O2 Academy Leicester Live Music Events
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - O2 Academy, Leicester
The O2 Academy Leicester run opens on 1 August 2026 with The Beast Uk: Iron Maiden Tribute taking over the stage. This gig brings the band’s Iron Maiden-focused show into a compact Academy setting, ideal for fans who want to hear classic metal anthems performed live. As the first date in a sequence of Leicester shows stretching into September, it sets the tone for a rock-leaning programme that later includes Downloaded - Download Festival Tribute and Courteeners. For those tracking the full run at the venue, this performance marks the starting point of the series.