The Molotovs reveal 2026 tour of independent venues

The Molotovs have just unveiled a big 2026 tour of independent venues.

Before they join YUNGBLUD in arenas next April, the punk duo – Matthew and Issey Cartlidge – will hit the road surrounding the release of their upcoming debut album Wasted On Youth.

Explaining the decision to focus on these particular rooms, Matthew says, “We want to make sure we’re playing all of those vital independent stages that keep new talent coming through.

“We’re doing this to stand with grassroots venues that help keep music alive, and formed an intrinsic part of the band’s origins.”

Catch them live at the following:

The Molotovs 2026 UK headline tour dates

January

6 Glasgow King Tuts
7 Leeds Lending Room
8 Manchester Gorilla
9 Bristol Thekla
11 Exeter The Cavern
13 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
14 Birmingham Sunflower Lounge
15 Bedford Esquires
16 Ramsgate Music Hall
21 Sheffield Hallamshire Hotel
22 Blackpool The Bootleg Social
23 Stoke The Sugarmill
24 Aylesbury Monks Waterside
26 Southampton The Brook
27 Northampton The Black Prince
28 Norwich Waterfront Studio
30 Kingston Banquet Records At Kingston College
31 Brighton Resident Music Shop

February

1 London Rough Trade Denmark Street
2 London Sister Ray at 100 Club
4 Cardiff hmv Shop
5 Liverpool Jacaranda Records Shop

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