Gripper Lee are a powerhouse in the UK punk scene, delivering a sound described by Punktuation! Magazine as “electrifying.” Known for their uncompromising energy and sharp social commentary, they’re a band that doesn’t just strum in time—they make statements. Their upcoming album, ‘Hymn for a Godless Universe’, is set to drop for streaming on May 1st, 2026, with CD and vinyl releases to follow soon after.
The Mission: Music with a Message
True to the punk ethos, Gripper Lee are deeply socialy active. Look out on their upcoming schedule for a major fundraiser for Stand Up To Racism, reinforcing their commitment to using their platform for political and social change.
2026 Live Tour Dates
Gripper Lee has a packed schedule for 2026, hitting venues across Brighton, Hastings, London, and beyond. Here is the full list of confirmed events:
- Saturday 25th April – Brighton
- Venue: The Prince Albert
- Event: Austen Gayton Memorial Event (supporting Peter and the Test Tube Babies)
- Details: 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM | £15 ADV / £20 on the door
- Sunday 26th April – Herne Bay
- Venue: Parkerville
- Supporting: With Cside Swindle
- Details: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Free Entry
- Friday 1st May – Hastings
- Venue: The Pig (37 White Rock)
- Event: Fundraiser for Stand Up To Racism
- Supporting: With Lewis Floyd Henry, Hastings Punk Choir
- Details: 7:00 PM till late | Free entry/donations on door
- Sunday 3rd May – London NW5
- Venue: Fiddler’s Elbow
- Event: Moonpunx #13
- Supporting: With Family of Strangers, The Glitterbombs
- Details: 2:00 PM | £10 ADV
- Saturday 16th May – Hastings
- Venue: The Carlisle
- Event: Punk Rock At The Carlisle (with Family of Strangers, PUNKA)
- Sunday 7th June – Brighton
- Venue: The Pipeline
- Supporting: Tuppenny Bunters
- Saturday 25th July – Southwick
- Venue: The Barn
- Event: Alive At The Barn Festival
- Saturday 15th August – Hastings
- Venue: Lord Nelson
- Supporting: With The Bitter Pills
- Sunday 23rd August – Hastings
- Venue: East Hastings Sea Angling Association
- Event: KOHO Fest
- Sunday 29th August – Hastings
- Venue: The Carlisle
- Supporting: With Stop Stop, Nicotine Wisdom, SBL Band
- Saturday 3rd October – Guildford
- Venue: City Club
- Event: City Fest
- Sunday 11th October – Hastings
- Venue: The Carlisle
- Supporting: With The Paul Huggett Band, Key Change
- Sunday 15th November – Brighton
- Venue: The Prince Albert
- Event: City Baby Attacked by Rats With Wings 2
- Saturday 19th December – Kingston
- Venue: Fighting Cocks
- Supporting: Eddie & The Hot Rods
