O2 Academy Oxford

Rhythm of the 90s isn't just a band; they're an unforgettable experience. Combining the biggest dance anthems from the 90s with unmatched live performance energy, this seven-piece powerhouse consistently delivers electrifying shows that leave audiences buzzing.

Their live sets, featuring iconic hits from Darude, The Prodigy, Faithless, Corona, Haddaway, Baby D, N-Trance, Robin S, Sash, and many more, create an electric atmosphere that transports audiences straight back to the golden era of dance music.

Fishies, the home of Wednesday night, back for another term of madness.

Curfew 2am

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

Fishies, the home of Wednesday night, back for another term of madness.

Curfew 2am

Fishies, the home of Wednesday night, back for another term of madness.

Curfew 2am

West Lothian’s The Snuts are renowned for their captivating, all-inclusive live shows, the band have cemented their status as one of the UK’s most exciting acts.

The Snuts now stand on the brink of their biggest chapter yet; primed to step into the most exciting and anticipated stage of their career.

Curfew 3am

Curfew: 03:00

The Emo Festival returns. The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase.

Teenage nostalgia featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with a live band and live DJs spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long.

Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems.

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.

Curfew 3am

Fresh from the success of their eponymously titled 10th studio album, Idlewild head back out on the road.  

Initially gaining a fanbase and reputation in the late 90’s for their raucous and chaotic live performances, Idlewild’s punk rock sound evolved naturally over several albums into a unique, richly melodic alternative rock. Later albums introduced elements of both art rock and folk rock to their classic sound, always underpinned by singer Roddy Woomble’s poetic lyrics and consummate gift for melody.  

Curfew 3am

Curfew 3am

Curfew 3am

Songwriter and artist, Jalen Ngonda blends classic and contemporary soul influences to create a sound that’s all his own.

His live show captivates and enthrals the audience with the pure musicianship of Jalen and his band. Music that may instill a nostalgia for the golden era of soul but from a very special artist that is very much of his time, a real once in a generation experience. 

R&B Lovers brings the ultimate celebration of 90's & 00's R&B for one night only.

If you love your oldskool anthems, this is one event not to be missed.

Curfew 12am

Chart topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy that are blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs.

The band return with their tenth album to round up the Pieces of Eight project – an EP a month for eight months culminating in the 24-track compilation.

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

Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland’s career has spanned over four decades across film, television and music. 

Alongside his acting achievements, Sutherland has built an impressive reputation as a recording artist and touring musician. 2026 sees Sutherland share his latest album, Grey, a powerful collection of heartfelt, storytelling-driven songs that showcase his evolution as an artist. 

Stewart D’Arrietta and his band bring this rousing celebration of the late legendary Cohen’s best loved music, poetry and stories of his life.

World class musicians offer gutsy and imaginative arrangements of the great singer and songwriter’s most powerful works, driven by D’Arrietta’s raw vocals. This is Cohen’s music as you’ve never heard it before.

Curfew 10pm

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.

One of Ireland’s most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies head back on the road with their exuberant, energy-filled, live show.

Dance and sing along to the greatest Irish anthems with the Paddies uplifting versions of “Dirty Old Town", “Fields of Athenry” and “Zombie”, in what promises to be an incredible night of live music.

Holy Holy are the authentic sound of David Bowie starring drummer Woody Woodmansey from Bowie’s legendary backing band Spiders From Mars, and Bowie’s long-time friend Tony Visconti.

Performing Bowie compositions from 1970 through to his final album Blackstar, Woodmansey and Visconti are joined on stage by Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory (lead vocals), Paul Cuddeford and James Stevenson (guitars), Visconti’s daughter Jessica Lee Morgan (12-string guitar and sax) and Janette Mason (piano/keys).

Get ready for The Wanted 2.0. 

Founding members Max George and Siva Kaneswaren return ready to take the stage with their energy and chart-topping anthems as part of the next chapter of one of Britain's biggest ever pop bands. 

Buoyed by the joy of creating their 2022 album Confidence, The Hoosiers are swaggering back through the saloon doors of the music industry. 

Armed with their sixth album Compassion, Irwin Sparkes and Alan Sharland pick up where they left off; honing a more adult take on the jubilant sound that made a name for them back in 2007. 

Critically acclaimed Southern roots rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck head out on the second leg of their 2026 UK Tour in support of their latest album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes.

Since their inception in 2011, these native Californians have been captivating audiences all over the world with their soaring guitar leads, rich vocal harmonies, and memorable tunes. 

English pop rock band Transvision Vamp return for their first UK tour since 1991playing all the favourites you’ve wanted to hear live.

Formed in 1984, Merseyside band Half Man Half Biscuit are known for their satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs.

The Bluetones return to mark 30 years of their classic debut album Expecting to Fly. The band celebrate the album’s success with a tour across the UK, you can expect to hear the iconic record in full as well as fan-favourites from their extensive back catalogue. 

This tour offers long-time followers a chance to relive the youthful energy and heartfelt songwriting that made Expecting to Fly such a beloved album and a chance for such a legendary UK band to be celebrated by their dedicated fanbase.

Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced ‘Dance Crazed Too - a 21 date UK tour’.

Expect a taste of 2-Tone, celebrating the music scene that changed the bands lives, with the many friends they’ve met over the decades. Come dressed for the occasion and make a party of it. 

Legendary UK hard rock band Little Angels are back with an ultra-rare UK tour, featuring the full original line-up of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass guitar and drummer Mark Richardson.

Formed nearly 40 years ago in their hometown of Scarborough, Little Angels became one of the defining UK hard rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s. 

Adding to the sense of occasion, long-time friend and contemporary Luke Morley of Thunder will be supporting Little Angels on all dates.

Join one of world’s most acclaimed tribute band to The Smiths are back on tour in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic album, The Queen Is Dead, that feature such classic tracks as "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "THe Boy With The Thorn In His Side".