Here’s a pro tip that most people ignore: Follow the official venue’s Instagram or Twitter on the day of the show. They often post a “set times” graphic around 5 PM. It’ll say something like “Doors 7:00, Opener 8:00, Jamiroquai 9:00.” That’s your gospel. One time, the venue for a Manchester show posted an update saying, “Doors 7:30, main act at 9:15 due to weather delay.” Saved my night—and my shoes from getting muddy.
And don’t trust third-party sites like Songkick or Bandsintown blindly. They aggregate data, but they’re often wrong for individual dates. I once saw a listing that claimed Jamiroquai would start at 10 PM—and they actually started at 8:45. I was still in the queue for a t-shirt. Moral of the story: official sources only.
The Opener Factor (Or Lack Thereof)
Jamiroquai tours vary wildly in terms of openers. Sometimes they bring a local band; sometimes it’s just them. No opener means the main act starts earlier, usually around 8:30 PM. With an opener, expect the headliner to hit the stage around 9:00 PM or 9:15 PM. I remember a show in Amsterdam where the opener played for 45 minutes, and Jamiroquai didn’t start until 9:30. By that point, I’d already bought two glow sticks and a questionable burrito from a street vendor outside.
So how do you know? Call the box office—yes, on the phone, like it’s 1999. They usually know the exact schedule by lunchtime on show day. If that feels too old-school, check the venue’s website for a “Show Schedule” link. It’s buried there, I promise.
Jamiroquai at O2 Arena - start and end times for Heels Of Steel tour shows
