The Car Tour
{{Short description|2022–23 concert tour by Arctic Monkeys}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
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| artist = Arctic Monkeys
| location = {{hlist|North America|South America|Europe|Asia|Oceania}}
| album = The Car
| start_date = {{Start date|2022|8|9|df=y}}
| end_date = {{End date|2023|10|19|df=y}}
| number_of_legs = 8
| number_of_shows = 119
| gross =
| attendance =
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| last_tour = Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino Tour
(2018–19)
| this_tour = The Car Tour
(2022–23)
| next_tour = ...
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The Car Tour was the seventh headlining concert tour by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, launched in support of their seventh studio album, The Car (2022).{{Citation needed|reason=A source must be provided to substantiate that this is the proper name for the tour|date=June 2023}} The tour began on 9 August 2022 in Istanbul at Zorlu PSM, and concluded on 19 October 2023 in Dublin at 3Arena, visiting North America, South America, Oceania and Eurasia. This marks their first tour since Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino Tour (2018–2019), and features the band, alongside usual touring members, Scott Gillies, Tom Rowley, Davey Latter, and Tyler Parkford.
It has been noted that with this tour, the band is "taking their most intricate – and certainly least commercially viable – material to their biggest-ever shows."{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/arctic-monkeys-stadium-tour-uk-glastonbury-2023-3447907|title=Why Arctic Monkeys' upcoming stadium tour marks a new golden age for the band|last=Williams|first=Sophie|date=26 May 2023|website=NME|access-date=30 May 2023}}
Background
Their previous tour, had significantly less dates than 2013' AM Tour, Ian McAndrew, the band's manager made that decision so the next tour [The Car] had a much bigger run of dates. The tour got pushed back three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "But even as this plan was sitting in place, the band continued to grow," he said.{{cite magazine|url=https://news.pollstar.com/2023/08/28/i-bet-you-look-good-in-the-top-tier-arctic-monkeys-come-full-circle/|title=I Bet You Look Good On The Arena Dance Floor: Arctic Monkeys Reach New Highs|last=Gottfried|first=Gideon|date=28 August 2023|magazine=Pollstar|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830150238/https://news.pollstar.com/2023/08/28/i-bet-you-look-good-in-the-top-tier-arctic-monkeys-come-full-circle/|archivedate=30 August 2023|accessdate=30 August 2023|url-status=live}}
In November 2021, the band announced a tour of Europe which began in August,{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-2022-european-tour-dates-tickets-3096484|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2022 European tour dates|last=Skinner|first=Tom|date=16 November 2021|website=NME|access-date=19 October 2022}}
In April and June they extended the tour into November 2022, with dates added in the United States and England, as well as Latin America.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-south-american-tour-dates-3213861|title=Arctic Monkeys announce South American tour dates|last=Jones|first=Damian|date=27 April 2022|website=NME|access-date=19 October 2022}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-new-tour-date-18309/|title=Arctic Monkeys announce new tour date|last=Moore|first=Sam|date=8 June 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=19 October 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/arctic-monkeys-announce-first-headlining-us-show-of-2022-brooklyns-kings-theatre/|title=Arctic Monkeys first headlining US show of 2022: Brooklyn's Kings Theatre|last=Sacher|first=Andrew|date=31 August 2022|website=Brooklyn Vegan|access-date=19 October 2022}} On 9 August, the band played live in Istanbul. This was the tour's opening performance, and the Arctic Monkeys' first performance since 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/arctic-monkeys/istanbul-2022-gig-setlist-first-three-years/|title=Arctic Monkeys return with first gig in three years: Full Istanbul setlist|last=Mensah|first=Jenny|date=10 August 2022|website=Radio X|access-date=19 October 2022}} No new songs were debuted until their performance at Zürich OpenAir Festival on 23 August, where they played "I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am".{{cite web|url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/arctic-monkeys/debut-new-song-zurich-openair-festival-23-aug-2022-setlist/|title=Watch Arctic Monkeys debut new song at Zürich Openair Festival: Full setlist|last=Mensah|first=Jenny|date=23 August 2022|website=Radio X|access-date=19 October 2022}} Other tracks debuted during their first leg of tour include "Mr. Schwartz", "Big Ideas" and "The Car", alongside singles, "There'd Better Be A Mirrorball" and "Body Paint". In June 2022 the band announced shows in Australia, with support from Australian bands, Mildlife, DMA's and The Buoys.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/arctic-monkeys-headlie-australian-shows-east-coast-tour-tickets/13920706|title=Arctic Monkeys announce headline Australian shows|work= Triple J|date=8 June 2022 |access-date=7 January 2023}}
Their stadium tour was announced in September 2022, with dates in the UK, Ireland, North America, and Central Europe, finalizing in September 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-2023-uk-and-ireland-stadium-tour-dates-buy-tickets-3316106|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 UK and Ireland stadium tour|last=Skinner|first=Tom|date=23 September 2022|website=NME|access-date=19 October 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/arctic-monkeys-announce-2023-north-american-tour/|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 North American Tour|last=Monroe|first=Jazz|date=3 October 2022|website=Pitchfork|access-date=19 October 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-confirm-2023-european-tour-dates-with-inhaler-3325691|title=Arctic Monkeys confirm 2023 European tour dates with Inhaler|last=Richards|first=Will|date=10 October 2022|website=NME|access-date=19 October 2022}} Further European dates were added on December.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArcticMonkeys/status/1599690049355931648|title=Arctic Monkeys announce further dates to their European Tour 2023|date=5 December 2022|website=Twitter|access-date=8 January 2023}} The bands first ever tour of Asia was announced a few days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-asia-tour-2023-dates-cities-tickets-3363870|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 Asia tour with stops in Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and more|last=Gwee|first=Karen|date=9 December 2022|website=NME|access-date=7 January 2023}} The band also headlined several music festivals, including Sziget Festival, Lowlands, Pukkelpop, Rock en Seine, Reading and Leeds, Corona Capital, Rock Werchter, Bilbao BBK Live, NOS Alive, and different iterations of Primavera Sound and Falls Festival.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-to-headline-opener-festival-2023-3338347|title=Arctic Monkeys to headline Open'er Festival 2023|last=Moore|first=Sam|date=28 October 2023|website=NME|access-date=8 January 2022}} In April 2023, the band announced two shows at Foro Sol in Mexico.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArcticMonkeys/status/1646196753723453440|title=Arctic Monkeys play Foro Sol in Mexico City on October 6th|date=12 April 2023|website=Twitter|access-date=12 April 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArcticMonkeys/status/1648430558580736001|title=Arctic Monkeys announce second night at Foro Sol in Mexico City on October 7th.|date=18 April 2023|website=Twitter|access-date=19 April 2023}} For the tour, the group are joined by longtime touring members Tom Rowley, Davey Latter, and Tyler Parkford.{{cite magazine|title=From the Rubble to the Ritz|magazine=Mojo| issue=December 2022|last=Cameron|first=Keith|date=15 October 2022|page=79|language=en|url=https://archive.org/details/mojo-December-2022/page/78/mode/2up}}
On June 19 the band had to cancel their show in Dublin due to Turner suffering from acute laryngitis.{{cite web|url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/arctic-monkeys/cancel-dublin-date-alex-turner-acute-laryngitis-ahead-glasto/|title=Arctic Monkeys cancel Dublin date as Alex Turner has "acute laryngitis" ahead of Glastonbury set|date=19 June 2023|website=Radio X|access-date=19 June 2023}} This marked the second time the band had to cancel shows for this reason, as Turner was also suffering from the illness during the AM Tour in 2013, which led to the postponement of three shows, on November of that year.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/nov/01/arctic-monkeys-cancel-shows-laryngitis|title=Arctic Monkeys cancel shows owing to Alex Turner's laryngitis |date=1 November 2013|website=The Guardian|access-date=22 August 2023}} The cancellation came ahead of the band headlining the Glastonbury Festival that weekend, leading to doubts over their ability to perform at the festival,{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/19/arctic-monkeys-glastonbury-2023-headline-set-thrown-into-doubt-by-alex-turners-laryngitis|title=Arctic Monkeys: Glastonbury 2023 headline set thrown into doubt by Alex Turner's laryngitis |date=19 June 2023|website=The Guardian|access-date=22 August 2023}} with some media outlets even publishing informative pieces on the illness, in order to guess if Turner would be able to sing by that time.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/laryngitis-symptoms-recovery-voice-throat-b2360883.html|title=What are the symptoms of laryngitis and how long does it take to recover? |date=20 June 2023|website=The Independent|access-date=22 August 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/acute-laryngitis-alex-turner-cancels-arctic-monkeys-show-b1088940.html|title=What is acute laryngitis? Alex Turner cancels Arctic Monkeys' Dublin show due to illness |date=20 June 2023|website=Evening Standard|access-date=22 August 2023}} Hours before their set was supposed to take place, Glastonbury co-organiser, Emily Eavis, confirmed the band were ready to play that night.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/23/theyre-on-arctic-monkeys-to-play-glastonbury-after-laryngitis-scare|title='They're on': Arctic Monkeys to play Glastonbury after laryngitis scare |date=23 June 2023|website=The Guardian|access-date=22 August 2023}} Two months later the band announced four shows in Ireland, to compensate for the cancelled gig in Dublin. Their show in the city on 19 October 2023 will be the last of the tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-2023-ireland-shows-for-the-car-world-tour-finale-buy-tickets-3486411|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 Ireland shows for 'The Car' world tour finale|last=Skinner|first=Tom|date=22 August 2023|website=NME|access-date=22 August 2023}} On their first show in Ireland the band was accompanied by a string section, which appeared on all the songs from The Car, but also on the tracks "505" and "Do I Wanna Know?"{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-arctic-monkeys-perform-with-string-section-in-dublin-the-car-tour-3515715|title=Watch Arctic Monkeys perform with string section in Dublin as they begin final nights of 'The Car' tour|last=Dunworth|first=Liberty|date=16 October 2023|website=NME}}
Opening acts
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Inhaler was the first band announced as an opening act on the tour.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.hotpress.com/music/inhaler-to-support-arctic-monkeys-at-upcoming-european-tour-dates-22883110 |title=Inhaler to support Arctic Monkeys at upcoming European tour dates|date=30 November 2021 |magazine=Hot Press |access-date=8 January 2023}} They played both nights in Istanbul, and then shows at Burgas, Pula, and Prague in August 2022, while returning for select dates during the following spring leg of Europe.{{cite magazine |last1=Richards |first1=Will |title=Arctic Monkeys confirm 2023 European tour dates with Inhaler |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-confirm-2023-european-tour-dates-with-inhaler-3325691|magazine=NME |access-date=8 January 2023}} Inhaler found out they were supporting the band the same month it was announced.{{cite magazine |last1=Kemp|first1=Ella |title=Glastonbury 2022: Inhaler say that touring with Arctic Monkeys is a tick "off the bucket list" |url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/inhaler-arctic-monkeys-tour-glastonbury-interview-radar-3255067|magazine=NME |access-date=8 January 2023}} Of the opportunity, drummer Ryan McMahon said, "Every night, we just got to watch them be the greatest rock band in the world, they’re just so on it, and for a band that hadn’t toured in like three years, they really proved why they’re still at the top, and their new album is so fun to listen to. The fact we get to do it all again goes back to that imposter syndrome. We don’t feel worthy of it at all."{{cite magazine |last1=Taysom|first1=Joe|title=Inhaler discuss touring with Arctic Monkeys, the "greatest rock band in the world" |url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/inhaler-arctic-monkeys-greatest-rock-band/|magazine=Far Out Magazine|access-date=8 January 2023}}
Interpol joined the band for three shows in South America, while Father John Misty, opened for them in Colombia. For their shows in Oceania they chose Australian bands Mildlife, in Melbourne and Brisbane, while, DMA's and The Buoys joined them in Sydney. The Hives and The Mysterines supported them during all their dates in England, with the former returning for select dates in the rest of the European Leg.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-2023-uk-and-ireland-stadium-tour-dates-buy-tickets-3316106|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 UK and Ireland stadium tour|last=Skinner|first=Tom|date=23 September 2022|website=NME|access-date=19 October 2022}} The Hives had previously supported Arctic Monkeys for select dates in 2014 and 2019. Hives' frontman Pelle Almqvist said, "I’m really happy they wanted us back. It’s a really great tour to be on; it’s really fun. I think Arctic Monkeys are fucking amazing. They’re the only good really popular band – and that’s not easy to do."{{cite magazine |last1=Trendell|first1= Andrew|title=The Hives: "There's nothing more depressing than adult rock music"|url=https://www.nme.com/features/the-hives-interview-death-randy-fitzsimmons-arctic-monkeys-indie-sleaze-3465695|magazine=NME|date=8 July 2023|access-date=19 July 2023}}{{cite magazine|title=The Hives' Pelle Almqvist on new music, touring with Arctic Monkeys and the future of rock'n'roll|url=https://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/the-hives-pelle-almqvist-on-new-music-touring-with-arctic-monkeys-and-the-future-of-rock-n-roll/088312|magazine=Music Week|date=9 August 2023|access-date=22 August 2023}} Willie J Healey also appeared in select dates for this leg.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArcticMonkeys/status/1599690049355931648|title=Arctic Monkeys announce further dates to their European Tour 2023|date=5 December 2022|website=Twitter|access-date=8 January 2023}}
Fontaines D.C. served as the opening act for the whole North American leg in 2023.{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/arctic-monkeys-announce-2023-north-american-tour/|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 North American Tour|last=Monroe|first=Jazz|date=3 October 2022|website=Pitchfork|access-date=19 October 2022}} Guitarist Carlos O'Connell told NME, "Arctic Monkeys are just so iconic obviously – they were so important when they came through, And I remember when we first heard Alex Turner was into the band, that felt like just insane." Also adding, "When we were younger these were things you’d never imagine".{{cite magazine |last1=Kemp|first1=Ella |title=Fontaines D.C.: "When we were younger these were things you'd never imagine"|url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/fontaines-dc-interview-skinty-fia-glastonbury-arctic-monkeys-beck-3369639|magazine=NME|access-date=8 January 2023}} Lead singer Grian Chatten also commented, "Arctic Monkeys are playing better shows now than ever, Alex [Turner] completely owns his stage presence."{{cite magazine |last1=Williams|first1=Sophie |title=Grian Chatten finds his voice on new solo album: "It's like reclaiming ownership over my music"|url=https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/grian-chatten-album-chaos-for-the-fly-interview-3462814|magazine=NME|date=30 June 2023|access-date=19 July 2023}} For the dates in Mexico, the band was also joined by The Backseat Lovers. On their Ireland dates, Miles Kane was the opening act. As a solo artist Kane has opened for the band, on select dates, in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/arctic-monkeys-at-sheffield-s-don-valley-bowl-1413440|title=Arctic Monkeys at Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl|date=13 June 2011|website=NME|access-date=28 July 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ArcticMonkeys/posts/10151794542340967:0 |title=Arctic Monkeys are pleased to announce two... |publisher=Facebook |access-date=15 November 2013}}{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArcticMonkeys/status/1065620970529017856|title=We're excited to announce our Mexico and Peru headline dates in March 2019 with support from @TheHives & @MilesKaneMusic (Mexico City).|date=22 November 2018|website=Twitter|access-date=22 August 2023}} He has also opened for the band in 2005, 2006, and 2007 as a member of The Rascals and The Little Flames.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-little-flames-3-1314636|title=The Little Flames announce new single|date=19 March 2007|website=NME|access-date=28 July 2023}}
Critical reception
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NME{{'s}} Thomas Smith reviewed the band's set at Reading positively, saying, "This ain’t quite Nirvana in 1992, but still cements itself as one of the festival’s biggest and busiest sets in recent memory – a reminder of the band’s cross-generational reach." Smith praised the band's ability to blend their most commercial songs with the deep cuts, but noted a lack of crowd interaction. The show only featured two songs from Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, which Smith described as "a masterpiece that doesn’t always translate at festival headline sets." Regardless, he thought the band "still happen to be the best in the game."{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/live/arctic-monkeys-live-at-reading-festival-2022-setlist-photos-3299199|title=Arctic Monkeys live at Reading Festival 2022: still their generation's greatest band|last=Smith|first=Thomas|date=28 August 2022|website=NME|access-date=7 January 2023}} Nacho Sánchez of El País thought their set at Cala Mijas was "solid" and noted the band's preference for AM on their setlist, Sánchez was also mindful of their mix of "teenage rock" and the slower 70's-infused sound of their latest albums. He though the maturity "looked great on the band", and that the crowd was very much enjoying the show.{{cite web|url=https://elpais.com/cultura/2022-09-02/arctic-monkeys-ofrecen-en-malaga-un-espectaculo-solido-en-su-unico-concierto-en-espana.html|title=Arctic Monkeys ofrecen en Málaga un espectáculo sólido en su único concierto en España este año|last=Sánchez|first=Nacho|date=2 September 2022|website=El País|language=es|access-date=7 January 2023}} While reviewing one of their nights at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Sian Cain of The Guardian said, "There are few frontmen touring today who lean into the theatrics of rockstardom as effortlessly as Alex Turner". She thought that songs from The Car seemed out of place with the rest of their setlist, adding, "they sound less like Arctic Monkeys, more like Alex Turner featuring Arctic Monkeys", she also lamented the decision to play the album without strings on stage, which she felt "strips back some of its seductive opulence". Cain was more forgiving of the overall performance, describing the band and its touring members as "polished", noting "when every note sounds so spot on, who truly cares?" and thought towards the end, Turner's warmth shone, as he reveled in the applause and blew kisses to the crowd.{{cite news |last1=Cain |first1=Sian |title=Arctic Monkeys review – it's Alex Turner's show and we're just living in it|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jan/05/arctic-monkeys-review-its-alex-turners-show-and-were-just-living-in-it|work=The Guardian |date=5 January 2023}} Their show at The Domain was named "one of the defining concerts of this Sydney summer." by Shamim Razavi of The Sydney Morning Herald, in that same review they were described as "two distinctly different bands: one the spiky, cheeky Northerner purveyors of rhythm-driven perfect post-pop punch; the other a mature, measured melodic act of perfect poise," united by "keen intelligence, both lyrically and musically, and the charismatic persona of frontman Alex Turner." Nevertheless, Razavi thought the union was not as "coherent" as choosing one style over the other.{{cite news |last1=Razavi |first1=Shamin |title=Arctic Monkeys deliver two glorious acts in one at Sydney concert|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/arctic-monkeys-deliver-two-glorious-acts-in-one-at-sydney-concert-20230115-p5cckj.html|work= The Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 January 2023}}
On their first show of their UK stadium leg, Huw Baines, of The Guardian noted the simplicity of their staging "It is very simple – no pyro or stadium pomp here – but the lighting and video work creates a mood in a way that no confetti cannon could." He also praised the mix between their fast songs and their new, more relaxed tracks, highlighting the response to track Sculptures of Anything Goes, "It is rapturously received, suggesting that these new songs can be muscular stadium-fillers all on their own. Yes, very good."{{cite news |last1=Baines |first1=Huw |title=Arctic Monkeys review – a mirrorball vision of what rock music can be|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/may/30/arctic-monkeys-review-a-mirrorball-vision-of-what-rock-music-can-be|work=The Guardian |date=30 May 2023}}
Recording
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The group released the concert film Arctic Monkeys at Kings Theatre on their YouTube channel in October 2022. The film was directed by Chappell and Zackery Michael, and features selected footage of the band, both backstage and performing, at their show on Brooklyn's Kings Theatre.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDWgiRMnjdM&t|title=Arctic Monkeys at Kings Theatre|date=23 October 2022|website=YouTube|access-date=24 October 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2203738/arctic-monkeys-concert-film-brooklyn-kings-theatre/news/|title=Arctic Monkeys' New Concert Film Shot At Brooklyn's Kings Theatre Last Month|last=Rettig|first=James|date=23 October 2022|website=Stereogum|access-date=24 October 2022}}
Songs performed
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
- "The View from the Afternoon"
- "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor"
- "From the Ritz to the Rubble"
- "Mardy Bum"
- "A Certain Romance"{{efn|Played once at the concert on 9 June 2023 at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2023/06/arctic-monkeys-a-certain-romance-sheffield-watch/|title=Arctic Monkeys Revive "A Certain Romance" at Sheffield Show: Watch |date=10 June 2023|work=Consequence of Sound|accessdate=21 November 2023}} }}
- "Brianstorm"
- "Teddy Picker"
- "Fluorescent Adolescent"
- "Do Me a Favour"
- "505"
- "Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair"
- "Library Pictures"
- "Suck It and See"
- "That's Where You're Wrong"
- "Do I Wanna Know?"
- "R U Mine?"
- "One for the Road"
- "Arabella"
- "No.1 Party Anthem"
- "Fireside"
- "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?"
- "Snap Out of It"
- "Knee Socks"
- "I Wanna Be Yours"
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
- "Star Treatment"
- "One Point Perspective"
- "Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino"
- "Four Out of Five"
- "The Ultracheese"
- "There'd Better Be a Mirrorball"
- "I Ain't Quite Where I Think I Am"
- "Sculptures of Anything Goes"
- "Body Paint"
- "The Car"
- "Big Ideas"
- "Hello You"
- "Mr Schwartz"
- "Perfect Sense"
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Tour dates
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colspan="7" |Leg 1 – Europe 2022 |
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9 August 2022
| rowspan="2" |Istanbul | rowspan="2" |Turkey | rowspan="2" |Zorlu PSM | rowspan="3" |Inhaler | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
10 August 2022 |
12 August 2022
|Port of Burgas | — | — |
13 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 13 August 2022 at Stirbey Domeniul in Buftea was part of Summer Well Festival}}
|Stirbey Domeniul | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} |
15 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 15 August 2022 at Hajógyári Island in Budapest was part of Sziget Festival}} |
16 August 2022
|Pula | rowspan="2" |Inhaler | — | — |
18 August 2022
| — | — |
20 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 20 August 2022 at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen was part of Lowlands Festival}}
|Walibi Holland | rowspan="9" {{n/a}} | rowspan="9" {{n/a}} | rowspan="9" {{n/a}} |
21 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 21 August 2022 at Domein Kiewit in Hasselt was part of Pukkelpop}}
|Domein Kiewit |
23 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 23 August 2022 at Glattbrugg in Zürich was part of Zürich Openair}}
|Glattbrugg |
25 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 25 August 2022 at Domaine National de St. Cloud in Paris was part of Rock en Seine}}
|Domaine National de St. Cloud |
27 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 27 August 2022 at Richfield Avenue in Reading was part of Reading Festival}}
| rowspan="2" |England |Richfield Avenue |
28 August 2022{{efn|The concert on 27 August 2022 at Bramham Park in Leeds was part of Leeds Festival}} |
1 September 2022{{efn|The concert on 1 September 2022 at La Cala de Mijas in Málaga was part of Cala Mijas Festival}} |
2 September 2022{{efn|The concert on 2 September 2022 at Bela Vista Park in Lisbon was part of MEO Kalorama Festival}} |
4 September 2022{{efn|The concert on 4 September 2022 at Stradbally Hall in Stradbally was part of Electric Picnic}} |
colspan="7" |Leg 2 – USA |
16 September 2022{{efn|The concert on 16 September 2022 at Fremont Street in Las Vegas was part of Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival}}
| rowspan="3" | United States | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} |
18 September 2022{{efn|The concert on 18 September 2022 at Los Angeles State Historic Park in Los Angeles was part of Primavera Sound Los Angeles}}
|Los Angeles |
22 September 2022
|New York City | — | — | — |
colspan="7" |Leg 3 – Latin America |
4 November 2022
| rowspan="3" |Brazil | rowspan="1" |Interpol | — | — |
5 November 2022{{efn|The concert on 4 November 2022 at Distrito Anhembi in São Paulo was part of Primavera Sound São Paulo}}
|Anhembi Sambadrome | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} |
8 November 2022
| rowspan="1" |Interpol | — | — |
10 November 2022{{efn|The concert on 10 November 2022 at Jockey Club in Asunción was part of Kilkfest}}
| rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} |
12 November 2022{{efn|The concert on 12 November 2022 at Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos in Santiago was part of Primavera Sound Santiago de Chile}}
|Chile |Parque Bicentenario de Cerrillos |
13 November 2022{{efn|The concert on 13 November 2022 at Costanera Sur in Buenos Aires was part of Primavera Sound Buenos Aires}}
|Costanera Sur |
15 November 2022
|Lima |Peru |Arena 1 | 20,660 / 20,660 | $1,278,433 |
17 November 2022
|Coliseo Live | — | — |
19 November 2022{{efn|The concert on 19 November 2022 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City was part of Corona Capital}}
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} |
colspan="7" | Leg 4 – Australia |
29 December 2022{{efn|The concert on 29 December 2022 at the Festival Site in Glenworth Valley was part of Lost Paradise Festival}}
| rowspan="9" |Australia |Festival Site | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} |
31 December 2022{{efn|The concert on 31 December 2022 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne was part of Falls Festival Victoria}} |
2 January 2023{{efn|The concert on 2 January 2023 at North Byron Parklands in Byron Bay was part of Falls Festival New South Wales}}
|North Byron Parklands |
4 January 2023
| rowspan="2" |Melbourne | rowspan="2" |Sidney Myer Music Bowl | rowspan="2" |Mildlife | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
5 January 2023 |
6 January 2023{{efn|The concert on 6 January 2023 at Adelaide Showground in Adelaide was part of Heaps Good Festival}}
| rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} |
8 January 2023{{efn|The concert on 7 January 2023 at Fremantle Park in Fremantle was part of Falls Festival Fremantle}}
|Perth |Fremantle Park |
11 January 2023
| rowspan="1" |Mildlife | — | — |
14 January 2023
| rowspan="1" |DMA's and The Buoys | — | — |
colspan="7" |Leg 5 – Asia |
28 February 2023
| colspan="2" |Singapore | — | — |
3 March 2023{{efn|The concert on 3 March 2023 at Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong is part of Clockenflap}}
| {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} | {{n/a}} |
6 March 2023
|Filinvest City Events Grounds | {{n/a}} | — | — |
9 March 2023
| — | — | — |
12 March 2023
| rowspan="2" | Tokyo | rowspan="3" |Japan |Tokyo Garden Theater | — | — | — |
13 March 2023
| Zepp Haneda | — | — | — |
15 March 2023
|Zepp Osaka Bayside | — | — | — |
18 March 2023
|Beach City International Stadium | — | — | — |
colspan="7" |Leg 6 – Europe 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-confirm-2023-european-tour-dates-with-inhaler-3325691|title=Arctic Monkeys confirm 2023 European tour dates with Inhaler|last=Richards|first=Will|date=10 October 2022|website=NME|access-date=7 January 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announced-as-headliners-for-nos-alive-festival-2023-lineup-buy-tickets-3361406|title=Arctic Monkeys announced as headliners for NOS Alive 2023|last=Skinner|first=Tom|date=6 December 2022|website=NME|access-date=7 January 2023}} |
24 April 2023
|Linz | rowspan="12" |Inhaler | — | — |
25 April 2023
| rowspan="2" |Germany |Zenith | — | — |
27 April 2023
| — | — |
29 April 2023
| — | — |
30 April 2023
|Oslo | — | — |
2 May 2023
| rowspan="2" |Germany | — | — |
3 May 2023
| — | — |
5 May 2023
| rowspan="2" |Amsterdam | rowspan="2" |Netherlands | rowspan="2" |Ziggo Dome | rowspan="2"| — | rowspan="2"| — |
6 May 2023 |
8 May 2023
|Germany | — | — |
9 May 2023
| rowspan="2" |Paris | rowspan="2" |France | rowspan="2" |Accor Arena | rowspan="2"| — | rowspan="2"| — |
10 May 2023 |
29 May 2023
| rowspan="8" |England | rowspan="13" |The Hives | 30,000 / 34,000{{cite web|url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/live-arctic-monkeys-ashton-gate-8473800|title=Live: Arctic Monkeys at Ashton Gate on first night of big national tour|last=Cork|first=Tristan|date=30 May 2023|website=Bristol Post|access-date=20 June 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-65752671|title=Love Saves The Day and Arctic Monkeys attract huge crowds|last=Mellen|first=Steve|date=30 May 2023|website=BBC|access-date=20 June 2023}} | — |
31 May 2023
|Coventry Building Society Arena | 37,500 / 40,000{{cite web|url=https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/pictures-video-arctic-monkeys-leave-27033979|title=Arctic Monkeys pictures and video as fans left in awe at CBS Arena|last=Stuart|first=Paul|date=1 June 2023|website=Coventry Telegraph|access-date=20 June 2023}} | — |
2 June 2023
| rowspan="2" |Manchester | rowspan="2" |Old Trafford Cricket Ground | rowspan="2"| — | rowspan="2"| — |
3 June 2023 |
5 June 2023
| 30,000 / 34,742{{cite web|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2023/june/06/arctic-monkeys-rock-the-riverside/|title=Arctic Monkeys Rock The Riverside|author=Middlesbrough F.C.|date=6 June 2023|website=Middlesbrough F.C.|access-date=20 June 2023}} | — |
7 June 2023
| — | — |
9 June 2023
| rowspan="2" |Sheffield | rowspan="2" |Hillsborough Park | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
10 June 2023 |
12 June 2023
| 20,000 / 21,088 | — |
14 June 2023
| rowspan="5" |England | 45,000 | — |
16 June 2023
| rowspan="3" |London | rowspan="3" |Emirates Stadium | rowspan="3" | — | rowspan="3" | — |
17 June 2023 |
18 June 2023 |
23 June 2023{{efn|The concert on 23 June 2023 at Worthy Farm in Pilton is part of Glastonbury Festival}}
| rowspan="1" {{n/a}} | rowspan="1" {{n/a}} | rowspan="1" {{n/a}} |
25 June 2023
| rowspan="1" |The Hives | — | — |
30 June 2023{{efn|The concert on 30 June 2023 in Gdynia is part of Open'er Festival}}
|North Coast | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" {{n/a}} |
2 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 2 July 2023 in Werchter is part of Rock Werchter}}
|Belgium |
4 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 4 July 2023 in Luxembourg is part of Luxexpo Open Air.}}
|Luxexpo The Box |Willie J Healey |— |— |
5 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 6 July 2023 in Aix Les Bains is part of Musilac}}
|France | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} |
7 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 7 July 2023 at Passeio Marítimo de Alges in Lisbon is part of NOS Alive}}
|Lisbon |Portugal |Passeio Marítimo de Alges |
8 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 6 July 2023 at Kobetamendi in Bilbao is part of Bilbao BBK Live}}
|Spain |
10 July 2023
| rowspan="2" |Madrid | rowspan="2" |Spain | rowspan="2" |WiZink Center | rowspan="3" |Willie J Healey | rowspan="2" |— | rowspan="2" |— |
11 July 2023 |
13 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 13 July 2023 in Nîmes is part of Festival de Nîmes}}
|France |Festival de Nîmes | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} | rowspan="3" {{n/a}} |
15 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 15 July 2023 in Milan is part of I-Days Milano 2023}}
| rowspan="2" |Italy |Ippodromo SNAI La Maura | rowspan="2" | The Hives |
16 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 16 July 2023 in Rome is part of Rock in Roma}}
|Rome |
18 July 2023{{efn|The concert on 19 July 2023 in Athens is part of Release Athens Festival}}
| rowspan="2" |Athens | rowspan="2" |Greece | rowspan="2" |Plateia Nerou | rowspan="2"| The Hives | rowspan="2"| — | rowspan="2"| — |
19 July 2023 |
colspan="7" |Leg 7 – North America{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/arctic-monkeys-announce-north-american-tour-2023-with-fontaines-dc-on-support-buy-tickets-3321661|title=Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 North American tour with Fontaines D.C.|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=3 October 2022|website=NME|access-date=7 January 2023}} |
25 August 2023
| rowspan="2" |Minneapolis | rowspan="4" |United States | rowspan="2" |Minneapolis Armory | rowspan="28" |Fontaines D.C. | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
26 August 2023 |
27 August 2023
| — | — |
29 August 2023
| — | — |
30 August 2023
| rowspan="2" |Toronto | rowspan="3" |Canada | rowspan="2" |Budweiser Stage | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
1 September 2023 |
2 September 2023
| — | — |
3 September 2023
| rowspan="14" |United States | — | — |
5 September 2023
|TD Pavilion at the Mann | — | — |
7 September 2023
| — | — |
8 September 2023
| rowspan="2" |New York City | rowspan="2" |Forest Hills Stadium | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
9 September 2023 |
11 September 2023
| — | — |
12 September 2023
| rowspan="2" |Nashville | rowspan="2" |Ascend Amphitheater | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
13 September 2023 |
15 September 2023
| — | — |
16 September 2023
| — | — |
18 September 2023
| rowspan="2" |Morrison | rowspan="2" |Red Rocks Amphitheatre | rowspan="2" | — | rowspan="2" | — |
19 September 2023 |
20 September 2023
| — | — |
22 September 2023
| — | — |
23 September 2023
|Canada | — | — |
24 September 2023
| rowspan="6" |United States | — | — |
26 September 2023
| — | — |
27 September 2023
| — | — |
29 September 2023
| rowspan="3" |Inglewood | rowspan="3" |Kia Forum | rowspan="3" | — | rowspan="3" | — |
30 September 2023 |
1 October 2023 |
6 October 2023
| rowspan="2" |Mexico City | rowspan="2" |Mexico | rowspan="2" |Foro Sol | rowspan="2" |Fontaines D.C. | rowspan="2" | – | rowspan="2" | — |
7 October 2023 |
colspan="7" |Leg 8 – Ireland |
15 October 2023
| rowspan="4" |Miles Kane | — | — |
16 October 2023
| — | — |
17 October 2023
| rowspan="2" |Dublin | rowspan="2" |Ireland | rowspan="2" |3Arena | — | — |
19 October 2023
| — | — |
colspan="7" |Total |
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20 June 2023{{efn|The concert venue was changed from Marlay Park to Malahide Castle, and then to Marlay Park again}}
|Ireland |Alex Turner suffering from acute laryngitis. |
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;Arctic Monkeys
- Alex Turner – lead vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, piano, 12-string guitar
- Jamie Cook – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, organ
- Nick O'Malley – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Matt Helders – drums, percussion, backing vocals
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;Touring members
- Scott Gillies – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards
- Tom Rowley – electric guitar, baritone guitar, lap steel guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Davey Latter – percussion
- Tyler Parkford – keyboards, backing vocals
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;Guests
- Miles Kane – guitar on "505"
- James Ford – keyboards at Glastonbury 2023 & Ireland Dates
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