The Molotovs Announce ‘Wasted On Youth’ 2026 UK Tour
Rising rock duo to play full run of independent venues in support of debut album
The Molotovs have confirmed a 2026 UK tour in support of their debut album Wasted On Youth, due January 30 via Marshall Records. The brother-sister pair—Matthew and Issey Cartlidge—will bring their fierce, high-energy sound to grassroots venues around the country, kicking off in Glasgow and finishing in Liverpool.
Tickets on sale HERE Preorder the album Wasted On Youth HERE Order ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ (MARSHALL RECORDS) HERE
Announced today, the ‘Wasted On Youth’ tour will spotlight independent venues, a cause the band say is central to their beginnings. “We’re doing this to stand with grassroots venues that help keep music alive,” said frontman Matthew Cartlidge. “We want to make sure we’re playing all of those vital independent stages that keep new talent coming through.”
The tour comes hot on the heels of a milestone moment: their sold-out, 1,500-capacity headline show at London’s Electric Ballroom in October. Despite having just two singles out at the time, The Molotovs delivered a set that critics hailed as “youth, passion and a refusal to concede to apathy” (Music News, ★★★★★). Punk In Focus called them “the future of British Rock.”
That sentiment appears to be catching. Iggy Pop recently handpicked the band to support his U.S. shows, and The Molotovs will also join YUNGBLUD on his upcoming arena dates.
Their most recent release, Rhythm Of Yourself, notched their third consecutive Top 3 single on the physical chart, reinforcing a rapid ascent few new acts can match.
The Molotovs 2026 ‘Wasted On Youth’ UK Tour Dates
06/01 – King Tuts, Glasgow
07/01 – Lending Room, Leeds
08/01 – Gorilla, Manchester
09/01 – Thekla, Bristol
11/01 – The Cavern, Exeter
13/01 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
14/01 – Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
15/01 – Esquires, Bedford
16/01 – Ramsgate Music Hall, Ramsgate
21/01 – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield
22/01 – The Bootleg Social, Blackpool
23/01 – The Sugarmill, Stoke
24/01 – Monks Waterside, Aylesbury
26/01 – The Brook, Southampton
27/01 – The Black Prince, Northampton
28/01 – The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
30/01 – Banquet Records at Kingston College, Kingston
31/01 – Resident Music Shop, Brighton
01/02 – Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London
02/02 – Sister Ray at 100 Club, London
04/02 – HMV Shop, Cardiff
05/02 – Jacaranda Records Shop, Liverpool
Tickets available now at themolotovs.os.fan
Preorder the debut album Wasted On Youth, out January 30, 2026
