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Manchester’s own IST IST mark their 10th anniversary with their biggest headline show to date at the Albert Hall on Friday 1st May 2026. The one-night-only event lands as the band put the finishing touches on their eagerly awaited fifth album, with new tracks already making waves on their recent European tour.

Over the last decade, IST IST have built a formidable reputation on word-of-mouth, their fierce northern DIY spirit, and a run of acclaimed releases via their own Kind Violence Records. Their fourth album Light A Bigger Fire hit #25 in the UK Official Charts (2024), earning praise from The Times, BBC Radio 1, 6Music, Radio X, and more.

Having played to thousands across Europe – including sold-out Italian debuts and landmark shows at Amsterdam’s Paradiso and Manchester’s New Century Hall – the band recently capped off their most successful tours yet with two live albums (ON FIRE and Live in Italy).

Now, they return home for a career-defining night at the Albert Hall – a celebration of their past, present, and the new era to come.