Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter Announce 50 Years Of Punk Celebration Shows

Punk titans Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter have announced additional shows for 2026, marking 50 years of punk.

The original members of the Pistols Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock, once again join forces with frontman Frank Carter or one of the greatest nights out in rock n roll and the closest thing to the original punk experience there is.

The Anarchy In The U.K. Tour in December will take in Dublin (3 Arena, Dec 7), Edinburgh (Corn Exchange, Dec 9), Glasgow (O2 Academy, Dec 10), London (Brixton Academy, Dec 18) and London (Eventim Apollo, Dec 20).

This summer, the band also play shows at The Piece Hall, Halifax (Saturday July 11); Castlefield Bowl, Manchester (Sunday July 12); Cardiff Castle (Saturday August 1) and Scarborough Open Air Theatre (Sunday August 2).

The new Pistols once more emerged in 2025 as a force of chaos and celebration – and 2026 will see them celebrate 50 years since the band’s infamous show at Manchester’s The Lesser Free Trade Hall – a gig hailed by NME as “the most important concert of all time”, inspiring an audience packed with people who would become the next generation of artists.

From Australia to Japan, through European festivals and a legendary show at the Royal Albert Hall – where Carter conjured a giant circle pit – they have torn venues apart throughout 2025. A return to London’s 100 Club before an audience that included Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Bobby Gillespie, sealed the revival. 

For Steve Jones, the mission is simple: “If it ain’t fun, I ain’t doing it. I’m too old for bullshit.” 

Formerly of Gallows and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Carter joined the line up in 2024, to help save London’s iconic Bush Hall and soon received rave reviews for his energy and new life brought to Sex Pistols’ music.

Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter UK Tour Dates

July 2026

Sat 11 – Halifax, The Piece Hall with The Undertones and Panic Shack
Sun 12 – Manchester, Castlefield Bowl
with Dr John Cooper Clarke

August 2026

Sat 01 – Cardiff Castle with The Stranglers, The Undertones and Panic Shack
Sun 02 – Scarborough Open Air Theatre
with The Stranglers and The Undertones

December 2026

Mon 07 – Dublin, 3 Arena
Wed 09 – Edinburgh, Corn Exchange
Thu 10 – Glasgow, O2 Academy
Fri 18 – London, Brixton Academy
Sun 20 – London, Eventim Apollo