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
Alkaline Trio
In celebration of their new album 'Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs', American punk rock band Alkaline Trio will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 30th July!
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An Evening With Lucinda Light
Married at First Sight Australia star Lucinda Light announces a tour of the UK which will include a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 6th August!
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Shane Todd: Full House
Comedian Shane Todd, the host of 'Tea With Me', brings his biggest ever tour, 'Full House' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 5th September!
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The Bohemians - A Night of Queen
Enjoy a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert courtesy of Queen Tribute band The Bohemians at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 6th September!
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Trail West
Trail West have announced a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 7th September, it's their biggest headline show so far and one not to be missed!
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Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke have announced their 'Be Right Here' Tour will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 9th September!
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The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s
After taking Ireland by storm with over 30,000 tickets sold, The 30+ Club is making its Scottish debut at O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 14th September!
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Chappell Roan
Pop star Chappell Roan hits the UK for her biggest headline shows to date on the 'Midwest Princess Tour', don't miss her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 15th September!
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Azealia Banks
American rapper and songwriter Azealia Banks will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 18th September as part of her 'Back to the Union Jack' tour!
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Joshua Bassett
Hitting the road on 'The Golden Years Tour', Emmy-Award winning songwriter, actor and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Bassett will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 19th September!
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Darcy & Jer
Fresh off their highly successful North American tour Darcy and Jer are coming to the UK with 'The No Refunds Tour', don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 21st September!
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Serena Terry: All Tied Up
After the incredible success of her first stand up UK and Ireland tour, Serena Terry aka Mummy Banter is going back on the road with a brand new show!
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The Undertones
Don't miss legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones when they return to headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 28th September!
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The Dandy Warhols + The Black Angels
The Dandy Warhols are back on the road with their latest album, Rockmaker, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 1st October with special guests The Black Angels!
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PARTYNEXTDOOR
Contemporary R'n'B superstar PartyNextDoor hits the road with his Sorry I'm Outside Tour, don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 2nd October!
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In Flames & Arch Enemy
Do not miss this headline extravaganza of the very best of Swedish metal, featuring Arch Enemy and In Flames, at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 3rd October!
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Joe Jackson
Renowned musician and producer Joe Jackson brings 'The Two Rounds Of Racket Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 4th October!
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The Enemy + The Subways + The Holloways
One of the biggest bands of their era, The Enemy will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 5th October with special guests The Subways and The Holloways!
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Nightcap: An Evening With Captain Lee
Spend an evening with star of 'Below Deck' Captain Lee Rosbach when he brings his one-man show 'Nightcap' to the O2 Academy Glasgow sharing behind the scenes scoops and personal stories!
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The Last Dinner Party
London-based quintet The Last Dinner Party hit the road on their headline tour in support of their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy... catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 10th!
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Peter Hook and the Light
Peter Hook & The Light are back with live dates that will see the band play the Substance albums by Joy Division and New Order in full! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 11th!
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Caravan Palace
World-renowned for their hybrid band-and-electronics setup, Caravan Palace have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 16th October!
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Girls Overheard
Get ready to eavesdrop on the juiciest conversations from Glasgow's own Eilidh Wells, Lauren Kerr, and Ash Reid in 'Girls Overheard' at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 18th October!
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Paddy McDonnell: Dagger
Paddy McDonnell is one of Ireland's best storytelling comedians. Come and hear the tale of his nickname Dagger and the Stag Do that earnt him it at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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Overdose presents The Final Dose
Rebelion bring the final phase of their Overdose act to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 26th October!
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Gavin DeGraw
Don't miss GRAMMY award-nominated multi-platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 31st October!
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Henry Moodie
Making waves in the music industry, TikTok sensation Henry Moodie heads out on the 'Good Old Days Tour' which will see him headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 1st November!
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Amyl and the Sniffers
Returning to the UK later this year, Australian rock band Amyl and the Sniffers will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 6th November!
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The Dualers
South London's nine-piece ska and reggae band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2024! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 9th November!
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Beabadoobee
Beabadoobee will bring her headline tour, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 11th November!
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Yellowcard
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album Ocean Avenue, Yellowcard will bring their tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 12th November!
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Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World have announced a UK tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 13th November with support from Canadian punks PUP!
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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 Thursday 14th November!
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Seasick Steve
Seasick Steve is hitting the road to play tracks from his latest release, A Trip A Stumble A Fall Down on Your Knees, don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 17th November!
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Rag ‘N’ Bone Man
Rag'n'Bone Man has announced a headline UK and Ireland tour to support his new album 'What Do You Believe In?', catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 19th November!
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Brian Kelley
Diamond selling superstar and one half of GRAMMY-nominated Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley brings The UK Acres Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 21st November!
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Shed Seven
Shed Seven bring their very special 30th-anniversary tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow, delivering a career-spanning set, as well as tracks from their acclaimed No.1 album A Matter of Time!
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Headie One
British rapper Headie One returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 27th November with his 'Planet One' tour!
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Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Rhys James, Jen Brister and more: Live At Christmas
Don't miss some of the country's best comedians at this spectacular all-star festive show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 16th December!
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Beluga Lagoon
On the back of a sold out Barrowland Ballroom, Beluga Lagoon will headline a special festive show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 19th December!
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Complete Stone Roses - Blackpool Live 35th Anniversary Special
Step back in time with The Complete Stone Roses as they meticulously recreate The Stone Roses iconic Blackpool 1989 concert at the O2 Academy Glasgow with support from Definitely Oasis & The Phonics!
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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 Saturday 21st December!
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Brothers Osborne
Touring their latest self-titled album, Grammy-winning country music duo Brothers Osborne will bring their tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 21st January!
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Dropkick Murphys
Boston legends, Dropkick Murphys, return to the UK for a string of new dates including a night at O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 5th February!
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Warren Zeiders
Rising country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders has announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 9th February!
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Dean Lewis
Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis has announced he'll bring The Epilogue World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 14th February!
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Motionless In White
Heading out on their 'Touring The End Of The World Tour' American metalcore outfit will play a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 19th February!
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Carly Pearce
Country star Carly Pearce will head to the UK in 2025 with her Hummingbird tour! Catch her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 25th February!
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling is back in 2025 for another punk-rock extravaganza at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 26th April!
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O2 Academy Edinburgh
10 New Market Rd,
Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ
The O2 Academy Edinburgh, formerly Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 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 Briggait
141 Bridgegate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ
The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.
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Ivory Blacks
56 Oswald Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 4PL
Ivory Blacks is a 300 capacity venue run by music lovers, for music lovers in the heart of Glasgow City Centre!
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Scottish Event Campus
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
Find out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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The Tower Digital Arts Centre
79-81 Sinclair Street,
Helensburgh G84 8TG
The Tower is a not for profit Indy Cinema and Community Arts hub based in the town of Helensburgh!
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The Howlin Wolf Glasgow
100 Bath Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 2EN
The Howlin’ Wolf is a Bar, Kitchen & Venue for lovers of Blues, Soul, Homemade Food, Rock N Roll, Cocktails & Tall Tales!
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Kings Theatre Glasgow
297 Bath Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 4JN
King's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres and is a must-visit for any theatre lover!
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The Social Hub Glasgow
15 Candleriggs Square,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1TQ
The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a coworking space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals!
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Mackintosh Queens Cross
Queens Cross Garscube Road,
Glasgow West End G20 7EL
Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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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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Govanhill Baths
99 Calder Street,
Glasgow South Side G42 7RA
The Govanhill Baths is a community hub based in the heart of Govanhill providing free Health and Wellbeing educational workshops and classes for the local community free of charge.
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Maggies Rock n Rodeo
60 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5EP
Saddle up for the best night out this side of Nashville as Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo rides into town complete with its own Bull Pit, bull and Hoedown party space in the basement!
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O2 Academy Edinburgh
The O2 Academy Edinburgh, formerly Edinburgh Corn Exchange, is one of the city's largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues with a reputation for live music!
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The Briggait
The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City.
READ MORE
Ivory Blacks
Ivory Blacks is a 300 capacity venue run by music lovers, for music lovers in the heart of Glasgow City Centre!
READ MORE
Scottish Event Campus
Find out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
READ MORE
The Tower Digital Arts Centre
The Tower is a not for profit Indy Cinema and Community Arts hub based in the town of Helensburgh!
READ MORE
The Howlin Wolf Glasgow
The Howlin’ Wolf is a Bar, Kitchen & Venue for lovers of Blues, Soul, Homemade Food, Rock N Roll, Cocktails & Tall Tales!
READ MORE
Kings Theatre Glasgow
King's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres and is a must-visit for any theatre lover!
READ MORE
The Social Hub Glasgow
The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a coworking space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals!
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Mackintosh Queens Cross
Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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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!
READ MORE
Govanhill Baths
The Govanhill Baths is a community hub based in the heart of Govanhill providing free Health and Wellbeing educational workshops and classes for the local community free of charge.
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Maggies Rock n Rodeo
Saddle up for the best night out this side of Nashville as Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo rides into town complete with its own Bull Pit, bull and Hoedown party space in the basement!
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