07 November 2025
Newsdesk
Skunk Anansie and Garbage will be co-headlining some of the country’s most beautiful outdoor stages in June 2026, promoted by Cuffe & Taylor.
These two musical powerhouses will team up to perform together in stunning venues as diverse as The Piece Hall, Halifax (16th June), Delamere Forest (18th June), Dreamland, Margate (19th June), Scarborough Open Air Theatre (20th June), Cardiff Castle (22nd June) and Guildhall Square, Southampton (23rd June). On this joint headline tour, the bands will take turns to close the evening’s entertainment.
Formed in London in 1994, Skunk Anansie are known for their powerful fusion of hard rock, punk, and funk influences. Fronted by the charismatic and dynamic Skin, whose distinctive voice and commanding stage presence have become the band’s signature, Skunk Anansie broke through with explosive hits like “Weak,” “Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)”, and “Charity.” Their music often tackles political and social issues, addressing themes of race, gender, and power with raw emotion and unapologetic energy. The band’s diverse sound—ranging from aggressive riffs to soulful ballads—helped define the alternative rock landscape of the 1990s. After a hiatus in the early 2000s, Skunk Anansie reunited in 2009, continuing to tour and release new material that reaffirms their reputation as one of the most electrifying and thought-provoking bands in British rock, highlighted by the release of their recent top 10 album, the critically and commercially acclaimed “The Painful Truth”.
Garbage are an American alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1993 consisting of Scottish lead vocalist Shirley Manson and American musicians Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig. Garbage became known for their innovative fusion of rock, electronica, grunge, and pop, creating a dark yet polished sound that stood out in the 1990s music scene. Their self-titled debut album, Garbage (1995), produced hits like “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains”, earning them critical acclaim and international success. The band continued to evolve with albums such as Version 2.0 and Beautiful Garbage, exploring themes of identity, technology, and emotional complexity. With Manson’s commanding presence and the band’s layered production, Garbage remain a pioneering force in modern alternative music.
Garbage and Skunk Anansie Summer 2026 dates
Tuesday 16th June - Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax – (Garbage Closing) *
Thursday 18th June - Forest Live, Delamere Forest – (Skunk Anansie Closing)
Friday 19th June – Dreamland, Margate – (Garbage Closing)
Saturday 20th June - Scarborough Open Air Theatre – (Skunk Anansie Closing) *
Monday 22nd June - Depot Live – Cardiff Castle – (Garbage Closing) *
Wednesday 23rd June - Southampton Summer Sessions, Guildhall Square, Southampton – (Skunk Anansie Closing) *
* TK Maxx Presents
General tickets will go on sale on Friday 14th November at 10am.
