Punk, rock and metal tours coming to the UK in 2026
From Papa Roach to Korn
Last updated 30th Jun 2026
With plenty of live punk, rock and metal music heading to the UK in 2026, get ready for a plethora of mosh pits and soaring guitar solos. Kerrang! Radio takes a look at the punk, rock and metal tours that will be tearing up stages across the UK for the rest of the year, as well as epic festivals.
From seasoned veterans returning to the stage such as Papa Roach, to emo-rockers My Chemical Romance, 2026 and beyond promises a potent dose of mosh-worthy anthems that'll have you singing along at the top of your lungs.
Punk, rock and metal tours coming to the UK in 2026:
My Chemical Romance - June-July 2026
My Chemical Romance will put on a series of shows in the summer of 2026, including two sold-out shows in London's Wembley Stadium. They'll perform from 30th June until 11th July as part of their 'Long Live the Black Parade' tour.
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Twenty One Pilots - August 2026
Twenty One Pilots will take to the stage at All Points East in the summer of 2026, performing their first gig at London's Victoria Park. Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun will headline the festival on 30th August, topping the line-up which includes Wunderhorse, REN, BBNO$, PVRIS, Nova Twins, Dead Pony, Kid Kapachi, and LEAP.
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Evanescence - September 2026
Evanescence will play four dates in the UK as part of a huge world tour in 2026. Supported by Poppy and K-Flay, the UK shows will take place from 8th-13th September, in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London.
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Spiritbox - September 2026
Spiritbox will take their 'Tsunami Sea Arena Tour' across the UK in September, visiting Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Cardiff and London from 12th-19th. The tour will feature special guests Jinjer and Dying Wish.
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Korn - October-November 2026
Korn will put on six UK and Ireland arena tour dates this autumn, visiting Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Dublin and London from 26th October-4th November. They'll be supported by Architects and Youth Code.
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Papa Roach - November 2026
As part of their 'Rise of the Roach World Tour', Papa Roach will perform six UK and Ireland dates in November. They'll be performing from 1st-9th November, visiting Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham, Manchester, London and Cardiff.
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Shinedown - November 2026
Shinedown will head on tour in November, in support of their eighth studio album 'EI8HT'. As part of their 'Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour' across North America and Europe, they'll perform five dates, in Birmingham, Glasgow, Nottingham, London and Manchester, from 14th-20th November.
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Five Finger Death Punch - January 2027
As part of their 20th anniversary world tour, Five Finger Death Punch will perform five dates in the UK and Ireland in January 2027. Joined by Lamb of God and Bleed From Within, they'll visit Manchester, Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham and London from 16th-23rd January.
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Now read:
7 rock and metal festivals to look forward to in 2026