ON SALE: Slam Dunk Winter Jam is coming to Leeds! Get ready for a huge night of pop-punk, ska-punk and high-energy chaos as @zebrahead and @TheAquabats take over O2 Academy Leeds.

🗓️ Sun 21 Feb
🎟️ bit.ly/4BGFydv

ON SALE: @RigidDigits are celebrating the band’s golden 50th anniversary in 2027, and the annual March UK Tour is coming to Leeds.

🗓️ Thu 11 Mar
🎟️ bit.ly/4iHlIq0

ON SALE: Christian experimental, folk rock, worship band from Northern Ireland, @rendcollective are heading to Leeds.

🗓️ Wed 12 May
🎟️ bit.ly/4eTlMBL

ON SALE: Get ready for a night of roots reggae and classic soul as Roots & Soul brings @aswadband out on the road with very special guest @realthinguk 🧡💛💚

🗓️ Sat 1 May
🎟️ bit.ly/4ixgyg4

A little soul on a Sunday. The incredible @JalenNgonda brought his silky smooth vocals and timeless soul sound to O2 Academy Leeds 🎶✨

📸 Anya Weston-Shaw

📍O2 Academy Leeds - Sunday 1 November

What a night with @weddingpresent at #O2AcademyLeeds 🎶

📸 @UnholyRacket

O2 Academy Leeds - 24.10.26

Dizzee Rascal bringing the bass to O2 Academy Leeds 🔊

📸 Mark Ellis

📍O2 Academy Leeds - Friday 30 October

NEW: R&B hitmaker @jaysean is heading to Leeds! Celebrating over two decades of music, expect all the hits including “Down”, “Ride It”, “Do You Remember” and “2012 (It Ain't The End)”.

🗓️ Tue 5 Oct
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 11 Nov and General Sale Tickets 10am Fri 13 Nov

NEW: Irish folk trio @KingfishrBand are heading to Leeds! Following the success of their No.1 debut album, the band return with their highly anticipated second album.

🗓️ Thurs 18 March
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 11 Nov and General Sale Tickets 10am Fri 13 Nov

Rock'n'roll legends Slade are heading to Leeds! 🤘

With 23 Top 20 singles and legendary hits including “Far Far Away”, “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Coz I Luv You”, get ready for a night of pure rock'n'roll at O2 Academy Leeds!

🗓️ Tue 8 Dec
🎟️ bit.ly/4sOmMgj

Leeds, @electric6 have a message for you! From “Gay Bar” to “Danger! High Voltage”, get ready for a night of garage rock, disco, punk and new wave with the mighty Electric Six ⚡

🗓️ Wed 2 Dec
🎟️ bit.ly/4sNVdUn

ON SALE: Limewired is a throwback party celebrating the era when music wasn't streamed, it was downloaded! Expect iconic 2000s dance, pop and R&B anthems and euphoric throwback.

🗓️ Fri 2 Apr
🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 bit.ly/4ksil8K

NEW: Hailing from Northern Ireland, folk-rock worship band @rendcollective bring their infectious energy and joyful celebration of faith to O2 Academy Leeds!

🗓️ Wed 12 May
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 4 Nov and General Tickets 10am Fri 6 Nov

ON SALE: Best known as the unmistakable voice of Portishead, @realbethgibbons heads to O2 Academy Leeds following the release of her Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut solo album, Lives Outgrown.

🗓️ Sat 3 Jul
🎟️ bit.ly/4irkz5O

ON SALE: @Lightning_Seeds return with a major greatest hits tour for winter 2027, performing a career-spanning set of fan favourites.

Don't miss your chance to hear some of British pop's most iconic songs live! ⚡

🗓️ Sat 4 Dec
🎟️ bit.ly/4BzOSzN

What a night. What a crowd. What a show from #TheMaryWallopers at #O2AcademyLeeds ✨

📸 @markellisphoto

O2 Academy Leeds - 27.10.26

NEW: Best known as the unmistakable voice of Portishead, @realbethgibbons heads to O2 Academy Leeds for a very special live show.

🗓️ Sat 3 Jul
🎟️ Priority Tickets On Sale Now. General Tickets 10am Fri 30 Oct
bit.ly/4irkz5O

Cold nights, dark evenings and the festive season creeping in. Need an excuse to get out of the house? We've got plenty 🎵🎧

Grab your tickets now 👉 bit.ly/4xRMfGr

NEW: @Lightning_Seeds are bringing their Greatest Hits Tour to Leeds. Get ready for a night packed with classics including ‘Pure’, ‘The Life of Riley’, ‘Lucky You’, ‘Change’ and plenty more 🎶

🗓️ Sat 4 Dec
🎟️ Priority Tickets 9am Wed 28 Oct and General Tickets 9am Fri 30 Oct

Soul, swing and smiles all round with @lakestreetdive at #O2AcademyLeeds 🎶

📸 Ant Longstaff

O2 Academy Leeds - 21.10.26

Yorkshire indie legends @embrace are heading to Leeds! 🙌

Celebrating 30 years of music, the band bring their biggest hits and tracks alongside songs from their new album 'Avalanche' to O2 Academy Leeds.

🗓️ Friday 13 November
🎟️ bit.ly/4i6TPqX

35 years of Seamonsters! Leeds indie legends The Wedding Present are back in their hometown tomorrow night, celebrating 35 years of their iconic album Seamonsters.🎸

🗓️ Sat 24 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/4BedWw6

A night to remember with @AngineDPoitrine at #O2AcademyLeeds ✨

📸 @UnholyRacket

O2 Academy Leeds - 18.10.26

ON SALE: Wu-Tang Clan legend @GhostfaceKillah is heading to Leeds! One of hip-hop’s most iconic MCs is taking over our stage, bringing decades of Wu-Tang classics and solo hits.

🗓️ Sun 6 Dec
🎟️ bit.ly/4rKPwWM

.@Razorlight celebrate 20 years of their five-times platinum album Razorlight with a huge UK tour! Catch the original line-up performing the album in full, including hits “In The Morning” and “Before I Fall To Pieces” 🎸

🗓️ Mon 30 Nov
🎟️ bit.ly/4jxotw8

50 years of punk! @sexpistols legends Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock are back with Frank Carter, celebrating five decades of punk with a huge live show. Don't miss your chance to see one of the most influential bands live.

🗓️ Fri 4 Dec
🎟️ bit.ly/4BmBPSo

@milburnmusic brought the tunes, #O2AcademyLeeds brought the noise 😍

📸 Tom Sunderland

O2 Academy Leeds - 17.10.6

Yorkshire's very own @embrace are heading to Leeds! Don't miss them as they celebrate 30 years and the release of their new album Avalanche.

🗓️ Fri 13 Nov
🎟️ bit.ly/4i6TPqX

#TheWonderStuff soundtracked a brilliant night at #O2AcademyLeeds ✨

📸 @markellisphoto

O2 Academy Leeds - 16.10.26

NEW: Straight from the slums of Shaolin, the soul of Wu-Tang Clan and Master Rapper @ghostfacekillah is heading to Leeds.

🗓️ Sun 6 Dec
🎟️ Tickets available 10am Wed 21 Oct

@RedRumClub had #O2AcademyLeeds dancing from the first note to the last 🌟

📸 Anya Weston Shaw

O2 Academy Leeds - 15.10.26

A proper dose of 2 Tone in Leeds! @TheBeat brought the ska, reggae and new wave classics to our stage, with plenty of dancing along the way.

📸 @UnholyRacket

O2 Academy Leeds - Wednesday 14 October

Still making plans for Halloween? We've got a packed line-up of events to get stuck into this spooky season 👻

🎟️ Grab your tickets now 👉 bit.ly/4z5Vh3P

Leeds' very own @YardActBand are heading to O2 Academy Leeds! 🙌

One of the biggest UK indie success stories of recent years, the quartet are back on stage touring their third studio album, You're Gonna Need A Little Music.

🗓️ Sat 7 Nov
🎟️ bit.ly/4k1c8QV

Tonight! The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets head to Leeds for a huge night of indie classics 🙌
Stick around for a special afterparty with Inspiral Carpets' very own Clint Boon on DJ duties, FREE with your gig ticket.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now 👉 bit.ly/4husXlH

Two legends of underground psychedelic music, one huge night in Leeds! The Orb and Ozric Tentacles are joining forces for an incredible show,bringing together ambient electronica, hypnotic beats, psychedelic rock and spacey soundscapes.

🗓️ Thur 19 Nov
🎟️ bit.ly/4B99ej4

.@JalenNgonda has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in modern soul. He's heading to Leeds with his new album, bringing his incredible vocals and signature sound to our stage, plus special guest @brookecombe joining as support.

🗓️ Sun 1 Nov
🎟️ bit.ly/4ybs6eF

.@THEWENDYJAMES and Transvision Vamp brought a proper dose of late '80s rock 'n' roll to Leeds! ⚡

📸 @UnholyRacket

O2 Academy Leeds - Saturday 10 October

Christmas in Leeds wouldn't be complete without a bit of @poguesofficial ! 🍻 This December, The Pogues are bringing their legendary songbook to life with classics including Fairytale of New York, Dirty Old Town and plenty more.

🗓️ Tues 1 Dec
🎟️ bit.ly/4z55cHr

If you haven't experienced @lakestreetdive live yet, here's your chance! Blending soul, funk, jazz and pop, the GRAMMY-nominated five-piece have built a reputation for their brilliant live performances and unmistakable sound.

🗓️ Wed 21 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/3W6cf3H

Sheffield favourites @milburnmusic are heading to Leeds this Saturday to celebrate 20 years of their debut album Well Well Well. Joining them are Sheffield locals @TherosadocsUK & @LeazesOfficial

🗓️ Sat 17 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/4yhEvOk

What a night with Anthony Szmierek at #O2AcademyLeeds 🤩

📸 @UnholyRacket

O2 Academy Leeds - 08.10.26

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On O2? Play Blue Mondays on Priority every week this month for a chance to win tickets to an O2 Academy show of your choice.

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Liverpool's @RedRumClub are back in Leeds THIS THURSDAY! Bringing their unmistakable brass-fuelled sound to our stage, this is one you won't want to miss.

🗓️ Thurs 15 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/4ji8thw

Coming to The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets? Good news - you're on the list for the afterparty. The official afterparty will run from 11pm til 2am and entry is free with your ticket. See you there 🍺

There's still time to get tickets to the gig 👇
🎟️ bit.ly/4husXlH

A brilliant Wednesday evening with plenty of laughs courtesy of Serena Terry 🙌

📸 @markellisphoto

O2 Academy Leeds - Wednesday 7 October

30 years since @ronisizebristol & Reprazent released New Forms, the album that helped take drum & bass from the underground to a global audience. To celebrate one of electronic music’s most influential albums, they are heading to Leeds.

🗓️ Thur 10 Jun
🎟️ bit.ly/4dth118

ON SALE: Leeds, get ready @hollywoodundead are heading our way🤘

Since bursting onto the scene with their 2008 debut Swan Songs, they've built a huge global following and remain one of modern rock's most influential and enduring forces.

🗓️ Sun 28 Feb
🎟️ bit.ly/47c23Jl

ON SALE: The incredible @HermanosGMusic are coming to Leeds! Blending Latin sounds and beautifully intertwined guitars, they create music that transports you somewhere else entirely.

🗓️ Sat 6 Mar
🎟️ bit.ly/4B2FHI4

ON SALE: Rising London four-piece @KeoBand_ are heading to Leeds, following the release of their debut album 'Put A Smile On For Me'. With a growing reputation for their live performances, this is one you won't want to miss.

🗓️ Fri 19 Feb
🎟️ bit.ly/4dWXXZm

Legendary band @fatfreddysdrop1 return to Leeds, performing their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story in full. Released in 2005, the album celebrates 20 years of future funk, surprises, fakes and freaky sidesteps.

🗓️ Tues 20 Oct
🎟️ bit.ly/4hEa7IU

Who remembers when @KaiserChiefs opened #O2AcademyLeeds #OnThisDay in 2008? 🤯

And 18 years later, we're still hosting some of the biggest names in music, how time flies!

American rock band #Beartooth tore through #O2AcademyLeeds with an electric set 🤘

📸 @markellisphoto

O2 Academy Leeds - 05 Oct 2026

NEW: Hollywood Undead are coming to Leeds 🤘

Since their platinum-certified debut Swan Songs, the band have built a global cult following, racking up over 3.2 billion streams.

🗓️ Sun 28 Feb
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 7 Oct and 10am Fri 9 Oct

NEW: Keo are coming to Leeds. Following the release of their debut album Put A Smile On For Me, the London four-piece are heading out on their huge 2027 headline tour.

🗓️ Friday 19 February
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 7 Oct and 10am Fri 9 Oct

NEW: @HermanosGMusic are coming to Leeds ✨

The Swiss-Ecuadorian siblings return with Los Ojos Del Condor - “a love letter to South America”, inviting people on another journey through the Andes.

🗓️ Saturday 6 March
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 7 Oct and 10am Fri 9 Oct

NEW: Roni Size Reprazent are coming to Leeds in 2027, celebrating three decades of the landmark album that helped transform drum & bass from an underground movement into a global musical force.

🗓️ Thursday 10 June
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 7 Oct and 10am Fri 9 Oct

ON SALE: The Smyths return to Leeds, celebrating the music of The Smiths with all the songs you know and love.

🗓️ Saturday 3 April
🎟️ bit.ly/4dfUMMb

ON SALE: One of hip-hop’s most iconic voices and legendary member of Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah is coming to O2 Academy Leeds 🔥

🗓️ Sunday 6 December
🎟️ bit.ly/4rKPwWM

Legendary 2-Tone group @TheBeat are heading to Leeds. 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 🎵

🗓️ Wednesday 14 October
🎟️ bit.ly/3W08blu

Your next few months, sorted 🎶

Big gigs, huge nights and plenty more coming up at O2 Academy Leeds.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now 👉 bit.ly/4xRMfGr

JUST ANNOUNCED 📣

Cliffords will be joining The Mary Wallopers in Leeds on their biggest headline tour to date.

📅 Tuesday 27 October
🎟️ amg-venues.com/uARW50ZTc6j

NEW: One of hip-hop’s most iconic voices and legendary member of Wu-Tang Clan, @GhostfaceKillah is coming to Leeds 👐

📅Sunday 6 December
🎟️ Priority Tickets on sale now 👉amg-venues.com/Emvw50ZSXpX

Celebrating the music of The Smiths, The Smyths are heading to O2 Academy Leeds, bringing a night packed with the songs that defined a generation.

📅 Saturday 3 April
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 30 Sept and General Tickets 10am 10am Fri 2 Oct

ON SALE: Musical theatre, but make it a rave 🎭🪩

@MusicalRaves is taking over O2 Academy Leeds with West End performers, cabaret and huge mass sing-alongs.

📅 Saturday 5 December
🎟️ amg-venues.com/blsf50ZS6mv

ON SALE: Two titans of the post-punk genres, @TheMaryChain + @pfurs are going head-to-head with their co-headline tour.

📅Tues 19 Jan
🎟️ amg-venues.com/75fr50ZRlbw

ON SALE: @elliotminor fuse classical influences with a blend of orchestral rock, alternative, and pop-punk. 20 years on, they return for their biggest headline tour since reforming, joined by special guests @madinalake and @xREDxJUMPSUITx
📅 Sun 21 Mar
🎟️ amg-venues.com/Brl150ZRl3F

British alternative rock favourites The Wonder Stuff hit the road for a huge 40th anniversary tour, co-headlining with @inspiralsband. Two iconic bands. One massive night. 🙌

📅 Fri 16 Oct
🎟️ amg-venues.com/p9ZV50ZQXbx

The undefinable, undeniable, raucous London band, @fatdog_fatdog return with new tour dates and new music. The band will be bringing their riotous live experience to Leeds playing one of their biggest shows to date.

📅 Fri 27 Nov
🎟️ amg-venues.com/8xGZ50ZQWME

.@MusicalRaves is coming to Leeds! Expect mass sing-alongs and a dancefloor packed with musical theatre anthems🪩

📅 Saturday 5 December
🎟️Priority Tickets 10am Fri 25 Sept and General Tickets 10am Mon 28 Sept

20 years on, @elliotminor are back. Following their comeback in 2025, the rock band return for their biggest headline tour since reforming joined by guests @madinalake and @xREDxJUMPSUITx 🤘

📅 Sun 21 Mar
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 23 and 10am Fri 25 Sept

.@TheMaryChain and @pfurs join forces for a huge co-headline UK tour this January, bringing together two hugely influential catalogues spanning post-punk, alternative rock and beyond.

📅Tues 19 Jan
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 23 Sept and General Tickets 10am Fri 25 Sept

20 years of Everything All The Time ❤️

@bandofhorses look back on their landmark debut album, as they celebrate two decades since its release.

📅 Tuesday 13 October
🎟️ amg-venues.com/8IaP50ZPJkx

@IPrevailBand kicked off their tour in style at #O2AcademyLeeds 🤟

📸 @UnholyRacket

O2 Academy Leeds - 19.09.26

Batzorig Vaanchig is one of Mongolia's most renowned traditional musicians. Expect an unforgettable journey through the music of the Mongolian steppe, featuring traditional throat singing and ancient melodies.

📅 Sun 11 Oct
🎟️ amg-venues.com/Xbt650ZP1WT

The perfect way to spend an evening with @tumblingpaddies at #O2AcademyLeeds ✨

📸 Anya Weston-Shaw

O2 Academy Leeds - 11.09.26

.@DelAmitri return with their ‘Past To Present’ UK Tour 2026, celebrating four decades of songs, stories and live shows, and a catalogue that has soundtracked generations. And joining them in Leeds will be Former Champ 🙌

📅 Monday 9 November
🎟️ amg-venues.com/IGIl50ZOaHB

@KasabianHQ brought the energy for a night we won't forget at #O2AcademyLeeds

📸 @markellisphoto

O2 Academy Leeds - 10.09.26

#OnThisDay in 2012: @robbiewilliams treated #Leeds to the 'Candy' tour 🍭

Performing all the hits, this was a night for the books... ⚡️
#RobbieWilliams #O2AcademyLeeds

ON SALE: Grammy Award winning rockers @CageTheElephant are back. Revitalised from a monster run across the States supporting Oasis in 2025 and known for their raucous live shows, the band can’t wait to come back and play the new songs!

📅 Tue 23 Feb
🎟️ amg-venues.com/wqLU50ZLQWe

.@tumblingpaddies are headed to Leeds tomorrow night! Bringing their huge live energy, infectious tunes and a night made for singing along, get ready to welcome one of Ireland’s most exciting live acts ☘️🎶

🎟️ Grab your tickets 👉 amg-venues.com/5j0u50ZLN98

Holy Holy brought the magic to #O2AcademyLeeds ✨

📸 Anya Weston Shaw

O2 Academy Leeds - 04.09.26

NEW: Cage the Elephant are back! Coming to the #O2AcademyLeeds Tues 23 Feb with the 'Dying in Reverse Tour'.

Priority Tickets on sale Wed 9 September at 10am. 🎟️-amg-venues.com/HUx150ZKnk1

⭐️ NEW MUSIC FRIDAY ⭐️
The new album, 'We Want Bass' by @DizzeeRascal is out now 🎶

Catch #DizzeeRascal at #O2AcademyLeeds on Fri 30 October.

Don't miss out. Grab your tickets now 🎟️
amg-venues.com/IHoS50ZJgub
#NewMusicFriday

ON SALE: Emerging London based singer and songwriter Arthur Hill takes his vibrant, witty brand of pop out on his biggest headline tour yet, ‘Arthway Round the World’.

📅 Saturday 13 March
🎟️ amg-venues.com/FHOB50ZIWwx

ON SALE: 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 join forces with Frank Carter for one of the greatest nights out in rock'n'roll.

📅 Fri 4 Dec
🎟️ amg-venues.com/IChg50ZIWCx

ON SALE: @SupergrassHQ are heading to Leeds in 2027, marking their return to the stage. One of the UK’s most celebrated and enduring bands, expect a night packed with iconic tracks.

📅 Friday 30 April
🎟️ amg-venues.com/JChV50ZIWrM

Yes, we know it’s only September… but is it ever too early to start thinking about Christmas?Bongo’s Bingo Christmas Specials are BACK! Expect festive chaos, questionable dance moves, big prizes and a whole lot of Bongo’s madness. 🎅🕺

🎟️Tickets 👉 amg-venues.com/Muil50ZI9ev

Summer might be over BUT you know what that means - gig season is well and truly back. The next few months at O2 Academy Leeds are looking VERY busy. Have a scroll, pick your favourites and get some dates in the diary 🎸🪩

🎟️ amg-venues.com/lm6z50ZHAoI

ON SALE: Tickets are on sale now for not one, but TWO @KasabianHQ album launch shows at O2 Academy Leeds, celebrating their brand-new album ‘Act III’

📅 Thursday 10 September
🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 amg-venues.com/twSm50ZHA7N

NEW: 50 years of punk. One of the most important bands in music history. Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols join forces with Frank Carter for the Anarchy In The U.K. Tour.

📅 Fri 4 Dec
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 2 Sept and 10am Fri 4 Sept

NEW: Arthur Hill is going Round The World. The Arthway Round The World Tour is taking Arthur’s vibrant, witty pop across the UK – and he’s heading to Leeds along the way 🙌

📅 Sat 13 Mar
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 2 Sept and 10am Fri 4 Sept

⭐️ NEW MUSIC FRIDAY ⭐️
The new album, 'Pure Ecstasy' by @BEARTOOTHband is out today 😲🤟

Catch #Beartooth at #O2AcademyLeeds on Monday 05 October.

Don't miss out. Grab your tickets now 🎟️
amg-venues.com/BlC850ZGgE8
#NewMusicFriday

ON SALE: @jamietmusic returns once again to bless eager fans with a seven-date UK tour alongside the release of his sixth album Ghosts (100 Days of Morning).

📅Monday 14 December
🎟️ amg-venues.com/u7x250ZGpKx

Britpop legends, @SupergrassHQ are heading to Leeds in 2027.

📅 Friday 30 April
🎟️ Priority Tickets 10am Wed 2 Sept and General Sale Tickets 10am Fri 4 Sept