The Molotovs have announced a 'Wasted On Youth' UK tour of grassroots venues for 2026

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:

JANUARY6 King Tuts, Glasgow, UK7 Lending Room, Leeds, UK8 Gorilla, Manchester, UK9 Thekla, Bristol, UK11 The Cavern, Exeter, UK13 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK14 Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, UK15 Esquires, Bedford, UK16 Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate, UK21 Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield, UK22 The Bootleg Social, Blackpool, UK23 The Sugarmill, Stoke, UK24 Monks Waterside, Aylesbury, UK26 The Brook, Southampton, UK27 The Black Prince, Northampton, UK28 The Waterfront Studio, Norwich, UK30 Banquet Records At Kingston College, Kingston, UK31 Resident Music, Shop, Brighton, UKFEBRUARY1 Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London, UK2 Sister Ray at 100 Club, London, UK4 HMV, Shop, Cardiff, UK5 Jacaranda Records, Shop, Liverpool, UK