Kittie - Download Festival - 2025

Kittie announce UK and EU headline shows for Summer 2026

Author Benedetta Baldin - 3.2.2026

Canadian heavy music pioneers Kittie have today announced their return to the UK and Europe. Following an incredible 2025 that saw the band perform their first shows on this side of the world in over a decade, the heavy metal queens will be bringing their fierce brand of aggression to five lucky cities across the continent for some intense and explosive shows in August.

Since making their long-awaited return to the live circuit, the band have sharpened their teeth all over the world with earth-shattering headline shows and stunning performances at renowned festivals including Sick New World, Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, Hellfest, Download Festival and many more. Kittie  have re-established themselves as one of metal’s finest live acts, and they’re set to reinforce that claim this year.

Speaking on the announcement, vocalist and guitarist Morgan Lander shares:
“Having the opportunity to come back to the UK and Europe for headline shows this August means everything to us. The connection we feel here is unmatched, and we’re so excited to return and step into the fire again!”

Tickets for the shows will go on general sale on Friday 6th February at 9am GMT / 10am CET. Find tickets for all dates here. The quartet will also be making their Bloodstock Festival debut this year, appearing on the Ronnie James Dio stage on the final day of the festival.

Kittie  EU AND UK TOUR DATES 2026
* with support from Crypta, Vexed
^ with support from Split Chain, Harpy

  • 04/08/26 | Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg (DE) *
  • 05/08/26 | Free & Easy Festival, Munich (DE) *
  • 07/08/26 | Gebaeude 9, Cologne (DE) *
  • 09/08/26 | Bloodstock Festival, Derbyshire (UK)
  • 10/08/26 | Club Academy, Manchester (UK) ^
  • 11/08/26 | O2 Academy Islington, London (UK) ^

BAND MEMBERS
Morgan Lander – vocals, guitar
Tara McLeod – guitars
Ivy Vujic – bass
Mercedes Lander – drums