Instrumental rock innovators Polyphia announce huge Leeds show as part of 2026 World Tour
Viral guitar sensations Polyphia are set to bring their genre-defying live show to Leeds on their newly announced 2026 World Tour
Genre-defying instrumental rock innovators Polyphia have announced a massive headline date in Leeds as part of their upcoming 2026 World Tour.
The virtuosic internet sensations will head to the city for a highly anticipated performance, marking one of just four exclusive UK stops on their global run.
The announcement follows the release of their explosive new single ‘CAN YOU FEEL IT,’ which marks the band’s first new music drop in over four years.
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For the UK leg of the tour, Polyphia are bringing an incredibly stacked line-up of special guests to the region. Fans can expect heavy-hitting live support from French synthwave icon Perturbator, alongside viral guitar sensation RJ Pasin.
Formed in Texas, Polyphia have spent the last decade completely tearing up the rulebook for instrumental rock. While traditional rock instrumentals often lean on heavy distortion and endless guitar solos, this quartet has carved out a massive global following by blending technical, complex guitar virtuosity with elements of modern trap, hip-hop, electronic music, and progressive metal.
Led by the viral, hyper-technical guitar duo of Tim Henson and Scott LePage, alongside bass player Clay Gober and drummer Clay Aeschleman, the band has achieved the rare feat of turning instrumental guitar music into a mainstream crossover success.
Their tracks frequently go viral across TikTok and YouTube, earning them praise from both old-school rock royalty and modern pop and hip-hop producers alike.
The upcoming world tour marks a major milestone for the band, representing their most ambitious live production and biggest venues to date.
Polyphia's live shows have become legendary for their frantic energy, where mosh pits and heavy bass drops share the floor with incredibly precise, jaw-dropping musicianship.
When are Polyphia performing in Leeds?
Polyphia will play a headline show at the O2 Academy Leeds on December 15, 2026.
When and where can I get tickets to see Polyphia in Leeds?
Artist and VIP presales for the Leeds show are live now, with additional presales running throughout the week.
The general ticket on-sale will begin on June 19 at 10am via the official band website and authorised local ticketing outlets including Ticketmaster.