The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

If you have been keeping an eye on the local music calendar for this autumn, you might have noticed that The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets are heading to the Brighton Dome Concert Hall on 8 October 2026. It is a co-headline show that brings together two bands with distinct histories in the UK indie scene, and it is scheduled to start at 19:00.

This tour marks the 40th anniversary of The Wonder Stuff. Since forming in 1986, the band has built a catalogue that they plan to draw from for this performance. The current lineup features Miles Hunt on vocals and guitar, Malc Treece on guitar and vocals, Erica Nockalls on violin and vocals, Mark Gemini Thwaite on guitar, Tim Sewell on bass, and Pete Howard on drums. You can expect to hear tracks spanning their career, with songs like 'Unbearable', 'A Wish Away', 'Caught In My Shadow', 'Size of A Cow', and 'Don't Let Me Know Down, Gently' on the setlist. Joining them, Inspiral Carpets will be performing as special guests, focusing on their garage pop sound and the 'Madchester' style they are known for.

Regarding the logistics, tickets are currently priced at £46.50 and £44.00 through the Brighton Dome. If you choose to book via phone or online, there is an additional charge of £3.50 per order. It is worth noting the venue's policy on age restrictions: those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when in the seating areas, and anyone under 14 is not permitted in the venue without an accompanying adult. Whether you are a long-time follower of these bands or simply interested in the indie rock scene from the 80s and 90s, the show offers a chance to see both acts on the same stage.