Andy Shaw

DARKFEST 2026 will take place at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on August 22, featuring headline act Sanctum Sanctorium alongside Ghost Dance, The Rose of Avalanche, Dawn After Dark and Korinthians. The event will also include the Devil’s Own Alternative Market, offering clothing, artwork, jewellery, music and collectables from 2pm before the live festival opens at 6pm.

The Wolverhampton VIP Record Fair will return to KK’s Steel Mill on August 8, running from 9am to 3:30pm. The event will feature UK record dealers and new sellers offering vinyl, CDs, DVDs, music memorabilia, rare collectibles, bargain records and new releases across genres including rock, punk, Northern Soul, hip hop and progressive rock.

Indiepalooza will bring tribute acts representing The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs to KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on July 31. The indoor festival, now in its fourth year, aims to recreate a large-scale indie-rock event in a single venue and has reportedly sold out venues across the UK. Radio presenters Chris Moyles and Greg James, along with music photographer Duncan Cowley, have praised the quality of the performances.

American Southern rock band A Thousand Horses is set to perform at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on July 14 as part of their UK tour. Known for blending country, rock and blues influences, the Nashville-based group built international recognition following the success of their single Smoke and continue to evolve through albums such as Southernality, Bridges and The Outside. Their show is expected to feature a mix of fan favourites and newer material, with the venue promoting an evening of energetic performances and strong harmonies.