayMerciful Nuns (GER)Christine Plays Viola (IT)Last Dusk (CR)The Waning Moon (USA/CR)Deathtrippers (ENG)Schrödinger (MX)Berenika (GA)Velvet Dead (ENG)
12 international gothic rock bands Welcoming, inclusive alternative community Two full days of live music
Alhambra Theatre, Morecambe, UK 18th & 19th September 2026
TicketsWeekend tickets: £70

Byronic Sex & Exile + Alice Nicholls
2026-09-22 19:00 - 23:00 | The Black Swan Inn, York, 23 Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PR
BYRONIC SEX & EXILE – ‘LAST OF THE GOTHS’ TOUR (PART 1)

It’s time to open up the velvet curtains and embrace the possibilities of Byronic Sex & Exile’s Jacobin Era!

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1) will be a mission statement, dedicated to warrior poets, revolutionary romanticism, and the dark passionate heart of the Gothic itself. Featuring special guests and a new, stripped-down stage show, expect new music, lost causes and gothic drama in all their glory!

The York show features support from Alice Nicholls.

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1):Sept 10th – Derby Victoria InnSept 11th – London Black HeartSept 22nd – York Black SwanSept 23rd – Nottingham ChapelSept 24th – Manchester Peer HatSept 25th – Sheffield Shakespeare’sSept 27th – Edinburgh People’s Leisure ClubOct 2nd – Birmingham MerlinsOct 3rd – Leeds (matinée

Byronic Sex & Exile + Jan Doyle Band
2026-09-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Chapel, 7 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LG

Byronic Sex & Exile + Stock Image
2026-09-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Peer Hat, Manchester, 14-16 Faraday Street, Manchester, M1 1BE
BYRONIC SEX & EXILE – ‘LAST OF THE GOTHS’ TOUR (PART 1)

It’s time to open up the velvet curtains and embrace the possibilities of Byronic Sex & Exile’s Jacobin Era!

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1) will be a mission statement, dedicated to warrior poets, revolutionary romanticism, and the dark passionate heart of the Gothic itself. Featuring special guests and a new, stripped-down stage show, expect new music, lost causes and gothic drama in all their glory!

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1):Sept 10th – Derby Victoria InnSept 11th – London Black HeartSept 22nd – York Black SwanSept 23rd – Nottingham ChapelSept 24th – Manchester Peer HatSept 25th – Sheffield Shakespeare’sSept 27th – Edinburgh People’s Leisure ClubOct 2nd – Birmingham MerlinsOct 3rd – Leeds (matinée

She Past Away + Actors
2026-09-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Gorilla, Manchester, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M15WW
Night Terrors will be hosting a double-bill of She Past Away + ACTORS at Dalston’s EartH Hall this September.

SHE PAST AWAY is a dark wave/post-punk duo, consisting of Volkan Caner (vocal, guitars and songwriting) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synths and production). Experimenting old/new aesthetic of synth music into their core guitar stuff, She Past Away forged a sound, an attitude, and a sensibility, conveyed through a minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, which sweeps the audience through a dense, continual epic trip in both their recordings and live performances.

ACTORS is a Canadian post-punk/darkwave band from Vancouver, formed in 2012 by Jason Corbett (vocals, guitar), known for their cinematic, synth-driven sound that blends classic 80s new wave with modern flair, alongside Shannon Hemmett (keyboards, vocals), Kendall Wooding (bass, vocals), and Adam Fink (drums). They gained prominence with albums like It Will Come To You (2018) and Acts of Worship (2021), blending moody atmospheres, driving rhythms, and anthemic hooks, establishing themselves as key figures in the contemporary darkwave scene.

Byronic Sex & Exile + Jan Doyle Band + AMereKat
2026-09-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Shakespeare’s, Sheffield, 146-148 Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8UB, United Kingdom

Oblivion 2: Deviant + Promenade Cinema + TBC
2026-09-26 15:30 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Four Horsemen Promotions in Association with Asylum Presents :Oblivion II featuring Deviant, Promenade Cinema & more

She Past Away + Actors
2026-09-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Strange Brew, Bristol, 10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3DB, United Kingdom
SHE PAST AWAY is a dark wave/post-punk duo, consisting of Volkan Caner (vocal, guitars and songwriting) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synths and production). Experimenting old/new aesthetic of synth music into their core guitar stuff, She Past Away forged a sound, an attitude, and a sensibility, conveyed through a minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, which sweeps the audience through a dense, continual epic trip in both their recordings and live performances.

ACTORS is a Canadian post-punk/darkwave band from Vancouver, formed in 2012 by Jason Corbett (vocals, guitar), known for their cinematic, synth-driven sound that blends classic 80s new wave with modern flair, alongside Shannon Hemmett (keyboards, vocals), Kendall Wooding (bass, vocals), and Adam Fink (drums). They gained prominence with albums like It Will Come To You (2018) and Acts of Worship (2021), blending moody atmospheres, driving rhythms, and anthemic hooks, establishing themselves as key figures in the contemporary darkwave scene.

Lesbian Bed Death + Social Youth Cult + Play/Dead
2026-09-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne, 36 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, United Kingdom
Lesbian Bed DeathCluny 2September 26thSupport from Social Youth Cult and Play/Dead

Tickets from www.seetickets.com

Lesbian Bed Death are unleashing their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal across the UK to promote their new album and movie, Satan’s Cellar. With their love of Horror, theatre, the occult and the macabre, expect Lesbian Bed Death to bring an unmissable show featuring a mix of new material and fan favourites.

Lesbian Bed Death + Social Youth Cult
2026-09-26 19:30 - 23:00 | The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne, 36 Lime Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, United Kingdom
Lesbian Bed Death are unleashing their special potion of Gothic Punk and Metal across the UK to promote their new album and movie, Satan’s Cellar. With their love of Horror, theatre, the occult and the macabre, expect Lesbian Bed Death to bring an unmissable show featuring a mix of new material and fan favourites.

She Past Away + Actors
2026-09-27 19:00 - 23:00 | EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney), London, 11-17 Stoke Newington Rd, London, N16 8BH

Byronic Sex & Exile + 12 Tombs + Jan Doyle Band
2026-09-27 19:00 - 23:00 | People’s Leisure club, Edinburgh, 45 Lothian Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1HB

Fiat Lux + Promenade Cinema + HaHa Hats
2026-10-02 19:00 - 23:00 | The Castle and Falcon, Birmingham, 402 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AT
The Seventh Wave presents…

Fiat Lux

Fiat Lux have enjoyed an incredible renaissance since they reformed.

Their “comeback” single “It’s You” was voted one of the “Best Songs Of The Decade” by The Electricity Club; Universal Music digitally re-released all their Polydor 80’s back catalogue following the success of the remake “Secrets 2017” and Cherry Red Records made a well selling retrospective CD boxset of their Polydor years: “Hired History Plus”.

The latest album on 9 x 9 records, “Desire & Belief”, follows up their recent studio LPs “Saved Symmetry” and “Twisted Culture” (No12 in The Electric Cafe’s Best Of 2021). Expect excerpts from them, plus a hearty helping of their 80’s classics.

Promenade Cinema

Promenade Cinema create cinematic synthpop with dark allure and melodic intensity. Lush synths and compelling vocals build songs that stay with you long after they end. Their music draws you into a world of shadow and splendour, where emotion and atmosphere take centre stage.Refined, evocative, and unforgettable.

HaHa Hats

Drawing inspiration from the Ian Dury, Gary Numan, and a touch of Nick Cave, their songs combine quirky storytelling, vintage synths, and unpredictable energy.

HaHa Hats have spent years crafting their distinctive sound from a homemade shed studio. With five albums, five EPs, and six new singles from the Lost Poperty series, the band continues to grow its audience and reputation.

Their live shows are equally unpredictable, featuring a rotating cast of guest musicians and a healthy dose of creative chaos. With HaHa Hats, every performance is a surprise-and that’s exactly the point!

Byronic Sex & Exile + The Glass House Museum
2026-10-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Merlin’s Cafe Bar, Birmingham, Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham, B2 4UU

Byronic Sex & Exile + tbc
2026-10-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Merlin’s Cafe Bar, Birmingham, Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham, B2 4UU
BYRONIC SEX & EXILE – ‘LAST OF THE GOTHS’ TOUR (PART 1)

It’s time to open up the velvet curtains and embrace the possibilities of Byronic Sex & Exile’s Jacobin Era!

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1) will be a mission statement, dedicated to warrior poets, revolutionary romanticism, and the dark passionate heart of the Gothic itself. Featuring special guests and a new, stripped-down stage show, expect new music, lost causes and gothic drama in all their glory!

Last Of The Goths Tour (Part 1):Sept 10th – Derby Victoria InnSept 11th – London Black HeartSept 22nd – York Black SwanSept 23rd – Nottingham ChapelSept 24th – Manchester Peer HatSept 25th – Sheffield Shakespeare’sSept 27th – Edinburgh People’s Leisure ClubOct 2nd – Birmingham MerlinsOct 3rd – Leeds (matinée)

Carpe Noctum: The Sisters Of Murphy
2026-10-03 19:00 - 2026-10-04 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!

Test Dept + Bruise Blood
2026-10-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Castle & Falcon, Birmingham, 402 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AT
The Seventh Wave presents…

Test Dept

Formed in London in the early 1980s, Test Dept are regarded as one of the pioneering forces of ‘industrial music’, recognised for their groundbreaking sound and powerful performances that pushed the boundaries of music, art and protest while exploring political and social issues.

Centred around the founding duo of Paul Jamrozy and Gray Cunnington since resurfacing in the mid-2010s, the group recently signed to the Artoffact label and have started to issue a series of carefully curated box sets along with a brand new album targeted for 2026.

Test Dept continue to break down barriers and are sonic material handlers, investigative agitators, authentic industrialists, utilisers and recyclers of society’s debris. They engage with the current cultural and political climate, exploring new ways of expression in a strategic programme of actions, and are needed now, more than ever!

Bruise Blood

BRUISE BLOOD is artist and musician Mike Bourne, founder member of Teeth of the Sea and Hirvikolari.

BRUISE BLOOD channels the frequencies of forgotten epochs and future crimes into a singular, dissonant hymn.

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Limelight, Belfast, 17 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HD
Stephen ‘Mal’ Mallinder and Chris Watson have announced details of their Final UK Tour, starting on 10 October 2026 at Birmingham Town Hall and finishing at the Sheffield Octagon on 25 October, with Gazelle Twin confirmed as special guest across all the dates.

These dates follow news of this year’s highly anticipated sold-out tour, which marks 50 years since the live launch of one of Britain’s most influential electronic bands, Cabaret Voltaire, at the Sheffield Students Union Refectory on 13 May 1975.

Talking about the newly announced dates, Stephen Mallinder, says: “What a wonderful opportunity to go round the block one more time and share that with one of the most unique and spectacular artists we know. The connective tissue between ourselves, our history, and the world Gazelle Twin now conjures up, will be out there and shared with people. It seems like a special, magical moment. ”Composer, producer, and performance artist Elizabeth Bernholz, aka Gazelle Twin, will be special guest across the tour: “Pinch me. Go on. I’m feeling excessively lucky at the prospect of touring with Cabaret Voltaire in 2026. They are electronic music pioneers, but also the loveliest, kindest folk in music that I could ever hope to share the stage with.

In the current climate of social turmoil and political manipulation, the prescient work of Cabaret Voltaire continues to be necessary. The sounds, words, images and films of the band still resonate loudly, continuing to challenge the status quo. The events in 2025 and 2026 will curate this essential work and to acknowledge the timeless energy and to mark the continuing significance and power of what Cabaret Voltaire achieved. Original members Chris Watson and Stephen Mallinder are committed to stay true to the enduring vision of Cabaret Voltaire. The performance will cover the arc of their formidable output – from early experiments, and the first Rough Trade / Factory releases, through the band’s Doublevision video label and into the work with renowned producers such as Adrian Sherwood and Marshall Jefferson. Stephen Mallinder explains, “The live set is built from scratch but faithful to the original tracks. Everything has been painstakingly reconstructed with the original technology and processes to build the tracks. But as with all Cabs live shows there is an element of unpredictable, the new. Chance meets causality.”

Test Dept + Sophie Sirota
2026-10-08 19:30 - 23:00 | Oslo Hackney, London, 1A Amhurst Road, London, E8 1LL
Baba Yaga’s Hut present:

Test Dept + Sophie Sirota at Oslo, October 8th

From the outset, Test Dept were lauded for their innovative use of found objects, scrap metal and industrial detritus as instruments. The group’s unique blend of aggressive percussion, noise, distorted samples and experimental soundscapes also reflected their commitment to challenging the status quo, most famously in 1984 when they ventured into the industrial communities of Britain to perform live with the South Wales Striking Miner’s Choir, raising money and awareness for that cause.

Envisioning themselves as part of a broader cultural movement exploring the intersection of art and social change, their collaborative instinct led to the formation of The Ministry of Power, an umbrella organisation for working collectively on multidisciplinary projects that integrated music, movement, theatre, film and political activism. This led to large scale multi-media productions in disused industrial spaces and unusual environments.

2015 saw the publication of an extensive book entitled ‘Total State Machine’ that chronicled Test Dept’s history, philosophy and work, while the ‘Disturbance’ album issued in 2019 incorporated expansive electronic production and was promoted with a tour. In 2023 the group was commissioned by the arts organisation A/POLITICAL to create the new large-scale work ‘Furnace’ in an old iron foundry in southern France. This is an ongoing relationship that has further works in the pipeline.

2025 was a pivotal year as they linked-up with Canadian label Artoffact Records to commence an extensive back catalogue reissue campaign, the first fruits of which was the 4CD set “Industrial Overture” covering their earliest material and included rare and unreleased recordings including 2 John Peel sessions. They also re-emerged with a new approach to live performances: an electronically-focussed set which, with its incorporation of film and acoustic and percussive instrumentation, loses none of the power and impact that is synonymous with Test Dept.

A new album is currently being worked during 2026 with further reissues and live appearances planned.

Necroscope: St Lucifer + The Medea Project + Crysalid Homo
2026-10-09 19:30 - 2026-10-10 01:00 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-10 19:30 - 23:00 | Town Hall, Birmingham, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ

Cold In Berlin + In A House of Heartbeats + Wytchead
2026-10-10 19:30 - 2026-10-11 02:00 | Lamb & Lion / Moonraker Nightclub, Southend-on-sea, 272 - 274 Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7SD
JOIN THE CULT FOR AS THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE HALLOWEEN RETURNS FOR 2026 WITH A DOUBLE HEADLINE SHOW!

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The Raven's Nest: Social Youth Cult + Dawn Of Elysium
2026-10-10 21:00 - 2026-10-11 03:30 | Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield, Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RH
Hello my darklings,

The Raven’s Nest is coming back to the Steel City! On Saturday 10th October 2026, prepare to unleash your inner darkness as we descend upon Sheffield’s premier underground independent hub, Sidney & Matilda, for a stellar night of live music and pitch-black clubbing.

🕸️ The Live RitualsSOCIAL YOUTH CULT (Headliner)Bringing their explosive live set to Sheffield, expect an onslaught of intense post-punk basslines, sharp hooks, and melancholic, driving energy that will capture the room.

DAWN OF ELYSIUM (Opening)Kicking off the night with their brilliant blend of classic gothic rock melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and heavy rhythms. Make sure you get down early—you do not want to miss this opening set.

🎧 The After-Party DecksOnce the live music ends, the dancefloor ignites. We are summoning a powerhouse DJ lineup to keep you moving until the early hours:

Special Guest DJ: Simon Briggs (Strange Manchester)Direct from Manchester’s iconic alternative underground, Simon Briggs (Strange Crewe / Exit the Grey) joins us to spin a relentless, premium mix of Goth, Post-Punk, Darkwave, and Industrial.

Resident : DJ MedusaYour regular high-priestess of darkness will be steering the ship, weaving seamless electronic gloom, EBM floor-fillers, and alternative classics.

📍 Event DetailsDate: Saturday, 10th October 2026Doors open: 8pmLive Bands: 9pm to 11pmDJs: 11pm to 3.30am

Venue: Sidney & Matilda (Rivelin Works, Sidney St, Sheffield, S1 4RH)

Tickets:£6.60 Early Bird£8.80 Online Advance£10 On the door

Music Policy: Live Goth/Post-Punk followed by a full Dark Alternative club night.

Take Note: Sidney & Matilda is a brilliantly intimate industrial-basement venue space, meaning tickets are strictly limited. Secure your spot in advance to ensure entry into the nest!

Let’s spread our wings and paint Sheffield black. See you on the floor

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Arts Club Theatre, Liverpool, 90 Steel Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 4BH

Goth City X: Hurtsfall + The Golden Age of Nothing + Shadow Halo
2026-10-12 19:30 - 23:00 | Wharf Chambers, Leeds, 23-25 Wharf Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS2 7EQ, United Kingdom
We are delighted to announce that Goth City Festival will return for a one-off event this October to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary!

In 2016, the first Goth City Festival took place in various underground venues across Leeds, with the aim of highlighting the unique gothic legacy of the city and the wealth of talent in the UK scene, both new and old – as well as helping UK goth get over it’s post-AltFest depression.

Over the next 8 years it would feature performances by some of the key acts in UK goth, including Skeletal Family, 1919, Salvation, Rose Of Avalanche, Inkubus Sukkubus, Manuskript, Auger, Rosie Garland, Pretentious Moi?, Rome Burns, and Children On Stun. By the time it ended at Leeds Warehouse in July 2023, it had raised £20,000 for local refugee charity PAFRAS.

To celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, a special one-off edition of Goth City Festival will take place in October.

The event kicks off on Monday 12th October at our old stomping ground Wharf Chambers, with headliners Hurtsfall, special guests The Golden Age Of Nothing, and openers Shallow Halo!

Doors: 7.30pm-11pmDate: Monday 12th OctoberVenue: Wharf Chambers, Wharf Street, LeedsTickets: £15+fees (Friday), £20+fees (Saturday), £30+fees (weekend) advance, full festival ticket £55+fees

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Rock City, Nottingham, 8 Talbot street, Nottingham, NG1 5GG, United Kingdom

Goth City X: The State Of It
2026-10-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Packhorse, Leeds, 208 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DX
We are delighted to announce that Goth City Festival will return for a one-off event this October to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary!

In 2016, the first Goth City Festival took place in various underground venues across Leeds, with the aim of highlighting the unique gothic legacy of the city and the wealth of talent in the UK scene, both new and old – as well as helping UK goth get over it’s post-AltFest depression.

Over the next 8 years it would feature performances by some of the key acts in UK goth, including Skeletal Family, 1919, Salvation, Rose Of Avalanche, Inkubus Sukkubus, Manuskript, Auger, Rosie Garland, Pretentious Moi?, Rome Burns, and Children On Stun. By the time it ended at Leeds Warehouse in July 2023, it had raised £20,000 for local refugee charity PAFRAS.

To celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, a special one-off edition of Goth City Festival will take place in October.

Proceedings continue on Tues 13th October at The Packhorse with ‘The State Of It: Goth in 2026’, a panel discussion event chaired by Tim Synystr (The Blogging Goth) featuring Trevor Bamford (Nightbreed Recordings ), Waltzing Cthulhu (Goth City Promotions) and more to be announced!

Doors: 8pm-11pmDate: Tuesday 13th OctoberVenue: The Packhorse, Woodshouse Lane, LeedsTickets: £15+fees (Friday), £20+fees (Saturday), £30+fees (weekend) advance, full festival ticket £55+fees

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-14 19:00 - 23:00 | The Globe, Cardiff, 125 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RU

Goth City X: The Penny Dreadful Theatre Company
2026-10-14 20:00 - 23:00 | The Fox & Newt, Leeds, 9 Burley Street, Leeds, LS3 1LD
We are delighted to announce that Goth City Festival will return for a one-off event this October to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary!

In 2016, the first Goth City Festival took place in various underground venues across Leeds, with the aim of highlighting the unique gothic legacy of the city and the wealth of talent in the UK scene, both new and old – as well as helping UK goth get over it’s post-AltFest depression.

Over the next 8 years it would feature performances by some of the key acts in UK goth, including Skeletal Family, 1919, Salvation, Rose Of Avalanche, Inkubus Sukkubus, Manuskript, Auger, Rosie Garland, Pretentious Moi?, Rome Burns, and Children On Stun. By the time it ended at Leeds Warehouse in July 2023, it had raised £20,000 for local refugee charity PAFRAS.

To celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, a special one-off edition of Goth City Festival will take place in October.

On Weds 14th October at the Fox & Newt, The Penny Magpie Theatre Company return to Goth City with an evening of three dark and goth-adjacent monologues!

Doors: 7.30m-11pmDate: Wednesday 14th OctoberVenue: The Fox & Newt, Burley Street, LeedsTickets: £15+fees (Friday), £20+fees (Saturday), £30+fees (weekend) advance, full festival ticket £55+fees

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-15 19:00 - 23:00 | The Forum, Bath, 1a Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG

Goth City X: Jan Doyle Band + Andrew Hawnt + Experimental Sonic Machines + AMereKat
2026-10-15 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fox & Newt, Leeds, 9 Burley Street, Leeds, LS3 1LD
We are delighted to announce that Goth City Festival will return for a one-off event this October to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary!

In 2016, the first Goth City Festival took place in various underground venues across Leeds, with the aim of highlighting the unique gothic legacy of the city and the wealth of talent in the UK scene, both new and old – as well as helping UK goth get over it’s post-AltFest depression.

Over the next 8 years it would feature performances by some of the key acts in UK goth, including Skeletal Family, 1919, Salvation, Rose Of Avalanche, Inkubus Sukkubus, Manuskript, Auger, Rosie Garland, Pretentious Moi?, Rome Burns, and Children On Stun. By the time it ended at Leeds Warehouse in July 2023, it had raised £20,000 for local refugee charity PAFRAS.

To celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, a special one-off edition of Goth City Festival will take place in October.

Thurs 15th October at the Fox & Newt sees the return of our cabaret evening ‘A Night Of The Dark Arts’, featuring the cosmos’ leading futurezoids Jan Doyle Band, readings from Andrew Hawnt, and a visit from the Experimental Sonic Machines, all compered by your (g)host AMereKat!

Doors: 7.30m-11pmDate: Thursday 15th OctoberVenue: The Fox & Newt, Burley Street, LeedsTickets: £15+fees (Friday), £20+fees (Saturday), £30+fees (weekend) advance, full festival ticket £55+fees

Aloha Dead + Blinded By Passion
2026-10-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Aces & Eights, London, 156-158 Fortress Rd, London, NW5 2HP, United Kingdom
Aloha Dead inhabit a world where David Lynch’s America collides with a haunted cabaret and a forgotten desert roadhouse. Noir-surf guitar lines, obsessive semi-hollow rhythms with echoes of The Cramps, explosive vocals recalling the uncompromising spirit of Lydia Lunch, and the ghostly, ever drifting wail of lap steel weave together swamp blues, outsider folk, post-punk, industrial textures and eerie psychedelia.
https://alohadead.bandcamp.com
Blinded By Passion summon a rich blend of post-punk, dark wave and romantic melancholy. Driven by crystalline guitars, lush synths and impassioned vocals, Their songs move between fragile introspection and explosive emotion, conjuring a world of haunted beauty, longing and nocturnal elegance.
https://blindedbypassion.art

Goth City X: Rome Burns + Witching Hour UK + Silk Circus
2026-10-16 20:00 - 23:00 | Boom, Leeds, Canalside Community Venue, 5 Canal Place, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2DU
We are delighted to announce that Goth City Festival will return for a one-off event this October to celebrate it’s tenth anniversary!

In 2016, the first Goth City Festival took place in various underground venues across Leeds, with the aim of highlighting the unique gothic legacy of the city and the wealth of talent in the UK scene, both new and old – as well as helping UK goth get over it’s post-AltFest depression.

Over the next 8 years it would feature performances by some of the key acts in UK goth, including Skeletal Family, 1919, Salvation, Rose Of Avalanche, Inkubus Sukkubus, Manuskript, Auger, Rosie Garland, Pretentious Moi?, Rome Burns, and Children On Stun. By the time it ended at Leeds Warehouse in July 2023, it had raised £20,000 for local refugee charity PAFRAS.

To celebrate it’s tenth anniversary, a special one-off edition of Goth City Festival will take place in October.

Our main weekend of live music kicks off on Fri 16th October at Boom Canalside, featuring headliners Rome Burns, special guests Witching Hour UK, and Silk Circus. And then, on Sat 17th October, Grooving In Green will close the weekend alongside special guests Westenra, Black Rain, Velocette and ᴛʜʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴅᴇᴛᴇᴄᴛᴏʀ. Both nights will also feature DJs spinning tunes until late, to be announced soon!

Doors: 8pm-late (Friday), 5pm-late (Saturday)Date: Friday 16th & Saturday 17th OctoberVenue: Boom Canalside, Canalside Community Music Space, LS12 2DUTickets: £15+fees (Friday), £20+fees (Saturday), £30+fees (weekend) advance, full festival ticket £55+fees

Goth City X: Grooving In Green + Westenra + Black Rain + Velocette + THREAT DETECTOR
2026-10-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Boom, Leeds, Canalside Community Venue, 5 Canal Place, Armley Road, Leeds, LS12 2DU

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne, 20 South St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3PE

Deviant + TBC
2026-10-17 19:00 - 23:00
Info TBC

Gothbox: TBC
2026-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Castle Tavern, Luton, 1 Castle Street, Luton, LU1 3AA
tbc

XPQ-21 + Deviant
2026-10-17 19:00 - 23:00 | 229, London, 229 Great Portland Street, London, W1B 1PF
After many years in hiatus, Berlin’s XPQ-21 are back! With an exclusive London show to launch their new album OVERGOD!

XPQ-21 opens an uncompromising chapter. Focused, relentless, and with a clear sound that reflects the radical nature of his artistic path and accepts no boundaries.After a deep rupture and a complete reorientation, an album emerged that is more than just music: it is the result of a profound confrontation. It is the reflection of a search for identity, meaning and expression.

Every track is part of this journey; every shift, every contrast an expression of a transformation that has led XPQ-21 to a new sharpness. The pieces unfold an enormous range: from the intensity of brutal hardness, to the driving energy of club tracks, to moments of poetic depth. EBM, rock,drum’n’bass and electronics do not merge here by accident, but flow into each other, held together by a sound design with striking sovereignty – the expression of a production that shapes its contrasts into a powerful whole, precise and intense at the same time.This album is not a cautious step, but a clearstatement. With uncompromising sound, artistic freedom, and grand complexity, XPQ-21 makes a mark in the electronic music scene – and true to Jeyênne’s guiding principle “Destroy to Create,” shows that music is all the more powerful when itcarries the entire journey from darkness to clarity within itself. Thus, Jeyênne presents himself as an experienced artist who, after years of silence, does not simply pick up where he left off but opens a new chapter:more mature, more demanding, and more intense than ever!

Test Dept + Death Disco + Mal + Walls of Teeside
2026-10-17 19:30 - 23:00 | Auxiliary Project Space, Middlesbrough, 31 Station Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 1SR

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G4 0TT, United Kingdom

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-19 19:00 - 23:00 | The Albert Hall, Manchester, 27 Peter St, Manchester, M2 5QR

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-21 19:00 - 23:00 | De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill On Sea, Marina, Bexhill On Sea, TN40 1DP

Deadlight Dance at The Pulpit
2026-10-21 19:00 - 23:00 | the pulpit, swindon, Swindon
An evening with Wiltshire Goth duo Deadlight Dance

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Roundhouse, London, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH

Last Rites XXXIX
2026-10-23 20:00 - 2026-10-24 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.

Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
2026-10-25 19:00 - 23:00 | The Octagon, Sheffield, Clarkson Street, Sheffield, S102TQ

The Witching Tale + Jan Doyle Band + Greystone Sisters
2026-10-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield, S11 8FT
We’re delighted to present a somewhat mysterious spooky and etherial Halloween show with The Witching Tale who are comprised of Katherine Blake known from Miranda Sex Garden and The Mediaeval Baebes and Michael J York from Current 93 and The Utopia Strong. This fantastic,mostly electronics driven, project merges incredible ethereal vocals with atmospheric isoundscapes. Drawing inspiration from folklore, nature, and the arcane, the duo weaves a hauntingly beautiful musical path that blend ancient themes with modern textures, creating a mesmerizing journey through mystical storytelling and bewitching melodies.

http://linktr.ee/thewitchingtale

With support from Jan Doyle Band who, while known for somewhat wild explosive Goth performances, have promised to explore the more subtle elements of their work whilst still maintaining the typically glamorous presentation

Linktr.ee/jandoyleband

PLUS, and this is quite a scoop we feel. we finally present the DEBUT live show of sheffield goth duo The Greystone Sisters who achived much notability with the likes of Mick Mercer with their only released works The Veil and Paranoia, remarking on how the former offered a “queasy romance” (lyrically) and also “largely lives on vocals and bass alone”.Paranoia he said has sharp delivery an impressive sour charm.

Greystonesisters.bandcamp.comTickets: £14.00 (+ Booking fee)

Event Details

Doors: 8.00pm

Performance: 8.30pm

Location: The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, S11 8NT

Accessibility: The Samuel Worth Chapel is fully accessible.

Facilities: The Samuel Worth Chapel has a fully licensed bar selling local beers, wine and spirits.

Tickets: All tickets are sold online via Ticketsource. No tickets are available on the door.

Please note, bags will be checked upon entry.

T&Cs

Tickets for this event are non-refundable. However, if for any reason the event is cancelled by us, we will refund your ticket.

Email marketingandevents@gencem.org with any questions about this event.

Event Details

Doors Open at 8:00PMStarts at 8:30PM

Location

The Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, S11 8NT

Halloween Weekend: N0trixx + Play/Dead + Echos of Obsidian
2026-10-30 18:30 - 23:30 | Nelly’s Retro & Vintage, Stratford Upon Avon, Unit 7 Western Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0AH
HALLOWEEN WEEKENDER

Save £3 if you buy adv weekend ticket

LINEUP FRIDAYEchos of Obsidian, Play/Dead, N0trixx

LINEUP SATURDAYVampyra, Smile more, Elkapath

fancy dress is a must for Halloween nightprizes to be won for best costumes

Get tickets early before they sell out

If Single ticket is available on the door £10 for each night! Save your self the money and get it cheaper online for both nights

Aesthetic Perfection + TBC
2026-10-30 19:00 - 22:30 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU
Aesthetic Perfection is the industrial pop project of Los Angeles-born, Austria-based singer-songwriter-producer Daniel Graves. For over 26 years, the project has pushed the boundaries of dark electro, fusing industrial aggression with pop precision, goth atmospherics, and forward-thinking production across seven full-length albums, numerous singles, and a visually striking catalog of music videos.

Though never beholden to mainstream trends, Aesthetic Perfection has cultivated a fiercely loyal global audience, selling out headlining tours throughout Europe and North America. Renowned for their relentless drive and explosive live performances, the project has earned slots on some of the world’s largest stages, including multiple arena tours supporting Till Lindemann (Rammstein) across Europe and North America.

Beyond the stage, Aesthetic Perfection has built an extensive network of high-profile collaborations, working with Richard Z. Kruspe (Rammstein), Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Guns N’ Roses), SINIZTER, Jinxx (Black Veil Brides), Rhys Fulber (Fear Factory / Frontline Assembly), Celldweller, Nikki Misery (New Year’s Day), and Sebastian Svalland (Pain / Katatonia / Lindemann). The band’s music has also appeared in Netflix original programming and on the Underworld: Awakening soundtrack, further cementing its presence within alternative culture. Following the success of the 2019 self-released album Into the Black, Graves launched one of his most ambitious undertakings to date: the “12 Singles in 12 Months” project, writing and releasing a new track every month throughout 2021. The campaign produced the project’s biggest hit, “S E X,” and multiple international chart placements, culminating in the 2022 compilation MMXXI.

While touring North America with Till Lindemann in 2024, Graves unveiled his most sonically aggressive release yet: The Bad Vibes EP. Revolver Magazine described it as “a Nineties-era, retro-futuristic slam of crunch-dustrial guitar chordage, mechanically-manned marching rhythms, and mega-screams from bandleader Daniel Graves.

In 2025, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut album Close to Human, Graves released Closer to Human—a re-recorded and re-envisioned interpretation of the album that launched his career. The anniversary was celebrated with select performances across the U.S. and Europe honoring the project’s formative years, followed by a major European arena run alongside Till Lindemann on the Meine Welt tour. Now, in 2026, with a new studio album in progress and a renewed partnership with Out of Line Music, Aesthetic Perfection shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to expand its industrial pop legacy with uncompromising intensity.

Tomorrow's Ghosts: The Mission + Lol Tolhurst + Evi Vine
2026-10-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitby Pavilion, West Cliffe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EN, United Kingdom
Friday

THE MISSION

Part I – ‘God’s Own Medicine’

Part II – ‘86 -26’ : 40th Anniversary Set

+ Very Special Guests : Lol Tolhurst Plays The Songs of The Cure

+ Evi Vine

+ Your Club Night Hosts – Carpe Noctum

Saturday

Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival : Cygnea Cantio

THE MISSION

Part III – ‘86 -26’ : 40th Anniversary Set

+ Very Special Guests : The March Violets

+ Tristwch Y Fenywod

+ Your Club Night Hosts – Carpe Noctum

Trust Your DJ
2026-10-30 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby, 136 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4DE
A new alternative night from the team behind Whitby’s The 80s Night, featuring DJ Landmine, described as a return to the clubbing of the ’90s and ’00s, before our knees caught up with us. Music genres may include, but are not limited to, rock, goth, EBM, punk, industrial, and alternative.

ELECTRIC DREAMS HALLOWEEN PARTY (Alternative/Electronic 80s) @ Star of Kings, London N1
2026-10-30 21:00 - 2026-10-31 01:00 | The Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N1 0AX
ELECTRIC DREAMS (electronic / alternative music club night) – SPECIAL HALLOWEEN PARTY TONIGHT!!
Dress up in your scariest Halloween costume.
Djs Valeriun, Stix plus guest
ELECTRIC DREAMS is a club night for fans of electronic and alternative music including the likes of The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Mesh, The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure, Soft Cell, Clan of Xymox, Project Pitchfork, Nine Inch Nails, Wolfsheim, Bauhaus, The Human League, Adam Ant and Fields of The Nephilim.
Hosted in the “Bookcase Basement” downstairs from 9pm onwards.
Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1
The Star of Kings is only about 10mins walk from Kings Cross rail station.
More info : https://www.facebook.com/groups/electricd

Halloween Weekend: Elkapath + Smile More + Vampyra
2026-10-31 18:30 - 23:30 | Nelly’s Retro & Vintage, Stratford Upon Avon, Unit 7 Western Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0AH

Tomorrow's Ghosts: The Mission + The March Violets + Tristwch Y Fenywod
2026-10-31 19:00 - 2026-11-01 01:00 | Whitby Pavilion, West Cliffe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EN, United Kingdom

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Blind Pig, Sowerby Bridge, 4 Tower Hill, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2EQ

The 80s Night
2026-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby, 136 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4DE
The ongoing successor to Whitby’s legendary Laughtons 80’s Night, still running after many years, brought to you by Kat, Landmine, and Jaye, now back on a Sunday night.

Aesthetic Perfection + TBC
2026-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Underworld, London, 174 Camden High Street, London, NW1 0NE, United Kingdom

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Trillians, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Princess Square, Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER, United Kingdom

Monster Mash: Dead Skool Disco
2026-11-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Whitby Friendship Rowing Club, Whitby, 136 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4DE
Kick off your goth weekend in Whitby with 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.

2 DJ’s Dark Soul and DJ PinkExpect to hear music from bands such as: Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, Alien Sex Fiend, Yazoo, 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

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Bloc+, Glasgow, 117 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2SZ

The Mission: God's Own Medicine in full plus B-sides + TBC
2026-11-04 19:00 - 23:00 | O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, 9-17 Highgate Rd, London, NW5 1JY
The Mission bring their God’s Own Medicine 40th Anniversary shows to the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, promising an evocative evening as the band revisits the seminal album in full alongside a selection of fan favorites, wrapped in cinematic production and evocative lighting that highlight the record’s brooding melodies and soaring choruses. The show will balance reverence and reinvention, with the band’s distinctive guitars and commanding vocals delivering both faithful renditions and subtly refreshed arrangements that resonate for longtime devotees and newcomers alike. Set in the atmospheric confines of the O2 Forum Kentish Town, the concert will feel immediate and communal, offering rare up-close moments and singalong highs that underscore the album’s enduring influence. Demand is expected to be strong, so securing tickets early is advised for anyone wanting to be part of this special celebration of one of the band’s defining works.

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-04 19:30 - 23:00 | Bannermans Bar, Edinburgh, 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ

The Mission + TBC
2026-11-05 19:00 - 23:00 | O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, 9-17 Highgate Rd, London, NW5 1JY
Best of the following albums: First Chapter, Children, Grains of Sand, Neverland, Aura, Brightest Light

The Mission bring their God’s Own Medicine 40th Anniversary shows to the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, promising an evocative evening as the band revisits the seminal album in full alongside a selection of fan favorites, wrapped in cinematic production and evocative lighting that highlight the record’s brooding melodies and soaring choruses. The show will balance reverence and reinvention, with the band’s distinctive guitars and commanding vocals delivering both faithful renditions and subtly refreshed arrangements that resonate for longtime devotees and newcomers alike. Set in the atmospheric confines of the O2 Forum Kentish Town, the concert will feel immediate and communal, offering rare up-close moments and singalong highs that underscore the album’s enduring influence. Demand is expected to be strong, so securing tickets early is advised for anyone wanting to be part of this special celebration of one of the band’s defining works.

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-05 19:30 - 23:00 | The Old England, Bristol, Bath Buildings, Bristol, BS6 5PT

Brides of The Black Room + Promenade Cinema
2026-11-06 19:00 - 22:30 | The Black Heart, London, 2-3 Greenland Place, London, NW1 0AP
The Brides of the Black Room

A secret society, existing as nothing more than a whisper through history, The Brides of the Black room began it´s unmasking in late 2020.

Once hunted as witches, and now reclaiming the title as their birthright, the coven seeks to bring balance to the shadows they’ve had to call their home. Serving the omnipotent entity they know as

“Mother”, the Brides took up arms against any that would see them brought back down into obscurity.

In season 1/album 1 “Blood and Fire” (2022), the Brides was fronted by a trinity of unexpected spearhead siblings with ancient rites and ever shifting technology as their weapons.

In season two Alazam wakes up after the blast of whatever was going on to find herself in a somewhat Nangijala state. And so the struggle continues. Who´s in command? Over what? What is the struggle?

Who is the enemy?

Season 2/Album 2 called “Commander” (2025) presented the cult taking new steps further into the story revealing the characters behind the curtains that were there since the beginning of the story; Coyote, Lynx & Ghostheart.

The Brides of the Black Room is now heading on their first tour after only exclusive concerts in their home city of Stockholm.

Promenade Cinema

Promenade Cinema create cinematic synthpop with dark allure and melodic intensity. Lush synths and compelling vocals build songs that stay with you long after they end. Their music draws you into a world of shadow and splendour, where emotion and atmosphere take centre stage.

Following the popularity of their recent singles Play With Fate and Under Review – new album AFTERLIFE cements Promenade Cinema’s reputation as one of the UK’s most distinctive electronic duos. The physical album & digital download is available via Bandcamp: https://promenadecinema.bandca…

On stage, Promenade Cinema have built a reputation for immersive performances across Europe, appearing at festivals including Infest (UK), ElectriXmas (Sweden), Resistanz (UK), Fame Festival (Poland), and NCN Festival (Germany).

Refined, evocative, and unforgettable.

The Mission: God's Own Medicine in full plus B-sides + TBC
2026-11-06 19:00 - 23:00 | O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, 9-17 Highgate Rd, London, NW5 1JY
On 2026-11-06 The Mission bring their God’s Own Medicine 40th Anniversary shows to the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, promising an evocative evening as the band revisits the seminal album in full alongside a selection of fan favorites, wrapped in cinematic production and evocative lighting that highlight the record’s brooding melodies and soaring choruses. The show will balance reverence and reinvention, with the band’s distinctive guitars and commanding vocals delivering both faithful renditions and subtly refreshed arrangements that resonate for longtime devotees and newcomers alike. Set in the atmospheric confines of the O2 Forum Kentish Town, the concert will feel immediate and communal, offering rare up-close moments and singalong highs that underscore the album’s enduring influence. Demand is expected to be strong, so securing tickets early is advised for anyone wanting to be part of this special celebration of one of the band’s defining works.

Necroscope: Divine Shade + Elkapath + Inkubus Succubus
2026-11-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Darkside: Mouth Ulcers
2026-11-07 16:00 - 21:00 | The Warehouse, Leeds, 19 – 21 Somers Street, Leeds, LS1 2RG
GOTH RETURNS to its 80s Alternative Mecca: THE WAREHOUSE, LEEDS.

Tainted Love presents DARKSIDE – a day/night of alternative 80s with special guests, MOUTH ULCERS, performing a live club set

Saturday 7 November 2026 / 4pm – 9pm

The Warehouse, Somers Street, Leeds, LS1 2RG

Early bird tickets available from 11am on Saturday 4th July from https://fatso.ma/f2r5t

After two sell-out events at The Key Club in Leeds earlier this year, Darkside storms back for another night of alternative 80s action but this time at The Warehouse, a venue steeped in the history of clubbing.

For much of the 80s, The Warehouse was the biggest alternative venue in Leeds, packed week in, week out with the city’s craziest haircuts and most outrageous makeup. Marc Almond even did his apprenticeship in the art of running a cloakroom here and, as well as the club nights, the venue brought all the big alternative names to the city, including Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, The Smiths, The Birthday Party, Dead or Alive and Leeds’ very own Sisters of Mercy, to name but a few.

Let DJs Dan Lomax (The Town & Country Club, The Cockpit, Black Lodge) & Richard Miechje (Salvation) take you on a dark thrill ride through the best of the alternative 80s sound-scape, transporting you back to your favourite decade for a day to remember (whether you were actually there or just wish you had been).

Our special guests, Mouth Ulcers, are a hotly tipped London-based gothic post-punk quartet, who will be travelling up to Leeds after supporting The Mission at The Town & Country Club in London on Friday 6 November. Come and see what everybody is talking about; they will not disappoint you!

Expect to hear:

The Cure / Bauhaus / Sisters of Mercy / Joy Division / Soft Cell / The Cult / Depeche Mode /

Siouxsie and the Banshees / The Damned / Killing Joke / The Cramps / The Smiths / Violent Femmes / Nick Cave / The Damned / The Mission / Fields of the Nephilim / New Model Army / Pixies / The Chameleons / Iggy Pop / NIN

Brides of The Black Room + Promenade Cinema
2026-11-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU

The Mission + TBC
2026-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, 9-17 Highgate Rd, London, NW5 1JY
Playing Kith and Kin

The Mission bring their God’s Own Medicine 40th Anniversary shows to the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, promising an evocative evening as the band revisits the seminal album in full alongside a selection of fan favorites, wrapped in cinematic production and evocative lighting that highlight the record’s brooding melodies and soaring choruses. The show will balance reverence and reinvention, with the band’s distinctive guitars and commanding vocals delivering both faithful renditions and subtly refreshed arrangements that resonate for longtime devotees and newcomers alike. Set in the atmospheric confines of the O2 Forum Kentish Town, the concert will feel immediate and communal, offering rare up-close moments and singalong highs that underscore the album’s enduring influence. Demand is expected to be strong, so securing tickets early is advised for anyone wanting to be part of this special celebration of one of the band’s defining works.

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | The Carousel, Nottingham, 25 Hockley, Nottingham, NG11FH

Catacombs Club: TBC
2026-11-07 19:00 - 23:30 | The Fiddlers Elbow, London, 1 Malden Road, Camden, London, NW5 3HS
Info soon!

Chaos Bleak playing Play Dead + Strange Stoke
2026-11-07 19:00 - 2026-11-08 01:30 | Artisan Tap, Stoke on Trent, Artisan Tap, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6AF
Chaos Bleak will play a live PD set & from 10pm there’s a Strange Stoke 80s after party.

This is a tribute night to Play Dead.

The organisers and performers hope it will be a fitting tribute to a band that was at the heart of the post punk scene in the 1980s and a chance for followers, old and new, to enjoy a night of music and nostalgia.

The night has been organised by the Facebook group “I would like to see Play Dead live again” and local promoter Strange Events. Nottingham band Chaos Bleak will cover some of Play Dead’s back catalogue live and Strange Stoke DJs will host an after party, delivering a night of alternative and post punk music from the 80s until 1.30am.

Tickets for the full night are £12 advance, money raised after direct costs will go to Cancer Research UK.

Divine Shade + tbc
2026-11-08 18:00 - 23:00 | Signature Brew Haggerston, London, Railway Arches, 340 Acton Mews, London, E8 4EA
DIVINE SHADE | Signature Brew Haggerston

Signature Brew presents

DIVINE SHADE

support TBC

French alternative rock outfit Divine Shade bring their industrial-infused sound to Signature Brew Haggerston this November. Blending alternative rock with heavy ’90s industrial influences, the band released their debut album this year featuring Chris Vrenna (ex-Nine Inch Nails).

Personally chosen by Gary Numan to support his full 2022 UK tour across 18 cities – including Wembley Arena – Divine Shade quickly built a strong UK following before returning to headline their own 9-date UK tour in 2024. Their live show combines dark atmospherics, driving electronics and heavyweight alternative rock energy, pulling from both modern and classic industrial influences.

Sunday 8th November 2026 / Signature Brew Haggerston

Doors 6pm

Limited tickets available

Brides of The Black Room + Promenade Cinema + IAmImperfect
2026-11-08 19:00 - 22:30 | Rough Trade, Liverpool, Hanover Street, Liverpool, L14AF

The Devil & The Universe + TBC
2026-11-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Nambucca, London, 596 Holloway Road, London, N7 6LB, United Kingdom
Born from a tarot reading using the deck of occultist Aleister Crowley, The Devil & The Universe have always operated on a different plane. Tribal drums collide with 80s electronica, industrial beats merge with Middle Eastern percussion, and cinematic atmospheres conjure visions of a future that never was.

Founded in Vienna by Ashley Dayour and David Pfister, the group has now expanded with the addition of Prague-based percussionist Ezechiel, bringing raw, primal force to their already formidable live ritual. Their seventh album Occult Pleasures is out now via Swiss Dark Nights. Don’t miss these exclusive UK dates which include Friday the 13th! (Naturally)

This Is Radio Silence + Black Light Ascension
2026-11-13 19:00 - 2026-11-14 01:00 | Hot Box, Chelmsford, 28 Viaduct Rd,, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS
This Is Radio Silence

Blending driving alternative rock with brooding electronic textures, This Is Radio Silence craft a cinematic emotionally charged soundscape. Combining soaring melodies, pulsing rhythms, and an undercurrent of tension, their live performances are immersive, powerful, and deeply atmospheric.

https://www.facebook.com/thisisradiosilence

Darkly hypnotic and richly layered, Black Light Ascension fuse post-punk, alternative, and electronic influences into a sound that balances drive and intensity with melodic sophistication. Expect shimmering guitars, commanding rhythms, and an evocative live set that draws you deep into their world.

https://www.facebook.com/blacklightascension

Followed by DJ Ciao

Returning to the decks for another RED NIGHTS session, DJ Ciao will soundtrack the evening with a carefully curated selection of alternative, new wave, postpunk, goth, darkwave, and industrial tunes, keeping the dancefloor moving until late.

Tickets: £8 advance, £10 on the door

Red Nights events support the National Red Plaque Fire Service Memorial

Night Tyne: 1919 + Bye Gemini
2026-11-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Central Bar, Gateshead, The Central,, Gateshead, NE8 2AN

The Devil & The Universe + TBC
2026-11-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 56 Oswald Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Night Tyne: Inkubus Sukkubus + Byronic Sex & Exile + The Golden Age Of Nothing
2026-11-14 20:00 - 23:00 | The Central Bar, Gateshead, The Central,, Gateshead, NE8 2AN

Catacombs Club
2026-11-14 21:00 - 2026-11-15 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 +Online – Until 11th November at 4pmSend 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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Vioflesh + tbc
2026-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 | Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Nottingham, 77A Maid Marion Way, Houndsgate, Nottingham, NG1 6AJ
Emerging from the heart of Santiago de Chile, VIOFLESH is a captivating darkwave and neo-coldwave duo that has swiftly carved its niche in the alternative music scene. Comprising the enchanting vocalist Vio and the innovative music producer Flesh, this duo blends sensuality, raw emotion, and dark atmospheres to create a soundscape that is both haunting and mesmerizing.

VIOFLESH’s music is distinguished by its powerful bass lines, depth, vibration, emotions, nostalgy and sensuality, perfectly complemented by Vio’s ethereal voice. Each track from VIOFLESH is a journey through the shadows, offering a unique blend of synthpop and coldwave influences that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

For fans of modern darkwave and alternative pop, VIOFLESH delivers an unforgettable experience that defies convention and ignites the senses. Step into VIOFLESH’s world, where every note is a brushstroke in a dark, evocative piece of art.

The Mortuary Live
2026-11-20 19:00 - 23:30 | Crookes Social Club, Sheffield, Mulehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 1TD
Great Bands, Great Friends, Great Vibes.
Affordable drinks, good company, live music! A night of darkwave and post-punk, with a bit of classic goth rock.

Step into the darkness at The Mortuary Live for the ultimate goth night experience. We are creating a cosy, welcoming space where the intimacy of a local pub gig meets the excitement of a bigger venue. Come hang out, grab a drink, and enjoy some incredible music with a community that feels like family. Prepare for an immersive wall of sound as four incredible bands take the stage, each commanding a full 45-minute set, giving them the perfect platform to showcase their unique, dark talent.

Performances by: Pending

Gothbox: TBC
2026-11-21 19:00 - 23:00 | The Well, Luton, 5 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BW

This Eternal Decay + TBC
2026-11-21 19:00 - 23:00 | The Waiting Room, London, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0PE
Details to follow.

The Raven's Nest: This Eternal Decay + Social Youth Cult + Nothing New
2026-11-21 20:00 - 2026-11-22 03:30 | The Waiting Room, London, Stoke Newington, London, N16 0PE
The Raven’s Nest Presents: This Eternal Decay Live in London Darkwave | Goth | Dark 80s | EBM

Get ready to plunge into the shadows. The Raven’s Nest returns on Saturday 21st November 2026 for an unforgettable night of post-punk, darkwave, and electronic melancholy at one of London’s finest underground spots—The Waiting Room.

THIS ETERNAL DECAY (Headliner)Hailing from Rome, Italy, this industrial-darkwave powerhouse combines harsh synth textures, driving basslines, and melancholic melodies. Expect a mesmerizing, high-energy performance featuring tracks from their acclaimed discography.https://thiseternaldecayband.bandcamp.com/

SOCIAL YOUTH CULT Bringing their signature blend of raw post-punk energy and haunting melodies, this northern act will set the perfect atmospheric tone for the night.https://socialyouthcult.bandcamp.com/music

NOTHING NEW Opening the night with Nothing New with minimal wave and synthpop, with some elements of EBM. Music that wasn’t trying to be anything new, but that you won’t want to miss.https://nothingnewuk.bandcamp.com/

The Line-up

20:00 | Doors Open20:30 | Nothing New21:15 | Social Youth Cult22:00 | This Eternal Decay

23:00 | Resident DJ Medusa & Special Guests DJ Amy Ladygoth (Spit it Out, BCN, Resistanz, Spain Goth Day), and Sheffield’s own DJ Crispygoth (Revolution, Resistanz, Beat Cancer, Raven’s Nest).

Event DetailsDate: Saturday, 21st November 2026Venue: The Waiting Room (Stoke Newington, London)Music Policy: Darkwave, Goth, Dark 80s, EBM

Note: Space is highly limited at this intimate basement venue. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended to guarantee entry into the nest.

Come for the music, stay for the atmosphere. See you in the dark.

The Last DJ + Holy Braille + Leg Puppy 2.0 + Laurie Black
2026-11-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Dublin Castle, London, 94 Parway, Camden Town,, London, NW1 7AN
The Last DjNick Hayes, aka The Last DJ, discovered techno on the road as a travelling salesman and has since gone become an internet sensation with techno bangers performed on his wheelie bins in his back garden

Holy BrailleA darkwave electronic duo from Sunderland. Known for their harshwave and computer-punk aesthetic, they create abrasive synth textures and sharp rhythms. One of the best live outfits around.

Leg Puppy 2.0“George Orwells house band”Just released their 13th studio album ‘First World Problems’

Lauri BlackA London-based award-winning synth artist and classically trained pianist known for electro-punk music and satirical lyrics. Described as a “Laurie Black lovechild of Victoria Wood and Gary Numan,” she has toured with Adam Ant and released the album Noisebleed in 2026

In The Black MidVInter: The Golden Age Of Nothing + Decommissioned Forests + Colossloth + AMereKat
2026-11-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield, S11 8FT
Sheffield General Cemetery is delighted to welcome back In The Black Midwinter

Night Shift has been putting on events connected with the Goth scene since 2016 all over the country and even a few in the US though predominantly in Yorkshire area. In 2019 the first In the Black Midwinter event was begun in sheffield and has been running every year since apart from when it wasn’t possible due to covid. This 6th occasion we decided to take it to a new level of gothness by hosting it in a cemetery.Yet again celebrates over 3 days some of the most interesting and unusual talent in and connected to Goth. Expect all manner of things from Ukulele through, synth-pop, acoustic folk rock, blues, traditional goth and everything in between. We always aim to find the most exciting, unique and spectacular performers around. Last year we even had two from the US.It’s a boundary pushing event where you never know what to expect. Full festival tickets limited to 50 and cost £50 each.

ELECTRIC DREAMS (Alternative/Electronic 80s) @ Star of Kings, London N1
2026-11-27 21:00 - 2026-11-28 01:00 | The Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N1 0AX
ELECTRIC DREAMS (electronic / alternative music club night)
Djs Valeriun, Stix plus guest
ELECTRIC DREAMS is a club night for fans of electronic and alternative music including the likes of The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Mesh, The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure, Soft Cell, Clan of Xymox, Project Pitchfork, Nine Inch Nails, Wolfsheim, Bauhaus, The Human League, Adam Ant and Fields of The Nephilim.
Hosted in the “Bookcase Basement” downstairs from 9pm onwards.
Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1
The Star of Kings is only about 10mins walk from Kings Cross rail station.
More info : https://www.facebook.com/groups/electricd

In The Black MidVInter: Velocette + Jan Doyle Band + Blind Cat + Maggie Dunne + Down From Above + Shallow Halo + Erinthia + Broken Piano
2026-11-28 14:00 - 23:00 | Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield, S11 8FT

Spire Circle & Matt Hart live + Strange Manchester after party
2026-11-28 19:00 - 2026-11-29 02:00 | The Grafton Arms, 27 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WU
Spire Circle + MATT HART live
followed by Strange Manchester from 10pm

Tickets £10 adv £13 door including after party
Strange Manchester after party £5 door

🎶 https://spirecircle.bandcamp.com/ 🎶 https://matthart.bandcamp.com/

Tickets: https://ticketlab.app/series/2743#

In The Black MidVInter: Palindrones + IAmImperfect + Doberwoman + Siren's Spell + Darq Lilith + Trianglecuts + Dots
2026-11-29 15:00 - 22:00 | Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield, Sheffield General Cemetery, Cemetery Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield, S11 8FT

Boy Harsher + Choir Boy
2026-11-29 18:30 - 23:00 | Roundhouse, London, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
Boy Harsher have released what some might call the gold standard of electronic body music since 2014. Their sound is a blend of electronic, pulsating rhythms and raw emotion influenced by post-punk, dark wave, industrial, and much more. Live, the Boy Harsher experience is reckless and enveloping. Matthews and Muller met in Savannah, GA while both studying film and their initial interest in music began with cinema. Their latest album, The Runner (Original Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to a short horror film written, produced, and directed by the duo. The duo is currently at work on their debut feature film, The Lonely Woman, starring Chloë Sevigny, FKA twigs, Sturgill Simpson, and Will Oldham.

Boy Harsher + Choir Boy
2026-12-01 19:00 - 23:00 | O2 Ritz Manchester, Whitworth St W, Manchester, M1 5NQ, United Kingdom

Boy Harsher + Choir Boy
2026-12-02 19:00 - 23:00 | SWG3, Glasgow, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, G3 8QG, United Kingdom

Covenant Legacy UK Tour + Black Nail Cabaret
2026-12-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Slay Glasgow, 24 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UL
COVENANT 1986-2026We live in confusing times, in the dusk of mankind. We want to tell stories and sing about how that makes us feel. In a world that has stopped making sense, we need to learn how to see in the dark. Covenant is a triumphant embrace of the strength and resilience of the soul. It’s the dystopian, unforgiving song of our dreams born in the shadow of the cold war. Our music is a monument of our failures and as beautiful as a collapsed star.

26t of April 1986, on the very eve of the Chernobyl disaster, Covenant was founded after having their senses blinded by Front 242 in Malmö at the legendary venue Stadt Hamburg.

The aggressive beats and uncompromising attitude mixed with the pop flavour of their new song Don’t Crash made a deep impression and only 5 months later Clas, Eskil and Joakim had their first show, with own songs, and the band have since performed in 42 countries over 6 continents and released over 120 songs. In 2026 the band would like to invite you and together reflect on the times and celebrate 40 years of “pop with an edge”! In a string of extended concerts, spanning two and a half hours, the band will perform songs from every album with setlists voted by the fans and you. We are honoured and grateful for every moment we shared, thank you for the music.

Founding members Joakim Montelius and Eskil Simonsson are currently working on a new album. Like a probing Nautilus, changing with change, moving within motion and steering straight through black waters, we will never rest, we will never abandon.

Welcome to the void.

Discography1994 – Dreams of a Cryotank1996 – Sequencer1998 – Europa2000 – United States of Mind2000 – Synergy (Live in Europe)2002 – Northern Light2006 – Skyshaper2007 – In Transit (Live Documentary)2011 – Modern Ruin2013 – Leaving Babylon2016 – The Blinding Dark2019 – Fieldworks: Exkursion

The band is currently working on their 10th studio album.

Boy Harsher + Choir Boy
2026-12-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Electric Bristol, 15 Nelson St, Bristol, BS1 2JY

Covenant Legacy UK Tour + Black Nail Cabaret
2026-12-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Corporation, Sheffield, Milton Street, Sheffield, S1 4JU

Auger + TBC
2026-12-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Angel Microbrewery, Nottingham, 7 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
Auger are back in the UK in December 2026 to celebrate the release of their new album The Old Arcade. After 8 shows in Germany in September 2026, the tour will be hopping over the channel for the finalé in redacted, London and Bristol. And it gets better, they’ll be bringing some very special guests over from Germany with them… so secure your tickets whilst you can, you won’t want to miss it!

Necroscope: AlterRed + Palindrones + Deviant
2026-12-04 19:30 - 2026-12-05 01:00 | Arches, Coventry, 22-23 Arches Industrial Estate, Coventry

Covenant Legacy UK Tour + Black Nail Cabaret
2026-12-05 19:00 - 23:00 | The Globe, Cardiff, 125 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RU

Auger + TBC
2026-12-05 19:00 - 23:00 | The Engine Rooms, London, Unit 30, Bow Triangle Business Centre, Elenor St, Bow, London, E3 4UR

Carpe Noctum: TBC
2026-12-05 19:00 - 2026-12-06 02:00 | Lending Room, Leeds, 229 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AP, United Kingdom

Covenant Legacy UK Tour + Black Nail Cabaret
2026-12-06 19:00 - 23:00 | The Garage, London, 20-22 Highbury Corner Highbury, London, N5 1RD, United Kingdom

Auger + TBC
2026-12-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Zed Alley, Bristol, Host Street, Bristol, BS1 4UA, United Kingdom

iVardensphere + Statiqbloom + Matt Hart + De:feat + TBC
2026-12-12 19:00 - 23:00 | The Facebar, Reading, Chatham Street, Reading, RG1 7JE
Beat:Cancer & Church of Madness are back at Facebar, Reading on the Sat 12th Dec 2026. Featuring a host of bands & afterparty DJs.

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iVardensphere- UK Exclusive band show

Experimental Tribal Electronic Music from Canada.

iVardensphere is a unique quantity in the world of modern electronic music. Hailing from the unlikely locale of Edmonton Alberta, the project originally emerged from mastermind Scott Fox’s desire to explore both the heavy electronics he cut his teeth spinning in local industrial club nights, and his love of percussion from around the world.

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Statiqbloom – Beat:Cancer Debut

Statiqbloom has been creating a fusion of rhythm and noise with haunting dynamics since 2014 combining elements of techno with the experimentation of industrial music.

Currently based in Berlin, he uses a combination of hardware and software to create noisy modular engineered techno. Building his live sets by meshing heavy hard industrialized rhythms with unfolding blackened atmospheres and disorienting vocals.

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Matt Hart –

MATT HART is an industrial artist both musician and DJ, from London, UK and has been involved and creating music for as long as he can remember, starting with the violin at age 6, moving to the deeper viola a couple years later…. jump ahead a chunk of time and he found himself writing and releasing his own music under the same name, MATT HART.

Within his music soundscape, expect to hear beats of Industrial, Electronic/EBM, and Metal blended together – all under a concept of Wastelands 3808 (a post-apocalyptic world) where it is Man VS Machine.

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De:feat – 10 years since they last played for B:C

Defeat are Dark Electro / EBM duo Anthony Matthews (Voice) and Gary Walker (Synthetics).

‘Atmosphere, Angst and< Rhythm’ is how they describe their sound – an unholy hybrid of Nitzer Ebb, NIN, Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, Fad Gadget, et al.

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Beat:Cancer are also running a second event on the Fri 11th Dec with Schism featuring Metal, Rock, Alt & Drum & Bass. We will be offering a discounted price when we reveal the Friday lineup to all ticket holders of the Saturday.

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!

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.

ELECTRIC DREAMS NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY (Alternative/Electronic 80s) @ Star of Kings, London N1
2026-12-31 21:00 - 2027-01-01 02:00 | The Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London, N1 0AX
ELECTRIC DREAMS (electronic / alternative music club night)
TONIGHT WE TAKE YOU INTO 2027 WITH OUR UNIQUE MIX OF ALTERNATIVE/ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Djs Valeriun, Stix plus guests Telekon and ABW-1
ELECTRIC DREAMS is a club night for fans of electronic and alternative music including the likes of The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, Mesh, The Cure, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure, Soft Cell, Clan of Xymox, Project Pitchfork, Nine Inch Nails, Wolfsheim, Bauhaus, and Fields of The Nephilim.
Hosted in the “Bookcase Basement” downstairs from 9pm onwards.
Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, London N1
The Star of Kings is only about 10mins walk from Kings Cross rail station.
More info : https://www.facebook.com/groups/electricd

Deviant + Play/Dead + Stock Image
2027-01-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Trillians, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Princess Square, Northumberland St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ER, United Kingdom
NEW SHOW!

Deviant UK are back, and return for their first Newcastle show in many years! They have new music out very soon, as well as of course many scene classics.

They are joined by PLAYDEAD and Stock Image

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Luxury Stranger + TBC
2027-01-29 19:30 - 23:00 | The Fulford Arms, York, 121 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4EX, United Kingdom
Luxury Stranger finally return to one of the band’s favourite venues – York’s The Fulford Arms. This show also plays part of the band’s 20th Anniversary celebrations! Very special guests are to be announced… This is a 16+ event.

Luxury Stranger is an independent dark post-punk / rock influenced band with one eye on the past and the other always looking towards the future… Formed in 2006 by singer/songwriter Simon York, “easily one of the finest vocalists in the UK” (Reflections of Darkness magazine), the band has toured extensively across the UK and on the mainland, and shared the stage with legends… Since the Pandemic, LS have been recovering from several personal traumas while also working on a new album and playing live shows when possible. Now, the band is ready to return to its place as “one of the UK’s stand out dark alternative acts” (Sphere Magazine).

“York’s voice with its raucous timbre reminded more of the one of a rock singer. But it also gave the song a bolshie appearance… proof that York’s voice could shine even brighter on atmospherically calm songs.” (live review, Reflections of Darkness magazine)

“Think of early U2 when they were still good. This is of that calibre.” (Penny Black Music magazine)

“…they just do the song thing so well…” (Mick Mercer)

“Though the scene has had a feast or famine existence recently, the city[Nottingham]’s hard working Luxury Stranger has done more than most to keep the flag flying” (Vive Le Rock magazine)

Advance & Errrors (ex Cyferdyne) live & Strange Manchester after party
2027-01-30 19:00 - 2027-01-31 02:00 | The Grafton Arms, 27 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WU
Strange events presents: Advance Errrors (exCypherdyne) live

Followed by Strange Manchester after party.

Tickets are £12 adv £15 door including after partyAfter party from 10pm £5 door

Strange Manchester with resident DJs Simon Briggs, Mark Walker & De Dancey

https://tinyurl.com/AdvanceLive

CorrosionFest 2027
2027-03-12 18:30 - 2027-03-14 02:00 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morecambe, 56 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4EU, United Kingdom
Save the date for CorrosionFest 2027!!!

Lebanon Hanover + tbc
2027-03-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Rough Trade, Liverpool, Hanover Street, Liverpool, L14AF
Lebanon Hanover are an ice cold reply to the alienated world coming from two warm beating hearts. Larissa Iceglass and William Maybelline appear as true romantics of the modern age, admiring William Wordsworth, fascinated by the beauty of art nouveau aesthetics, exploring British seashores and forests at night, whilst being inspired by the urbanism of Berlin.

No Bat Left Behind: Grooving In Green + Gothzilla + Chaos Bleak + The Glass House Museum
2027-05-22 03:30 - 23:00 | The Fulford Arms, York, 121 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4EX, United Kingdom
Creatures of the night…

Friends and allies…

It is time to celebrate that what makes our subculture so rich and diverse…

Flowers In The Boneyard is very proud to present…

The Inaugural “NO BAT LEFT BEHIND FESTIVAL 2027” which will be held on the 22nd and 23rd of May 2027.

The Festival comprises the very best of what the UK Goth music scene has to offer, from Grass roots music to very well established acts, all coming together to celebrate World Goth Day* and beyond and to help raise funds for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, a charity so close to the hearts of so many in the alternative community.

From The Isle of Man, to the southern reaches of Brighton and London…

From Nottingham, the North East and to the far northern reaches of Scotland…

All coming together to entertain you. And for a noble and worthy cause.

Join us for a weekend of celebration of music and gothic culture, of lifestyle, the frame of mind.

Or if you will..

Our own “Je ne sais noir”

So come together and celebrate with us.

Let us raise funds for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

Let us prove that there is No Bat Left Behind!

*World Goth Day is held on the 22nd of May every year. The Icon has been used with kind permission from Founding members.

No Bat Left Behind: Black Rain + Social Youth Cult + Shallow Halo + Hurtsfall
2027-05-23 16:30 - 23:00 | The Fulford Arms, York, 121 Fulford Road, York, YO10 4EX, United Kingdom

Shadowlands: Foetus + Lustmord + Githead + Clock DVA + Test Dept + The Wolfgang Press + Regis + Portion Control + :Zoviet*France: + hackedepicciotto + People Like Us + Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan + Ex-Easter Island Head + Immersion + Nad Spiro + Benedict Drew + Riotmiloo + Shape Navigator + Sophie Sirot
2027-07-01 19:00 - 2027-07-04 23:00
Shadowlands is a brand new boutique international music festival that will take place across four days at the beginning of July 2027 in the historic city of Canterbury in south-east England.

Focusing on alternative, electronic, avant-garde and experimental artists, names already confirmed to perform include Foetus (performed as a 20-piece chamber orchestra), Lustmord, Test Dept, Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan, Regis (feat. Liam Andrews), Clock DVA, The Wolfgang Press, Githead, hackedepicciotto, People Like Us, Portion Control, :Zoviet*France: and more. Further acts will be announced in August.

Blaqkholesun 2027
2027-07-02 19:00 - 2027-07-04 02:00 | The Alhambra Theatre, Morecambe, 56 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4EU, United Kingdom
Blaqkholesun 2027

Lineup TBA

Tickets TBA

Deviant + Tears Before Bedtime + Dan Narkosis + Cyber Corp
2027-11-27 17:00 - 2027-11-28 02:00 | Grafton Arms Manchester, 27 Grafton Street, Manchester, M13 9WU
Deviant UK, Tears Before Bedtime, Dan Narkosis & Cyber Corp live+Strange Manchester after party from 10pm £5 door only, with resident DJs Simon Briggs, Mark Walker & De Dancey

Tickets from Skiddle & Ticketlab£16 adv (payment plan via Skiddle)£12 adv Unwaged/NUS/Bluelight card via Skiddle only£20 door
