O2 Academy Brixton

Legendary Japanese guitarist, composer, and producer Masayoshi Takanaka’s career spans over five decades. His artistry has earned him a reputation for technical brilliance, vibrant musicality, and a distinctive, colorful style.

Masayoshi Takanaka heads out his ‘SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026’ tour with his undiminished passion, embodying the spirit of artistic innovation and excellence that has defined his career.

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire 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.

Legendary Japanese guitarist, composer, and producer Masayoshi Takanaka’s career spans over five decades. His artistry has earned him a reputation for technical brilliance, vibrant musicality, and a distinctive, colorful style.

Masayoshi Takanaka heads out his ‘SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026’ tour with his undiminished passion, embodying the spirit of artistic innovation and excellence that has defined his career.

Atlanta rapper and Platinum selling artist J.I.D hits the road on his tour ‘God Does Like World Tours’, following the release of his latest album God Does Like Ugly.

Mick Jenkins will be joining J.I.D as support, together the group are set to unleash a wave of raw, unfiltered hip hop energy on tour, turning every venue into a high-octane, crowd-shaking celebration for fans.

One of hip-hop’s most vital and inimitable voices, Freddie Gibbs returns to Europe and the UK with his latest headline tour, ‘The Last Rabbit’.

An artist whose razor-sharp lyricism, technical command, and unfiltered storytelling have shaped the sound of modern rap. Since emerging in 2004, the Indiana native has built a fiercely loyal global fanbase off the strength of more than 20 mixtapes, eight EPs, four studio albums, and a run of collaborative releases that have become touchstones in the genre.

Italian singer and songwriter Max Pezzali heads out on his first-ever European tour ‘MAX FOREVER – GOES TO EUROPE 2026’.

A unique opportunity for European fans to experience up close the power of his live shows and a repertoire that has marked entire generations.

Following the release of his latest album CAOS, Grammy Award-winning artist and visionary Miguel embarks on his international ‘CAOS Tour’. 

With CAOS, Miguel compels a redefinition of his own legacy, setting a new precedent for how radical, cross-genre, and cross-cultural an artist’s evolution can be. Now, he’s bringing that same magnetic energy to the ‘CAOS Tour’, delivering a show that bridges eras and showcases his evolution as a performer and creator.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Sunday 30 November 2025. 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.

Multi-BRIT and 2024 Mercury Prize nominee Cat Burns unveils her forthcoming body of work, How to be Human.

Following her greatly received top ten debut album early twenties, Cat returns with her most personal and introspective project to date. Spanning 16 tracks including singles “All This Love” and sapphic anthem “GIRLS!”, the record channels her inner thoughts, navigating vulnerability, growth and love to deliver a powerful body of work that will resonate deeply with fans.

One of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, GRAMMY nominated Skillet head out on their European tour.

South London four-piece Dry Cleaning return with their third studio album Secret Love, influenced by early 1980s US punk and hardcore with the dry strut of Keith Richards, while Florence’s delivery asserts her in a lineage of spoken-word artists.

Over the last decade, Big Thief has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting live bands of their generation. Composed of songwriter Adrianne Lenker, guitarist Buck Meek, and drummer James Krivchenia, their creative output is seemingly limitless, sprawling across five critically-acclaimed albums.

Over the last decade, Big Thief has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting live bands of their generation. Composed of songwriter Adrianne Lenker, guitarist Buck Meek, and drummer James Krivchenia, their creative output is seemingly limitless, sprawling across five critically-acclaimed albums.

Over the last decade, Big Thief has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting live bands of their generation. Composed of songwriter Adrianne Lenker, guitarist Buck Meek, and drummer James Krivchenia, their creative output is seemingly limitless, sprawling across five critically-acclaimed albums.

Over the last decade, Big Thief has proven themselves to be one of the most exciting live bands of their generation. Composed of songwriter Adrianne Lenker, guitarist Buck Meek, and drummer James Krivchenia, their creative output is seemingly limitless, sprawling across five critically-acclaimed albums.

Chart-topping Canadian rapper, singer-songwriter and producer NAV heads out on his first European tour, ‘OMW2 Europe’.

Kes’s commitment to musical storytelling rooted in Caribbean identity, heritage and evolution. These same themes now form the foundation of the ‘Roots, Rock, Soca’ tour, as the band continues to translate that depth, artistry and cultural pride globally.

This tour stands as both a celebration and a declaration. It reflects the band’s musical lineage: roots, honouring calypso, African rhythms and ancestral memory; rock, symbolising rebellion, growth and global influence; and Soca, the heartbeat of Caribbean joy, movement and modern expression. 

For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to Europe and the UK, and they're doing it with style. Actually, not style: elegance. But actually, not just elegance: pure elegance. 

That's right, it's the ‘Pure Elegance Tour 2026’, featuring everything you've come to expect from NSP: Classy songs, exquisite showmanship, a refined, debonair atmosphere and face-melting solos.

Formed on the streets of Brighton, The Big Push transformed raw pavement performances into a global phenomenon. What began as a group of friends chasing the joy of live performance has evolved into one of the UK’s most compelling acts.

Their sound is a vibrant blend of alternative rock, soulful melodies, and infectious grooves that’s captures the raw honesty and unpredictability that first drew fans to their street sets.

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Forum Kentish Town 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.

bbno$, pronounced 'baby no money', returns to the UK with his self-titled album.

Unapologetically independent and irreverently inventive, bbno$ continues to redefine how artists build, engage, and entertain in the digital age. Above all, he proves that authentic connection with fans remains the ultimate currency in modern pop culture.

Crossover dance music icon Example has been maintaining years of momentum with chart topping singles, career defining festival sets, sold out tours and multiple platinum records. As an iconic figure, loving father and artist, Example is the front man of multiple generations. 

With a legacy of hit singles, show-stopping festival sets, packed-out tours, and platinum milestones, Example isn’t just keeping up—he’s setting the pace, breaking new ground with every track.

Undisputed masters of huge riffs, pugnacious grooves and ferocious hooks since 1991, Machine Head are long established as one of the most influential and incendiary bands in the metal world.

Emerging into the world’s consciousness with 1994’s seminal Burn My Eyes album, the now legendary Oakland crew brutishly redefined what it meant to be heavy, incorporating a wild array of influences into some of the sharpest and most brutal metal anthems ever written.

A perennially vital force in heavy music, Machine Head have continued their exhilarating evolution, while never losing the furious spirit of their old school, underground roots. Impervious to trends and proud to stand alone.

Quickly established themselves as one of the largest rising prospects in Irish music, Kingfishr extends their headline tour in celebration of their latest album Halcyon, known for its grand, atmospheric tone married with catchy melodies.

Quickly established themselves as one of the largest rising prospects in Irish music, Kingfishr extends their headline tour in celebration of their latest album Halcyon, known for its grand, atmospheric tone married with catchy melodies.

Super Furry Animals bring their multicolour patchwork of rich vocal harmonies and sunshine melodies out on their ‘Supacabra Britain & Ireland 2026 Tour’.

Super Furry Animals bring their multicolour patchwork of rich vocal harmonies and sunshine melodies out on their ‘Supacabra Britain & Ireland 2026 Tour’.

Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, Los Angeles alternative metal band A Perfect Circle hit the stage with their emotionally intuitive sound tinged with an amalgamation of hard rock, industrial metal, and psychedelic rock.

Formed in 1999 by Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan, Los Angeles alternative metal band A Perfect Circle hit the stage with their emotionally intuitive sound tinged with an amalgamation of hard rock, industrial metal, and psychedelic rock.

Global music superstar Alok returns with the world debut of Rave The World, a groundbreaking new creative live concept and global touring vision. 

Alok returns to where it all started to unveil the most ambitious creative vision of his career, the one-night-only performance will mark the first-ever presentation of Alok’s new visionary show and the official launch of a tour set to redefine what raving means for a new generation.

American alt-rock four piece Rainbow Kitten Surprise head out on tour in support of their latest album bones, the follow up to 2024’s Love Hate Music Box.

Canadian singer and songwriter Mac DeMarco heads out tour following the release of sixth album Guitar, the follow up to 2019’s Here Comes The Cowboy.

Canadian singer and songwriter Mac DeMarco heads out tour following the release of sixth album Guitar, the follow up to 2019’s Here Comes The Cowboy.

Canadian singer and songwriter Mac DeMarco heads out tour following the release of sixth album Guitar, the follow up to 2019’s Here Comes The Cowboy.

Renowned for her raw lyricism, soulful delivery and fearless storytelling, GRAMMY and BRIT award-winning British artist Lola Young’s live performances have become synonymous with emotional intensity and magnetic stage presence. 

Lola’s UK headline tour follows a remarkable run of milestones for the award-winning artist. At this year’s BRIT Awards, she won Breakthrough Artist and was one of the most nominated artists of the night, cementing her status as a vital voice in British music today. 

Renowned for her raw lyricism, soulful delivery and fearless storytelling, GRAMMY and BRIT award-winning British artist Lola Young’s live performances have become synonymous with emotional intensity and magnetic stage presence. 

Lola’s UK headline tour follows a remarkable run of milestones for the award-winning artist. At this year’s BRIT Awards, she won Breakthrough Artist and was one of the most nominated artists of the night, cementing her status as a vital voice in British music today. 

The American singer, songwriter and producer, Bilmuri heads out on the ‘Kinda Hard World Tour’ in support of their latest album Kinda Hard, the follow up to 2024’s American Motor Sports. 

Bilmuri will be joined by special guests, Australian alternative metal band, Thornhill.

Hard rock veterans Breaking Benjamin return with their first new music in five years.

Consistently dominating the rock charts since their debut in 2002 with Saturate, Breaking Benjamin has accumulated ten No.1 hits, platinum and multi-platinum albums, they’ve solidified their global influence and devoted fan base. 

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Forum Kentish Town 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.

Alt-pop favourites Boys Like Girls embark on a run of UK headline dates for ‘The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour’.

Marking 20 years since their self-titled debut and 17 years since their hit “Love Drunk”, the tour will see the band perform both albums in full, front-to-back, each night — a rare celebration spanning two eras and generations of fans.

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Forum Kentish Town 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.

The Black Keys return with their latest release, their fourteenth studio album Peaches!. 

Influenced by Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney's love of obsessive record-collecting, Peaches! is a visceral, intuitive ten-song collection that continues to expand The Black Keys' quarter-century-long interpretation of blues-based rock 'n' roll. 

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso head out on their ‘FREE SPIRITS World Tour’ in celebration of their album FREE SPIRITS. 

Across FREE SPIRITS, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso stretch their already unpredictable blend of trap, rock, pop, and left-field spectacle into something bigger, sharper, and more emotionally unguarded, without losing the humour, volatility, and musicianship that have made them one of the most magnetic acts to emerge from Argentina this century.

Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars, known for his chart-topping hits and authentic gritty sound. 

2026 sees the singer hit the road for his first-ever headline arena tour, the ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ Tour. 

Longtime friends and acclaimed bands Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars join forces as they head out on their ‘All the Feelings Tour’. 

The tour sees Metric share their latest album, Romanticize the Dive, Broken Social Scene also share their album, Remember The Humans and Stars celebrate the 20th anniversary of their pivotal album Set Yourself On Fire.

Hailing from Venezuela, Grammy and Latin Grammy–winning band Rawayana are known for their genre-blending sound that fuses Caribbean rhythms with funk, reggae, soul, house, and rock. 

Since their 2011 debut, they’ve built a global following with albums like Trippy Caribbean and ¿Quién Trae Las Cornetas?. Their newest era, ¿Dónde Es El After?, captures the band at their most playful and evolved, blending party energy with sharp songwriting and tropical grooves that feel made for festival stages and late-night singalongs. 

Fourteen years on from the release of Heal, her groundbreaking debut album, 2026 sees multi-platinum, award-winning visionary artist Loreen return with her latest release Wildfire. 

A body of globally embraced, emotionally charged songs, confirming her place as an era-defining, international creative force and sonic storyteller. Replete with her signature spirituality-infused, soaring vocals and an expansive, cinematic melody, it retains the sonic language that has defined Loreen’s creative journey to date.

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and cultural force Jill Scott heads out on her ‘To Whom This May Concern World Tour’. 

Rooted in live musicianship, intentional storytelling, and the unmistakable warmth of Scott’s voice, the ‘To Whom This May Concern Tour’ will centre on a series of residency-style performances, placing live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience.

GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter, and musician James Blake returns with a run of shows supporting his latest album Trying Times, showcasing the full range of his artistic voice and a rare emotional candour. 

Throughout Trying Times, Blake navigates the fragile space between closeness and solitude in an uncertain era, tracing the fault lines of contemporary life. Blake’s singular blend of soul, electronica, hip-hop and alt-R’n’B has shaped the sound of modern music.  

GRAMMY-winning producer, songwriter, and musician James Blake returns with a run of shows supporting his latest album Trying Times, showcasing the full range of his artistic voice and a rare emotional candour. 

Throughout Trying Times, Blake navigates the fragile space between closeness and solitude in an uncertain era, tracing the fault lines of contemporary life. Blake’s singular blend of soul, electronica, hip-hop and alt-R’n’B has shaped the sound of modern music.  

The HU are a fantastically unique force of nature. A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu rock. 

Now, The HU gear up to head out on ‘The HU – Warrior Chant Tour’.

Twice Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize and BRIT Award–winning artist Arlo Parks heads out on a global headline tour in support of Arlo’s new album Ambiguous Desire.

Ambiguous Desire is Parks at her most confident and experimental. A soundtrack to unguarded self-expression, it is a life-affirming new piece of work from one of music’s most irrepressible voices.

Rising alternative country star Stephen Wilson Jr. hits the road with his ‘Gary The Torch Tour’.

Pop icon and DJ Melanie C returns with her ninth studio album and most euphoric record to date, Sweat, celebrating with a special show at O2 Academy Brixton. 

Sweat is a celebration of joy, movement and community - a fusion of Melanie C’s pop legacy and her more recent evolution as a DJ. 

Over the past three years, Jalen Ngonda has grown from cult favourite to bona fide soul torchbearer, taking his sound from intimate club stages to arenas and international festivals, cementing his reputation as one of contemporary music’s most compelling performers.

The singer heads out on tour in support of his second album, Doctrine Of Love, an instant classic brimming with confidence and swagger. 

Widely adored Freya Skye continues on her 'Stars Align' tour following her recent EP stardust, which showcases Freya's evolution as one of today's most compelling storytellers.

Widely adored Freya Skye continues on her 'Stars Align' tour following her recent EP stardust, which showcases Freya's evolution as one of today's most compelling storytellers.

Since first steering their golden rover into swift public acclaim back in 2020, Leeds quartet Yard Act have become one of the great UK indie success stories of the decade so far.

With two top five albums, a Mercury Prize nomination, and countless shows and festival appearances spanning the globe, they’ve grown from their minimal post-punk roots into a truly muscular and expansive outfit.

Like ripping pages from a diary and turning them into a musical confessional, The Pretty Reckless graduate to a new level of artistry with their fifth original studio album, aptly titled Dear God.

With songs that reveal a brutal honesty rarely heard in the modern era, Dear God offers an intimate and intense look into the mind of Taylor Momsen. Energized and authentic, the record signals the beginning of a new chapter for the band. 

Recharged and looking sharply at a world gone sideways, Staines’ finest Hard-Fi make their long-awaited return with their latest studio album Sweating Someone Else’s Fever, their first in 15 years.

The album looks outside the window to the fractured present, and paints it in bold musical strokes, with the same sharp-eyed social commentary that powered their classic debut Stars of CCTV, but with fresh perspective, new sounds and hard-earned freedom.

Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road.

Original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy will lead the charge, and will once again be joined by their usual superlative collection of special guest musicians and singers, among them the cream of the current generation of Irish artists.

Together, they are going to take The Pogues songbook, one of the most influential and inspiring bodies of work to have emerged from that maelstrom of creativity that was the 1980s and infuse it with all the fire and joy it deserves, including “Fairytale of New York,” “Dirty Old Town,” “A Pair of Brown Eyes,” “Rainy Night in Soho,” “If I Should Fall From Grace With God,” and many more.

Formed in Southern California, Dayseeker have evolved from post-hardcore upstarts into one of the most emotionally resonant bands in heavy music today. With over 600 million streams, sold-out headline runs, their reach is undeniable. 

Heavier than pop-rock, more heartfelt than the average metalcore, Dayseeker remain impossible to categorize and impossible to ignore.

Formed in the Birmingham/Black Country area, British alternative rock band The Wonder Stuff hit the road in celebration of their 40th anniversary.

A definitive sound in rock since 1976 and one of the most important bands in music history, celebrate 50 years of punk this winter.

Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols once again join forces with Frank Carter for one of the greatest nights out in rock'n'roll and the closest thing to the original punk experience there is.