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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.
The Musical Box, the only group in the world granted a licence from Peter Gabriel and Genesis, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Selling England By The Pound' in 2024!
READ MORENew Jersey-bred rock band The Gaslight Anthem will bring their 2024 tour, in support of their sixth studio album, to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 18th March!
READ MOREPlatinum-selling recording artist and songwriter Madison Beer will return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 24th March with The Spinnin Tour!
READ MOREDon't miss American bassist, singer and songwriter, Thundercat live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 25th March!
READ MOREDeclan McKenna is back with a headline tour in support of his third album, What Happened To The Beach? Don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on March 27th & 28th!
READ MOREReginald D. Hunter will be rolling into town with his fantastic new show 'The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t' as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival!
READ MOREJoin the dynamic trio of Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, and June Diane Raphael as they expertly dissect and hilariously roast some of the most mind-boggling movies ever made!
READ MOREComedian and podcaster Tim Dillon is back on the road with his 'American Royalty' tour which he brings to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 5th April!
READ MOREKentucky based singer and rapper Bryson Tiller is back and heading out on tour with his contemporary R’n’B and hip hop sound, don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 8th April!
READ MOREGlobally celebrated icon Eric Cantona makes his return to the stage following his debut sold-out tour in 2023, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 12th April!
READ MORECock Sparrer are throwing a launch party to celebrate the release of their latest album Hand On Heart at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 13th April!
READ MOREMulti-award-winning singer songwriter and actress Lainey Wilson will bring her latest tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 19th April!
READ MOREMulti-platinum singer/songwriter Tate McRae has announced her first global outing with the 'THINK LATER TOUR' which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 20th April!
READ MOREExperience your favourite queens in an all-new production and witness the best drag the mother-tucking world has to offer when RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Tour comes to Glasgow!
READ MOREGet ready, Hardstyle Superheroes... Sub Zero Project are coming to tear up the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 26th April!
READ MOREScotland Calling is back in 2024 for another punk-rock extravaganza at the O2 Academy Glasgow featuring an exclusive show from Sham 69 featuring the original line up!
READ MORETom Walker has announced two headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May in support of his latest studio record, I Am!
READ MOREAtlanta rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Lil Yachty will bring The Field Trip Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 3rd December!
READ MORELegendary DJ Gary Davies takes the UK's most popular 80s radio show on tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 4th May!
READ MORECountry superstar Darius Rucker has announced he'll bring his 'Starting Fires' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 6th May!
READ MOREAcclaimed Nashville trio The Cadillac Three, tour their acclaimed sixth studio album, The Years Go Fast, don't miss them when they return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 8th May!
READ MORESeven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves will bring her Deeper Well World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 9th May!
READ MOREIn this hit comedy podcast, William Hanson and Jordan North's worlds collide as they 'HELP' you navigate the everyday problems of modern life!
READ MOREAmerican comedian, actor, TV and podcast star, Eric Andre is bringing his latest comedy special, the 'Eric Andre Show Live', to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 16th May!
READ MOREGeorgia-born singer-songwriter Teddy Swims tours his stunning debut studio album, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 18th May!
READ MORESynth-pop legend Gary Numan hits the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 21st May, don't miss this chance to see the 'Cars' hitmaker and Tubeway Army frontman live!
READ MORETwin Atlantic are back with brand new music on their own label Staple Diet and two very special homecoming shows at O2 Academy Glasgow!
READ MORERoyal Blood have added a run of headline dates to tie in with their festival appearances this summer, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 11th June!
READ MORERiot grrrl pioneers Bikini Kill are set to hit the UK next summer with a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 14th June!
READ MOREDenver rock outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have unveiled their six-date UK tour which will see them headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 26th June!
READ MOREIn 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!
READ MOREAfter winning a sweep of hip-hop Grammys, Killer Mike brings his latest album Michael and its standout track, 'Scientists & Engineers' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 23rd August!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MOREBlackberry Smoke have announced their 'Be Right Here' Tour will be stopping off at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 9th September!
READ MOREPop 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!
READ MOREAfter 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!
READ MOREDon't miss legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones when they return to headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 28th September!
READ MOREDo 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!
READ MORERenowned musician and producer Joe Jackson brings 'The Two Rounds Of Racket Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 4th October!
READ MORELondon-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!
READ MOREPeter 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!
READ MOREWorld-renowned for their hybrid band-and-electronics setup, Caravan Palace have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 16th October!
READ MOREPaddy 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!
READ MOREDon't miss GRAMMY award-nominated multi-platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 31st October!
READ MORESouth 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!
READ MORESeasick 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!
READ MOREStep 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!
READ MOREDon'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!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREThe 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!
READ MOREFind out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
READ MOREIn Jinty's you will find great staff, great Guinness and great food as well as live music and don't miss our legendary St Patrick's Day celebrations with all day music, good food and oysters.
READ MOREYou'll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Merchant Square in Glasgow. Ours is a place where you're free to go with the flow. Where great food and...
READ MOREThe Merchants House of Glasgow is situated at the corner of George Square and West George Street and is home to one of the most ancient and prestigious organisations in the City of Glasgow.
READ MOREThe Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.
READ MOREOn The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!
READ MOREThe Hug and Pint is a vegan bar, eatery & live music venue in Glasgow's west end.
READ MOREThroughout the year, Glasgow's George Square is a focal point for many popular events such as Piping Live! and Glasgow Loves Christmas!
READ MOREThe Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
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