O2 Academy Leicester brings a spectacular lineup of events that promise to enthrall music enthusiasts of all genres. From student-centric 'Lets Disko' nights to electrifying tributes to iconic bands like The Stone Roses, Oasis, and Queen, this year's calendar is packed with nostalgia and high-energy performances. With acts such as Electric Six, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, and former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan, there's something for everyone. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of upcoming events designed to transport audiences through decades of musical evolution.

A Celebration of Music: Tribute Bands and Upcoming Artists at O2 Academy Leicester

The O2 Academy Leicester is set to host an unforgettable series of events featuring some of the most iconic names in the music industry. With You Me At Six bidding farewell, a nostalgic night of emo classics, and celebrations of trance and house music, this season promises a diverse musical journey. The venue will echo with tributes to legendary bands and immersive performances, making it a haven for music lovers. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions and memories as the O2 Academy Leicester brings together legends and newcomers.

O2 Academy Leicester's Unforgettable Line-up: A Celebration of Music and Nostalgia

As the O2 Academy Leicester hosts a thrilling array of concerts, music fans are treated to an eclectic mix of rock, emo, trance, and tribute performances that celebrate both the end and evolution of musical eras. From You Me At Six's farewell tour to an explosive emo tribute night and a grand celebration of 30 years of PaSSion events, the lineup promises a rich tapestry of sounds for every musical taste. Join us as we delve into the details of these unforgettable shows, where nostalgia and innovation meet under one roof.

Rock, Trance, and Emo: A Vibrant Musical Farewell at O2 Academy Leicester

Leicester's O2 Academy is set to be electrified with a series of captivating musical events, starting with Daft Funk Live, a tribute to the legendary robotic duo. This is followed by Definitely Mightbe, an Oasis tribute that promises to recreate the magic of the Britpop era. The spotlight will then shift to Uprising 2025, an event shrouded in mystery, promising to bring something entirely new and unexpected. Dive into the heart of these performances as we explore the artistry and dedication behind each act.

A Sound Odyssey: From Daft Funk to Oasis Tribute at Leicester

Leicester is set to become the epicenter of music innovation this spring. With events ranging from Daft Funk Live's immersive light shows to Definitely Mightbe's authentic Oasis tribute and the eclectic Uprising 2025, music enthusiasts are in for an auditory feast. Hosted at the prominent Percy Gee Building by O2 Academy Leicester, these events promise a convergence of classic tunes and modern performances that will leave attendees with unforgettable experiences. Join us as we explore the details of these exciting musical gatherings and the artists behind them.

Rhythms of Leicester: A Journey Through Immersive Music Events

Uprising 2025

Percy Gee Building - University of Leicester

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.

Definitely Mightbe (A Tribute to Oasis)

They incorporate their own synchronised light shows together with multiple instruments to give a truly immersive and unique experience. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost respect to the infamous and illusive ‘robots’.

Daft Funk Live

Celebrating 30 years of PaSSion events with a huge line-up of the biggest trance and house artists.

PaSSion30

Expect to hear all your favourite emo classics from a full live band playing My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, Yellowcard, Good Charlotte, Panic! At The Disco and so many more.

Thanks For The Memories

British rock royalty, You Me At Six, take their final lap of the UK for their farewell tour. Over a career spanning 20 years, YMAS have some amazing career highs including two No.1 albums, world tours, streams that topped over a billion worldwide and faces that have graced the covers of multiple magazines across the globe. These shows mark a celebratory end to their reign as one of the UK's much-loved rock bands.

You Me At Six: The Final Nights Of Six

The Phonics are the UK's premier Stereophonics tribute band, performing a set that has something for all fans including hits such as “Have a Nice Day”, “Maybe Tomorrow”, “Dakota” and many more.

The Phonics (Stereophonics Tribute) + A Band Called Malice (The Jam Tribute)

Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and party to all your favourite hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, and ‘Super Trouper’. 

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

New Purple Celebration deliver a non-stop, hit packed show, spanning more than two hours. Described in the press as “nothing short of a huge party,” expect to see, hear and feel the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time; 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and many more…

The Music of Prince: New Purple Celebration

Celebrating 30 years of PaSSion ClaSSics with your favourite trance and house legends.

PaSSion ClaSSics

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with his terrace style chanting choruses, danceable guitar riffs, and stadium worthy grooves.

Tom Meighan

Don't Stop Queen Now play all of the hits of Queen, honouring the legacy and music of the nation's favourite band. Michael Spence (Starstruck, ITV1) is magic as your Freddie, combing superbly crafted harmonies with electrifying guitar work as the band create a dynamic show that is a truly authentic sound and visual experience.

Don't Stop Queen Now

Elvana is the world’s finest Elvis tribute to Nirvana! From the bowels of Disgraceland, rock ‘n’ roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead. Rock ‘n’ roll meets grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since '94.

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

Jewellery Quarter debuted at Number 20 in the UK Official Charts and features hit singles "Barney Rubble" and "Encouraging Sign", alongside their live staples "Took The Fun" and "Back Where We Started". 

The Twang: Jewellery Quarter

Nirvana UK are one of the world’s premier tribute bands to Nirvana, who strive to be as close to the real deal as possible. From the sound to the style, their live sets cover a whole spectrum of Nirvana’s back catalogue and deliver the ultimate 90s throwback.

Nirvana UK

Bradford rap collective, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are back with their bass-driven bangers and club-charged anthems.

Bad Boy Chiller Crew

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

Electric Six

Get ready to be transported back to the eighties with the ultimate tribute night featuring the premier Duran Duran tribute band, The Duran Duran Experience and LOVE distrACTION, the UK’s leading tribute to The Human League. 

The Duran Duran Experience + Love Distraction (Human League Tribute)

Following their 25th anniversary tour in 2023, culminating in a sell-out headline show at Manchester’s’ Heaton Park, The Clone Roses return to perform all the greatest Madchester anthems, respectfully replicating the classics from The Stone Roses’ career. Hugely popular amongst Roses fans old and new, they are widely regarded as one of the UKs premium tribute bands, described by Roses’ Bass player Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world”.

The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe (Oasis Tribute) + The James Experience

In 1997, British band Damage released their debut album Forever followed up by Since You’ve Been Gone which delivered their hit “Ghetto Rmance”. 


Damage

Shed Seven head out a very special 30th-anniversary tour, delivering a career-spanning set, as well as tracks from their acclaimed No.1 album A Matter of Time.

Shed Seven

Performed by a world-class five-piece band, this unique concert features two long sets and more costume changes than any other show. A true extravaganza of the wonder of Bowie’s work, with all the greatest hits, plus much, much more.

Absolute Bowie

Indie five-piece The Mercians are taking their unique sound on the road. Drawing from their roots in Leicester, they craft gritty, transparent and relatable tracks.

The Mercians

⁠BRIT Award winning English hip hop and electronic dance duo Stereo MC’s, made up of Rob Birch (Rob B) and Nick Hallam (The Head), head into a new era as they take their energetic live show out on the road.

Stereo MC's

A night celebrating three seminal punk bands made up of authentic Sex Pistols tribute band, The Pistols, all female tribute to The Ramones, The Ramonas and BuzzKocks, who recreate the sound, energy and passion of the seminal punk band, Buzzcocks.

The Pistols + The Ramonas + Buzzkocks

Expect non-stop nostalgia, retro throwbacks, huge production and an unstoppable sing-along. Dig out those 80s clothes and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and yes, fancy dress is encouraged!

Martin Kemp - Ultimate Back To The 80's DJ Set

Get set for the ultimate emo and pop punk night with The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance tribute) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy tribute), playing all the hits and fan favourites.

Fell Out Boy + Black Charade

Rising Leicester trio Mouth Culture hit the road with new music for their biggest headline shows to date, after touring with the likes The Blackout, While She Sleeps and festival slots at Download to 2000trees.

Mouth Culture

Amplifying the heavier sound from their previous album Death Valley Paradise, Halo Effect delivers hard-hitting riffs, captivating choruses that soar and fuse-lighting technical solos.

Kris Barras Band

From The Jam are touring the UK celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Jam’s fourth studio album Setting Sons. Succeeding All Mod Cons, the album became a commercial success, earning them their first top ten hit single, “The Eton Rifle”.

From The Jam: "Setting Sons" 45th Anniversary Tour

2023 saw the return of alternative rock band Gene Loves Jezebel with their latest album X – LOVE DEATH SORROW, the follow up to 2017’s Dance Underwater.

Gene Loves Jezebel + Belouis Some

PaSSion presents Fantastic Plastic - A Vinyl Only Experience with eight DJ’s digging out their favourite records for eight hours of pure music.

Fantastic Plastic

Shaun hosts Barrioke with his trademark warm and jovial manner, accompanying and singing with audience and guest participants on stage, creating a riotous, joyous moment that people will never forget. This is the ultimate Insta moment.

Barrioke

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!

Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Themed Club Night

Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred are back on the road to bring the magic, like only Skindred do. It’s been a whirlwind year for the rock icons, who shot straight to No.2 in the Official UK Albums Chart with their latest, brilliant record ‘Smile’.

Skindred

British-Punjabi artist Raf-Saperra is one of a growing movement of Punjabi artists and producers championing the spirit of the sound, blending contemporary genres with heritage.

Raf-Saperra: Raw as Folk World Tour

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This Charming Man” “What Difference Does It Make?” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “How Soon Is Now”.

The Smyths

Get ready to relive the unforgettable music of the 2000s as Marvin Humes, the iconic JLS legend and The Hit List star, presents 'Noughties Baby', the ultimate 00s party, a non-stop celebration of the greatest music from the 00s. This musical extravaganza is sure to take fans on a nostalgic journey down memory lane.


Marvin Humes Noughties Baby

Now they are heading out on their ‘Stick To The Covers’ tour, where you can expect pop punks covers of everything from Disney to TV themes, which has gained them fans across the world. 

Punk Rock Factory: Stick To The Covers Tour

Get ready for leading rock tribute act The Doors Alive, widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s band, The Doors. 

The Doors Alive

Aldag is known for his thought-provoking lyrics and evocative melodies with a commitment to pushing artistic boundaries.

Michael Aldag

HRH Punk 4 - Weekend Ticket

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.

Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Freshers Desi Night

Uniwave

This is a student-based event, you may be asked for student ID (18+)

Lets Disko

Freshers Welcome Party

Join an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes and the UK’s best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs.

The Luke Combs Experience

Lets Disko: 10th Birthday

Punk rock bands Last Gang, Last Hounds, Clobber and Split Dogs head out together on their ‘Hi Stakes Tour’.

Hi Stakes Tour

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.

Antarctic Monkeys

HRH Sleaze 7 (Weekend ticket)

Dizzy Lizzy are the most fantastic live tribute act dedicated to one of Rock’s all-time legends - Phil Lynott. A long-established tribute to Thin Lizzy, their sound and setlist faithfully recreates that trademark Lizzy sound. 

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