New Shows Announced For Academy Music Group – Week 41
The latest live music and entertainment announcements across the UK | Updated 8 October 2026
APNIN Music brings you this week’s round-up of newly announced shows, with an exciting mix of live music, comedy, club nights and special events coming to venues across the UK.
From established favourites and rising stars to alternative rock, electronic music and live entertainment, there’s plenty to look forward to as the gig calendar builds into 2027. Highlights include First Aid Kit, Hollywood Undead, Professor Green, Vernon Kay, Keo, Bianca Del Rio and Roger Waters Presents Legacy, alongside a host of other newly announced shows.
New Shows by Venue
O2 Academy Birmingham
- Belly Kay – February 2027
- Hollywood Undead – February 2027
- Keo – February 2027
- Peeling Flesh – March 2027
- Bella Poarch – March 2027
- Moving Pictures – April 2027
O2 Academy Bournemouth
- Vernon Kay – October 2027
O2 Academy Bristol
- Disco Wonderland’s NYE – December 2026
- Keo – February 2027
- Vernon Kay – March 2027
- A Night of Sade – March 2027
- Moving Pictures – July 2027
O2 City Hall Newcastle
- First Aid Kit – January 2027
- An Evening with The Fast Show – February 2027
- Bianca Del Rio – April 2027
- Roger Waters Presents Legacy – June 2027
O2 Forum Kentish Town
- Black Sheif – December 2026
- Quadeca – February 2027
- Hollywood Undead – February 2027
- Seasick Steve – March 2027
- Florence Road – May 2027 (two shows)
O2 Academy Glasgow
- First Aid Kit – January 2027
- Hollywood Undead – February 2027
O2 Institute Birmingham
- Piano People – November 2026
- Big Narstie – December 2026
- The Xcerts – January 2027
- Drew Baldridge – February 2027
- Sleeper – April 2027
- Professor Green – May 2027
- Vernon Kay – November 2027
O2 Academy Islington
- Peeling Flesh – March 2027
- HotVox – March 2027
O2 Academy Leeds
- Hybrid Minds – November 2026
- Keo – February 2027
- Hollywood Undead – February 2027
O2 Academy Leicester
- Halloween Fright Night – October 2026
- Vineet TRG & Friends – November 2026
- Professor Green – 12 December 2026
O2 Academy Liverpool
- Sikoti, Fin Carroll and Deevey – November 2026
- Professor Green – May 2027
- Florence Road – May 2027
O2 Academy Oxford
- Basslayerz – December 2026
- Vernon Kay – April 2027
- Professor Green – May 2027
O2 Ritz Manchester
- International Halloween – October 2026
- Definitely Mightbe – December 2026
- Quadeca – February 2027
- The Lathums – April 2027
- Vernon Kay – May 2027
O2 Academy Sheffield
- Vernon Kay – October 2027
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
- Sophia Camara – February 2027
O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
- Skye Newman – November 2026
Live Nation Venues
O2 Apollo Manchester
- First Aid Kit – January 2027
- Bianca Del Rio – April 2027
- Roger Waters Presents Legacy – June 2027
O2 Guildhall Southampton
- Perfectly George – March 2027
Utilita Arena Cardiff
- Hear’Say / Liberty X – April 2027
Looking Ahead
With announcements spanning the remainder of 2026 and well into 2027, this week’s additions offer plenty for live music fans and entertainment lovers to add to their calendars. From intimate venue performances to major live events, the upcoming programme showcases the diversity of the UK’s live entertainment scene.
Keep checking APNIN Music for the latest gig announcements, live music news and updates from venues across the UK.
Please check individual venue listings for confirmed dates, ticket information and any further event details. Listings are based on announcements available as of 8 October 2026.