Antarctic Monkeys

Antarctic Monkeys bring the Arctic Monkeys’ catalogue back on stage with a set built for sweat and singalongs. Guitars snap, basslines roll, and the vocals carry that dry bite that first put Sheffield’s anthems in the heads of a whole generation. The band moves through the eras with ease, from lean early indie bangers to darker, groove-led tracks and late-night slow burns. It’s tight, punchy and true to the spirit of the originals without getting stuck in imitation, letting the songs breathe and hit where they should. You’ll catch the rush of those first choruses, the tension-and-release of guitar breaks, and the kind of drum work that keeps everything locked in and ready to kick. Whether you’ve lived with the records since the first singles or you’re just after a night of sharp riffs and quick-fire hooks, this show lines up the moments fans come for and keeps them coming. Antarctic Monkeys play at O2 Academy Birmingham on 3 October 2026.