Photograph: A.PAES / Shutterstock.com | Serj Tankian of System of a Down

System of a Down at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 2026: start time, last-minute tickets, setlist and guide

by · Time Out London

Prior to System of a Down’s huge stadium shows in London this week, the band hadn’t played the UK since Download Festival 2017. The Armenian-American alt-metal band are making amends for their absence with two dates at north London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The two shows are the only British dates on SOAD’s 2026 UK and European Stadium Tour. On both dates the Mezmerize and Toxicity legends will be supported by Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath.

Can’t wait to hear ‘Chop Suey!’ and ‘Lonely Day’ blasted out to a stadium crowd? Here’s what you need to know about System of a Down’s two shows at the Spurs stadium, from timings to last-minute ticket availability.

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⏱️ Set times
🏟️ Seating plan
🎤 Support
✅ Setlist
🎟️ Tickets
🎒 Bag policy
⛅️ Weather forecast

When are System of a Down playing London?

The legendary metal band are at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (N17) on the following two dates:

  • Monday July 13 2026
  • Wednesday July 15 2026
Photograph: Courtesy of the artistSystem of a Down

What time do doors open at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

On both dates, gates will open at 5pm.

What time will System of a Down come on stage?

Judging from previous stops on the 2026 UK and European Stadium Tour, expect SOAD’s main set to start at 8.45pm-9pm.

What’s the seating plan?

Here’s the seating plan for System of a Down’s Spurs gigs, according to Ticketmaster.

Image: TicketmasterTottenham Hotspur Stadium, System of a Down 2026

Who’s supporting System of a Down at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

There are two support acts for SOAD in London: New Orleans sludge titans Acid Bath and alt-rock legends Queens of the Stone Age. Expect the following timings:

  • Acid Bath – 6.30pm
  • Queens of the Stone Age ­– 7.30pm

Setlist

Don’t like knowing the set? Skip this bit. For an idea of what System of a Down could play in London, this was their set earlier on the current tour in Berlin (according to Setlist.fm).

  1. Soldier Side - Intro
  2. Y.O.B.
  3. Suite-Pee
  4. Chic 'N' Stu
  5. Prison Song
  6. Violent Pornography
  7. I-E-A-I-A-I-O
  8. Darts
  9. Genocidal Humanoidz
  10. Needles
  11. Deer Dance
  12. Radio/Video
  13. Bubbles
  14. Dreaming
  15. Hypnotize
  16. ATWA
  17. Bounce
  18. Suggestions
  19. Psycho
  20. Chop Suey!
  21. Lonely Day
  22. Lost in Hollywood
  23. Streamline
  24. Aerials
  25. Spiders
  26. Forest
  27. DAM
  28. War?
  29. Roulette
  30. Toxicity
  31. Sugar

Last minute System of a Down tickets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

You can find a few remaining tickets for the shows on Ticketmaster here (though there is more availability for the Wednesday show). There are more options on resale sites like Stubhub and Viagogo.

What is Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s bag policy?

Concert attendees in N17 are encouraged not to bring bags, to ensure fast entry. However, each visitor is permitted to bring in bags smaller than A4 size (maximum 21cm x 30cm).

If security says your bag is too big, you can either check your stuff into an external, paid bag-drop facility or buy a reusable drawstring ‘bag for life’ at the venue for £1.

Banned items

The following things aren’t allowed into the venue on gig days:

  • Bags exceeding the A4 limit (including rucksacks, backpacks, and large handbags)
  • Bottles of any kind, glass vessels, cans, and flasks
  • Outside food and liquids of any kind (including water and alcohol, though free water fountains are available inside)
  • Large umbrellas (anything exceeding 1m in size, and small ones must remain folded inside)
  • Professional cameras, video gear, audio recording devices, long detachable lenses, and GoPros
  • Selfie sticks, monopods, and tripods
  • Flares, smoke canisters, fireworks, explosives, or ammunition
  • Air horns, klaxons, lasers, whistles, or unlicensed musical instruments
  • Flags, posters, or banners larger than A3 size, or any with vulgar or offensive slogans
  • Flagpoles greater than 1m in length
  • Spray paint and large industrial-style permanent marker pens
  • Scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, or bicycle helmets
  • High-visibility clothing
  • Pets or animals (with the exception of registered service and assistance dogs)
  • Weapons, knives, blades, or dangerous hazardous items
  • Illegal substances and narcotics
Photograph: Thomas McAtee / Shutterstock.comTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Weather forecast

London is still in the grip of a heatwave, with high temperatures expected until Friday July 17. Here’s the forecast on the two SOAD dates at Spurs:

  • Monday July 13 – highs of 27C, dropping to 20C. No rain expected, though it may rain around midnight
  • Wednesday July 15 – highs of 28C, dropping to 24C by 10pm. Up to a 20 percent chance of rain throughout the evening

System of a Down merchandise in London

As well as merch at the stadium and the nearby System Of A Down Club Shop, an official fan store is open at 56-57 Eastcastle Street, W1W 8EQ until July 16. It’s open 10am-8pm Mon-Sat and 11am-5pm Sun.

Image: System of a DownSystem of a Down pop-up merchandise shop

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