While amphitheater-style staging is nothing new (the ancient Greeks got there first), it still feels like an underutilized production choice for modern touring acts. Then again, few acts have five equally captivating members who each contribute significantly and deserve their moment in the spotlight. The audience of 20,000 at London’s O2 Arena appreciated the chance to see the band up close and in a way they’ve never performed before. A dynamism was added to each song, especially as Yorke moved energetically around the stage during more intense moments like “Idioteque” and “15 Step.”

The band utilized The O2’s expansive atrium entrance by hanging a banner featuring lyrics from 1997’s “Fitter Happier,” a bleak commentary on the banality and superficiality of modern life. It set the tone for the performance that followed with five tracks from OK Computer making up part of the setlist. The LP’s major hits (“Paranoid Android,” “Karma Police,” and “No Surprises”) all received airings, and their messages about navigating reality amidst political oppression and technological advancements still resonate deeply with their cynical Gen X and Millennial audience.

One of Radiohead’s greatest strengths is that they do not have a definitive signature tune. Sure, “Karma Police” and “Paranoid Android” might be well-known, and “Creep” is technically their most commercially successful song (though they have largely distanced themselves from it), but opinions vary among fans. “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi” from 2007’s In Rainbows could make a compelling case for being their quintessential song: beautifully crafted, deeply emotional, and cherished by their entire fanbase. So much so that fans eagerly join in with guitarist Ed O’Brien’s soaring backing vocals during the song’s intricate chorus. A truly unforgettable moment.

Hail to the Thief, the band’s sixth LP from 2003, has undergone something of a reappraisal in recent years. Most notably by the band themselves who have revisited and reworked these songs that blend rock and electronica, giving them an opportunity to shine in new contexts. A recently-issued live album from that era and the aforementioned Hamlet production suggest that there was something worth revisiting. Five tracks from this LP were performed, with both its more experimental moments (“Sit Down. Stand Up.” and “The Gloaming”) and straightforward anthems (“There There”) resonating with an attentive audience.

The band’s tour setlists in 2025 have successfully balanced fan satisfaction with internal fulfillment. For every “Bloom” from 2012’s The Kings of Limbs, which is dark and complex, they also know how to deliver crowd-pleasing alt-rock hits that initially endeared them to fans. “Fake Plastic Trees” and “Just” from 1995’s The Bends provided a fittingly glorious finale during this special night.