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
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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
BROCKHAMPTON - CANCELLED
America's favourite rap boyband, BROCKHAMPTON, are set for a major UK headline tour in 2022, catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 27th January!
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The Stranglers
One of the UK's most exciting, credible and influential British groups, The Stranglers, are set for an extensive, full production tour including two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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The Streets - POSTPONED
The Streets have announced a UK tour for January and February 2022! Catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 1st February!
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Marc Rebillet
Marc Rebillet is a one-man improv master with an impressive vocal range and near-perfect pitch! Don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th February!
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Festival of The Dead's Rock Orchestra takes you on a journey through the biggest Rock & Metal tracks of the last 30 years, performed in stunning, candlelit surroundings!
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Pale Waves
One of the UK's most important indie-pop outfits, Manchester's Pale Waves tour their incredible second album Who Am I? stopping at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 21st February 2022!
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Hardstyle Superheroes
Hardstyle Superheroes return to the O2 Academy Glasgow for their first event of 2022 on Friday 25th February featuring Sefa, Coone, Rebelion & Wasted Penguinz!
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The Wailers
Era-defining reggae and roots band The Wailers are heading out on a UK tour performing songs from Legend, One World and other greatest hits! Catch them live at O2 Academy Glasgow on 27th February!
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Alkaline Trio & Taking Back Sunday
What is undoubtedly one of the most exciting double bills EVER, Alkaline Trio and Taking Back Sunday head out on a co-headline UK tour! Catch them at O2 Academy Glasgow on 2nd March!
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The Best of Bowie: Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey
Experience iconic Bowie hits and cult classics from his extensive back catalogue, performed by David Bowie’s former producer/bassist Tony Visconti and drummer Woody Woodmansey!
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Funeral For A Friend
Funeral For A Friend have announced that they are back together and will tour the UK in 2022, catch them at O2 Academy Glasgow on 10th March!
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Tide Lines
The 'sound of young Scotland' Tide Lines, return to Glasgow for their biggest ever Scottish date at O2 Academy on Saturday 12th March!
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Angels and Airwaves
Atmospheric alt-rockers Angels and Airwaves will bring their 'Lifeforms' World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th March!
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I Prevail: The Trauma Tour
US metalcore outfit, I Prevail, have set their sights on the UK... catch them live at O2 Academy Glasgow on 19th March!
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Doug Stanhope
Comedian Doug Stanhope takes a brutal look at the stupidity of society and politics today in a vicious, no-holds-barred show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 24th March 2022!
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De La Soul - Celebrating 30 Years of De La Soul
Hailed as pioneers of hip hop, De La Soul are back on the road proving why they deserve that title, as they celebrate their 30th anniversary! Catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 25th March 2022!
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The Dualers
9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2022! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th March!
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Counting Crows
Counting Crows will bring The Butter Miracle Tour to the UK and Ireland in spring 2022! Catch them at O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 29th March!
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Less Than Jake
Get ready for a huge 2022 Spring tour from ska-punk-pop pioneers Less Than Jake, which will land at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 31st March!
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Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble
Almost twenty years since they last toured the UK with a diverse set, keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman CBE is reforming the English Rock Ensemble, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow in April!
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Future Islands
Future Islands will bring their 'Calling Out in Space' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 2nd April!
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W.A.S.P. - 40 Years Live
One of the most infamous, notorious, controversial heavy metal bands, W.A.S.P. mark their fortieth anniversary with a world tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 5th April!
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Jack Savoretti
Jack Savoretti is back with a wonderful new album, 'Europiana' and a UK tour which will stop off at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 6th April!
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Gemma Collins
The one and only Gemma Collins is inviting you to The GC's Big Night Out live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on the 7th April!
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Bowling For Soup
Texas four-piece Bowling for Soup have announced a tour of the UK in 2022 including a return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on April 13th!
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Devin Townsend
Canadian musician and producer Devin Townsend has announced a show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 14th April 2022!
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Khruangbin
American musical trio Khruangbin have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow in April as part of their 2022 tour!
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Heels of Hell
Bringing some of the best drag entertainment to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 16th April 2022, Heels of Hell is a spectacular not to be missed!
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Louis Tomlinson
Powering into 2020 with the release of his long-awaited debut solo album, Walls, Louis Tomlinson will embark on an extensive headline tour including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow in April!
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Madison Beer
Madison Beer is heading out on The Life Support Tour in 2022 in support of her debut album, catch her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th April!
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling is back in 2022 for another punk-rock extravaganza at the O2 Academy Glasgow featuring sets from Cockney Rejects, The Dickies, UK Subs and many more, don't miss it!
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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 coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 24th April 2022!
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Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie have announced a massive UK tour for 2022 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th April!
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The Kid LAROI
The Kid LAROI heads out on his first ever headline tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 27th April!
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Craig David presents TS5
Craig David is bringing the world-renowned DJ show TS5 back to the UK for more parties throughout the nation, catch it at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 28th April 2022!
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Gunz For Hire - Seek & Destroy World Tour
Gunz For Hire will play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 29th April on the only Scottish date of their Seek & Destroy World Tour!
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James Blake
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake will perform live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 30th April!
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Ashley McBryde
Ashley McBryde is headed back to Europe in 2022 with the band! Don't miss her at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 1st May!
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Brett Eldredge
The award-winning country music star Brett Eldredge is returning to the UK for a run of headline dates which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 2nd May!
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Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bradford’s rising stars, Bad Boy Chiller Crew have announced that they will play O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 3rd May!
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Joe Satriani
Guitar legend Joe Satriani is taking The Shapeshifting Tour across Europe in 2022, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 4th May!
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Michael Kiwanuka
Don't miss acclaimed singer-songwriter, Michael Kiwanuka, when he performs live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 6th May 2022!
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Gary Numan
Gary Numan has announced an extensive UK tour for 2022 in support of his new album 'Intruder', catch him at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 10th May!
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HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis starring Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci
HYPROV, Improv Under Hypnosis Starring Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci, promises an unforgettable and totally hysterical new theatrical experience!
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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems Tour
Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems Tour is coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 14th May... bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music!
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Charlie XCX
Chart-topping singer/songwriter Charli XCX has announced a string of tour dates across the UK for May, including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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The Charlatans - 30th Anniversary Best of Tour
The Charlatans have announced a UK tour celebrating their 30th anniversary as a band, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 18th May!
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Miles Kane
Miles Kane is heading out on tour with his latest album, Change The Show, don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th May with support from Brooke Combe!
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Bear’s Den
Much-loved, folk-rock duo Bear's Den return with their fourth studio album, Blue Hours, one of their personal records to date! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 23rd May!
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George Clinton
After 50 years of funkin' around the world, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic will bid farewell with a series of goodbye live shows, don't miss them at the O2 Academy on May 24th!
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Go West & Paul Young
Go West and Paul Young, are teaming up for a co-headline tour, performing all their hits on a bumper bill of nostalgic pop! Catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 31st May!
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Twisted Circus 3
The best of the best in the drag world are coming together for a jaw dropping circus production show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 1st June!
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Conan Gray
One of the pre-eminent pop artists of his generation heads to the UK in summer 2022, don't miss Conan Gray live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 2nd June!
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Supergrass
After two storming shows at The Barrowlands in February, Supergrass will return to Glasgow and the O2 Academy on Monday 6th June!
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Faith No More - CANCELLED
Faith No More have announced at string of UK dates including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on June 7th!
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Jacob Collier: Djesse World Tour
Five-time Grammy-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier is bringing the 'Djesse World Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 11th June 2022!
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Bikini Kill
Riot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill are set to hit the UK next summer with a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 12th June!
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Jeff Garlin
Star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Goldbergs, Jeff Garlin heads out on his first UK stand up tour since 2017, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 17th June!
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The Wonder Stuff
Don't miss The Wonder Stuff at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 18th June performing Never Loved Elvis in its entirety plus a full set of hits, classics and rarities!
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Waterparks
Houston pop-rock trio Waterparks are coming to Glasgow for a huge headline show at the O2 Academy on 19th June!
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The Skids & Big Country
Don't miss a unique, one off evening with full electric performances from The Skids, Big Country and special guests Armory Show (with Richard Jobson) at the O2 Academy Glasgow on June 24th!
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Olivia Rodrigo
Grammy-nominated, critically acclaimed singer and songwriter, Olivia Rodrigo will bring her 'Sour' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 2nd July!
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Race Chaser Live - ft. Alaska and Willam
Race Chaser Live with Alaska and Willam brings the hit drag podcast to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 16th July 2022!
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The Main Event
Prepare for the hottest drag reunion of the year as Holy T bring 'The Main Event' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 28th July!
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Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience
Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience is a joyous, up-tempo feel-good celebration of classic pop music, catch it at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th August!
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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 September 2nd!
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Agnes Obel
Critically acclaimed composer, singer and pianist, Agnes Obel will bring her captivating live show to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 3rd September!
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Behemoth & Arch Enemy
Two of Europe's most revered metal bands, Behemoth & Arch Enemy, are bringing their European Siege 2022 tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 29th September!
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The Damned
The original line-up of The Damned are reuniting for a one-off UK tour in 2022, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 4th November!
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Tedeschi Trucks Band
12-member strong collective Tedeschi Trucks Band are coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow for a seated show on 10th November!
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The Proclaimers
A year later than originally planned, The Proclaimers have announced a UK & Ireland tour for 2022! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 1st and 2nd December!
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Party People Presents - The Second Coming
Party People presents The Second Coming at the O2 Academy Glasgow featuring The Complete Stone Roses, Definitely Oasis, Blur2, Pulp'd and more!
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Lamb Of God
Lamb of God are back in the UK for the first time in six years with their 'State Of Unrest' tour, don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 14th December 2022!
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Apocalyptica & Epica
Apocalyptica & Epica are bringing their 'Epic Apocalypse' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 2nd February!
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Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke have announced their 'You Hear Georgia Tour' will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 27th March!
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