Welcome to The Goth Calendar, an attempt to help people find which Goth gigs and club nights are happening in our busy busy times.
Hopefully this will help you find when your favourite goth band is playing next, or when your favourite goth club is next happening, providing someone has submitted it of course!
Is something missing? Then go submit it!
The March Violets
The Bullingdon, Oxford 162 Cowley Road, OxfordThe March Violets are a rejuvenated 1980s British gothic rock band from Leeds, featuring original members Tom Ashton and Rosie Garland, with bassist Mat Thorpe. Following a 2023 reunion and signing with Metropolis Records, they released the 2024 album Crocodile Promises, toured the USA, and played major UK festivals like Rebellion and Bearded Theory.
Ultra Sunn + TBC
Oslo Hackney, London 1A Amhurst Road, LondonNight Terrors will be hosting Belgian coldwave act ULTRA SUNN for their next London headline at OSLO, Hackney next June.
Elkapath + Dead Happy + Cyph_on
The Flapper, Birmingham Kingston Row, BirminghamElkapath @ 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 [β¦]
The March Violets + TBC
The Boilerroom, Guildford 13 Stoke Fields, GuildfordThe March Violets are a rejuvenated 1980s British gothic rock band from Leeds, featuring original members Tom Ashton and Rosie Garland, with bassist Mat Thorpe. Following a 2023 reunion and signing with Metropolis Records, they released the 2024 album Crocodile Promises, toured the USA, and played major UK festivals like Rebellion and Bearded Theory.
In The Black Midsommar: Byronic Sex & Exile + Passion Play + Jan Doyle Band + John Merrick’s Remains + Syd.31 + Tommy Biscuits + Jackhno + Dierotica + Sister Chain & Brother John
Unitarian Church, Doncaster Hall Gate, DoncasterWe're trying a summer festival! In Doncaster at a fabulous venue which has roots going back to 1740!
The Doncaster Unitarians are a wonderfully open minded religious organisation operating under the banner of Christianity but absolutely pro LGBTQ+ and basically everything good. And basically pretty much open to everyone..
In this event (full details of acts to be fully confirmed) we have (in alphabetical order)
Byronic Sex & Exile - The ultimate in romantic era goth fabulous. A staple at many of our events over the years and head honcho of Goth City. Has played many festivals such as Deadinburgh, [β¦]
Poisonous Little Creatures
The Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 182 West Street, SheffieldAfter an absence of 36 years, Poisonous Little Creatures make their return to the stage. It will be the band's first gig for over three decades when they return at The Hallamshire Hotel, West Street, on Saturday 20th June, 2026.: the only venue they played back in the day that hasn't been either demo'ed or closed down!
With founding member Pete Vanston retired from the stage, Denzil Watson (vocals), Kirk Nelson (guitars) and Michael Fearnley (drums) are joined by Denzil's ex-RepoMen bandmate Simon Tiller on bass and Lee Bradley on keyboards.
Sonically the band take their influences from the 80's indie/goth rock, [β¦]
The March Violets + Venus Fly Trap
The Black Prince, Northampton 15 Abington Square, Northampton, United KingdomThe March Violets, early '80's gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!
The March Violets
Le Pub, Newport 14 High Street, NewportThe March Violets, early '80's gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!
The March Violets
The Horn, Saint Albans Victoria Street, Saint Albans, United KingdomThe March Violets, early '80's gothic post punk from Leeds, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album, Crocodile Promises out now!
Darker Days 2026: Sweet Ermengarde + The March Violets + Salvation + Vazum + The Black Capes + NU:N + Elkapath + Zeitgeist Zero + Dead Invi Eye + Amnesiak + Iamtheshadow + Black Rose Moves + My Funeral Dance + Guillotine Dream + Hurtsfall + Social Youth Cult + Black Rain + The Medea Project + The Judas Kiss
The International Garden Street, LeicesterDarker Days Festival is a dark alternative festival, the festival takes place at The International, Garden St, Leicester LE1 3UA.
From Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of June 2026.
Weekend tickets are on sale now
Day splits will be added at a later date.
The complete line up for Darker Days 2026!
Friday 26th of June
Sweet Ermengarde![]()
VAZUM![]()
Elkapath![]()
Amnesiak![]()
My Funeral Dance![]()
Saturday 27th of June
The March Violets![]()
The Black Capes![]()
Zeitgeist Zero<img height="16" [β¦]

