Welcome to The Goth Calendar, an attempt to help people find which Goth gigs and club nights are happening in our busy busy times.
Hopefully this will help you find when your favourite goth band is playing next, or when your favourite goth club is next happening, providing someone has submitted it of course!
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An Industrial/ebm/goth/alt 80's night
DJ's BignickB (Rubberclad Battlefield, Ara, Delete Yourself), DJ Ethereal (Ara), DJ Simon Briggs (Exit the Grey, Delete yourself) will be playing the best of the old & new sounds. Guest Dj's will also be involved
Established in late 2014, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on the back of uncompromisingly intense live shows and a fierce DIY work ethic. Releasing their debut album ‘Architecture’ in the midst of the pandemic on their own label Kind Violence Records, the LP found significant success in the indie, physical and vinyl charts.
Second album ‘The Art of Lying’ was released in November 2021, peaking at number 87 in the UK Top 100 and firmly establishing the band as one of the leading lights of a new era for music born in Manchester. The release was followed by […]
Established in late 2014, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on the back of uncompromisingly intense live shows and a fierce DIY work ethic. Releasing their debut album ‘Architecture’ in the midst of the pandemic on their own label Kind Violence Records, the LP found significant success in the indie, physical and vinyl charts.
Second album ‘The Art of Lying’ was released in November 2021, peaking at number 87 in the UK Top 100 and firmly establishing the band as one of the leading lights of a new era for music born in Manchester. The release was followed by […]
Established in late 2014, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on the back of uncompromisingly intense live shows and a fierce DIY work ethic. Releasing their debut album ‘Architecture’ in the midst of the pandemic on their own label Kind Violence Records, the LP found significant success in the indie, physical and vinyl charts.
Second album ‘The Art of Lying’ was released in November 2021, peaking at number 87 in the UK Top 100 and firmly establishing the band as one of the leading lights of a new era for music born in Manchester. The release was followed by […]
The original "Gearbox" was a club night held in an offshoot room of the legendary Mayfair Rock Club (Newcastle Upon Tyne) throughout the 1980s.
We bring back those glory days playing all the same "alternative" classics that original DJ/promoter Tony Fiddes played ...Bands such as The Cramps, Bauhaus, Cure, Sisters of Mercy, New Model Army, B52s, Gene Loves Jezebel, Blondie, The Cult, Clash, Killing Joke, Bowie, Gary Numan, Joy Division, Smiths, Specimen, Pixies, Dead Kennedys, The Mission, Wonder Stuff, Damned, Virgin Prunes and many many more !!!
(For music that was played in the main Mayfair room checkout Grindhouse Rock […]
Grey Latern presents
Drab Majesty
Canvas 1, Manchester
3 February 2024This is an 14+ event (under 8's to be accompanied by an adult)
Established in late 2014, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on the back of uncompromisingly intense live shows and a fierce DIY work ethic. Releasing their debut album ‘Architecture’ in the midst of the pandemic on their own label Kind Violence Records, the LP found significant success in the indie, physical and vinyl charts.
Second album ‘The Art of Lying’ was released in November 2021, peaking at number 87 in the UK Top 100 and firmly establishing the band as one of the leading lights of a new era for music born in Manchester. The release was followed by […]
BAND DETAILS GO HERE
CARPE NOCTUM is the biggest and longest-running regular goth club in the north of England. Our resident DJs HGV and Misrule boast a wealth of experience, with residencies at illustrious Leeds club nights such as Flock and Black Lodge 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 […]
Moonfrog presesnts Harsh Symmetry (California, Fabrika Records) at Kazimier Stockroom 03.02.24
Harsh Symmetry
+ guests
Harsh Symmetry is the synthesizer driven solo project of the California based musician Julian Sharwarko. Blending 1980s post-punk and new wave influences with more contemporary genres like dark wave and minimal wave, Harsh Symmetry paints a refreshing and danceable picture while maintaining a good sense of revivalism
PΛRΛLLELS // THE RETURN
WE ARE BACK - the homecoming of the deepest darkest corners of Manchester's alternative club scene is finally here and with a brand new venue for the Parallels family!
With a heavy focus on the new, expect the very best of a selection of door slammers and some of the more recent artists on the Post-Punk, EBM, Techno and Body Music scenes.
With Resident DJs KATALAMØDE & VINDICARE - Special guest DJ from USA to Manchester - GRIEVING STATES .. We are beyond excited of this!
£6 OTD or Adv Tickets
DOORS OPEN AT 10:30PM UNTIL 3AM
LAST […]
~ Grey Lantern presents
Harsh Symmetry
+ guests
live in YES Basement
On sale now via DICE
Harsh Symmetry is the synthesizer driven solo project of the California based musician Julian Sharwarko. Blending 1980s post-punk and new wave influences with more contemporary genres like dark wave and minimal wave, Harsh Symmetry paints a refreshing and danceable picture while maintaining a good sense of revivalism
The latest EP from Drab Majesty marks the start of a stirring new chapter in the band’s majestic legacy. Written during a 2021 retreat to the remote coastal Oregon town of Yachats, Deb Demure leaned into the neo-psychedelic resonance of a uniquely bowl-shaped 12-string Ovation acoustic/electric guitar. After early morning hikes in the rain, Deb would record ambient guitar experiments the rest of the day, tapping into “flow states,” letting the sound lead the way. These sessions were then refined or recreated, and later elevated further with key collaborations by Rachel Goswell (Slowdive), Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, M83, Air), and Ben […]
The latest EP from Drab Majesty marks the start of a stirring new chapter in the band’s majestic legacy. Written during a 2021 retreat to the remote coastal Oregon town of Yachats, Deb Demure leaned into the neo-psychedelic resonance of a uniquely bowl-shaped 12-string Ovation acoustic/electric guitar. After early morning hikes in the rain, Deb would record ambient guitar experiments the rest of the day, tapping into “flow states,” letting the sound lead the way. These sessions were then refined or recreated, and later elevated further with key collaborations by Rachel Goswell (Slowdive), Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, M83, Air), and Ben […]
Come celebrate our single release with an awesome synth filled blowout. 3 bands, plus DJ tunes by KateKarnage of Batfink.
IAmImperfect are a Synthpop Industrial Goth duo hailing from Sheffield. Since their debut on Ravenspurgh Goth Festival stream opening for Byronic Sex & Exile in Leeds, and In The Midwint3r Festival in Sheffield, IAI have been turning heads with their sophisticated soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, soaring guitar riffs and rich vocal hooks. For fans of Aesthetic Perfection, Solar Fake and Depeche Mode. https://linktr.ee/iamimperfect
Holy Braille merge electronic darkwave with raw and confronting soundscapes and aggressive analogue mono-synths. […]
An antidote to a traditional Valentine's night, for couples, singles and friends.
Stories of dark love and romantic horror told live, in person by an award-winning storyteller for modern audiences.
Stories include…
Ages: Adults and teens (13+)
"Jason Buck is a man made of myth, magic and mead. His stories are filled with adventure, his beard is full of unexpected twists and his tankard filled with a poet's brew. Sit around the fire and listen to his tales - you won't be disappointed." A.P. Strange Times Storytelling Club
Please note this ticket price DOES include a byo/corkage fee should you want […]
DJ Mad Alex and DJ Ulf will be back behind the decks
Come dance the night away to the best Goth / Dark Wave / New Romantic / Mittelalter / Neofolk / Dark Electro.
Held again at the Burton Lane Club, York from 7.30pm till Midnight.
£5 on the door, raising money for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
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Our biggest party yet!
Cryptid Queers is evolving! We are expanding to a larger fully accessible venue featuring two rooms of music with legendary DJ's Kohl, Gillywoo, and L8N providing an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic alternative genres each delivered with their own signature style.
Plus we will be bringing you some of the most exciting drag monsters the UK has to offer over two thrilling floorshows on FORGE's main stage!
As always we will be spotlighting rising monster talent alongside our main cast of some of the biggest names on the UK monster scene.
After Party tickets available […]
Desolation returns at the heart of February for a post Valentines night of dark alternative Industrial, ebm, synthpop, postpunk, darkwave and alternative 80s.
£6 on door
stuff we play...
Numan, Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, Ministry, NiN, Rammstein, Joy Division, Clan of Xymox, The Cure, KMFDM, Thrill Kill Kult, She Past Away, Boy Harsher, Youth Code, Siouxsie, Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, Prodigy, Pitch Shifter, Covenant, Apoptygma Berserk, VNV Nation, The Smiths, The Mission, Bowie, Fields of the Nephilim, Skinny Puppy, Wolfsheim, London After Midnight, Suspiria, She Wants Revenge, Fad Gadget Human League, Echo and the Bunnymen, Psyclon Nine, Wumpcut, Lords […]
Sentinel is back for an end of September blow out! Featuring special guest, DJ Crispygoth (Revolution, Resistanz etc... Joining our regular Sentinel DJs, DJ Max Speed and Mr Elektrode, playing all the best in dancefloor friendly Synthpop, EBM, Industrial and other bouncy beats.
Club-night brings you a huge mix of Gothic, Post-Punk, Alternative 80's, Synth-Pop, EBM, Industrial & Darkwave sounds from the likes of:
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, The Cure, Sisters Of Mercy, Killing Joke, The Mission, The Cult, Gary Numan, Nine Inch Nails, Covenant, Combichrist, Nitzer Ebb, Apoptygma Berzerk, Assemblage 23, Front 242, Ministry, Marilyn Manson, Rammstein, New Model Army, The Cramps, Joy Division, Fields Of The Nephilim, Ghost Dance, VNV Nation, Skinny Puppy, Wolfsheim, Icon Of Coil, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Visage, Alien Sex Fiend, The Bolshoi, Zodiac Mindwarp, Billy Idol, March Violets, She Wants Revenge, Devo,Talking Heads,Rob Zombie, Type […]
Corpus Delicti's sold out show in November was such a special and memorable event that we had to do it again! The band will be embarking on a UK tour early next year with Italy's finest darkwave act, Ash Code 🖤
Tickets will be available for Edinburgh, Manchester and London in September. The Manchester date will be particularly special - CORPUS DELICTI and ASH CODE live in Manchester Cathedral!! Events with full details will be up soon.
Saturday 2nd March – Strange Crewe: Queens of the Damned Admission by donation.
DJ line up:
Nocturnelle (Crewe):
Primarily, I love 80s music, some Goth, some Rock, likely to be found playing Sisters of Mercy, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, VNV Nation, Mono Inc etc.
DJ De Dancey (Manchester):
Weaving sets from a broad pallet of alternative genres, expect to hear EBM, Industrial, synth pop, or anything good to stomp to. There are no rules! The beat is all!
DJ Marina Red (Eden will Riot):
Riot girl, bringing the riotous songs
DJ McLeod (Implant, Manchester):
Expect a bit of everything I love, classic ebm, maybe […]
These dates will be the only live performances by DARKHER in 2024. Due to the intimate and intriguing nature of the performance venues, it is strongly advised that tickets are purchased well in advance.
THE VELVET SHEEP presents….a tour of the very finest in dark, powerful, ethereal beauty. The bleak, haunting melancholy of Jayn Maiven's DARKHER crosses boundaries and genres, captivating audiences with aural spells and other-wordly imagery - the songs and soundscapes of DARKHER will be given new twists and turns on these dates.
Joining DARKHER will be GRIFT, the name of the Swedish artist and multi-instrumentalist Erik Gärdefors known […]
BAND DETAILS GO HERE
CARPE NOCTUM is the biggest and longest-running regular goth club in the north of England. Our resident DJs HGV and Misrule boast a wealth of experience, with residencies at illustrious Leeds club nights such as Flock and Black Lodge 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 […]
These dates will be the only live performances by DARKHER in 2024. Due to the intimate and intriguing nature of the performance venues, it is strongly advised that tickets are purchased well in advance.
THE VELVET SHEEP presents….a tour of the very finest in dark, powerful, ethereal beauty. The bleak, haunting melancholy of Jayn Maiven's DARKHER crosses boundaries and genres, captivating audiences with aural spells and other-wordly imagery - the songs and soundscapes of DARKHER will be given new twists and turns on these dates.
Joining DARKHER will be GRIFT, the name of the Swedish artist and multi-instrumentalist Erik Gärdefors known […]
These dates will be the only live performances by DARKHER in 2024. Due to the intimate and intriguing nature of the performance venues, it is strongly advised that tickets are purchased well in advance.
THE VELVET SHEEP presents….a tour of the very finest in dark, powerful, ethereal beauty. The bleak, haunting melancholy of Jayn Maiven's DARKHER crosses boundaries and genres, captivating audiences with aural spells and other-wordly imagery - the songs and soundscapes of DARKHER will be given new twists and turns on these dates.
Joining DARKHER will be GRIFT, the name of the Swedish artist and multi-instrumentalist Erik Gärdefors known […]
