THE AWAKENING with BLACK LAKES and DHAMPYRES

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THE AWAKENING - DARK CARNIVAL TOUR UK 2026

Outstanding pioneers of alternative music and darkwave icons THE AWAKENING bring their unique brand of gothic rock, atmospheric post-punk, industrial and electronic music, with a full band, and a stage performance unlike any other. To any fans of Darkwave, Industrial and Goth, THE AWAKENING is a must see experience.

Founded in 1995, THE AWAKENING have released 11 studio albums, and following on the success of 2025’s ‘HAUNTING’ tour across Europe and North America, founder and visionary artist Ashton Nyte is bringing THE AWAKENING experience back to the UK for a full tour.

Their style is described as ‘hard electronics and chunky guitars, with a strong dance-floor undercurrent’ - what’s not to love? Expect an immersive performance comprised of Ashton’s famed commanding baritone vocals, dark soundscapes and noir-styled sonic architecture.

Support on the tour will be from UK’s BLACK LAKES - who deliver a superb live performance and their dark, edgy vibe is the perfect compliment to THE AWAKENING’s avant-garde drama. BLACK LAKES recently picked up the HRH award for ‘Rising Stars’ of 2025. With music that deliberately smashes the boundary between melodic introspection and cathartic intensity, their music hits hard, with a stage show to match.

Special guests will be DHAMPYRES to open the show with an extravaganza of dark gothic rock and theatrics from the shadows!

Enjoy!