Tribute band The Smyths play The Smiths classics on their UK tour marking the 40th anniversary of 'The Queen Is Dead'.
The Smyths play O2 Academy Oxford on Saturday 19 December, one of nine dates on their 2026 tour. They're a tribute to The Smiths, and they've built a reputation as one of the most acclaimed bands doing it.
The tour marks the 40th anniversary of The Queen Is Dead, and the set leans on the run of classics from that era. You'll hear 'Bigmouth Strikes Again' and 'The Boy With The Thorn In His Side' among them, so it's a night built around the songs most people know by heart. It's a tribute, not a new record, so the focus is on the material that made the original band famous.
They're out on the road throughout 2026, with the Oxford date fitting into a nine-date run, so this is one stop on a wider tour rather than a one-off. If you've got a soft spot for The Smiths, it's a good chance to hear those songs played live in the city.
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Doors open at 18:30, and the curfew is 22:00, so you've got a full evening ahead of you. The show is at O2 Academy Oxford on Saturday 19 December.
