Sex Pistols feat Frank Carter announce Anarchy In The U.K. Tour

William Brown | February 23, 2026 | Tournews | No Comments

Fifty years ago, a lightning bolt struck the heart of London, and the world of music was never the same. 1976 was Year Zero—the birth of punk—and at the centre of the storm stood the Sex Pistols. Now, half a century after they first set the rulebook on fire, the legends are returning to the road to celebrate a legacy that defined a generation.

This winter, original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock are once again joining forces with the volcanic Frank Carter for the Anarchy In The UK tour. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it is, by all accounts, the closest thing to the original, raw punk experience you can find on the planet today.

A Legacy Born in Mayhem

In 1976, the Sex Pistols didn’t just play gigs; they conducted commando raids. From the sweat-soaked walls of The 100 Club to legendary residencies at strip clubs, they spread a new gospel of noise and rebellion.

Paul Cook recalls those early days as a steep learning curve. He mentions that they just turned up and set up, often in places that didn’t even know they were playing. With Anarchy, they tapped into a feeling of unrest around the country. The message was simple: just have a go, get out there, and do whatever you want to do.

That new world inspired the giants who followed—members of Joy Division, The Smiths, and New Order all famously formed bands after witnessing the Pistols’ early chaos. By the time they signed to EMI and released Anarchy in the UK, the underground had officially crashed the mainstream party.

The New Blood: Frank Carter

Since stepping in for the first time in 2024 to help save London’s iconic Bush Hall, Frank Carter (formerly of Gallows and The Rattlesnakes) has proven to be the perfect lightning rod for the band’s energy. Critics have been unanimous in their praise, with The Guardian calling it a rip-roaring punk rock redux and Louder claiming that with Carter up front, they sound like the world’s greatest punk band once more.

For guitarist Steve Jones, the reunion stays true to the punk ethos of keeping things honest. He says that if it isn’t fun, he isn’t doing it, because he is too old for bullshit.