O2 Academy Bournemouth is set to host an extraordinary lineup of musical events, featuring legendary tribute bands and iconic music groups. From the nostalgic reunions of Tidy Girls and Shed Seven's career-spanning tour to the electrifying performances by The Smyths and Antarctic Monkeys, the venue promises a diverse array of unforgettable nights. Fans of Elvis and Nirvana will witness an unexpected fusion with Elvana, while The Mary Wallopers bring their global tour to a crescendo. With a tribute to Queen that promises authenticity, each event offers a unique journey through musical history.

O2 Academy Bournemouth: A Musical Odyssey Through Time

As the O2 Academy Bournemouth prepares to host a thrilling series of events in 2025, music lovers are in for a treat with performances from The Mary Wallopers, Don't Stop Queen Now, Martin Kemp's 'Back to the 80s', and Daft Funk Live. These events promise to deliver a mix of cultural homage, musical nostalgia, and high-energy live experiences that will captivate audiences and celebrate the timeless appeal of legendary artists and genres.

Unforgettable Performances: A Journey Through Live Tribute Shows and Retro Nights

Get ready to immerse yourself in a sensational lineup of musical events at the O2 Academy Bournemouth. From the heartfelt tunes of The Mary Wallopers to the electrifying hits of Queen performed by Don't Stop Queen Now, the nostalgia-filled 'Back To The 80s' DJ set by Martin Kemp, and the unparalleled tribute to Daft Punk by Daft Funk Live, this season promises a diverse array of performances that cater to all musical tastes. Mark your calendars and prepare for a series of unforgettable nights of live music and entertainment.

O2 Academy Bournemouth: A Season of Unmissable Musical Extravaganzas

Bournemouth's O2 Academy is set to host a series of exciting live performances in 2025, featuring The Mary Wallopers' folk melodies, a Queen tribute by Don't Stop Queen Now, an 80s DJ set by Martin Kemp, and the futuristic sounds of Daft Funk Live. Each event promises a unique experience, blending nostalgia with contemporary flair. Whether you're a fan of Irish folk, rock legends, retro beats, or electronic music, these events will showcase the vibrant diversity and creativity of the music world.

Bournemouth's Musical Extravaganza: From Folk Tunes to 80s Grooves

Get ready to embark on a musical journey that revives the iconic sounds of Queen, the nostalgic hits of the 80s, and the futuristic beats of Daft Punk. Hosted by the O2 Academy Bournemouth at the Sovereign Shopping Centre, these events promise to deliver unforgettable performances that pay homage to some of the most influential artists of our time. From the electrifying presence of 'Don't Stop Queen Now' and the nostalgic grooves of Martin Kemp's 80s DJ set, to the futuristic beats of Daft Funk Live, there's something for every music lover to enjoy.

Reviving Musical Legends: A Journey Through Queen, 80s Hits, and Daft Punk

The Brighton DJ and producer, Fatboy Slim returns with a series of intimate shows across the UK this winter for his ‘Acid Ballroom Tour’.

Fatboy Slim

Sovereign Shopping Centre

Line up - Lisa Lashes, Tidy Boys, Lisa Pin Up, BK, Signum, Public Domain, Lee Haslam

Hard House Euphoria

Bongo’s Bingo, the award-winning original bingo rave phenomenon, returns. A twist on the traditional game, expect rave intervals, dance-offs, sing-a-longs, big prizes and loads of surprises. Tickets sell out fast, so don't hang around

Bongo's Bingo's Christmas Cracker

Daft Funk Live are one of the world's most prestigious Daft Punk tribute bands, diligently constructing a 'live' accolade of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances. 

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

Martin Kemp returns for his annual ‘Back To The 80s’ showdown. Join Martin as he trades his bass for the decks and spins the biggest and best hits from the 1980s.

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: The Ultimate Back To The 80's DJ Set

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

The Mary Wallopers head out to play their biggest UK live shows to date. With sold tours across the globe, TV appearances and blistering festival sets, The Mary Wallopers tour their latest brilliant EP, Home Boy Home.

The Mary Wallopers

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

For one night only, all four original Tidy girls reunite for one very special event to celebrate 25 years of the iconic Tidy girls. Join Lisa Lashes, Lisa Pin Up, Anne Savage, Rachel Auburn and guests, with a full-on Tidy production and hosted by the Tidy boys.

Tidy Girls 25

Scottish four-piece The Snuts hit the road in support of their third album, Millennials, a tight, taut masterclass in songwriting and production, packed full of songs that attack subjects affecting the youth of today

The Snuts

Embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey with The Wailers as they commemorate the anniversary of Bob Marley's iconic album Legend. Under the visionary leadership of Aston Barrett Jr., expect a fusion of nostalgic melodies and modern reggae beats, creating an experience that is both memorable and invigorating

The Wailers

Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload.

Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic rock with beats and spacey soundscapes

The Orb + Ozric Tentacles

The last gang in town The Libertines, are back with their newest album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade. The Libertines’ once-seen-never-forgotten live shows are here to save humanity from holograms, virtual reality and AI auto-tune, so switch off your pocket-held marketing machine and come and experience raw analogue euphoria at the hands of these delirious musical chaos-mongers.

The Libertines

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" Tour

World-famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters will take you on a journey spanning more than two decades of music from the legendary Foo Fighters. They have built an incredible reputation, even heralded by Dave Grohl himself.

UK Foo Fighters + Royal Monster (Royal Blood Tribute)

Hailing from Brighton, former busker Sam Tompkins shares his debut album hi, my name is insecure, a celebration of Sam’s genre-defying sound of emotive and cinematic pop.

Sam Tompkins

Boisterous five piece from South Wales, Punk Rock Factory are the kings of turning any song into a pop punk masterpiece. 

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

Since forming in 2013, Blossoms have enjoyed widespread success and acclaim. They’re back with their latest brilliant album, Gary, produced by the band’s regular collaborator James Skelly of The Coral, alongside Jungle’s Josh-Lloyd Watson, and CMAT has also co-written two tracks on the album.

Blossoms

The Vaccines are back with their sixth album, Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations, a record packed with euphoric hooks and melodies, as well as deep emotion. This is the first Vaccines album since the departure of Freddie Cowan, but true to form, a good Vaccines album always sounds like every track should be a single.

The Vaccines

Sea Monster Presents: Halloween Under The Sea Ball

Cradle Of Filth, led by Dani Filth, are undisputed giants of the heavy metal realm. Imperious purveyors of a perennially unique strain of dark, dastardly and wilfully extreme metal, they are one of the most riotously entertaining live bands the metal world has ever produced.

Cradle of Filth

Sub Focus // Camo & Krooked

The biggest 90s indoor dance festival is back. Get ready for a huge line-up and an experience line no other.

Back To The 90's Festival

Award-winning Italian metal act, Lacuna Coil are taking their epic anthems out on their ‘In The Meantime

Lacuna Coil

Steeltown was the second studio album by Big Country released in 1984. Regarded by many as a classic, the multi-million selling record went straight to the Number 1 slot in the UK album charts.

Big Country will be performing songs from the album as well as the classic hits and live favourites including “Fields of Fire”, “In A Big Country”, “Chance”, “Wonderland” and many more.

Big Country 'Return to Steel Town' Tour

One of the biggest bands of their era, indie rock band The Enemy consist of their original and only line up of Tom Clarke (vocals/guitar), Andy Hopkins (bass) and Liam Watts (drums). 

The Enemy released their debut Platinum album We’ll Live And Die In These Towns in 2007 which made a phenomenal impact, featuring their Top 10 hits “Had Enough” and “Away From Here”. 

The Enemy

With an electrifying performance from their main 'Starman', and theatrical mid-set costume ch-ch-ch-anges, Absolute Bowie will take you on a musical journey that presents all his best-loved personas in all their glory.

Absolute Bowie

⁠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

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”.

Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night

Combat Fight Series 20

A concert with full symphony orchestra and choir featuring all the music you love from spy movies and TV. 

Expect music from James Bond, Mission Impossible, Johnny English, Austin Powers, The Pink Panther and so much more. Dust off your tuxedo and ask for your drinks shaken, not stirred. 

Spies!

Bongo’s Bingo, the award-winning original bingo rave phenomenon, returns. A twist on the traditional game, expect rave intervals, dance-offs, sing-a-longs, big prizes and loads of surprises. Tickets sell out fast, so don't hang around.

Bongo's Bingo

British pop band The Vamps are heading back out on the road to celebrate their tenth anniversary, playing their debut album Meet The Vamps in its entirety as well as throwing in some other fan favourites.

The Vamps - Meet The Vamps Anniversary Tour

A tribute to two classic rock giants, AC/DC are Europe’s most outstanding tribute to the genuine article, playing classics from 1976’s High Voltage, right up to 2014’s Black Ice. 

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. 

AC/DC UK & Dizzy Lizzy

Australian psych-rock six-piece Ocean Alley have taken the world by storm with their dynamic live performances, infectious melodies and faultless musicianship.

Across four critically acclaimed albums, Ocean Alley have never wavered in their dedication to their craft, always grounded by a genuine passion for the creative exploration of music.

Ocean Alley

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)

Embark on an extraordinary musical journey with The Wailers as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of their acclaimed compilation album, Legend. Legend remains the best-selling reggae album of all time, featuring timeless classics such as "One Love," "No Woman, No Cry," "Redemption Song," and "Three Little Birds." The album's enduring impact has introduced generations of fans to Bob Marley's music, spreading his messages of love, unity, and resistance worldwide.

World-famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters celebrate over 30 years of music from the now legendary band, Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl.

UK Foo Fighters

Slade’s unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.

Slade – The Final Tour

Three decades of Doves music is celebrated this winter as the band return with further UK tour dates and the release of a Best Of… compilation, inclusive of unreleased music. Bringing the band’s frequently euphoric and occasionally brooding hits and rarities to record store shelves and stages.

Doves

Tribute to the works of Morrissey, Marr, Rourke, & Joyce, The Smyths head out on the road playing a ‘best of’ and much more from the canon of Manchester’s greatest indie band.

Guns 2 Roses are the only tribute band of Guns N Roses to be approved by Axl’s Axe Warriors and have performed live with four different members of Guns N Roses over the years.

Guns 2 Roses

Definitely Mightbe (A Tribute to Oasis) + Adored (A Tribute to The Stone Roses)

4am Kru

The undisputed queen of this decade of British music, Jo Whiley will be rummaging through her record bag, dusting off her vinyl and bringing you the biggest hits and hidden gems that shaped the soundtrack of the 90s.

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

2025 sees Maxïmo Park's beloved debut album A Certain Trigger turn 20 years old. The band will be celebrating the anniversary by performing songs from A Certain Trigger and their greatest hits across the UK.

Maximo Park

Icelandic indie-folk collective Of Monsters and Men’s fourth album All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade explores how love and pain intertwine.

Of Monsters and Men

After multiple sold-out tours, Punk Rock Factory are back and bringing their biggest and wildest tour yet, ‘We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!’ with support from The Bottom Line.

Punk Rock Factory

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”.

Scouting for Girls

Experience a taste of Nashville in 2026 as Summer in Nashville Presents: ‘Country Roadshow’, dust off your cowboy boots and Stetsons for a night of unforgettable entertainment.

Country Roadshow

Get ready for the ultimate night of emo and pop punk, as Fell Out Boy and The Black Charade pull out all the stops with an incredible production that features authentic costumes and choreography, plus unrivalled renditions with all the power and passion of their creators.

Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade + Dookie Green Day Tribute + Stiff Bizkit

Ferocious Dog

One of the most influential British bands, Echo & The Bunnymen embark on a major nationwide tour for 2026. ‘The Very Best of Echo & The Bunnymen 1978-2026’ will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums spanning across their legendary career.

Echo and The Bunnymen

Ahead of the 35th anniversary of their classic album Pills ‘n’ Thrills And Bellyaches, the Happy Mondays head out on their 22-date UK tour.

Happy Mondays

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thursday 27 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.

Cat Burns

One of the best loved UK bands of the last four decades, The Charlatans’ career spans 14 albums, 22 Top 40 singles, three Number One albums and era-defining anthems like “The Only One I Know”, “North Country Boy” and “One to Another”.

The Charlatans

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.

Example

Daft Funk Live are one of the world's most prestigious Daft Punk tribute bands - diligently constructing a live accolade of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances.

Daft Funk Live: (A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk Performed Live)

Get ready for a night of music with Too Much Too Young, a high-octane, two-hour theatre experience that takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the ska sound that shaped generations.

Too Much Too Young

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

O2 Academy Bournemouth

Dec 5, 2025

Moving Pictures (A Tribute to the music of Rush)

Dec 6, 2025

The Wailers

Dec 12, 2025

UK Foo Fighters

Nov 28 - Dec 20, 2025

Bongo's Bingo's Christmas Cracker

Dec 14, 2025

Slade – The Final Tour

Dec 4, 2025

Fatboy Slim

Nov 29, 2025

Hard House Euphoria

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