Live at O2 Academy Oxford: The Wildhearts
Saturday, 5 December 2026 at O2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
About this event
Mark Saturday, 5 December 2026 in your diary: the Wildhearts concert, at O2 Academy Oxford.
Few bands deliver rock ?n? roll chaos with the consistency, heart and sheer melodic punch of The Wildhearts, with this show being the first time the band has played in Oxford in over twenty years! Led by the indefatigable Ginger Wildheart, the band remain a force of nature: riffs stacked like tower blocks, choruses built to be shouted back, and that unmistakable fusion of punk energy, metal bite and power pop sparkle that no one else has ever quite replicated. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm
About The Wildhearts
Hard rock · Power pop · Punk · Rock
The Wildhearts are an English rock band, formed in 1989 in Newcastle upon Tyne. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as the Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica. The Wildhearts achieved several top 20 singles and two top 10 albums in Britain, though they also faced difficulties with record companies and many internal problems often relating to drugs and depression. Much of the band's early career was affected by bitter…
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Time
- 18:30 local time
- Venue
- O2 Academy Oxford
- Address
- 190 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock · Pop
- Organiser
- ACADEMY MUSIC GROUP (O2 ACADEMY OXFORD)
Venue & getting there
190 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE, Oxford
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away.
Hotels near O2 Academy Oxford
- Rasa Sayang House420 mCheck prices
- Athena Guest House440 mCheck prices
- Earlmont Guest House450 mCheck prices
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Your visit to O2 Academy Oxford
- Date
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Starts
- 18:30
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Rasa Sayang House (420 m)
Every upcoming The Wildhearts date
- The WildheartsEpic Studios, Norwich
- The WildheartsTramshed, Cardiff
- The WildheartsElectric Studios, Sheffield
- The WildheartsBrudenell Social Club, Leeds
Also at O2 Academy Oxford that week
Good to know
When is the Wildhearts concert?
The Wildhearts concert takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 18:30 local time.
Where is the Wildhearts concert held?
Venue: O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE, Oxford, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Wildhearts concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Wildhearts concert?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
Can I park near O2 Academy Oxford?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m away.
Where else is The Wildhearts performing?
The Wildhearts also has 4 more dates coming up, for example Norwich (3 Dec 2026), Cardiff (9 Dec 2026) and Sheffield (12 Dec 2026).
