Maximo Park in Leeds: Door times, bag policy and what they could play this weekend
It is a huge week for indie fans in the city as Maximo Park head to the O2 Academy Leeds to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, A Certain Trigger.
Released in 2005, the Mercury Prize-nominated record helped define the post-punk revival era with its blend of high-energy riffs and Paul Smith’s distinct, literary-style lyricism.
Two decades on, the album remains a staple of the UK alternative scene, and this milestone tour offers fans a rare chance to hear it performed in its entirety.
Beyond the breakneck speed of early classics like ‘Apply Some Pressure’ and ‘Graffiti,’ the tour serves as a reminder of the band’s lasting impact on the indie landscape and for many in Leeds, this show is a trip back to the mid-2000s, revisiting the songs that soundtracked a generation of dancefloors while celebrating the band’s evolution into a seasoned live powerhouse.
Setting the tone for the evening will be the equally legendary Art Brut, who join the bill as special guests for the show. Known for their punchy, art-punk sound and the eccentric stage presence of frontman Eddie Argos, they are the perfect accompaniment for such a milestone celebration.
Their inclusion makes the night a double-bill of mid-2000s indie royalty, ensuring that the energy in the room will be high from the moment the first guitar chord is struck.
Here’s what time you should head along to take your spot at the show this weekend, and if you’ve left it too late to pick up a last minute tickets to this celebrated tour.
What time are the doors opening for Maximo Park in Leeds?
Doors to the O2 Academy Leeds are set to open at 7pm.
While set times are subject to change, the band has been taking the stage at approximately 9:05pm during this tour, with the show expected to wrap up by the venue's 11pm curfew.
What is the bag policy ahead of seeing Maximo Park in Leeds?
The O2 Academy Leeds operates a strict bag policy to speed up entry; large bags and rucksacks are not permitted, and the venue has no cloakroom facilities for luggage.
Attendees are encouraged not to bring a bag at all, but if necessary, it must be no larger than A4 size (approx. 30cm x 21cm x 15cm). All bags will be searched upon arrival.
If you cannot avoid bringing a bag that exceeds the A4 limit, you can drop it off at one of the many Stasher locations across the city. There are several secure 'StashPoints' located in shops and hotels within a short walk of the O2 Academy, typically costing around £3.50-£6 per day.
The following items are strictly prohibited at the O2 Academy
- Weapons & Projectiles: Firearms, knives, combat weapons, explosives, heavy chains (wallet chains must be under 1 inch diameter/2 feet length), and any replicas.
- Illegal Substances: Illegal drugs, nitrous oxide, and unmarked liquid or pill medication. (Prescription meds are allowed in original pharmacy-labelled bottles).
- Large Containers: Bags larger than 40cm x 40cm x 20cm, cans, and glass/metal bottles.
- Food & Drink: No outside food or alcohol (exceptions made for medical conditions with evidence).
- Electronics: Laptops, tablets, professional cameras (detachable lenses/stands), audio recorders, and laser pointers.
- Large Items: Large umbrellas, chairs, stools, pushchairs, and helmets.
- Transport: Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and hoverboards.
- Other: Aerosols, perfumes over 100ml, markers/graffiti pens, and drones.
The O2 Academy Leeds also operates a strict Challenge 25 policy for all alcohol sales. If you are lucky enough to look under 25, you will be required to show a valid, physical form of photo ID to be served at the bar. Accepted forms of identification include an in-date passport, a full or provisional photo driving licence, a military ID, or a proof-of-age card bearing the PASS hologram.
Are there any tickets left to attend Maximo Park in Leeds?
Currently, the only remaining options on Ticketmaster are located in the Stalls Unreserved Standing section.
These are being sold as Verified Resale tickets at a price of £46.43 each, though it is important to note that additional handling fees of approximately £3.25 will be added to each order at checkout.
What have Maximo Park been playing on the road recently?
Fans heading to the O2 Academy can expect a generous 21-song set that perfectly balances anniversary celebrations with career-spanning hits.
During their most recent show at Nottingham’s Rock City on February 18, the band performed A Certain Trigger favourites alongside anthems from their extensive back catalogue (credit: Setlist.FM.)
- Signal and Sign
- Graffiti
- Postcard of a Painting
- Our Velocity
- Leave This Island
- The Coast Is Always Changing
- The Night I Lost My Head
- Fear of Falling
- Questing, Not Coasting
- Once, a Glimpse
- Favourite Songs
- I Want You to Stay
- Versions of You
- The National Health
- Girls Who Play Guitars
- Kiss You Better
- Limassol
- Apply Some Pressure
Encore
- Acrobat
- Books From Boxes
- Going Missing