Norwegian electronic duo Smerz will perform live at The Workman’s Club on Sunday 26th April 2026. Tickets are priced at €23 plus booking fees and go on sale on Friday 21st November at 10am.
Their latest album, Big City Life, released in May, leans into an experimental art-pop sound. The record blends elements of electro, R&B, synth-pop, minimalism, trance, and DIY pop, with vocals that float between casual speech and melodic singing.
IDLES, the acclaimed UK rock band, will headline an outdoor show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Wednesday 26th August 2026, with support from Chalk. Tickets go on sale on Friday 21st November at 10am.
Dublin psych-pop band Thumper are set to play The Academy on Tuesday 4th March 2026. Tickets are available from €24 plus fees. Known for their melodic yet dynamic sound, Thumper have earned a reputation for energetic live performances and catchy, nuanced songwriting.
British indie rock band Panchiko are experiencing a resurgence in popularity after a discarded demo CD from 2000 was discovered in a Nottingham charity shop and shared online, sparking widespread interest. The band, now actively touring and recording, perform at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on 30th October, and at Vicar Street, Dublin on 31st October 2026.
Upcoming gigs table:
| Artist | Venue | City | Date | Ticket Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smerz | The Workman’s Club | Dublin | 26th April 2026 | €23 + fees, on sale 21st Nov |
| IDLES | Custom House Square | Belfast | 26th August 2026 | Tickets on sale 21st Nov |
| Thumper | The Academy | Dublin | 4th March 2026 | €24 + fees |
| Panchiko | Empire Music Hall | Belfast | 30th October 2026 | TBC |
| Panchiko | Vicar Street | Dublin | 31st October 2026 | TBC |
This roundup also hints at upcoming shows from Danny Brown and Modern Nature, promising an eclectic mix of electronic, rock, and indie sounds across 2026.
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