Chameleons: Live at XOYO Birmingham

Friday 7th August | XOYO, Birmingham

Legendary Middleton post-punk outfit Chameleons bring their soaring “sonic cathedrals” to Birmingham’s XOYO on Friday 7th August. This headline performance precedes a full UK tour and the 12th-anniversary milestone of their iconic ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ series. Joined by special guests yet to be announced, the band arrives in formidable form, proving why they remain one of Manchester’s most revered musical exports.

Since their 1981 inception, the group has cultivated a massive cult following, with their influence cited by everyone from Noel Gallagher and The Charlatans to Interpol and Moby. Their sprawling discography – anchored by classics like Script of the Bridge and Strange Times – was recently bolstered by Arctic Moon, their first studio album in twenty years. Hailed by MOJO and UNCUT for its 21st-century relevance, the new material showcases the current lineup of Mark Burgess, Reg Smithies, Stephen Rice, Danny Ashberry, and Todd Demma at the height of their atmospheric powers.

As demand for the Chameleons reaches an all-time high, this Birmingham date offers a vital opportunity to experience their shimmering, shadowy wall of sound before they head into a major 2026 residency at Manchester’s New Century Hall. Witness a band that remains as vital and majestic today as the moment they began.