Sex Pistols UK Tour
Sex Pistols and Frank Carter extend anniversary tour with six new UK dates.
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The Sex Pistols’ current collaboration with Frank Carter has roots in Bush Hall fundraising events in 2024 and a subsequent Cardiff Castle appearance, with reviewers noting the lineup sounds 'sonically unchanged.'
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The added December 2026 UK dates are Leeds O2 Academy (Dec 4), Newcastle NX (Dec 5), Liverpool Olympia (Dec 12), Birmingham O2 Academy (Dec 14), Portsmouth Guildhall (Dec 15) and Bristol Prospect Building (Dec 16), joining already announced Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London shows.
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Paul Cook and Steve Jones stress the band’s tight, well‑oiled live chemistry and the sense of energy around playing the catalog, with Cook saying Anarchy tapped into unrest and signaled a new world, and Jones praising Frank Carter’s fronting and crowd connection.
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The 50th anniversary of Anarchy In The U.K. is highlighted, with the track dating to 1976 and the anniversary falling on November 26, framing it as a milestone for British punk.
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Contextual history notes underscore the era’s impact, including Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall shows that inspired future generations of musicians and helped cement the Sex Pistols’ legacy.
The Sex Pistols are expanding their 50th-anniversary tour with six new UK dates in December 2026, featuring original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock alongside Gallows frontman Frank Carter Shortlist. The shows will hit Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Bristol before the band wraps up what Hello Rayo calls a landmark celebration of punk's defining moment. General sale tickets open September 4, 2026, via Live Nation.
The tour marks 50 years since 'Anarchy In The U.K.' — released November 26, 1976 — became the anthem that changed British music forever Metal Planet Music. Carter, who fronted the band at Bush Hall benefit shows in 2024 and Cardiff Castle last year, has won praise from Jones and Cook for capturing the raw energy that made the Sex Pistols legendary.
Newcastle Gets Its First Sex Pistols Show in 50 Years
Newcastle fans have waited five decades for this moment. Chronicle Live reports the December 5 NX show marks the first time the Sex Pistols have ever performed in the city. The announcement has sparked excitement among locals who missed out on the band's original 1970s run when punk was still finding its voice.
A Tightly Rehearsed Band Reclaiming Its Legacy
Steve Jones and Paul Cook have emphasized the band's tight live chemistry with Frank Carter fronting the lineup. Cook said 'Anarchy' tapped into the unrest of its era and signaled a new world for music Farout Magazine. Jones praised Carter's ability to connect with crowds and deliver the songs with the same punch they had in 1976.
Six Shows Across England and Wales Complete the Winter Run
Beyond Newcastle, the December dates include Leeds O2 Academy (December 4), Liverpool Olympia (December 12), Birmingham O2 Academy (December 14), Portsmouth Guildhall (December 15), and Bristol Prospect Building (December 16) Hello Rayo. These shows join previously announced stops in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London, giving fans across the UK multiple chances to witness the milestone tour.
From Bush Hall to Arenas: Frank Carter Proves He Fits the Role
Frank Carter's journey with the Sex Pistols began at a pair of Bush Hall benefit shows in 2024 and extended to a major Cardiff Castle performance that reviewers called 'sonically unchanged' from the original band Farout Magazine. The fact that three original members — Jones, Cook, and Matlock — chose Carter to front this 50-year celebration speaks to how well he's captured the spirit that made punk dangerous and essential.
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