Live at Kirkstall Abbey: The Sunshine Underground

The Sunshine Underground will perform their classic 2006 album Raise The Alarm in full, along with songs from across their back catalogue. The reunited original line-up will be joined by a stellar cast of their mid-noughties indie compatriots, including White Lies, Hard-Fi, The Futureheads, The Twang, and The Whip.

An essential part of the iconic noughties indie scene in the West Yorkshire city that also birthed bands including Kaiser Chiefs, The Cribs, iForwardRussia! and The Pigeon Detectives, The Sunshine Underground were touted as a leading light of the ‘New Yorkshire’ scene of the 2000’s while their unique ‘dance-rock’ approach and unstoppable live energy set them apart as a force to be reckoned with on their own terms.

Now with their critically acclaimed and much-loved 2006 album ‘Raise The Alarm’ turning twenty years old, the Sunnies will be returning for a one-off show in the city that played such an important part in the life of their band, bringing with them the hits ‘Borders’, ‘Commercial Breakdown’ and ‘Put You In Your Place’ along with other fan favourites. 

Curated by Leeds-based promoters and Yorkshire’s largest live music brand Futuresound Events, Live at Kirkstall Abbey will return for its second edition in summer of 2026 with an exciting line-up of music and comedy events.