The Molotovs have announced a 'Wasted On Youth' UK tour of grassroots venues for 2026
The tour supports their debut album, set to release early next year.
The Molotovs are set to embark on their 'Wasted On Youth' UK tour in January and February 2026, in support of their forthcoming debut album of the same name, due 30th January.
Comprising siblings Matthew and Issey Cartlidge, the duo will be performing at independent venues across the UK, including stops in Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Southampton, and London.
Matthew comments: “We want to make sure we’re playing all of those vital independent stages that keep new talent coming through.
“We’re doing this to stand with grassroots venues that help keep music alive, and formed an intrinsic part of the band’s origins.”
The dates read:
JANUARY
6 King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
7 Lending Room, Leeds, UK
8 Gorilla, Manchester, UK
9 Thekla, Bristol, UK
11 The Cavern, Exeter, UK
13 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
14 Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK
15 Esquires, Bedford, UK
16 Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate, UK
21 Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield, UK
22 The Bootleg Social, Blackpool, UK
23 The Sugarmill, Stoke, UK
24 Monks Waterside, Aylesbury, UK
26 The Brook, Southampton, UK
27 The Black Prince, Northampton, UK
28 The Waterfront Studio, Norwich, UK
30 Banquet Records At Kingston College, Kingston, UK
31 Resident Music, Shop, Brighton, UK
FEBRUARY
1 Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London, UK
2 Sister Ray at 100 Club, London, UK
4 HMV, Shop, Cardiff, UK
5 Jacaranda Records, Shop, Liverpool, UK
Comprising siblings Matthew and Issey Cartlidge, the duo will be performing at independent venues across the UK, including stops in Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Southampton, and London.
Matthew comments: “We want to make sure we’re playing all of those vital independent stages that keep new talent coming through.
“We’re doing this to stand with grassroots venues that help keep music alive, and formed an intrinsic part of the band’s origins.”
The dates read:
JANUARY
6 King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
7 Lending Room, Leeds, UK
8 Gorilla, Manchester, UK
9 Thekla, Bristol, UK
11 The Cavern, Exeter, UK
13 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
14 Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK
15 Esquires, Bedford, UK
16 Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate, UK
21 Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield, UK
22 The Bootleg Social, Blackpool, UK
23 The Sugarmill, Stoke, UK
24 Monks Waterside, Aylesbury, UK
26 The Brook, Southampton, UK
27 The Black Prince, Northampton, UK
28 The Waterfront Studio, Norwich, UK
30 Banquet Records At Kingston College, Kingston, UK
31 Resident Music, Shop, Brighton, UK
FEBRUARY
1 Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London, UK
2 Sister Ray at 100 Club, London, UK
4 HMV, Shop, Cardiff, UK
5 Jacaranda Records, Shop, Liverpool, UK