FRI, 8 MAY 2026
18:00
Sub 89
Reading, South East — Reading (0.3 km)
Tickets
General Admission - Standing
£19.80
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Sanctum Sanctorium's dark, brooding take on 80s synth-pop is not to be missed at Reading's raw, underground Sub 89.
Diehard fans of the bleak, atmospheric end of the 80s synth spectrum, take note: Sanctum Sanctorium are about to drag you kicking and screaming back to the decade of your youth. This lot don't do saccharine nostalgia - their sound is all pitch-black textures, icy arpeggios and singer Damien Blackwood's haunting, world-weary croon. If you can imagine the Cure covering Joy Division, you'll get the idea. Catch them in the sweaty, no-frills confines of Reading's Sub 89, a venue that oozes the same underground, industrial vibe as the music. Getting there's a breeze too - it's just a short stroll from Reading station, and with tickets a mere £18, you've no excuse not to get yourself down the front and lose yourself in the sonic gloom. This one's for the black-clad, eyeliner-sporting introverts only.
GOOD TO KNOW
?How do I get to Sub 89?
Sub 89 is located just a short walk from Reading station, making it easily accessible by public transport.
?How much are tickets for Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s?
Tickets for the Sanctum Sanctorium event at Sub 89 are priced at £18.
?Is Sub 89 indoor or outdoor?
Sub 89 is an indoor venue.
?What's the crowd like at the Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s event?
The Sanctum Sanctorium event at Sub 89 is 16+ and caters to fans of dark, atmospheric 80s-inspired synth-pop, so the crowd is likely to be a mix of moody music enthusiasts.
VENUE
Sub 89
Reading, RG11EP
Nearest station: Reading (0.3 km)