28/11/2025
The iconic band played their first show in the U.K. since 2017 at The O2 Arena, performing a triumphant and unpredictable setlist after a seven-year absence.
Radiohead returned to the British stage for the first time in seven years, headlining The O2 Arena in London. Despite the UK music scene being dominated by major tours and rising stars in 2025, the return of the art-rock fivepiece, without new music to promote, proved to be an understated yet thrilling event.
The limited tour run, featuring major European cities, follows a period of relative inactivity since their last LP, A Moon Shaped Pool (2016). However, the band has remained highly relevant: earlier this year, their 1997 track “Let Down” went viral, landing on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time, and their Spotify listener count now surpasses that of giants like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
The decision to tour was sparked by bassist Colin Greenwood confirming the group had reconvened to rehearse their vast back catalog. The London show marked a rare chance for the band to look back at their discography, showcasing an unpredictable setlist with tracks spanning their career, including those from their 1997 opus OK Computer and their 2003 album Hail to The Thief. For this tour, the band is performing "in the round" for the first time. The current run of shows has been a triumph, solidifying that the fire still burns for Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and the rest of the band.
