December at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London promises a musical extravaganza with a diverse line-up of artists that span genres from rock and metal to electronic and comedy. The month kicks off with Myles Kennedy's powerful vocals on December 3, followed by the intensity of While She Sleeps on December 5 and 6. Audiences will also experience the psychedelic sounds of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles, the soulful melodies of Lola Young, and the raw energy of Dayseeker. With additional performances by Bon Entendeur, Lightning Seeds, Alabama 3, and the comedic tales of Aurie Styla, this December is set to be unforgettable.

London's O2 Forum Kentish Town Hosts a Spectacular December Line-Up

The O2 Forum Kentish Town is set to host a stellar lineup of concerts starting in March 2025, featuring a range of genres and performances. From the acclaimed Tokio Hotel to Eurovision winners Nemo, expect electrifying nights. Join the Midlands' Big Special, the multi-platinum Kate Nash, drag superstars Angels of the North, and Mark Eliyahu for an unforgettable musical experience.

Diverse Melodies: Upcoming Concerts at O2 Forum Kentish Town

Prepare for a spectacular music journey at the O2 Forum Kentish Town as 2025 brings an unforgettable lineup of events. Featuring a mix of rock, alternative, indie, and even drag performances, this year's schedule promises to cater to diverse musical tastes. From Four Year Strong's classic rock vibes to the unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds by Mark Eliyahu, this season is one you won't want to miss. With acclaimed acts such as VNV Nation, Kate Nash, and Nemo, the stage is set for an electrifying series of performances.

The Ultimate Music Experience: O2 Forum Kentish Town's 2025 Lineup

The O2 Forum Kentish Town is set to host a series of unforgettable concerts in 2025, featuring a diverse array of musical talents. From the evocative rock anthems of Four Year Strong to the electronic sounds of VNV Nation, the venue will witness an eclectic mix of genres. Fans of indie rock, alternative-electronic, and even drag performance will find something to their taste. These events promise to be a testament to the vibrant music culture that continues to thrive and evolve in London.

A Vibrant Tapestry of Music: O2 Forum Kentish Town's 2025 Line-up

Prepare for an eclectic mix of talent and musical artistry as O2 Forum Kentish Town hosts a series of captivating performances in 2025. From the working-class narratives of Big Special to the resilient return of Kate Nash, the drag spectacle of Angels of the North, and the ethereal compositions of Mark Eliyahu, this venue is set to be a hub of creativity and inspiration. Let's take a closer look at what each artist brings to the stage and why these events are not to be missed.

Live Music Extravaganza at O2 Forum Kentish Town: A Deep Dive into Upcoming Performances

From rock to punk, and indie pop to metal, O2 Forum Kentish Town is set to host an eclectic mix of musical performances in early 2026. With artists like JINJER, Ezra Furman, and The Blue Stones leading the charge, these events promise to celebrate creative boldness, genre-blending innovation, and powerful musical narratives. As music fans eagerly anticipate these performances, the lineup gives a glimpse of the dynamic experiences that await in this iconic London venue.

O2 Forum Kentish Town's Spectacular 2026 Lineup: A Dive into Music Innovation

Multi-instrumentalist pop star Azahriah has changed the perception of Hungarian pop music, packed with wise lyrics and catchy tunes.

Azahriah

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Irish duo 49th & Main celebrate their debut album Happy Tears, serving as a coming-of-age soundtrack blending UK garage, jazz-infused house and emotionally charged indie-pop.

49th & Main

Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer EDEN, is an artist who defies traditional genre boundaries, blending electronic, indie, and alternative elements into a deeply personal soundscape.

EDEN

American singer and songwriter Audrey Hobert shares her debut album Who’s the Clown?, featuring her breakout song “Sue Me”.

Audrey Hobert

Get ready for a high-voltage dose of rock ’n’ roll, as Buckcherry and Michael Monroe team up for a co-headline UK tour, bringing two powerhouse names to stages across the country.

Buckcherry + Michael Monroe

The Crumpets are back out on the road in support of their 2025 double album releases Carpe Diem, Moonman and Pogo Rodeo, swiftly following up with another collection of rock’n’roll, lyrical madness and that perfect blend of energy-inducing & chilled intricacies that make them one of the most interesting acts operating.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Grandson embarks on his UK headline tour in support of his latest album INERTIA seeing him using the raw power of riff-heavy rap to focus attention on issues such as a new wave of facism, a rise in misogyny, an assault on queer rights and the Palestinian solidarity movement.

grandson

SikTh head out on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the album Death Of A Dead Day.

SikTh: Death Of A Dead Day - 20th Anniversary Performance

The Aces continue to reach new pop heights with their fourth LP Gold Star Baby, the band are rapidly becoming one of the genre’s most exciting and authentic voices.

The Aces

Kikuoland: Above All Bounds World Tour 2026

UK metal powerhouse Sylosis will be unleashing their most ambitious outing yet; a 31-date headline tour across the UK and Europe.

Sylosis: UK Headline Tour 2026

Canadian hardcore punk band Counterparts hit the road on their latest tour ‘Heaven Let Them Die 2026’ in support of the 2024 release, Heaven Let Them Die.

Counterparts: Heaven Let Them Die 2026

Good Neighbours head out on their UK tour in support of their debut album Blue Sky Mentality, a 14-track burst of euphoric indie pop that smuggles big feelings – grief, love, hope, resilience – into massive choruses and sun-streaked synths.

Good Neighbours

Sweden’s rock’n’roll firebrands Royal Republic are known for crafting hard-hitting rock songs with danceable grooves and an irreverent sense of humour.

Royal Republic

Just so you know, this show was moved from KOKO on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Sleep Theory

North Carolina native glaive has become a name synonymous with a scene that redefines pop, not by distancing itself from tradition but by forging a new, innovative style.

glaive

The Blue Stones return with the boldest album yet, Metro, a dark, gritty ride through rebellion, duality, and self-discovery.

The Blue Stones

Boundary-breaking artist, Ezra Furman’s fearless creativity and emotional honesty have made her one of the most compelling voices in modern music. Blending punk energy, heartfelt lyricism and genre-defying innovation, Furman’s work is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Ezra Furman

For the first time in over six years, JINJER are returning to headline stages across Europe, armed with their most dynamic album to date, Duél.

Jinjer: Duél Tour 2026

Alabama powerhouse soul ensemble St. Paul & The Broken Bones are known for their energetic live shows and impassioned vocals.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Born in Liberia and raised in the foothills of the Appalachias, rising folk artist Mon Rovîa is reinventing Appalachian folk for a new generation.

Mon Rovîa

Birmingham raised rapper Kofi Stone returns with his second album A Man After God’s Own Heart, exploring profound themes of love, faith, family and race, weaving a narrative that reveals both struggle and resilience.

Kofi Stone

Machine Girl have always operated as an inimitable, inventive, and individual sonic phenomenon. The trio fortify a punk exoskeleton with electronic alchemy and cinematic ambition outfitted for an uncompromisingly heavy attack.

Machine Girl

Beach folk band The 502s, often called ‘the happiest band on Earth’, with breezy banjos, shout-along choruses, and an energy that bursts like a cannonball into a swimming pool, their music feels like sunshine you can dance to.

The 502s

American rock group The Wonder Years embark on their UK headline tour for January 2026.

The Wonder Years

Superheaven head out with their biggest UK shows yet, in support of their latest self-titled album.

Superheaven

Originating from LOONA, ARTMS members HeeJin, HaSeul, Kim Lip, JinSoul, and Choerry have redefined their musical direction, captivating global fans with their genre-defying sound and immersive storytelling.

ARTMS

Hailing from a lineage of musicians, Mark Eliyahu’s sound is deeply influenced by the rich tapestries of the Middle East and the Caucasus and he showcases his ability to weave traditional sounds into contemporary compositions.

Mark Eliyahu

Following the sell-out success of their smash hit 2024 tour, drag superstars Ginger Johnson, Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas, are back out on the road with a brand-new show that promises to be out of this world.

Angels of the North

Multi-platinum-selling, BRIT award winning artist Kate Nash is back with her fifth studio album, 9 Sad Symphonies, a record that marks Kate’s welcome return to the forefront of the UK music scene. Not just any album; it’s a testament to the resilience, creativity, unyielding passion and evergreen charm of Kate Nash.

Kate Nash

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 30 November 2024. 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.

Midlands’ duo Big Special are making their mark on the live stage with multiple nods from the likes of BBC 6 Music. Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney head out on tour in support of their debut album, Postindustrial Hometown Blues, an honest expression of being working-class in modern-day England.

Big Special

Nemo won music lovers’ hearts with their outstanding stage performance of “The Code” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Nemo’s energetic show and stage presence, carried by a unique voice and their warm likable attitude, effortlessly captivated the audience and made it Switzerland's first Eurovision title since 1988 (Celine Dion).

Nemo: «Break The Code» Europe Tour 2025

Just so you know, this show was moved to Eventim Apollo on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Tokio Hotel

Led by Irish vocalist, producer and songwriter Ronan Harris, the alternative indie act VNV Nation will tour double album Construct // Destruct, that showcases VNV Nation's evolution, pushing the boundaries of alternative-electronic music with intricate soundscapes and emotional depth. 

VNV NATION Construct // Destruct - Live Tour 2025

New England rock band Four Year are back with their sixth album, analysis paralysis, an album that expands their classic sound in exciting ways and unmistakably them. This deep into their career, there’s really nothing that doesn’t sound like Four Year Strong with these four involved.

Four Year Strong – Analysis Paralysis UK/EU Tour 2025

Expect an old school heavy metal show of epic proportions from the masters of folklore, Green Lung, as they tour their biggest headline shows to date with support from Unto Others and Satan’s Satyrs.

Green Lung: Heathen Neverlands UK Tour 2025

GRAMMY-nominated guitarist, producer and podcast host Cory Wong heads out on tour with his head-spinning rhythm guitar wizardry, signature style and laugh-out-loud jokes. 

Outside of his skyrocketing solo career, he is also a member of Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers, establishing him as both a sought-after collaborator and celebrated solo artist alike.

Cory Wong

GRAMMY Award winning music artist Mark Tremonti relentlessly pushes himself as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter across his output with Creed, Alter Bridge and solo band Tremonti.  

He returns with his sixth full length The End Will Show Us How, with glassy harmonics and psychedelic guitars, this album is a testament to Tremonti’s legacy of ceaseless creativity.

Tremonti: The End Will Show Us How Tour

Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy takes his “Freak Show” world tour across the globe, the title of his latest album and the follow-on to 2021’s These Things Happen Too.

G-Eazy: Freak Show World Tour

Norway’s progressive metal band, LEPROUS are back with their eighth album, Melodies Of Atonement, the follow-up to 2021’s Aphelion.

Leprous

The Los Angeles pop punk band Say Anything head out on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of …Is a Real Boy, playing their debut album from start to finish. 

Say Anything - "...Is A Real Boy" 20th Anniversary Tour

Iranian musician Mohsen Namjoo weaves Persian poetry with a unique fusion of traditional melodies, blues and rock. 

Celebrated for his innovative approach and profound lyrics, tracks like "Toranj", "Zolf Bar Baad", and "Period" have cemented Namjoo's reputation as a groundbreaking artist. 

Mohsen Namjoo

Cincinnati singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi’s ascent is a homegrown success story, with his folk-rock sound and age-old charm, captivating audiences. His viral track “Scared To Start” propelled Marcagi into the limelight, earning him a dedicated fanbase around the globe.

Michael Marcagi

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in 'The Aurator'.

Aurie Styla: The Aurator Tour

Get ready for a celebration of Alabama 3’s 1997 debut album, Exile On Coldharbour Lane and their sophomore album, La Peste, alongside a selection of greatest hits. 

Alabama 3: A celebration of Exile on Coldharbour Lane & La Peste + the greatest hits

Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to celebrate, they’re not only heading out on tour, they've put together a lovingly 20-track greatest hits album Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds. 

Lightning Seeds

French electronic duo Bon Entendeur are back with their latest album Rivages, a sonic tale of warm summer afternoons with sparkling synth textures and guitar motifs.

Bon Entendeur

American post-hardcore outfit Dayseeker are back with their latest release Replica, the follow up to 2022’s Dark Sun. The album features stripped back and intimate renditions of fan favourites, including an Evanescence cover and special guest vocalists.

Dayseeker

With an army of fans across the globe, South London singer-songwriter and BRIT Award nominee Lola Young tours her latest album, This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway.

Lola Young

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

Sheffield quintet While She Sleeps are already one of British metal’s biggest stars, and they tour their huge sixth studio album, Self Hell, a record packed full of confident, stadium-prepared anthems.

While She Sleeps

Myles Kennedy’s voice precedes him, from chart-topping albums with gold-selling, rock juggernaut Alter Bridge, to recording and touring with Slash and The Conspirators, and guest appearances for everyone from Disturbed to Halestorm.

Myles Kennedy: 2024 Return to the Kingdom Tour

Rapper and multilingual musician Saint Levant, tours his second album, Diera.

Saint Levant: DEIRA Tour

Liverpool singer and songwriter Jamie Webster is back with his third studio album 10 For The People, a collection of indie folk anthems fuelled with politically charged messages intertwined with catchy choruses.

Jamie Webster

London based six-piece Sports Team head back out on the road with their third album Boys These Days, the follow up to 2022’s album Gulp!.

Sports Team

Alien Ant Farm head out on a co-headline a UK with CKY in support of their sixth studio album, ~mAntras~.

Alien Ant Farm & CKY

One of the most exciting and euphoric bands on the scene right now, expect the unexpected as the South London rabble rousers tour their debut album, WOOF.

Fat Dog

The wonderful Nadine Shah tours her fifth album Filthy Underneath, a record that signals a new era in Nadine Shah’s life, and also the extraordinary successor to 2020’s universally acclaimed Kitchen Sink.

Nadine Shah

Irish rap trio Kneecap merge Irish with English, satire with socially conscious lyrics and reality with absurdity on their latest album Fine Art.

Kneecap

Georgia-based progressive metal band, Baroness, team up with Swedish hard rockers Graveyard, on this double-header tour. 

Baroness & Graveyard

Odeal returns with his latest and expertly crafted nine-track project, Thoughts I Never Said. The South Londoner is known for his distinctive blend of soulful alté and R’n’B, and for taking fans on an intimate and captivating journey into his music.

Odeal

London-based indie-pop sensation Alfie Templeman is back with his second album Radiosoul. The follow up to his breakout debut Mellow Moon, which expands his sonic palette, taking in references from soul and psychedelia to indie and pop.

Alfie Templeman

Singer-songwriter and indie-star Rachel Chinouriri tours her brilliant debut album, What A Devastating Turn Of Events.

Rachel Chinouriri

Dublin four-piece Sprints take their debut album Letter To Self on tour. This release is the sound of the band revisiting their most vulnerable moments and instilling their visceral garage-punk, pairing powerhouse punk melodies with razor-sharp lyricism.

Sprints

Musical duo Wasia Project, formed by siblings Will Gao and Olivia Hardy, head out on the road in support of their latest EP Isotope. Isotope establishes a brand new chapter for the duo, blending their classical influences, disco and jazz with heartfelt lyricism and melodic complexities. 

Wasia Project

Releasing music since 2020, singer-songwriter and producer Artemas is famed for his viral sensation and feel-good track “i like the way you kiss me”, that hit the No.1 top spot on the global Spotify chart. His early releases gained support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Apple Music, as well as finding the time for numerous collaborations with other artists including Tyler Cole, Dylan, Måneskin and more.

Artemas

American comedian and actor Maz Jobrani has appeared on popular TV shows including ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and now he heads out on his ' Mr International Comedy Tour



Maz Jobrani

Subcarpați are a very special mixture of Romanian traditional music, hip-hop and electro, that reinterprets popular motifs in Romanian folklore with a modern twist.

Subcarpati

London based instrumental four-piece Los Bitchos are back with their first new music since their debut album Let The Festivities Begin!.

Los Bitchos

GRAMMY-Award nominated multi-platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw is heading out on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Chariot.

Gavin DeGraw

Masters of the stage, actors Bahtiyar Engin, Erkan Can, Güven Kıraç and Levent Ülgen, play characters of friends who have never been separated from each, and encounter various disagreements and incomprehension when one of them wishes to be cremated after his death, as per his belief. 

Alevli Gunler

Tampa, Florida’s power metallers Kamelot, formed by Thomas Youngblood in 1987, are touring their chart-topping album, The Awakening as part of the ‘Awake The World’ tour. Expect an amazing night alongside labelmates Ad Infinitum, plus Blackbriar and Frozen Crown.

Kamelot: Awaken The World Tour 2024

Beak> are Will Young, Geoff Barrow and Billy Fuller. Formed in Bristol in 2009, the band have continued to forge their own unique path of music over three full length albums, two compilations, one soundtrack and multiple singles.

Beak>

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

Cold Cave are back with their darkly luminous album Passion Depression, a collection icy synth pop songs for the hot blooded.

Cold Cave

“Right Here, Right Now”, two of the 90s most enduring alternative-rock acts are going toe-to-toe on what’s shaping up to be an “Unbelievable” tour, sharing a bill for the first time ever. EMF and Jesus Jones will also be joined by very special guests, Echobelly, pooling their creative forces and impressive collection of hits.

EMF + Jesus Jones

Join French singer and songwriter Zaho de Sagazan on her European tour, as she shares her unique blend of dreamlike vocal melodies and intense dance beats.

Just so you know, this show was moved from Islington Assembly Hall on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Zaho de Sagazan

Hailing from Kazakhstan, rap artist and producer Jah Khalib is extending his tour with a show filled with new songs and hits from his discography including "Leila", "Medina" and many more.

Jah Khalib

Indian singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad is back with new music, following his 2023 five-track EP, Mulaqat, and his chart-topping album, The Way That Lovers Do, in 2022.

Prateek Kuhad: Silhouettes Tour

California’s metalcore heroes, The Ghost Inside, tour their excellent sixth studio album, Searching For Solace.

The Ghost Inside: Searching For Solace Tour

GRAMMY-award winning blues virtuoso, Gary Clark Jr. reshapes genres, blending reggae, punk, hip hop and soul to create his signature sound. 

The Austin native continues to stretch out musically, broadening expectations with his fourth studio album JPEG RAW, featuring collaborations with Stevie Wonder and George Clinton. 

Gary Clark Jr.

JET hit the UK for the first time since 2009. to celebrates 20 years of their brilliant 2003 Platinum debut album, Get Born. A record that raced up racing up charts around the world, the tour arrives at a time of resurgence for the band as they get set to release their fourth album in 2025.

Scouting For Girls still consists of its founder members Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard, who together have so far achieved four Top 10 singles, four Top 10 albums, 2 million sales, more than a billion streams, four BRIT Awards and an Ivor Novello. The band’s rich catalogue of hits includes “She’s So Lovely”, the Number 1 smash, “This Ain’t A Love Song”, “Heartbeat” and “Elvis Ain’t Dead”. They our in celebration of their 2023 album, The Place We Used To Meet.

Scouting for Girls

Hungarian content creator, singer and songwriter, Azahriah is completely changing the perception of Hungarian pop music with his wise lyrics and catchy tunes, taking inspiration from multiple genres including trap to reggae.

Over the last four decades, Polish rock band, Kult, led be singer and songwriter Kazik Staszewski, have become one of the most popular acts from the scene; fusing their roots in punk and new wave, to inspiration from psychedelic rock, jazz and folk.

Kult

Portland alt-rockers The Dandy Warhols -  Courtney Taylor-Taylor (vocals, guitar), Peter Holmström (guitar, keyboards), Zia McCabe (keyboard, bass, percussion), and Brent DeBoer (drums, backing vocals) - are back on the road with their latest album, Rockmaker.

The Dandy Warhols + The Black Angels

Boston Manor are back with new music as they make their return in impassioned and ambitious mood. Full of thrust and intention, from parallel universes to personal growth, vivid dreamscapes to raw grief, they harness the uplifting power of their music and the communion it creates.

Boston Manor

Electric frontman Frank Carter will be joined by Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, members of one of the most influential rock bands of all time; to perform the Sex Pistols’ iconic 1977 album Never Mind The Bollocks in full.

Frank Carter and Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols

To celebrate their milestone 35th anniversary, American rock visionaries Monster Magnet return to the UK. Led by original founder member and vocalist Dave Wyndorf, the acclaimed five-piece are famed for their signature heavy and spacy sound, a style which is heavily influenced by early metal bands of the 1970s.

Monster Magnet - 35th Anniversary

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

Iconic emo-pop-punk bands Senses Fail and Saves The Day head out on their co-headline New Jersey vs. The World Tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Let It Enfold You and the 25th anniversary of Through Being Cool, with full album plays of each.

Senses Fail "Let it Enfold You" (20th Anniversary) and Saves The Day "Through Being Cool" (25th Anniversary)

English progressive metal quintet Haken head out on their ‘An Evening with’ tour, where the band will play their studio album Fauna in full as well as other tracks from their discography.

HAKEN - An Evening With

American post-hardcore band Our Last Night are heading out on their ‘You’re Up Europe Tour 2024’. 

Their unique sound and ability to create solid covers of today’s hits has solidified their success while launching their original music into new realms. 

Our Last Night: You're Up Europe Tour 2024

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Academy Islington on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Good Kid

Self-proclaimed "idiots on the internet", Darcy and Jer are coming out fresh off their highly successful North American tour and bringing ‘The No Refunds Tour’ to the UK. Husbands of 20 years, and viral sensations, they have catapulted themselves from one main stage to another, with their hilarious duo, stand up comedy act.

Darcy and Jer: No Refunds Tour

Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and rapper Limoblaze, is bringing his ‘Young and Chosen’ show to North London.

Limoblaze’s unique fusion of hip hop and afrobeats coupled with profound lyrics and captivating rap delivery landed him A MOBO award for Best Gospel Act. 

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