ABOUT THE EVENT
Cage the Elephant at O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham
Cage the Elephant plays O2 Academy Birmingham in Birmingham, UK on Friday, February 26, 2027. The listed start time is 19:00 local time.
Cage the Elephant's live appeal lies in the jump between wiry rock songs, loose stage movement and slower material that gives the room space to breathe.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket limit of 4 tickets for presale and 8 tickets per person and per credit card for general sale on this event.
- Promoter
- Aeg Presents
From the official event listing
- Over 8s only.
- Under 14s to be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18 and seated.
- Standing over 14s only.
- Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.
- A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies for the presale, rising to a max of 8 tickets per person and per household for the general sale.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Cage the Elephant concerts are like
Matt Shultz is a kinetic frontman, but the guitar interplay and dynamics are easier to follow when you can see the whole stage.
Headline and festival sets may use very different pacing, even with the same band.
Tips for the Birmingham show
- Check the support bill and running order for this date.
- Bring weather-appropriate clothing for an outdoor show.
- Use an edge or raised position if you prefer space away from the busiest floor.
New to the music? Melophobia, Social Cues and Neon Pill trace the band's range from guitar urgency to more atmospheric writing.
Fans of Cage the Elephant also read our guides to The Strokes, The Killers and Arctic Monkeys.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant is an American alternative-rock band formed in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its music joins garage-rock urgency with melodic and psychedelic turns.
Albums including Melophobia, Tell Me I'm Pretty, Social Cues and Neon Pill show how the group has expanded beyond its early raw guitar sound.
- Origin
- Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
- Genre
- Alternative rock and garage rock
- Active since
- 2006
- Notable work
- Melophobia, Tell Me I'm Pretty, Social Cues and Neon Pill
- Known for
- Ain't No Rest for the Wicked, Cigarette Daydreams and Trouble
Career highlights
- Tell Me I'm Pretty won a Grammy for Best Rock Album.
- Social Cues also won Best Rock Album at the Grammys.
- The band has built an international live career across headline tours and festivals.
Getting to O2 Academy Birmingham
O2 Academy Birmingham is the venue for Cage the Elephant's Birmingham show. The listed address is 16-18 Horsefair, Birmingham. Check the venue's entry times and bag policy before the day, and plan your route home in advance, as large concerts often finish when public transport is at its busiest.
Travelling to Birmingham for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Birmingham Airport (BHX). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Birmingham are worth booking early.
With a 19:00 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Cage the Elephant play O2 Academy Birmingham?
Cage the Elephant is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2027 at 19:00 local time at O2 Academy Birmingham.
How do I get to O2 Academy Birmingham?
O2 Academy Birmingham is in Birmingham, UK. Use the map link on this page to plan your route and check local public transport options for the evening.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Cage the Elephant tickets for Birmingham?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
Do Cage the Elephant tickets sell out quickly?
Restricted-view notes deserve attention when lighting and full-band sightlines are part of the show. Check the official listing for what is still available on Friday, February 26, 2027.
What should I listen to before seeing Cage the Elephant?
Melophobia, Social Cues and Neon Pill trace the band's range from guitar urgency to more atmospheric writing.
What style is Cage the Elephant?
The band mixes alternative and garage rock with melodic, sometimes psychedelic songwriting.
Are festival and headline sets the same?
No. Festival schedules often allow less time than the band's own concert dates.
