Digbeth’s sought after music venue, XOYO Birmingham, has revealed a diverse programme of headline shows for the remainder of 2026 from October through to December. Staged under the XOYO:LIVE banner, the venue presents a packed season of live performances across alternative,RnB, rap, indie, roots, metal and left‑field, as it continues to elevate Birmingham’s live music scene for fans across the region.
The Q4 programme opens with a strong run of shows, kicking off with Gentleman’s Dub Club celebrating 20 years of dub, reggae and ska on 15 October. The Ivor Novello Award-winning indie folk artist Passenger brings new album Wild Love on 4 November, while Ole 60 lands on 6 November with their genre-blending alt-country sound. Dutty Moonshine Big Band touches down on 19 November with their high-octane brass and bass fusion, and the critically acclaimed Westside Cowboy add an injection of 70s inspired rock on 29 November on their biggest UK headline tour to date.
For fans of metal and alternative, there’s a quality run of unmissable shows. Manchester hardcore outfit Guilt Trip headline on 14 October on the opening of their UK tour, bringing uncompromising energy. Cult favourite ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA land on 21 November, known for their riotous, mash-ups. And The Blackout round off the year on 4 December, marking 15 years of their seminal third album Hope with a special anniversary performance.
RnB and rap also take centre stage at XOYO Birmingham this year with two major names. Lady Leshurr, one of the city’s most influential voices, returns home on 29 October with her 10 Years of The Queen’s Speech tour. And the incredible MNEK headlines on 8 November, bringing the powerhouse vocals that have earned him a celebrated catalogue of chart-topping hits as a solo artist and with the likes of Joel Corry, Gorgon City and Zara Larsson: a true songwriting genius.
Situated in the creative hub of Digbeth, XOYO Birmingham has fast become one of the UK’s most acclaimed club and live music venues. Renowned for its world-class sound, industrial architecture and creative spirit, it has hosted an impressive roster of global talent including Kurt Vile, Little Simz, Dermot Kennedy, Sundara Karma, Peace, Nieve Ella, White Denim, Peter Doherty and The Zutons, alongside electronic heavyweights such as Amelie Lens, Chase & Status, Andy C, DJ EZ, Hannah Wants, Sub Focus, Patrick Topping, and Bicep.
XOYO Birmingham’s latest Q4 programme cements the venue as a key player in the West Midlands live music scene, offering the city’s only 750-capacity live room built for big‑room atmosphere and intimate performances from artists rising well beyond the grassroots circuit.
For tickets and full listings, visit xoyobirmingham.co.uk.
XOYO:LIVE 2026
Wed 14 Oct – Guilt Trip
Thu 15 Oct – Gentleman’s Dub Club 20th Anniversary
Thu 29 Oct – Lady Leshurr – 10 Years of The Queen’s Speech Tour
Wed 4 Nov – Passenger
Fri 6 Nov – Ole 60
Sun 8 Nov – MNEK
Sat 14 Nov – BBC Asian Network Certified – SOLD OUT
Thu 19 Nov – Dutty Moonshine Big Band
Sat 21 Nov – ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA
Sun 29 Nov – Westside Cowboy – SOLD OUT
Fri 04 Dec – The Blackout
XOYO Birmingham, 29 Lower Trinity St, Birmingham B9 4AG