A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter.
Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of SEX PISTOLS once again join forces with FRANK CARTER for 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).
50 YEARS OF PUNK
1976 was punk’s year zero. Sex Pistols set it off by playing a series of gigs, causing mayhem in their native London at now mythical venues like The Marquee, The 100 Club, The Nashville and a residency at the El Paradiso strip club before heading around the UK to spread the new gospel. Incendiary music and mayhem followed and by May they had entered the studio to record the first songs of what would become their legendary album ‘Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols’.
Their June 4th gig at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall, and a second weeks later, inspired members of Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, The Fall and Buzzcocks to form bands. By September’s legendary 100 Club Punk Special, the Pistols were leading a movement. In October, the underground went mainstream – signing to EMI, the band released “Anarchy in the UK,” capturing a generation’s rage.
It was kind of like a commando raid. I don’t even think a lot of places knew we were playing there. We just turned up and set up. It was all a learning curve for us – getting out there and playing live – we were learning on the job.
With Anarchy, I think we tapped into a feeling of unrest around the country at the time. The message was pretty simple – just have a go and get out there and do whatever you want to do. It was a new world – Paul Cook
Steve, Paul and Glen once more emerged in 2024 as a force of chaos and celebration with Frank Carter on vocals.
From Australia to Japan, through European festivals and a legendary show at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust where Carter conjured a giant circle pit, they tore 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.
We’ve had a blast. People want to come and see us play live. If I must say so myself, we are a great live band! – Paul Cook
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.
This summer, the band also play shows at The Piece Hall, Halifax (July 11), Castlefield Bowl, Manchester (July 12), Cardiff Castle (August 1) and Scarborough Open Air Theatre (August 2).
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SEX PISTOLS FEAT FRANK CARTER – ANARCHY IN THE UK TOUR 2026
• Mon 7th Dec – 3 Arena – Dublin
• Wed 9th Dec – Corn Exchange – Edinburgh
• Thu 10th Dec – O2 Academy – Glasgow
• Fri 18th Dec – Brixton Academy – London
• Sun 20th Dec – Eventim Apollo – London
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