O2 Academy Oxford 2

If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had, this is the closest you will ever get.

The Beast UK honour the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s legendary 1986-87 tour by performing the Somewhere in Time 1986 album in its entirety, giving fans the rare chance to experience every track from the album live.

The set also delivers all the anthems that made Iron Maiden a global force, including “The Trooper”, “Run to the Hills”, and “The Number of the Beast”, ensuring a show that satisfies die-hard fans while remaining unmissable for casual rock audiences.

Night 1 - Nuff Said, Dogs on Steroids, Bury The Sky, Civilian, Yaniv Kendall

Night 2 - Sessions - Jaz, Finding Mary, F'ing Pink, Fuzz, Sessions - Emil

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Just Radiohead are one of the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands. 

Showcasing tracks from the explosive post grunge debut of Pablo Honey through to their art rock album release A Moon Shaped Pool, the band captures a memento at each stop along the entire majestic journey ensuring that every minor detail is respected and authentic.

Virtuoso guitarist, singer and songwriter Toby Lee heads out on his third UK headline tour with his brilliant band.

The Amy Winehouse Experience provides an authentic tribute featuring Caroline Lowe as Amy Winehouse, plus a full backing band to recreate the authentic sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 30 May 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

With a life-long love of Jeff Becks music, playing style and sound, The Jeff Beck Experience, as musicians felt compelled to re-create his legacy to the best of their abilities. 

To bring that sound and energy to all the Jeff Beck fans around the world and to provide a live show so that the band, and his fans could at least once again enjoy the Jeff Beck experience live on stage.

Expect to hear Jeff Beck’s masterpieces as well as the entire Guitar Shop album.

Two titans of the alternative tribute world unite for an unforgettable evening of post punk glamour, gothic nostalgia, and unexpected comedy, as THE CUREheads and Siouxsie & The Budgiees take to the stage for a show that celebrates the music, the culture, and the beautifully awkward adolescence of becoming a goth in the 1980s.

This is more than a tribute show — it’s a celebration of the culture that shaped a generation. A night where the music is iconic, the atmosphere electric, and the stories painfully, hilariously relatable.

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Manchester-born poet, writer and producer Antony Szmierek returns with his second album, Decoding Birdsong, just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut Service Station at the End of the Universe. 

Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope. Rooted in his personal touchstones within electronic music, the album pairs expansive, immersive production with his trademark razor-sharp lyricism. 

Genre-smashing punk collective Codefendants blend alternative, hip hop and rock to create a sound they call Crimewave. Formed by Fat Mike (NOFX), Julio ‘Ceschi’ Ramos and Sam King (Get Dead), the band fuses raw punk aggression with sharp lyricism, dark humour, and street-level honesty. 

2026 will be a monstrous year for the punk trio as they share their sophomore studio album, LIFERS and continue to tour around the world.

La Londinense Orchestra is a new project uniting 13 London-based musicians with roots across Latin America, representing Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico and more. Collectively, they bring decades of salsa experience and have shared the stage with internationally renowned artists across the global salsa scene.Expect a showcase of the evolution of salsa over the past 60 years and an incredible performance that spans from Cuban Son to the salsa of the Fania All Stars, Willie Colón, and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Sonora Ponceña, Ismael Rivera, Hector Lavoe, and many more.If that's not enough, an optional beginner dance class will be given at the start of the evening to give you some salsa moves that will keep you moving all night long.

La Londinense Orchestra is a new project uniting 13 London-based musicians with roots across Latin America, representing Cuba, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Mexico and more. Collectively, they bring decades of salsa experience and have shared the stage with internationally renowned artists across the global salsa scene.

Expect a showcase of the evolution of salsa over the past 60 years and an incredible performance that spans from Cuban Son to the salsa of the Fania All Stars, Willie Colón, and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Sonora Ponceña, Ismael Rivera, Hector Lavoe, and many more.

If that's not enough, an optional beginner dance class will be given at the start of the evening to give you some salsa moves that will keep you moving all night long.

British shoegaze band Swervdriver’s sound is a mix of storming and swirling guitar experimentation that crosses into psychedelia, coupled with mystical lyrics that often praised the nihilism of sports cars, racing and the open road.

Folk-punks Ferocious Dog hit the road for the final time with their ‘Ferocious UK Farewell Tour 2026 Finale’.

Scotland’s Pygmy Twylyte formed in 2018, and delight audiences with a core body of classic Frank Zappa material, complemented by a rotation of more obscure cuts. 

With guitars, keyboards, saxes and multiple vocalists at their disposal, the band presents several of Zappa’s most memorable touring line-ups. 

California pop-punk band 60 Juno join forces with Toronto indie pop four-piece cootie catcher join forces as they head out on their UK tour.

Irish trio Chasing Abbey are known for their groundbreaking fusion of electronic production and Celtic influences, in particular Irish traditional music. At the forefront of the Irish language revival, Chasing Abbey use this beautiful ancient language to deliver their lyrics with maximum weight. 

Their live show is just as much a spiritual awakening as it is a concert performance - soaring energy mixed with a message of unity and social justice drives home the feeling that this is not just a show, this is a movement. 

Manchester five-piece The Guest List hit the road in support of their highly anticipated debut album Something Real. 

With Something Real, The Guest List take a definitive next step with a collection of songs bound by a shared urgency, to make sense of modern life, to connect, and above all, to say something truly honest.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene and the creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, Ozric Tentacles’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture. 

Power trio Moving Pictures is one of Europe’s top tributes to Canada’s finest export, Rush. A band at the top of their game, they play with the same precision and energy that made Rush such a beloved band.

2026 celebrates 50 years of RUSH’s 2112 album.  This show sees Moving Pictures play the 2112 suite in full as well as songs from every Rush era.

Whether you're a die-hard Rush fan or simply appreciate great live music, don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Moving Pictures in person.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 11 April 2026. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Guns 2 Roses are the only tribute band of Guns N Roses to be approved by Axl’s Axe Warriors and have performed live with four different members of Guns N Roses over the years.

Get ready to experience the sights and sounds of Morgan Wallen like never before, as Morgan Wallen Tribute UK with full live band, comprised of some of the UK's finest musicians, take you on a musical journey through the hits of this world record-breaking artist.

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK pays homage to every aspect of Wallen's iconic repertoire, delivering a performance that is as authentic as it is exhilarating. Featuring his biggest hits; “Whiskey Glasses”, “Last Night”, “You Proof”, “Wasted On You”, “Up Down” plus many more.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to Wallen's music, this tribute promises an unforgettable evening filled with the energy and excitement of a live concert experience. 

So you know, this show will be rescheduled. Don't worry though, all tickets will be valid for the new date so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

There’s been a remix and stepping up to headline the night is Tony ‘So’ Nanton. You’ve heard his sets, they’ve kept you dancing and singing. This is his time to take the lead and bring that energy to the room and floor.

Also on the decks - Local legends Soul Revue and DJ Spex to build the vibes and smiles. 

Expect Jocelyn Brown, Chaka, Stevie, Bugz In The Attic, Young Disciples, Faith Evans and more.

This is going to be the ultimate Funky Xmas Party.