Adult Leisure announces they’re coming to Austin, Texas’ SXSW as an official 2026 artist in March, and the week prior, they’ll perform at New York City’s New Colossus Festival.
Rising alt-indie quartet Adult Leisure will perform at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, from March 12–18, marking a major milestone in their career. The week before, they will take the stage at New York City’s New Colossus Festival. These two shows will be their first U.S. appearances and their biggest live opportunities yet.
Adult Leisure’s music blends introspective lyrics, powerful hooks, and sophisticated arrangements. It connects with both indie purists and wider audiences. Their sound makes every live show immersive and dynamic.
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A Look Back at 2025 and Beyond
Formed in the UK, Adult Leisure has quickly become one of the country’s most exciting alt-indie acts. In 2025, they played major international festivals, including Norway’s VarangerFestivalen, The Netherlands’ VestRock, Paris’ Supersonic Block Party, and Sweden’s Live At Heart. They also completed a 12-date UK tour. The band headlined iconic venues like Manchester’s Night & Day Café, Liverpool’s Kazimier Stockroom, and Bristol’s Thekla, marking their biggest hometown headline yet.
Their live momentum matched the buzz around their debut album, The Things You Don’t Know Yet, released in 2025. The record features standout singles such as “The Rules,” “Boy Grows Old,” “Kiss Me Like You Miss Her,” and “See Her.” It was produced with John Waugh, long-time saxophonist for The 1975 and Sam Fender.
The Things You Don’t Know Yet has already racked up over 600,000 streams. In addition, it earned praise from BBC Radio 6’s Indie Forever show, The Line Of Best Fit, Pop Journal, Fresh on the Net, and several Spotify editorial playlists.
Looking ahead, 2026 promises to be a landmark year for Adult Leisure. With their upcoming U.S. shows, including SXSW, they will boost their international profile. Moreover, these performances open doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and potential breakthroughs.
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Come see Adult Leisure take the stage as an official SXSW 2026 artist in Texas, and perform at New Colossus Festival in New York on MArch
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