# The Strokes Play London

> The Strokes prove they still have the goods with playful energy at London show.
- Title: The Strokes Play London · NME | Shortify
- Summary: The Strokes prove they still have the goods with playful energy at London show. The Strokes performed a lively set at London's O2, showing renewed creative…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/reviews/live/the-strokes-live-london-2026-review-setlist-photos-3972391
- Published: 2026-10-07T09:04:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the strokes, julian casablancas, nfl, reality awaits, o2, london, all points east, blonde redhead, music, culture
## The Strokes at O2
The Strokes perform at London's O2 on October 6 with Julian Casablancas joking about fan requests.

> If you want us to never play a song, request it
## Casablancas' playful energy
Casablancas ad-libs new lines and attempts a Walton Goggins imitation during 'Going Shopping'.

> Walton Goggins imitation
## Setlist highlights
The set includes classics like 'Reptilia' and 'Heart In A Cage' alongside newer tracks such as 'Dine N’Dash'.

> Reptilia
## Band dynamics
Casablancas interacts with drummer Fab Moretti, asking if he likes old-time rock’n’roll during 'Gratisfaction'.

> You like that old-time rock’n’roll, Fab?
## Guitarist absence
Guitarist Nick Valensi is on a temporary break, with Steve Schiltz filling in.

> temporary break
## Set closer
The show ends with a cover of Blonde Redhead’s 'This Is Not' and 'Ode To The Mets'.

> Ode To The Mets
## Key takeaway

The Strokes performed a lively set at London's O2, showing renewed creative energy after their latest album release.