Antarctic Monkeys

Antarctic Monkeys revisit the Arctic Monkeys songbook with a lean, guitar-first approach that keeps the bite and swagger of the originals. This UK tribute band focuses on sharp riffs, tight rhythms and vocals close to Alex Turner’s tone, without slipping into pastiche. On stage, they move through the band’s timeline, from the rapid-fire indie of the early days to the heavier, groove-led tracks that came later, stitching together choruses a whole generation knows by heart. The set typically pulls from early singles and album cuts alongside AM-era highlights, so you get the spiky dancefloor rush and the slow-burn nocturnal mood in the same night.

It’s an honest, high-energy take on a catalogue that’s become a modern classic of British guitar music, delivered with attention to detail and just enough looseness to feel alive in the room. If you’ve worn out those records or missed a tour cycle, this is a direct way to hear those songs loud, close and communal.

Antarctic Monkeys play O2 Academy Oxford on 12 September 2026.