The Kooks announce outdoor gigs in England for 2026

The indie band will hit Northwich, Scarborough, Halifax, and Bristol in June.

Date published: 27th Oct 2025

The Kooks have announced a run of outdoor summer gigs for 2026.

Marking 20 years since the release of their 2006 debut album Inside In/Inside Out, which features hits like 'Naive', 'She Moves In Her Own Way', and 'Seaside', the indie band has announced gigs in Northwich, Scarborough, Halifax, and Bristol for June 2026.

News of the upcoming gigs comes shortly after the band wrapped up their biggest headline shows this year, which included stops at Manchester's Co-op Live and London's O2 Arena.

In May this year, The Kooks released their seventh studio album, Never/Know, which landed at number 5 in the UK album charts, featuring tracks like ‘Never Know’ and ‘Summer Baby’. 

The Kooks’ 2026 summer shows include:

Wed 17th June: Delamere Forest in Northwich

Thu 18th June: Scarborough Open Air Theatre in Scarborough

Fri 19th June: Live at The Piece Hall in Halifax

Tue 23rd June: Bristol Sounds 2026 in Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol

Tickets for The Kooks' summer gigs go on general sale on Friday 31st October at 10am via the band’s website.

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