Idlewild
Idlewild will begin their winter 2026 UK tour on Dec 18, 2026 at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, with a second headline show on Dec 19, 2026 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London. The two-date run, announced in January and highlighted in a July NME feature, celebrates the band’s 30th anniversary. Earlier this year the group performed a hometown gig in Nottingham on Apr 7, 2026 as part of a brief spring tour. Fans can look forward to the upcoming shows as the first live dates of the season, with no additional dates confirmed yet.
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Tour dates
2 shows across the UK.
- Dec18
Edinburgh
Usher Hall · 7:00 PM
Usher Hall · 7:00 PM
- Dec19
London
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire · 7:00 PM
O2 Shepherds Bush Empire · 7:00 PM
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New dates, legs, festivals and music on the horizon.
2mo agoIdlewild announce winter 2026 shows celebrating their 30th anniversary2mo ago · nme.com · The new dates will take them to Edinburgh and London this December The post Idlewild announce winter 2026 sho…
Official6mo agoIdlewild @ Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK, April 7, 20266mo ago · undertheradarmag.com · Idlewild kicked off their UK tour with a career spanning set at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms earlier this week (…
Official8mo agoIdlewild announce 2026 UK and Ireland tour8mo ago · nme.com · Idlewild have announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for later this year. Find all the details and buy tick…
Official8mo agoIdlewild Announce Tour for April 2026 • WithGuitars8mo ago · google.com · Idlewild A ou ce New Tour for 2026 Fresh from the success a d receptio of their epo ymously titled 10th studi…
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About Idlewild
Scottish indie rock outfit Idlewild emerged in the mid-1990s, blending jangly guitars with melodic hooks and a lyrical focus on introspection. Their sound, rooted in alternative rock, has evolved to incorporate pop-rock sensibilities while retaining the raw edge that defined early releases. Renowned for energetic live shows, the band delivers tight, guitar-driven performances that translate their studio intensity to the stage. Periodic hiatuses have punctuated their career, but each return has been met with enthusiastic audiences eager for their dynamic setlists. Idlewild will kick off their winter 2026 UK tour on Dec 18, 2026 at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, followed by a second headline night on Dec 19, 2026 at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London. The two-date run celebrates their 30th anniversary and marks the first confirmed shows of the year.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idlewild touring in 2026?
Yes. Idlewild has 2 upcoming shows, starting December 18, 2026 at Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
When is Idlewild's next concert?
Idlewild's next scheduled show is December 18, 2026 at Usher Hall, Edinburgh.
How do I find out when Idlewild announces a tour?
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