Live concert by the British rock band The Rifles at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
The Rifles are playing the O2 Academy Bournemouth on Saturday 14 November 2026. It's a straightforward headline show, with the band taking the full slot on their own, so there's no support act to work around — just them on stage for the night.
If you've followed them for a while, you'll know the sound they've built. It's guitar-led indie with a distinct mod influence, the kind of thing that sits comfortably alongside the Britpop that came before it. They've spent years playing the UK circuit, and this is one of those dates that keeps them out on the road, bringing the live set to Bournemouth rather than you having to head to London or elsewhere to catch them.
The venue is the O2 Academy Bournemouth, over on Christchurch Road. It's a well-known spot in the town, and since this is a headline gig, the whole evening is built around their set. If you're planning to go, it's worth keeping the date in mind early — Saturday nights at the Academy tend to draw a crowd, and with no other names on the bill, the focus is entirely on them.
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So, The Rifles at the O2 Academy Bournemouth, Saturday 14 November 2026. If you're into their brand of guitar music, it's a good one to have on the radar.
