Witching House + Play/Dead
Merlin's Cafe Bar, Birmingham Martineau Place, Corporation Street,, Birmingham
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SUMMONING ALL CREATURES OF THE NIGHT ![]()
Prepare to descend into the darkness. On Saturday, May 30th, Merlin’s Café Bar transforms into a sanctuary for the shadows. We are bringing you a night of pure sonic gloom and gothic decadence that Birmingham won't soon forget.
From 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM, we’ve gathered the masters of the decks to curate your descent:
DJ Ted WildBillButtock (The legendary Zombie Club)
Guest DJ MITZ (Dead Skhool Disco / Zombie Club)
They’ll […]
Palindrones
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Palindrones is a dark electronic duo from South London. They take listeners on a shimmering and cathartic sonic journey with dreamy Industrial Synthpop, infused with pounding rhythms, haunting, evocative vocals and esoteric ambiance. Palindrones embrace contrasts to create music that challenges, provokes, and resonates, spreading a message of hope, positivity and unity, transporting audiences to surging, euphoric dance floors and otherworldly spaces.
Hurtsfall
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Affectionately dubbed “Goth & Soul”, Hurtsfall masterfully blend gothic rock, post-punk, and synth-pop to create a sound that’s both familiar yet utterly unique.
Lush keyboards and darkly groovy Bass VI form a rich soundscape, perfectly […]
Elkapath @ The Flapper Birmingham plus Support Elkapath are a glorious fusion of synths and heavy riff filled guitars working together in perfect harmony Prepare to be transported into a realm of mesmerizing gothic synth melodies that will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination Dead Happy is a UK-based electro metal band from the West Midlands, known for their eccentric and experimental sound, drawing comparisons to bands like Mindless Self Indulgence, System of a Down, and Electric Six. The band is fronted by "Professor Partorius" and is characterized by its energetic live performances and a fusion of […]
The March Violets, early '80's gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!
The March Violets, early '80's gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!
Darker Days Festival is a dark alternative festival, the festival takes place at The International, Garden St, Leicester LE1 3UA.
From Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of June 2026.
Weekend tickets are on sale now
Day splits will be added at a later date.
The complete line up for Darker Days 2026!
Sweet Ermengarde![]()
VAZUM![]()
Elkapath![]()
Amnesiak![]()
My Funeral Dance![]()
The March Violets![]()
The Black Capes<img […]
The March Violets, early '80's gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!
Dramalove
plus special guests:
Hurtsfall
The Ascent
Upstairs at The Chapel, above The Angel Microbrewery, Nottingham.
7 Stoney Street, Lace Market,
Nottingham, NG1 1LG
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Dramalove
Winners of NYCanta ‘24 and Sanremo Rock ‘23 among thousands of artists, London based rock band Dramalove updated the sounds of early 2000’s rock into the 21st century with their breakthrough debut, “Stelle: Reloaded”, then matured on the self produced, heavier and darker “Kryptonite”, after relocating to the U.K from Italy. BBC Radio 6 acclaimed “Funeral” and “Busy Saving the World” it’s in the Best New Bands on Classic Rock Magazine.
Hurtsfall
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