Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook & Glen Matlock)

Sex Pistols Set to Shake Columbus: Punk Legends Return to Newport Music Hall

Feel that buzz? The Sex Pistols are coming back, and Columbus is about to get loud. On Sunday, October 4th, 2026, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock will hit the stage at Newport Music Hall for a night that’s bound to stick in your memory. If you’ve ever wanted to see punk done right, this is your shot.

This isn’t your average show. Jones, Cook, and Matlock, original members of the Sex Pistols, are reuniting to play the songs that kicked off a movement and rattled the establishment. Newport Music Hall, with its famously punchy acoustics and close-up energy, will turn into a punk rock headquarters. Expect “Anarchy in the U.K.,” “God Save the Queen,” “Pretty Vacant,” and more, cranked up and played with the same attitude that started it all.

The setlist is loaded with the tracks that made the Sex Pistols famous and still get crowds moving. Steve Jones’ guitar cuts through the noise, Paul Cook’s drumming drives the whole thing forward, and Glen Matlock’s bass keeps it all together. These guys didn’t just play punk, they built it. They’re Grammy-nominated, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, and they’ve never cared about fitting in. Jones summed it up best: “We were just trying to be ourselves. That’s what punk is about.” If you’ve ever felt out of place, this show is for you.

There’s more to the night than just music. Look for visual projections, rare old footage, and some behind-the-scenes moments on the big screen. The band’s banter is unfiltered and unpredictable, they’re not here to put on an act. Fans who’ve seen them before say nothing compares to the Pistols live. One put it bluntly: “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime adrenaline rush.” Another said, “I left with my spirit on fire.”

This time, the band is going big. There are VIP packages with meet-and-greets, prime seats, and merch you won’t find anywhere else. You could end up backstage talking to the band or walk away with a signed record, something you’ll actually want to show off. And for collectors, there’s a limited edition vinyl pressing of the night’s set, only for people who make it to the show.

Tickets are already disappearing. The last reunion sold out in hours, and fans packed the place until there was barely room to breathe. This is their only Ohio stop, and Newport isn’t a huge venue. Miss it, and you’ll be hearing stories about this night for years, wishing you’d gone. Imagine telling your friends you saw the Pistols up close, part of the madness, not just watching from the sidelines.

If you want in, don’t wait. Tickets are on sale now, and they won’t last. Whether you grew up with these songs or you’re just discovering what punk can do, this is your chance to be there when it matters. Buying tickets is quick and easy, with plenty of payment options, so you can lock it in fast.

Tell your friends, post about it, and get your group together. Columbus is about to get a blast of real punk, and you don’t want to miss out. October 4th, 2026, mark it down, grab your tickets, and get ready to see the Sex Pistols tear it up at Newport Music Hall.