Arkayla announces UK tour
Manchester indie‑rockers Arkayla announced an Autumn tour kickoff in Hull with pre‑sale set for April 1, signalling continued tour momentum for UK indie acts (x.com). The announcement arrived alongside nostalgic posts celebrating ’90s alt — a reminder that UK indie circuits are still leaning on retro touchpoints for buzz (x.com).
Arkayla’s confirmed May 2026 headline run spans nine cities, opening at Leeds Oporto on 7 May and hitting Sheffield (Sidney & Matilda, 8 May), Nottingham (Bodega, 9 May), Bristol (The Croft, 21 May) and London (Camden Assembly, 22 May) among others. (ents24.com) The band is booked for Neighbourhood Weekender at Victoria Park, Warrington on 23 May and is listed for additional festival slots including Liverpool Sound City and Victorious Festival across 2026. (stereoboard.com) Arkayla capped 2025 with a sold‑out Manchester Academy headline on 19 December billed at roughly 900 capacity, described by multiple outlets as the group’s biggest hometown milestone to date. (famemagazine.co.uk) The band’s 2025 EP Don’t Look For Answers features singles “Doctor” and “Waste of Time,” tracks repeatedly cited in live reviews and interviews as central to their current set. (atwoodmagazine.com) Arkayla supported The Sherlocks at Manchester’s Albert Hall on release day and completed a multi‑date support run with The Royston Club that included shows at the O2 City Hall and Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom. (withguitars.com) Tastemaker coverage and airplay from BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X, XS Manchester and features in outlets such as CLASH and Wonderland have followed the band as they move from grassroots rooms to mid‑size venues. (ents24.com)
