Theatre of Hate & Skids + Swart Afterparty

Name: Theatre of Hate & Skids + Swart Afterparty
Start: 2026-10-23T20:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-24T01:00:00+02:00
Location: Poppodium Iduna

took place · 23 Oct 2026

Poppodium Iduna, Drachten

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Theatre of Hate and Skids perform at Poppodium Iduna in Drachten. After the show, the Swart Afterparty continues the night.

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About: Theatre of Hate

Kirk Brandon's Theatre of Hate broke into the UK Top 20 in 1982 with 'Westworld', a Mick Jones-produced record that left a lasting mark on the post-punk scene. The band remains active on the road, and in 2025 performed the full 'Westworld' album live for the very first time.

6.6K

monthly listeners on Spotify

#17

highest position on the British album chart (Westworld, 1982)

weeks at #1 on the British indie album chart (Westworld)

position on the British indie singles chart with 'Original Sin' (1980)

What's new

2026
Theatre of Hate played nine shows in 2026 as part of the 'A Darker Spring Tour'.
2025-10/11
The band celebrated its 45th anniversary with the '80:25' anniversary tour, where 'Westworld' was performed live in full for the first time.
2025-09
The anniversary tour was announced with Skeletal Family as support act for seven British shows in October and November 2025.

Tracks

Do You Believe in the Westworld?Top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart (1982), the band's best-known song

Original SinDebut single (1980), reached #5 on the British indie chart

ConquistadorAlbum track from 'Westworld', live favorite

LegionDouble A-side with 'Original Sin', regular concert classic

WestworldDebut album (1982), produced by Mick Jones (The Clash)

Recent shows

Aug 8, 2026 Winter Gardens, Blackpool (GB)
May 3, 2026 The Hairy Dog, Derby (GB)
May 1, 2026 Tivoli, Buckley (GB)

About: Skids

Active since their 1977 founding in Dunfermline, the Scottish punk band Skids continue to tour with Richard Jobson at the helm, mixing post-punk classics with material from their recent albums.

103.3K

monthly listeners on Spotify

peak position on the British vinyl album chart (Destination Düsseldorf, 2023)

peak position on the British album chart (Destination Düsseldorf, 2023)

#10

peak position on the British album chart (Scared to Dance reissue, 2022)

What's new

2025-10
The compilation 'Land Sea & Sky - Singles 1978-1981' was released in October 2025 and reached position 18 on the British vinyl chart.
2025-2026
The band is touring the United Kingdom with shows in London (sold out), Newcastle, Leeds, Aberdeen and Camden Town in January 2026.
2025
Songkick reports that Skids are currently performing in three countries with 24 announced concerts, including a show in Düsseldorf.

Tour

StirlingDüsseldorfLondonNewcastleLeedsDumfriesAberdeenLuton

Tracks

Into the Valleytop-10 hit in the UK (1979), the band's most famous song

The Saints Are Comingcovered by U2 and Green Day in 2006

Working for the Yankee Dollartop-20 hit from the album 'Days in Europa' (1979)

Masqueradetop-20 hit (1979), from the album 'Days in Europa'

Destination Düsseldorftitle track of the album from 2023, #1 on the British vinyl chart

Recent shows

Sep 19, 2026 Jardim da Sereia, Coimbra (PT)
Aug 8, 2026 Club Casbah, Blackpool (GB)
Aug 5, 2026 Viva Blackpool, Blackpool (GB)

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