The Hives at O2 City Hall Newcastle: Times, support, setlist and more

The Swedish rockers are heading around the UK with an early Bank Holiday stop in the North East.

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Following the release of their sixth studio album and a summer supporting Arctic Monkeys last year, The Hives are heading out on their own highly anticipated tour.

Best known for their 00s tracks Hate To Say I Told You So and Tick Tick Boom, the Scandinavian are loved by fans for their high intensity live shows, which they will be bringing to Newcastle this week.

When are The Hives playing at O2 City Hall Newcastle?

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The gig will take place on Thursday, March 28, the day before the four day Easter Bank Holiday weekend for many across the North East.

What are the times for The Hives at O2 City Hall Newcastle?

The venue's website claims doors for the show will open at 7pm, because the tour has not started at the time of writing, set times are unknown.

Who is supporting The Hives on their UK tour?

Support will come from Bad Nerves. Describing themselves as "powerpop rock and roll", the Essex based group are preparing to release their second studeio album 'Still Nervous' in May. Their debut self titled album was put to the public in November 2020.

Are tickets still available for The Hives in Newcastle?

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The show has sold out, although some tickets may be available through Ticketmaster's resale platform in the build up to the gig.

What is The Hives' setlist for their UK tour?

It is tough to predict the setlist for the UK tour until the first date, which is in Leeds on Wednesday, March 27, but based on previous setlists elsewhere fans can expect something similar to the following:

Bogus Operandi

Main Offender

Walk Idiot Walk

Rigor Mortis Radio

Good Samaritan

Go Right Ahead

Stick Up

Hate To Say I Told You So

Trapdoor Solution

I'm Alive

Smoke and Mirrors

The Bomb

Countdown To Shutdown

Come On!

Tick Tick Boom

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