O2 Academy Glasgow
O2 Academy Glasgow has made an outstanding contribution to Scotland’s vibrant live music scene since its arrival in the city in 2003.
About O2 Academy Glasgow
| 121 Eglinton Street, Glasgow City Centre G5 9NT | |
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The venue made a fantastic first impression with a successful launch week that saw the stage christened by Deacon Blue on 26 March followed by Bryan Ferry and the Sugababes playing in celebration of the doors opening. The Grade B listed building was restored to its former glory, returning much of the original splendour after being closed for 10 years.
The history of the building and the site where O2 Academy Glasgow now stands is both fascinating and tragic. In 1825, on the same spot, was the Eglinton St United Secession Church, until it was converted to The New Bedford Picture House in 1921. It sadly burnt down and was completely destroyed just over ten years later in 1932 but rebuilt and opened on 31 December the same year. It finally closed on 18 July 1973, but it once again re-opened for business a few months later, this time as a Bingo hall until it was closed and boarded up in 1993 until the opening night a decade later.
O2 Academy Glasgow has hosted a diverse programme of events, from music and club nights to comedy, and attracted international musicians and home grown talent to the city. Since the first notes were sung and chords struck on the stage back in 2003, there have been numerous highlights including shows from Belle and Sebastian, The White Stripes, Frankie Boyle, The Prodigy, Motorhead, Foals, Stereophonics and Snoop Dogg.
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Upcoming Events at O2 Academy Glasgow
The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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15 Years of Dr Peacock
Celebrate 15 years of Dr Peacock on Friday 22nd August at the O2 Academy Glasgow with support from a line up of his favourite Dutch Superheroes!
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The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo is the country crooner whose music found fame in the Sons Of Anarchy series and he's returning to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 26th August!
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Rend Collective
Christian experimental, folk rock and worship band Rend Collective are heading back to Glasgow on Saturday 13 September!
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Jessie Reyez
Grammy nominated and 6-time Juno Winning artist and songwriter Jessie Reyez will bring the 'Paid In Memories' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 14th September!
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Oliver Anthony
The 'Rich Men North of Richmond' songwriter Oliver Anthony has announced he'll return to Glasgow for a show at the O2 Academy on Monday 15th September!
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Riley Green
Multi-platinum Country music star Riley Green brings his 'Damn Country Music' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 16th September!
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ISMO: Woo Hoo! World Tour
Glasgow, get ready to laugh out loud – ISMO is bringing his WOO HOO! WORLD TOUR to the O2 Academy on Wednesday 17th September!
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Half Man Half Biscuit
Grab your Joy Division Oven Gloves and don your Dukla Prague away kit, as Half Man Half Biscuit are set to headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 19th September!
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Lord Huron
Experience the sultry, mesmerizing sound of Lord Huron live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 20th September as part of their upcoming 2025 tour!
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The Crane Wives
Four-piece indie band The Crane Wives will bring their Beyond Beyond Beyond Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 27th September!
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Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game
Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game' at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It
Known from the hit TV show 'Impractical Jokers', comedian Joe Gatto head out on his 'Lets Get Into It' tour, joined by special guest and fellow 'Impractical Joker' star, Mark Jigarjian!
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Ethel Cain
Kicking off in August, Willoughby Tucker Forever will see Ethel Cain headline her biggest tour to date which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 4th October!
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Lauren Spencer Smith
Breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th October as part of 'The Art Of Being A Mess' tour!
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49 Winchester
Virginia-based 49 Winchester will bring their unique brand of tear-in-your-beer alt-country, sticky barroom floor rock-n-roll, and high-octane Appalachian folk to the O2 Academy Glasgow in October!
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The Midnight
The Midnight return with their fourth studio album 'Heroes' and a European tour, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 9th October!
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Cody Pennington Country Show
Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band will bring the biggest country hits to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 10th October!
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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems
Prepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia and high-energy beats when the undisputed queen of 90s British music, Jo Whiley, returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 11th October!
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New Found Glory
New Found Glory have announced a UK headline tour which will see them play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 14th October!
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Killswitch Engage
GRAMMY Award-nominated Killswitch Engage have announced a tour of the UK including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 15th with support from Hatebreed, Fit for an Autopsy & Decapitated!
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Larkin Poe
Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe create their own brand of Roots Rock 'n' Roll flavoured by their southern heritage, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow in October!
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An Evening With Gregory Alan Isakov
Don't miss indie folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov live at O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd October as part of his upcoming 'An Evening with...' tour!
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Fields of the Nephilim
Having retreated from view into a shroud of silence, Fields Of The Nephilim awaken once more and step into the light for a special show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 30th October!
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The Dualers
South London's nine-piece ska and reggae band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2025! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 1st November!
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The Red Clay Strays
The Red Clay Strays are thrilled to announce that they will be jumping across the pond for their Get Right Europe Tour, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 4th November!
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The Plot In You
US metalcore group The Plot In You have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 5th November with support from Currents, Saosin and Cane Hill!
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Maren Morris
A dynamic vocalist, prolific songwriter, and showstopping performer on her own terms, Maren Morris is set to perform at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 8th November, in support of her new album!
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Joy Crookes
South London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes returns with her second album Juniper and supporting tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on November 10th!
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Gary Numan
Synth-pop legend Gary Numan returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 11th November in celebration of the 45th anniversary of his seminal album Telekon!
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Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner has announced a global headline tour which will see him perform at the O2 Academy Glasgow for three nights in November!
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The Wailers
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Legend (The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers) The Wailers will perform the album in full live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 21st November!
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Alessi Rose
Fast-rising breakout artist Alessi Rose returns to Glasgow for a headline show at the O2 Academy as part of The Voyeur Tour!
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Three Days Grace
Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace have announced they will be heading to Europe and the UK for a string of shows, including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 10th December!
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Howl', Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have announced a special UK headline tour which will see them play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 11th December!
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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show
Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 12th December!
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Dylan Moran, Tim Key, David O’Doherty, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Amy Gledhill: Live at Christmas
BAFTA award-winning legend Dylan Moran tops an all-headline mega bill for a spectacular all-star festive show. Join Dylan as he joyously surfs through the frustrations and follies of daily life!
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Cian Ducrot
Catch singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Cian Ducrot live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 17th December!
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Definitely Oasis
Definitely Oasis headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 20th December performing the same set Oasis will play on their upcoming tour, with special guests The Complete Stone Roses!
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Antarctic Monkeys
Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th January!
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Scouting For Girls
Scouting For Girls return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 16th March with their Everybody (Still) Wants To Be On TV Tour!
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Shane Todd: Hold Me Back
Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd returns to Glasgow with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back!
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Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
Multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson is back with a brand-new show 'Pants on Fire', don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th April!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange
10 New Market Rd,
Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, formerly the O2 Academy Edinburgh, is one of the city's largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues with a reputation for live music!
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More Live Music Venues in Glasgow
The Garage
490 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3LW
The Garage is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. We are Scotland's biggest nightclub, beloved for our club nights and as a live music venue!
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Room 2 Glasgow
69 Nelson Mandela Place,
Glasgow City Centre G2 1QY
Room 2 Glasgow is a multi-faceted live music venue and event space in Glasgow's city centre, from the team behind La Cheetah!
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The OVO Hydro
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Waxy OConnors Glasgow
44 West George Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 1DH
Waxy O'Connor's is Glasgow's biggest and best Irish pub; the place to go for all the sport, especially rugby and GAA, and weekly live music!
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The Rum Shack Glasgow
657 - 659 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 2AB
The Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, canteen and venue!
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SEC Armadillo
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
The SEC Armadillo is more than just a fantastic, purpose-built venue; it's been described as Glasgow's most iconic building and its stylish curves are a landmark sight in the city!
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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3NY
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is one of Scotland's most prestigious venues and world renowned classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists take to its stages for nearly 250 performances each year!
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Pie & Brew
(Under) ABode Glasgow Bath Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 2SZ
Craft beers, music and good times CRAFT BEERSThe best craft on draught changing weekly, keep an eye on the menus behind the bar for what’s currently...
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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
113-117 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
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Mono Cafe Bar
10-12 Kings Court, King Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5RB
Mono opened in 2002, furnishing Glasgow with a unique and versatile space in which to eat, drink and discover new music!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, formerly the O2 Academy Edinburgh, is one of the city's largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues with a reputation for live music!
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The Garage
The Garage is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. We are Scotland's biggest nightclub, beloved for our club nights and as a live music venue!
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Room 2 Glasgow
Room 2 Glasgow is a multi-faceted live music venue and event space in Glasgow's city centre, from the team behind La Cheetah!
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The OVO Hydro
Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Waxy OConnors Glasgow
Waxy O'Connor's is Glasgow's biggest and best Irish pub; the place to go for all the sport, especially rugby and GAA, and weekly live music!
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The Rum Shack Glasgow
The Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, canteen and venue!
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SEC Armadillo
The SEC Armadillo is more than just a fantastic, purpose-built venue; it's been described as Glasgow's most iconic building and its stylish curves are a landmark sight in the city!
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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is one of Scotland's most prestigious venues and world renowned classical, jazz, pop, rock and folk artists take to its stages for nearly 250 performances each year!
READ MORE
Pie & Brew
Craft beers, music and good times CRAFT BEERSThe best craft on draught changing weekly, keep an eye on the menus behind the bar for what’s currently...
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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
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Mono Cafe Bar
Mono opened in 2002, furnishing Glasgow with a unique and versatile space in which to eat, drink and discover new music!
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