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 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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A Day To Remember
American rockers A Day To Remember have announced they will bring their UK tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th June!
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Nine Inch Nails
Famed for their mesmerising live shows, Nine Inch Nails play their first UK headline dates in four years! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 15th 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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Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware will celebrate her fourth album with a string of headline dates in June including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on the 20th!
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The Blindboy Podcast - Live
With two number one selling books under his belt and an internationally renowned podcast, Blindboy will bring his tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 23rd 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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Furnace and the Fundamentals
Furnace and the Fundamentals, the band described as 'humanity's most exhilarating dance party', are coming to Glasgow! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy on Friday 1st July!
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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 Kid LAROI
The Kid LAROI heads out on his first ever headline tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 22nd July!
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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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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 8th August!
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Damian Marley
Damian Marley, the youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley, has announced a Summer UK tour including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 10th August!
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Noah Cyrus
Following the announcement of her debut album 'The Hardest Part', Grammy nominated songstress and musician Noah Cyrus will bring her UK tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 14th August!
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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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Chris Young
Chris Young has announced a string of headline shows this Summer including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 25th August!
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The Cadillac Three
The Cadillac Three are heading out on tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th August!
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Fleet Foxes
Fleet Foxes are heading out on tour in 2022 with a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 31st 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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The Magnetic Fields
The legendary Magnetic Fields are back and they're heading to UK shores for a series of shows this September including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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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 23rd 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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Snarky Puppy
The multi-Grammy-Award-winning musical collective, Snarky Puppy is back with a unique fusion of all things jazz funk and soul! Catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 4th October!
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The Driver Era
Ross and Rocky Lynch, AKA The Driver Era, will bring their latest tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 10th October!
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Counting Crows
Counting Crows will bring The Butter Miracle Tour to the UK and Ireland in autumn 2022! Catch them at O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 14th October!
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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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Brett Young
Multi-Platinum country star Brett Young has announced a tour in support of his album, Weekends Look a Little Different These Days, don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 15th November!
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Fontaines D.C.
In support of their third album, Fontaines D.C. have announced a UK and Ireland tour, which includes two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 17th and 18th 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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Scouting For Girls
To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their debut album, Scouting For Girls are heading out on tour! Catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 11th December!
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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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Kane Brown
Multi-Platinum global entertainer Kane Brown will bring his 'Drunk or Dreaming Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 17th January!
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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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The Undertones
Don't miss influential punk band The Undertones when they return to headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 11th March!
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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 21st 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 22nd March!
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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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Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it's been missing since '94... catch Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 15th April 2023!
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The Dualers
9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2023! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 6th May!
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Joe Satriani
Guitar legend Joe Satriani is taking The Shapeshifting Tour across Europe in 2023, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 15th May!
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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!
Read more
The Classic Grand
The Classic Grand is one of Glasgow's best-loved live music and entertainment venues!
Read more
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
Loks Bar and Kitchen
Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.
Read more
SEC Armadillo
The SEC Armadillo (formerly known as the Clyde Auditorium) is more than just a fantastic, purpose-built venue; it's been described as Glasgow's most iconic...
Read more
Maggie Mays
Located in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City Maggie May's is an award winning live music venue, bar & kitchen!
Read more
Junction 1
Junction 1 is a multi purpose outdoor events space in the East End of Glasgow designed to showcase music concerts, comedy, visual arts & dance!
Read more
The Admiral Bar
Glasgow's iconic Admiral Bar on Waterloo Street is a traditional bar with a modern twist! Downstairs, you'll find a club and music venue hosting a number of live gigs and clubnights!
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