26 October 2026 – Crooks Announce First Concerts in More Than a Decade as British Post-Hardcore Favourites Return

Cheltenham post-hardcore band Crooks have confirmed their first live performances since 2016, announcing a seven-date European and British tour scheduled for April and May 2027. The announcement marks a significant return for a group that disappeared from concert schedules without issuing a formal breakup statement. Apparently some bands announce farewell tours, while others simply stop answering the calendar for ten years.

The newly announced I Still Hear You tour begins at Gebäude 9 in Cologne on April 22 before continuing through Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Italy. The final confirmed performance will take place at London's Oslo Hackney on May 8. Crooks originally developed their following through emotionally intense songwriting, energetic performances, and an approach to post-hardcore that balanced melodic accessibility with aggressive instrumentation.

Their touring history stretches back to the early 2010s, when they performed across continental Europe alongside other underground hardcore acts. The band's absence from live music has lasted long enough for an entire generation of listeners to discover their earlier recordings through streaming and online communities. That creates an interesting opportunity for the returning musicians, who may find themselves performing to a combination of longtime supporters and audiences who never previously had the opportunity to see them live.

At present, the announcement concerns concerts rather than a confirmed new studio album. Nevertheless, the decision to return is an encouraging development for followers of the British post-hardcore scene. Reunion tours can sometimes feel like elaborate nostalgia exercises, but they also provide opportunities for musicians to reconnect with communities that continued supporting their work during years of inactivity. Follow UK rock updates on our punk page and in our daily news.