Squid to make Barbican debut for Rough Trade 50th anniversary

22 July 2026, 15:03 | Written by Kayla Sandiford

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The Barbican has announced that Squid will be performing at the centre for the first time to celebrate 50 years of Rough Trade.

The Brighton art-rock outfit will also be commemorating ten years of being a band with the special performance, which is scheduled to take place in the Barbican Hall on 5 December. Tickets will be on sale from Friday, 24 July.

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The performance follows Squid’s third album Cowards released last year, as well as further appearances at Leffingleuren in Belgium, in colour in Leeds, and Simple Things in Bristol.

For more information, visit barbican.org.uk

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