Punk legends Sex Pistols, now fronted by Frank Carter, are set to play an intimate and exclusive secret show in London ahead of their highly anticipated performance at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The special gig will take place on March 17 at the 100 Club, one of London’s most legendary punk venues.
This show marks a rare opportunity for fans to experience the raw energy of the Sex Pistols in a small, historic setting. The 100 Club has been a staple of the UK punk scene since the 1970s, hosting early performances from bands like The Clash, The Damned, and the Pistols themselves. With a capacity of just a few hundred people, this performance is bound to be an unforgettable and high-demand event.
While the Sex Pistols originally disbanded in 1978 after a turbulent rise to fame, various reunions over the years have kept their legacy alive. This latest iteration sees original members Steve Jones (guitar), Paul Cook (drums), and Glen Matlock (bass) teaming up with Frank Carter as their new frontman.
Carter, known for his work in Gallows and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, brings an electrifying presence and a deep-rooted punk ethos to the group. He first joined the Sex Pistols lineup in early 2024, stepping into the shoes of Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) for a series of fundraising gigs at Bush Hall, where the band performed their legendary album ‘Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols‘ in full. Those shows received widespread praise, leading to additional UK tour dates and a headline slot at the AMA Music Festival later this year.
Given the small venue and the significance of this gig, tickets are expected to sell out almost instantly. Fans eager to attend should keep a close watch on official ticketing platforms, the band’s social media pages, and Frank Carter’s channels for announcements on ticket availability. Details on pricing and how to secure a spot are expected to be revealed soon.
For those who miss out on this one-night-only event, the band’s Royal Albert Hall performance for the Teenage Cancer Trust will provide another opportunity to see them in action.
The Teenage Cancer Trust concerts have been an annual tradition at the Royal Albert Hall since 2000, bringing some of the biggest names in rock, indie, and alternative music together to raise funds for young people battling cancer. Over the years, acts like The Who, Paul McCartney, Oasis, The Cure, Muse, and Arctic Monkeys have graced the Royal Albert Hall stage as part of the fundraiser. Now, the Sex Pistols—with Carter at the helm—are joining that prestigious lineup.
Fans attending the Royal Albert Hall show can expect a high-energy setlist, featuring Sex Pistols classics like ‘Anarchy in the UK’, ‘God Save the Queen’, and ‘Pretty Vacant’. Given Carter’s reputation for unpredictable and explosive live performances, this concert is likely to be one of the most talked-about punk gigs of the year.
