London's iconic 100 Club is turning back the clock to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of history's most legendary punk events. To mark the milestone, the venue is rolling ticket prices back to exactly what they cost in 1976: a mere £1.50.
Taking place on September 20 and 21, 2026, the anniversary shows will honor the venue's storied two-day punk festival that originally helped launch the genre into the cultural stratosphere. Half a century ago, the 100 Club stage was graced by a lineup of mostly unsigned acts who would soon become music royalty, including the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and the Buzzcocks. Even the original audience was packed with future icons, including Paul Weller, Shane MacGowan, and Vivienne Westwood.
Rather than functioning purely as a nostalgia trip, the 2026 shows are designed to highlight the current vitality of the punk scene. Irish rockers Sprints will headline the first night on September 20, bringing their ferocious energy to one of the most intimate rooms they have played in recent years following a string of highly acclaimed album releases.
The following evening, Manchester-based jazz-punk outfit Maruja will take over headlining duties.
"We are absolutely honoured to be involved in commemorating one of the most important events in the punk movement," Maruja shared in a statement. "To play at the legendary 100 Club all these years later with the energy of the history in the room, it's gonna be a really special night."
Jeff Horton, owner of The 100 Club, emphasized the enduring cultural weight of the genre. "In my personal opinion, Punk is THE most important genre and subculture that the UK, or anyone else has ever produced or invented," Horton explained. He noted that the movement was born from a background of "despair, racism, poverty and sexism" and continues to champion those who need a voice.
Horton added that the handpicked 2026 lineup perfectly reflects what the genre's distinct values, ethos, and style look like half a century later.
The 50th-anniversary gigs are officially supported by Marshall and George Cox, with additional special guests expected to be announced shortly. Tickets for the historic £1.50 shows will go on sale at 12pm BST on Friday, September 4.