O2 Academy Oxford Live Music Events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - O2 Academy, Oxford

• The Selecter

The Selecter headline O2 Academy Oxford on 22 August 2026, anchoring the venue’s summer run with a 2 tone and ska-rooted show that also leans into alternative rock and new wave. Drawing from albums such as “Human Algebra”, “Daylight” and “Subculture”, alongside earlier favourites, the band’s set connects late-70s and 80s British ska with sharper, guitar-led textures. This performance sits in the middle of a sequence that moves from indie and emo into tribute and special-format nights, giving the Oxford date a strong foundation in ska rhythms, socially aware lyrics and punchy, dance-ready arrangements.