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SUMMARY:Elegia + Parade Ground
DESCRIPTION:Elegia’s moving feast for EBM and darkwave fiends host Parade Ground\, legendary pioneers of ’80s Belgian cold wave\, whose anthem ‘Gold Rush’ has been played at every Elegia thus far. During the mid-late ’80s Parade Ground issued a classic run of LPs + EPs produced by Front 242\, effectively making them Patrick Codenys and co.’s more pop-wise\, dadaist sibling unit. More recently Dark Entries’ reissues and comps have reaffirmed Parade Ground’s pioneering status for EBM veterans and wavey youngbloods snagged on their sharp rhythms and ohrwurm hooks.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/elegia-parade-ground/
LOCATION:The White Hotel\, Salford\, Dickinson Street\,\, Salford\, M3 7LW
CATEGORIES:Clubs,Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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SUMMARY:Creeper + TBC
DESCRIPTION:Creeper will tour the UK and Ireland with a special run of intimate shows focused entirely on their ’Sanguivore’ era\, performing songs from volumes I and II in small rooms for the first time.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/creeper-tbc-11/
LOCATION:Manchester Academy\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PR
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T230000
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SUMMARY:The Nosferatu + Manuskript + Dhampyres
DESCRIPTION:Stigmata Presents\nThe Nosferatu + Special Guests TBA\nThursday 23 April 2026 \nEarly Bird: £15 until 31/12/25\nAdvance: £20 until 23/4/26 \nWeGotTickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/684570\nFatsoma: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/3xoy6qi9/the-nosferatu-uk-tour-manchester\nSkiddle: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Rebellion-Manchester./Stigmata-Presents-Nosferatu/41642796/ Age Restrictions: 14+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) \nThe Nosferatu are a UK gothic rock band formed from the ashes of the original Rise era Nosferatu formed in 1987\, playing rousing rock anthems\, with thunderous guitars and exquisite symphonic orchestration\, combined with booming baritone vocals. \nSince reforming in 2019 The Nosferatu have played many festivals including Wave Gothic Treffen (DE)\, Castle Party (PL)\, Amphi (DE)\, NCN (DE)\, Stella Nomine (DE)\, Tomorrows Ghost (UK) and Eutanasia (MX) as well as headline shows in Belgium\, Germany\, Greece\, Italy\, Portugal and Spain. \nThe Nosferatu also recently completed a highly successful Latin tour visiting Mexico\, Costa Rica\, Peru\, Chile and Brazil to wildly passionate audiences. \nThe shows in April will be their only UK appearances in 2026. \nWebsite: https://www.thenosferatu.com\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenosferatuofficial\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenosferatuofficial \nRebellion\,\n2B Whitworth Street West\,\nManchester M1 5WZ\nTel: 0161 637 1960
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/the-nosferatu-manuskript-dhampyres/
LOCATION:Rebellion\, Manchester\, 2B Whitworth Street West\, Manchester\, M1 5WZ
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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SUMMARY:Pink Turns Blue + The Snake Corps
DESCRIPTION:Stigmata Presents The Black Swan UK Tour 2026 \n\n\n\nPINK TURNS BLUEPlus Special GuestsTHE SNAKE CORPS \n\n\n\nGerman Post-Punk Legends Pink Turns Blue on Tour in Support of New Album “Black Swan” Since forming in 1985\, German post-punk stalwarts Pink Turns Blue have refined their sound into something unmistakably their own—elegant in its minimalism\, emotive in its delivery\, and enduring in its relevance. From their early breakthrough with If Two Worlds Kiss to their newest release\, Black Swan\, the Berlin-based trio has remained a vital force in the international post-punk community\, shaping and reshaping the genre across decades. \n\n\n\nBlack Swan\, the band’s twelfth studio album\, is an evocative response to instability—what the band calls a reflection on “unexpected events that derail what we took for granted.” True to form\, Pink Turns Blue channel that disquiet into melancholic anthems laced with shimmering guitar lines\, propulsive bass\, and plaintive vocals. These are not songs of nostalgia but of reckoning—resilient and immediate\, echoing the emotional urgency that defined their early work and continues to define them today. \n\n\n\nTo celebrate the album\, Pink Turns Blue are embarking on a major tour\, with their North American run starting in August 2025 (East Coast) and commencing in April 2026 (West Coast). \n\n\n\nJoining them for the entire UK tour will be cult UK post punk exponents THE SNAKE CORPS! \n\n\n\nListen to the new album of PINK TURNS BLUE ▶https://pinkturnsblue.bandcamp.com/album/black-swanListen to …More on Pink Turns Blue: PINK TURNS BLUE ▶https://pinkturnsblue.com/ \n\n\n\nPINK TURNS BLUE BIOGRAPHY: Pink Turns Blue are a influential post-punk band from Berlin. Formed in 1985 in Cologne\, Germany\, they were part of the first generation of gothic rock and released their first LP\, If Two Worlds Kiss with a sound reminiscent of new wave with very dark undertones and use of synthesizers\, and went on to become part of the developing sub-genre of dark wave. they quickly put out their first LP\, If Two Worlds Kiss and became become one of the pioneers of the developing sub-genre of darkwave. \n\n\n\nBefore the first album Thomas Elbern left the band to form Escape With Romeo.After many hits like Michelle\, Walking On Both Sides\, Your Master Is Calling\, The First\, I Coldly Stare Out\, Touch The Skies\, Catholic Sunday\, Missing You\, If Two Worlds Kiss\, Moon and Seven Years they split up in 1995. In 2003 they reformed to appear on a few festivals. Because of the success of the re-union\, they released a best of album called “Re-Union” and in 2005 their studio album “Phoenix.” The next release was called “The AERDT – Untold Stories” and now they have a brand new album out and will play a world tour to promote the Black Swan album! \n\n\n\nThe Snake Corps: A Timeless Post-Punk Legacy They remain one of post-punk’s most beloved hidden gems\, with a sound that continues to captivate both long-time fans and new listeners alike. The band formed in 1984 after parting ways with Sad Lovers & Giants. They quickly earned a devoted following\, thanks to their unique blend of intricate guitars\, driving basslines\, and emotive vocals\, highlighted by their debut single Science Kills\, and album Flesh on Flesh (1985)\, supported by DJ John Peel.Their evolving sound\, which added keyboards\, led to the release of More Than the Ocean (1989) and Smother Earth (1990)\, establishing them as pioneers of atmospheric\, emotionally charged music. \n\n\n\nDespite their success\, the band’s momentum was stalled when their label\, Midnight Music\, went bankrupt. However\, they self-funded the recording of their acclaimed 3rd Cup album (1995)\, after a hiatus\, they reformed in 2010\, returning to the stage with critically acclaimed European performances\, including shows with TheChameleons and The Mission. Their 2016 EP The Ocean Calls and later singles likeShe’ll Rise (2020) and Ghost (2021) proved their music remains as powerful as ever.In 2025\, The Snake Corps will tour the UK and Europe\, reuniting with Carl Jones on guitar in the UK and Jojo Brandt (The Convent) in Spain\, making this a highly anticipated comeback and are super excited to be asked to tour with the legendary Pink Turns Blue!
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/pink-turns-blue-the-snake-corps-2/
LOCATION:Rebellion\, Manchester\, 2B Whitworth Street West\, Manchester\, M1 5WZ
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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SUMMARY:IST IST + Desperate Journalist + The Youth Play
DESCRIPTION:Manchester’s IST IST return with their fifth studio album ‘DAGGER’ – the follow-up to 2024’s ‘Light A Bigger Fire’ which charted at number 25 in the UK\, breaking them into the Top 40 for the first time.  \n\n\n\nOnce again collaborating with producer Joseph Cross (Hurts\, Lana Del Rey\, Courteeners) the record finds the band returning to their electronic-infused post-punk roots after making a leap into more mainstream sensibilities last time out.  \n\n\n\nOver their decade as a band so far\, IST IST have forged a formidable reputation on word of mouth excitement\, amassing a dedicated cult following in the process. Operating with a fierce DIY work ethic\, the band have an ever-growing back catalogue of successful studio and live releases. Self-releasing their entire repertoire through their own Kind Violence Records label\, the band’s output has been championed by BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music\, Radio X\, XS Manchester\, KINK FM in the Netherlands\, The Times and more.  \n\n\n\nRiding the success of the last record into 2025\, IST IST returned to Europe for further dates and subsequently released two live albums ‘ON FIRE’ and ‘Live in Italy’.  \n\n\n\nThe band head back to Europe again in October for six shows in Italy and the Netherlands\, before playing UK for shows in Leeds\, Glasgow\, London and Birmingham to conclude the year. The band have also just announced a hometown show at the 2\,200 capacity Albert Hall in their home city of Manchester\, which will conclude the ‘DAGGER’ tour.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/ist-ist-desperate-journalist-the-youth-play/
LOCATION:The Albert Hall\, Manchester\, 27 Peter St\, Manchester\, M2 5QR
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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SUMMARY:The Twilight Sad + Dreary
DESCRIPTION:Communion One Presents: \n\n\n\nThe Twilight Sad \n\n\n\n+ deary
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/the-twilight-sad-dreary-2/
LOCATION:New Century Hall\, Manchester\, Mayes St\, Manchester\, M4 4AH
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T030000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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SUMMARY:Apparations + TBC
DESCRIPTION:Apparitions present their first ever weekend event. Expect goth rock\, dark alternative\, EBM\, industrial\, darkwave\, gothic metal\, italo\, ethereal wave and more. \n\n\n\n7pm-11pm Bands11pm-3am Nightclub
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/apparations-tbc/
LOCATION:The Peer Hat\, Manchester\, 14-16 Faraday Street\, Manchester\, M1 1BE
CATEGORIES:Clubs,Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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SUMMARY:Blaklight + Spire Circle
DESCRIPTION:Strange events presents: \n\n\n\nBlaklight (Los Angeles) \n\n\n\n+ \n\n\n\nSpire Circle \n\n\n\n£12 adv £15 door7pm until late \n\n\n\nFuel Cafe Bar\, 448 Wilmslow Road\, Withington\, M20 3BW(nearest tram stop is West Didsbury or Burton Road) \n\n\n\nBlaklight:Los Angeles based dark synthpop trio Adam Collier\, Brian Belknap & Omar Quiñones. \n\n\n\nSpire Circle:Manchester based electronic post-punk & dark wave band. 
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/blaklight-spire-circle/
LOCATION:Fuel Cafe Bar\, Manchester\, 448 Wilmslow Road\, Manchester\, M20 3BW
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260319T190702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T190707Z
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SUMMARY:Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
DESCRIPTION:Lone Assembly are a Swiss quartet blending new wave\, romantic synthpop and dark\, melancholic post-punk. Formed by Raphaël Bressler (vocals\, keyboards)\, Glenn Le Meur (guitar)\, Jim Bodeman (bass) and Romain Segu (drums)\, the band broke through in 2024 with their debut EP That Never Happened — a release rooted in themes of grief\, emotional distance and vulnerability\, pairing ’80s cold-wave textures with sharp modern production. \n\n\n\nTheir forthcoming debut album Knots & Chains\, due February 2026 via Irascible Records\, expands on this world with thunderous basslines\, hypnotic rhythms\, reverb-soaked guitars and atmospheric synths underpinning Bressler’s deep\, resonant vocals. Known for their striking gothic-inspired visuals and growing reputation for powerful live shows\, Lone Assembly have quickly built a dedicated following across the new-wave and dark-wave scenes\, while retaining undeniable pop appeal. \n\n\n\nRo Nova is a London-based electropop artist and producer blending ’80s synth textures with ethereal vocals to create a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. Since the release of her debut single “do you think it’s fine?”\, she has received support from BBC Radio 1\, BBC London and Reprezent Radio\, alongside tastemakers including Harriet Rose (KISS FM) and James Threlfall (BBC Introducing). \n\n\n\nA feature with German electronic heavyweight Schiller helped expand her audience internationally\, following the album Illuminate reaching No.1 in Germany. Ro Nova has since toured Europe with Schiller\, including performances at Berlin’s Uber Arena\, and has collaborated with Grammy Award-winners Fred again.. and Kamille\, alongside sessions with RAYE\, MNEK and Toddla T. Following standout sets at The Great Escape Festival and London’s Scala\, Ro Nova recently headlined SJQ Dalston and will join Lone Assembly on their 2026 UK tour.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/lone-assembly-ro-nova-4/
LOCATION:Factory\, Manchester\, 112 -118 Princess Street\, Manchester\, M1 7EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260409T180745Z
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SUMMARY:Rosegarden Funeral Party + The Empty Page
DESCRIPTION:Rosegarden Funeral Party has been making their mark on the international post-punk/goth scene since the release of their inaugural EP\, the Chopping Block\, in 2018. Since then\, the band has garnered critical acclaim from Post-Punk.com\, LA Weekly\, SF Sonic\, Dallas Observer\, and more. \n\n\n\nRosegarden Funeral Party blends traditional gothic sonic stylising with modern pop sensibility that supports emotionally evocative and relatable lyrics about heartbreak and healing. The band heavily focuses on spreading a message of kindness and loving oneself and others. Rosegarden Funeral Party’s music and message have earned them a devoted fanbase that continues to grow.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/rosegarden-funeral-party-the-empty-page/
LOCATION:The Star and Garter\, Manchester\, 18-20 Fairfield St\, Manchester\, M1 2QF
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T020000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20251110T163047Z
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SUMMARY:Strange Day: J:dead\, Strange Futures\, KK Verkefni & more + Strange Manchester after party
DESCRIPTION:Strange Day – all dayer & Strange Manchester after party.£15 adv £20 door including after party\nLive:j:dead Strange Futures (Bristol)KK Verkefni (Wrexham)Trianglecuts (Manchester)Mother Suspiria (Manchester)\n£5 adv after party onlyStrange Manchester DJs:Medusa (The Ravens Nest)Strange DJsMark Walker (Strange Manchester)
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/strange-day-jdead-strange-futures-kk-verkefni-more-strange-manchester-after-party/
LOCATION:The Grafton Arms\, 27 Grafton Street\, Manchester\, M13 9WU
CATEGORIES:Clubs,Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T230000
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SUMMARY:The March Violets + TBC
DESCRIPTION:The March Violets\, early ’80’s gothic post punk from Leeds\, UK. Rebirthed and ReVioletized! New album\, Crocodile Promises out now!http://www.marchvioletsband.com
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/the-march-violets-tbc-9/
LOCATION:The Star and Garter\, Manchester\, 18-20 Fairfield St\, Manchester\, M1 2QF
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T191444Z
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SUMMARY:Inkubus Sukkubus + Luna Cult Club
DESCRIPTION:Inkubus Sukkubus is a British pagan goth rock band\, formed in the summer of 1989\, with 27 studio albums – and performances in Mexico\, USA\, Australia\, Russia\, Turkey\, Scandinavia\, UK and most of Europe – under their belts.The subject matter of their music tends to veer towards the dark and supernatural\, exploring witchcraft\, magick\, folklore\, death rites and more.In 2026\, they’re releasing their 28th studio album – entitled ‘Eternal Monsters’ – and will be doing a series of gigs to promote and celebrate 37 years of making witchcraft and wonder!They are joined at The Peer Hat by Manchester-based dark wave electronic trio Luna Cult Club.Early bird tickets on sale until January 31st.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/inkubus-sukkubus-luna-cult-club/
LOCATION:The Peer Hat\, Manchester\, 14-16 Faraday Street\, Manchester\, M1 1BE
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260322T191726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T191732Z
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SUMMARY:Grooving in Green + Chaos Bleak + St Lucifer
DESCRIPTION:Off-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel\, Manchester. \n\n\n\nOff-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel\, Manchester\, featuring three of the UK’s top contemporary acts\, GROOVING IN GREEN\, CHAOS BLEAK\, & ST LUCIFER. \n\n\n\nGROOVING IN GREEN is a Brighton-based gothic rock band known for blending darkwave atmospheres with post-punk energy and modern alternative influences. Emerging in the early 2010s\, the group carved out a distinctive space within the contemporary goth scene by combining brooding vocals\, melodic basslines\, and cinematic synth textures. While rooted in traditional gothic rock influences\, their willingness to experiment with modern production and crossover elements has helped them appeal to both longtime goth fans and newer audiences. Today\, they continue to evolve while staying true to their moody\, evocative core.https://groovingingreen.com/ \n\n\n\nCHAOS BLEAK are a contemporary Goth Rock band from Nottingham. A hybrid concoction of Black Sabbath & Hawkwind mixed with heavy Killing Joke & Play Dead riffs atop solid 90s electro-goth backbeats that have been sonically ripping holes in the fabric of space-time since 2019.https://chaosbleak.bandcamp.com/ST LUCIFER are a Manchester-based Industrial/Anti-Pop/Noise act that has spawned 4 albums & 17 Singles. Described asThe world’s first/greatest blackmetalgaydisco band\, they have a unique sound that is tailor-made for the dancefloor.https://stluciferlive.bandcamp.com/ \n\n\n\nCatch this unmissable line-up at The Castle Hotel\, Manchester\, on Saturday\, 8thof August! Tickets £12. An unmissable night for fans of dark alternative music…
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/grooving-in-green-chaos-bleak-st-lucifer/
LOCATION:The Castle Hotel\, Manchester\, 66 Oldham Street\, Manchester\, M4 1LE
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
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SUMMARY:Fitzfest: Deviant + Witch Of The Vale + Spire Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate a night of music in memory of our friend and talented musician Fitz. \n\n\n\nA year after he left us\, we wanted to create an event he would be proud of\, remembering Fitz and his music project SkinjoB. \n\n\n\nBands on the night:Spire Circle – Featuring Susana Duende\, SkinjoB live keyboard player \n\n\n\nWitch of the Vale – Featuring Erin Hawthorne\, the beautiful art face cover of SkinjoB’s album Displeasure \n\n\n\nDeviant UK – Featuring Jay Smith\, Fitz performed live with Jay as guest keyboard player for Deviant UK \n\n\n\nKeep an eye out for other special announcements! \n\n\n\nDoors open 18:30 \n\n\n\n£12 advance through ticketlabhttps://ticketlab.app/event/37868#/ \n\n\n\nEvent in aid of MNDA and Cats protection
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/fitzfest-deviant-witch-of-the-vale-spire-circle/
LOCATION:Eagle Inn\, Manchester\, 19 Collier Street Salford\, Manchester\, M3 7DW
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T030000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260108T213049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213352Z
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SUMMARY:Twisted Firestarter #6: Clan Of Xymox + Massive Ego + Dead Lights + Moth Slut
DESCRIPTION:Stigmata Promotions: Gigs\, Clubs\, Tours Present Twisted Firestarter 6. The Official Infest Festival Warm Up! \n\n\n\n\nCLAN OF XYMOX – (Exclusive UK Show!)\n\n\n\nMASSIVE EGO \n\n\n\nDEAD LIGHTS\n\n\n\nMOTH SLUT\n\n\n\nSTRANGE FUTURES\n\n\n\nIAMIMPERFECT\n\n\n\n\nTwisted Firestarter has become the eagerly anticipated warm up party for the Infest Festival and always delivers a fantastic party atmosphere to get the festival off to a cracking start. This year we are proud to bring as an incredible headliner the pioneering stalwarts of the electro-goth scene CLAN OF XYMOX! This will be an exclusive UK show for them. \n\n\n\nMASSIVE EGO are finally back and this show is a long awaited return to the UK scene! DEAD LIGHTS are fast becoming serious contenders for the electro-glam-ebm crown\, miss at your peril\, MOTH SLUT bring their androgynous Virgin Prunes meets early Christian Death meets Bauhaus vibe to the event and always impress with their energetic performances\, indeed ones to watch! Bristol’s finest STRANGE FUTURES are another act with an ever so impressive vocalist\, hard to imagine such a strong voice coming from such a small frame! And the ever modestly named IAMIMPERFECT are in fact the perfect opener to set things off to a great start\, it won’t be long before they are rising up the bills to headline status! \n\n\n\nAlso includes the legendary Afterparty with Club Stigmata \n\n\n\nWith DJs Frank Drake & Mark Walker! \n\n\n\nPlaying the best in EBM/industrial/Synthpop/post punk/goth/80s \n\n\n\nTickets for the club only are also available for only £10! \n\n\n\nStigmata Presents The Official Infest Warm Up Party on Thursday 20th August 2026
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/twisted-firestarter-6-clan-of-xymox-massive-ego-dead-lights-moth-slut/
LOCATION:Rebellion\, Manchester\, 2B Whitworth Street West\, Manchester\, M1 5WZ
CATEGORIES:Clubs,Festivals,Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20251002T182535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T182920Z
UID:14300-1787338800-1787353200@thegothcalendar.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Cure + Slowdive + The Slow Readers Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/the-cure-slowdive-the-slow-readers-club/
LOCATION:Wythenshawe Park\, Manchester\, Wythenshawe Park Tickets Northenden\, Manchester\, M25 0AB
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260823T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20250820T110115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T160507Z
UID:13759-1787338800-1787526000@thegothcalendar.co.uk
SUMMARY:Infest 2026: IAMX + Modulate + Potochkine + ghostbells + The Gospel + Lovelorn Dolls + Human Steel + Scheuber + Agnis + Sylvgheist Maëlström + OWLS + Utah Saints + Bein-E + FISTING + Holy Braille + Louisahhh
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 Edition\, returning to Manchester für the second year. More details to follow. Visit our website and join our email newsletter.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/infest-2026-tbc/
LOCATION:Manchester Academy\, Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PR
CATEGORIES:Clubs,Festivals,Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T030000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20251006T151123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T151131Z
UID:14340-1787353200-1787367600@thegothcalendar.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Cure Afterparty
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Star & Garter\, Manchester on Friday 21st August 2026 for our massive Cure Afterparty!  \n\n\n\nWe will be spinning all the hits\, fan favourites & more plus a nice mix of your favourite alternative\, goth\, indie & new wave classics til late. \n\n\n\nExpect to hear – The Cure\, Depeche Mode\, The Smiths\, Bauhaus\, Joy Division\, Echo & The Bunnymen\, Sisters Of Mercy\, Siouxsie & The Bansheees\, The Chameleons\, Killing Joke\, New Order\, Pixies\, Smashing Pumpkins\, Bowie\, Psychedelic Furs\, The Mission\, Talking Heads\, The Jesus & Mary Chain\, Cocteau Twins\, Morrissey\, R.E.M\, Radiohead\, Placebo\, The Cult\, Gary Numan & loads more!
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/the-cure-afterparty/
LOCATION:The Star and Garter\, Manchester\, 18-20 Fairfield St\, Manchester\, M1 2QF
CATEGORIES:Clubs,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260128T150315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T150323Z
UID:14979-1789153200-1789167600@thegothcalendar.co.uk
SUMMARY:Reliquia + Hurtsfall + Mrs Frighthouse
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n“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.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\nThey confront issues of misogyny\, homophobia and transphobia in performances that feel in equal parts disturbing and cathartic.”\n\n\n\n“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.”
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/reliquia-hurtsfall-mrs-frighthouse/
LOCATION:Aatma\, Manchester\, 1st Floor\, 14-16 Faraday St\, Manchester\, M1 1BE
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260126T154005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154012Z
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SUMMARY:She Past Away + Actors
DESCRIPTION:Night Terrors will be hosting a double-bill of She Past Away + ACTORS at Dalston’s EartH Hall this September. \n\n\n\nSHE 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. \n\n\n\nACTORS 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.
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/she-past-away-actors-3/
LOCATION:Gorilla\, Manchester\, Whitworth Street West\, Manchester\, M15WW
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T230000
DTSTAMP:20260411T221033
CREATED:20260202T152442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T152448Z
UID:15224-1792436400-1792450800@thegothcalendar.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cabaret Voltaire + Gazelle Twin
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThese 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. \n\n\n\nTalking 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. \n\n\n\nIn 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.”
URL:https://thegothcalendar.co.uk/event/cabaret-voltaire-gazelle-twin-8/
LOCATION:The Albert Hall\, Manchester\, 27 Peter St\, Manchester\, M2 5QR
CATEGORIES:Live Bands,North West
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