Punk, rock and metal tours coming to the UK in 2026
From Papa Roach to Korn
Last updated 22nd Sep 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 heavy metallers Five Finger Death Punch, 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:
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