Apparations + TBC
Apparitions present their first ever weekend event. Expect goth rock, dark alternative, EBM, industrial, darkwave, gothic metal, italo, ethereal wave and more. 7pm-11pm Bands11pm-3am Nightclub
Manchester
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Blaklight + Spire Circle
Strange events presents: Blaklight (Los Angeles) + Spire Circle £12 adv £15 door7pm until late Fuel Cafe Bar, 448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BW(nearest tram stop is West Didsbury or Burton Road) Blaklight:Los Angeles based dark synthpop trio Adam Collier, Brian Belknap & Omar Quiñones. Spire Circle:Manchester based electronic post-punk & dark wave band.
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Manchester
May 20
Lone Assembly + Ro Nova
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. Their 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
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Manchester
May 20
Rosegarden Funeral Party + The Empty Page
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. Rosegarden 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.
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Manchester
May 29
Strange Day: J:dead, Strange Futures, KK Verkefni & more + Strange Manchester after party
Strange Day – all dayer & Strange Manchester after party.£15 adv £20 door including after party Live:j:dead Strange Futures (Bristol)KK Verkefni (Wrexham)Trianglecuts (Manchester)Mother Suspiria (Manchester) £5 adv after party onlyStrange Manchester DJs:Medusa (The Ravens Nest)Strange DJsMark Walker (Strange Manchester)
Manchester
May 30
The March Violets + TBC
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
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Manchester
July 1
Inkubus Sukkubus + Luna Cult Club
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
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Manchester
July 10
Grooving in Green + Chaos Bleak + St Lucifer
Off-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel, Manchester. Off-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. GROOVING 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
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Manchester
August 8
Fitzfest: Deviant + Witch Of The Vale + Spire Circle
Join us to celebrate a night of music in memory of our friend and talented musician Fitz. A year after he left us, we wanted to create an event he would be proud of, remembering Fitz and his music project SkinjoB. Bands on the night:Spire Circle – Featuring Susana Duende, SkinjoB live keyboard player Witch of the Vale – Featuring Erin Hawthorne, the beautiful art face cover of SkinjoB’s album Displeasure Deviant UK – Featuring Jay Smith, Fitz performed live with Jay as guest keyboard player for Deviant UK Keep an eye out for other special announcements! Doors open 18:30
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