ReadingGig Guide — Metal, Rock & Punk
Reading currently has 20 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 4 venues, including Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Sub89, The FaceBar. The next gig is Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | SUB89 Reading on August 28, 2026. Moshradar tracks the Reading underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.
Reading gigs by genre
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Gigs in Reading: the basics
How many gigs are on in Reading?
There are 20 upcoming gigs listed in Reading across 4 venues. The next is Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | SUB89 Reading on 28 August 2026.
What are the best live music venues in Reading?
The Reading venues with the most upcoming shows listed are Norden Farm Centre For The Arts, Sub89, The FaceBar, Hexagon Theatre.
What genres of live music can you see in Reading?
Upcoming shows in Reading cover Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative.
How much do gig tickets cost in Reading?
Across the 15 upcoming Reading gigs with a published price, the typical ticket is £18 and the cheapest is £5. 11 of them are £20 or under, starting with The Alter Eagles at Norden Farm Centre For The Arts on 2 October.
Gigs near Reading
Upcoming Events in Reading
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28 Aug
Meteora | Nu Revolution Tour 2026 | SUB89 Reading
Nu-Era Productions presents a monumental night of nu-metal and emo classics, featuring a line-up of the UK’s top tribute acts …
Sub89August 28, 2026 -
4 Sep
The Neil Diamond Story
Bob Drury’s The Neil Diamond Story: The Life of a Legend in Song
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsSeptember 4, 2026 -
5 Sep
The Sounds of the 60s with The Zoots
The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the 60s beats that everybody loves.
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsSeptember 5, 2026 -
19 Sep
The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best of Bowie 2
The Vinyl Frontier: Your Best of Bowie 2 plays Norden Farm Centre For The Arts in Reading on Saturday 19 …
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsSeptember 19, 2026 -
2 Oct
The Alter Eagles
The Alter Eagles are delighted to be coming back to Norden Farm for a very special show.
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsOctober 2, 2026 -
14 Oct
The Searchers & The Hollies Experience
Experience the unforgettable sound of two of the greatest harmony bands of all time in one sensational tribute show.
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsOctober 14, 2026 -
17 Oct
Dark Side of the Wall
The award-winning Dark Side Of The Wall celebrate their heroes in well over 2 hours of spectacular live music and …
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsOctober 17, 2026 -
19 Oct
Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet plays Hexagon Theatre in Reading on Monday 19 October 2026. Doors from 17:30 for this alternative show. It's …
Hexagon TheatreOctober 19, 2026 -
23 Oct
Pop Up Bowie
A stunning tribute to David Bowie by the multi award winning Pop Up Bowie.
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsOctober 23, 2026 -
6 Nov
Totally Blondie
A blistering performance from one of the UK's highest regarded professional tribute bands.
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsNovember 6, 2026 -
7 Nov
Reading Rising 2026
Reading Rising 2026 plays The FaceBar in Reading on Saturday 7 November 2026. Doors from 12:00 for this metal show. …
The FaceBarNovember 7, 2026 -
12 Nov
FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special
FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special! Chop Suey, Slip-Not, A7Xperience, Propa Roach Featuring members of Dragonforce, …
Sub89November 12, 2026 -
13 Nov
Nerina Pallot - Fire Escape Symphonies Tour
Celebrating 25 years of music, Brit and Ivor Novello nominated singer-songwriter Nerina Pallot promises an evening of honesty, humour and …
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsNovember 13, 2026 -
13 Nov
Fright Night 2026
FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2026 DISTANT PLANET TAKEOVER // MAD DOG COLLECTIVE // JAH LION MOVEMENT // OXYTOXSINZ // CIRCUS ACTS …
The FaceBarNovember 13, 2026 -
4 Dec
POP PUNK REVOLUTION TOUR @ Sub89, Reading
Pop punk revolution tour return to Reading with their 25 year anniversary tour!
Sub89December 4, 2026 -
11 Dec
Beat:Cancer, Schism & CofM ft John B & FLEISCH - 11/12/26
2 rooms + 2 awesome headliners, all for a great cause; Schism, CofM & Beat:Cancer are excited to bring you …
The FaceBarDecember 11, 2026 -
16 Apr
The Specials Ltd.
The Specials Ltd. plays Sub89 in Reading on Friday 16 April 2027. The Specials Ltd is on the bill. Doors …
Sub89April 16, 2027 -
1 May
The Shadow Shuffle 4
The Shadow Shuffle 4 plays The FaceBar in Reading on Saturday 1 May 2027. Doors from 12:30 for this punk …
The FaceBarMay 1, 2027 -
13 May
UK Subs
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with Crucial Talent UK Subs The U.K. SUBS, after 50 fun-packed, furious, fast-paced FAN-tastic years, …
Sub89May 13, 2027 -
4 Jun
Mosh Spice (Spice Girls Metal Tribute) - Sub89, Reading
Mosh Spice is the world's first metal tribute to the Spice Girls, a high energy mashup of pop anthems and …
Sub89June 4, 2027
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