Never mind the nostalgia — the Sex Pistols are back, and they’re still making a glorious racket!
Fifty years after helping unleash punk rock on an unsuspecting Britain, three original members of the legendary band are joining forces with one of modern punk’s most explosive frontmen for a night of musical mayhem at O2 Academy Birmingham.
Guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock are back together, with Frank Carter taking over vocal duties and injecting his own ferocious energy into the songs that helped change rock music forever.
It’s a combination that’s already been setting stages alight, bringing the raw, confrontational spirit of 1976 crashing into the present day.
Expect a blistering trip through punk history, with classics including “Anarchy in the U.K.”, “God Save the Queen”, “Pretty Vacant” and “Holidays in the Sun” – providing plenty of opportunities to shout yourself hoarse.
Carter is no stranger to chaos, having built his reputation with Gallows and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and his electrifying stage presence brings a thrilling new dimension to the Pistols’ notorious catalogue.
This 50th anniversary celebration is more than a history lesson. It’s loud, rebellious, gloriously provocative rock ‘n’ roll from the musicians who helped start it all.
Punk’s not dead. Apparently, it’s having a birthday party.
INFO:
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter play O2 Academy Birmingham on Monday 14 December 2026. Doors open at 7pm, with an 11pm curfew. Standing is 14+, seated areas 8+; under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are listed at £68.20 including booking fee.