O2 Academy Birmingham

Country rock superstar HARDY embarks on the ‘JIM BOB World Tour’, fresh off the heels of his first ever live album, HARDY (Live From Red Rocks).

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions: 

Standing 14+

Seated: 8+ (Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+)

American rapper, singer, and songwriter Lil Tecca has marked himself as a significant new voice on the scene, solidifying his place in modern hip hop, continually evolving while maintaining the authenticity that first captivated his audience.

Multi-platinum hard rock band Extreme head out on their summer 2025 European tour.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions

Standing: 14+

Seated: 8+ (Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult and seated)

Riley Green compels country music fans to raise a drink, shed a tear, and, above all, celebrate where they are from. Riley has become synonymous with what country music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick, relatable writing and classic feel.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions

Standing: 14+

Seated: 8+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+)

One of the UK's most exciting breakout stars of the past decade, Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem heads out on her biggest tour to date. Esteem emerged from cult favourite status to mainstream hero following the huge success of her empowering, truth-telling 2021 single "I Do This All The Time".

British girl group FLO seamlessly blend the rich tones and luscious melodies of R’n’B and soul with pitched up original samples, contagious hooks and candid, relatable lyricism.

A cornerstone of the UK tribute scene, Antarctic Monkeys’ live show has the power, passion and creative edge to whip audiences into a frenzy while delivering the powerful tunes of Arctic Monkeys the way they should be.

Bay area thrash metal legends Testament return to Europe for a full-fledged co-headline tour with death metal trailblazers Obituary. 

Rounding off this huge tour will be none other than German thrash metal pioneers Destruction and black and death metal juggernauts Goatwhore.

After forming in Florida in 1997, New Found Glory were fast-tracked from local upstarts to mainstream stars on the back of ebullient pop melodies and hardcore-tinged breakdowns, setting off a blast of pop-punk dynamite that still lights the torch for modern acts more than two decades later. 

New Found Glory has always been about the same thing - honesty, community, and positivity. The band's ethos has never wavered; they always strive to be the friend you always need and always understands you.

The Welsh and Japanese duo Feeder celebrate their fourth studio album Comfort In Sound, with a run of very special UK shows performing the album in full for the first (and possibly only) time.

UK born and Canadian raised singer and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith returns with her second full-length offering The Art of Being a Mess, a collection of soulful sky-high pop anthems that you can sing along to at the top of your lungs.

Global music superstar JADE heads out on tour in celebration of her debut solo album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!.

New York prog legends Coheed and Cambria return with their latest album The Father of Make Believe.

The band are yet again finding new ways to bring us into their universe, with wailing guitars, cracking drums and singer Claudio Sanchez’s powerful voice.

The Clone Roses return, performing all the Madchester anthems we all know and love. 

From selling out Blackpool Empress Ballroom to performing the iconic Spike Island site on the banks of the river Mersey in front of a sell-out 15,000 strong crowd, the band have become hugely popular amongst Roses fans old and new and will be inviting some of the UK’s finest tributes as guests on tour.

This show will also feature Definitely Mightbe and The James Experience. 

International pop star. Writer of songs. Fearer of bugs. Girlboss of the Very Sexy CMAT Band. Once, twice, three times a loser at 2024’s BRITs, Mercury Music Prize and Ivors. Heading out on the 'It's the Euro-Country Tour!' with newest album Euro-Country, which will rectify these errors.

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Institute Birmingham on Thursday 16 October 2025, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Hailing from Alabama, The Red Clay Strays head out on their 'Get Right Europe Tour'. 

With a sound straddling fiery Southern rock riffs, tender-hearted soul music, and tried-and-true country crooning, the Strays have become one of the most sought-after acts in country and rock circles. 

Ohio quartet The Plot In You return to the UK joined by Connecticut metalcore innovators Currents, post-hardcore band Saosin and Louisiana four-piece Cane Hill.

Brighton-based alternative musician and multidisciplinary creative James Marriott heads out on his 2025 UK Tour.

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Institute Birmingham on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

South London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes returns with her second album Juniper.

A stunningly candid and fearless body of work, Crookes delivers a record that is both emotionally raw and sonically rich; humorous, heartbreaking and profoundly human.

Electronic music pioneer, revered songwriter and renowned musician, Gary Numan heads out on his UK tour to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his seminal album Telekon.

Performing the album live in its entirety, fans can expect to hear classic tracks "We Are Glass", "I Die: You Die" and "This Wreckage", along with a selection of greatest hits from across his iconic back catalogue. 

Emerging London-based singer and songwriter Arthur Hill welcomes us into the whimsical world of his ‘Stella Artour UK Headline Tour’.  

Arthur’s undeniably entertaining personality, accompanied with his eclectic blend of indie/pop sounds, certifies him as a must see artist.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restriction: 14+ (Under 16s need a guardian)

English singer and songwriter dodie hits the road with her first new music since the release of her 2022 Hot Mess EP.

One of the most influential artists of his generation, Lil Tracy is renowned for his ability to blend hip-hop with emo, punk and alternative music. Having accumulated billions of streams and over 4 million records sold, Tracy looks to build on his already prolific career with two new projects in 2025 and his first ever world tour.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions

Standing: 14+

Seated: 8+ (Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult & seated) 

Musician, writer, producer and actor, Loyle Carner heads out on tour with his latest album hopefully !, a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.

Musician, writer, producer and actor, Loyle Carner heads out on tour with his latest album hopefully !, a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.

Fast-rising breakout artist Alessi Rose heads out on ‘The Voyeur Tour’ in support of the self-made star’s latest EP Voyeur.

No one quite operates in the realm of the visionary Everything Everything. Setting dystopian 'Black Mirror'-style concepts to songs which thrillingly find the sweet spot between esoteric experimentation and art-pop accessibility, the band have earned critical acclaim and a devoted following in equal measure.

Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace return to the UK for a string of shows with support from American rock band, Badflower.

The Canadian quartet balance moments of extreme emotion on an axis of pummeling hard rock anthems and pensive balladry, with hits including “Home”, “Just Like You” and “Animal I Have Become”.

Cian Ducrot returns with his second album Little Dreaming, the follow up to 2023’s debut Victory.

Little Dreaming sees the singer showcase dazzling ‘70s and ‘80s-tinged sounds –– all the while baring his soul through heartfelt, authentic songwriting.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions

Standing: 14+

Seated: 8+ (Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult & seated)

Recognized as one of the best rock acts of the modern era, Clutch celebrate their 1995 self-titled album with a tour, where the band will play the record in sequence and in its entirety.

Production, staging and lighting will be designed to enhance the vibe of this groundbreaking release as the band bring this unique show to the stage.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions

Standing: 14+

Seated: 8+ (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+)

Birmingham four-piece The Clause bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s.

The group effortlessly combine huge hooks with gritty verses, indie sensibilities, rhythm and blues groove and melodies, to create an altogether different beast. 

The Russian and British heavy metal beasts Slaughter To Prevail head out on ‘The Grizzly Winter Tour 2026’ in celebration of their latest album Grizzly. 

Joining Slaughter To Prevail on this unmissable run are death metal masters Dying Fetus, deathcore titans Suicide Silence and British deathcore pioneers, Annotations Of An Autopsy.

After multiple sold-out tours, Punk Rock Factory are back and bringing their biggest and wildest tour yet, ‘We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!’ with support from The Bottom Line.    

Hot on the heels of their latest album All Hands On Deck, get ready for massive singalongs, non-stop energy, and full-throttle punk covers like never before. If you thought their last tours were wild, this one’s an absolute monster.

In 2010, Scouting For Girls amplified the success of their self-titled debut album with their follow-up Everybody Wants To Be On TV, which featured hits including “This Ain’t A Love Song” and “Posh Girls”.

Now Scouting For Girls commemorate the album’s 15th anniversary with a special celebratory tour which will see them mix songs from the album with all of their biggest hits.

GRAMMY-winning Brooklyn native Leon Thomas seamlessly bridges the worlds of music, acting and production. 

2025 sees the artist release MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, a bold continuation of his sophomore album MUTT. HEEL delivers a fearless blend of psychedelic R’n’B, rock textures and soul, with new collaborations from Kehlani, Big Sean and Halle. 

Fishies, back for another term of madness.

Curfew 3am