O2 Academy Islington September Lineup
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - O2 Academy Islington, London
Krs-one brings a headline hip hop performance to O2 Academy Islington on 16 September 2026, as the venue’s September schedule moves from rock and tribute shows into rap. The Academy’s intimate scale suits a set built around live MCing, call‑and‑response and crowd engagement, with Krs-one’s catalogue and mic presence foregrounded rather than heavy production spectacle. Dropping in just days after the T.rextasy 49th Commemorative Anniversary Concert and Mimi Barks’ doom trap support, this date provides a clear hip hop focal point in the month‑long run, pivoting the programme towards beats, bars and classic live rap energy.