O2 Academy2 Oxford

Curfew 2am

Oxford alt-rock outfit Kanadia return with a powerful live performance to share their third studio album, The Fire That’s Tearing Through Our Home. 

Be among the first to experience the new material live and get your hands on the album before anyone else – available to purchase on the night, only at this event.

Don’t miss this one-off opportunity to hear Kanadia’s latest evolution, in what promises to be an atmospheric and unforgettable evening.

Michigan trailblazers King 810 head out on their ‘Welcome to the Rustbelt’ tour in celebration of their latest album Rustbelt Nu Metal. 

From intricate and theatrical storylines to smoking pianos and caricatures of prolific figures, it's safe to say the artistic and creative ideas are overflowing in the band's live arsenal. 

The Cureheads and Siouxsie & The Budgiees hit the road together playing songs by The Banshees and The Cure in celebration of the time Cure front man Robert Smith was on guitar duty for Siouxsie & The Banshees.

Curfew 10pm

It's the biggest indie night to hit Oxford, spinning all your favourite classics, It's indie rock’n’roll for us!

Expect tunes from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, The Black Keys, Blossoms, Blur, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Circa Waves, The Clash, Courteeners, The Cribs, Foals, Gorillaz, Jamie T, Kasabian, The Killers, The Kooks, The Libertines, Nirvana, Oasis, Pulp, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Sam Fender, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Streets, The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines, The Wombats, The White Stripes, The 1975, plus many more.

Curfew 3am

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.

Curfew 10pm

King Awesome bring the ultimate eighties arena rock tribute show featuring the greatest hits of Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, Poison, Whitesnake and all their hard-rockin’ amigos. 

King Awesome fuse huge riffs, anthemic choruses and an incendiary live show full of high kicks, fists pumps and tongue-in-cheek references to all your favourite 80s rock cliches.

Curfew 10pm

British-Iraqi hip hop artist Lowkey showcases his bars and lyrical craft as he heads out on his ‘Soundtrack to the Struggle Tour’.

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Wednesday 21 May 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.

Curfew 10pm

The Port Elizabeth-born maverick Moonchild Sanelly returns with her latest album Full Moon, a collection of songs which displays Sanelly’s unique sonic fingerprint, joyous attitude, distinctive vocals and genre-bending hits.

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming for a huge 00's emo party! Expect to hear massive 00's emo hits from Panic! At The Disco, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, All American Rejects, You Me At Six, Enter Shikari and loads more.

Curfew 3am

Curfew 10pm

Hugo Hamlet is a spiritual rockstar. A force of nature merging ancient wisdom with modern theatre, delivering ecstatic transmissions of truth & love.

Trained in the art of performance but destined for the path of awakening, Hugo now walks through life as a cosmic teacher — part prophet, part transformative showman.

Through living as a channel of joy and divine mischief, Hugo is building a global community rooted in love, freedom, and the remembrance of who we truly are.

Swiftogeddon is a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!

Do you have a “Blank Space” in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of “Style”.

Curfew 3am

The definitive tribute to Oasis, Definitely Mightbe, is the longest established and the most successful and admired tribute Oasis show out there. So, as good as the real thing? Well the legendary Alan McGee thought so when he introduced the band live on stage. So they…..DEFINITELY MIGHTBE.

Curfew 10pm

Rising UK artist ADMT heads out on an exciting run of UK and European shows, bringing his powerfully personal blend of pop to the masses.

Known for writing from the heart, ADMT’s music has always been a reflection of his lived experiences, from growing up in a difficult family environment to battling through mental health struggles. 

Dublin-based band Somebody’s Child are a rising force in modern rock, known for their dynamic sound and raw, heartfelt songwriting. 

Determined to evolve beyond indie-rock conventions, Somebody’s Child are constantly pushing their creative boundaries. Their second album, When Youth Fades Away sees them exploring new sonic territory, embracing change both sonically and thematically and reflecting on the realities of growing older - not with nostalgia, but with a hunger for reinvention. 

Curfew 10pm

Sorry, this show has been cancelled and there aren't any plans to reschedule. You'll be able to get a full refund from wherever you bought your tickets, and your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

RnB vs Garage is a playground for grown-ups who thrive on epic parties, top-notch DJs go back to back, dishing out the crème de la crème of old-school R’n’B and garage tracks. 

Whether you like to shout Booo to Ms. Dynamite or sing along to Destiny’s Child, it’s time to rally your squad, snag those tickets and get ready for a night of unforgettable vibes.

Curfew 10pm

The high-energy Irish guitar quintet Gurriers, share their debut album, Come and See.

Come and See is a truly thrilling collection of razor-sharp progressive punk songs full of furious sucker punches. Firing on all cylinders, Gurriers present a searing counterattack on the malaise of the modern age. 

CKY hit the road with their raucous, anarchic, hard rock sound soaked in the skate-punk culture. Known for their hard-partying lifestyle onstage, they’ve cemented a legacy as a hard-charging live act.

Dancehall Rocks presents a night of dancehall and reggae vibes. A stalwart of the UK's dancehall renaissance special DJs - Big Business, Cappuccino, Mr XL, Likkle Shawn, Vendetta, White Magic and Young Linx 

Lights, visuals, and pure energy all night long.

Curfew 3am

Ultimate Coldplay bring Coldplay's songs to life with a performance that will leave you feeling like you've just seen the real thing. From "Paradise" and "Viva La Vida" to "The Scientist" and "Fix You", experience the magic and the hits of the world's biggest band with Ultimate Coldplay. 

Curfew 10pm

Detroit rockers Electric Six are back with their unique blend of garage-rock, disco, punk and exhilarating live show.

It's the biggest indie night to hit Oxford, spinning all your favourite classics, It's indie rock’n’roll for us!

Expect tunes from Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, The Black Keys, Blossoms, Blur, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Circa Waves, The Clash, Courteeners, The Cribs, Foals, Gorillaz, Jamie T, Kasabian, The Killers, The Kooks, The Libertines, Nirvana, Oasis, Pulp, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Sam Fender, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Streets, The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club, The Vaccines, The Wombats, The White Stripes, The 1975, plus many more.

Curfew 3am

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.2025 is the 10th anniversary of Rush's last ever tour, 'R40', when they played a retrospective covering their entire back catalogue.Moving Pictures will bring you that same retrospective as part of their tour.

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.

2025 is the 10th anniversary of Rush's last ever tour, 'R40', when they played a retrospective covering their entire back catalogue.

Moving Pictures will bring you that same retrospective as part of their tour.

Curfew 10pm

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.

Get ready to sing along, dance, and celebrate the legacy of one of country music's brightest stars in this sensational tribute show.

Founder member, lead singer, songwriter, and producer Mark Shaw and his band will perform songs from the first two Then Jerico albums including all the hit singles and selected b-sides and tracks from all his albums.

Curfew 10pm

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.

Nirvana tribute band Nirvana UK strive to be as close to the real deal as possible. Including the same instruments, effect boxes and pre amp Nirvana used to ensure they re-create the distinctive Nirvana sound.

Nirvana uk's sets include the whole spectrum of Nirvana's live and studio catalogue. So if you like Nirvana, or just want to re live your youth, come as you are and check them out.... you wont be disappointed.