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 | |
| 01414183000 | |
| O2 Academy Glasgow Website | |
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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
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 February!
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Circa Waves
Circa Waves have announced new tour for 2021 which includes a date at 02 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 4th March!
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Festival of The Dead
After a sellout tour across the UK in 2019, Festival of The Dead returns to Glasgow with their new show, Paradise Apocalypse, on Friday 19th March!
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Michael Kiwanuka
Don't miss acclaimed singer-songwriter, Michael Kiwanuka, when he performs live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th March!
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Hard Generation Presents Darren Styles
Hard Generation presents one of the scene's biggest trailblazers, DJ and producer Darren Styles live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 27th March!
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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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Courtney Act
Get your dose of the fabulous Courtney Act and her brand new pop-cabaret show when she comes to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th April!
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Lucy Spraggan
Lucy Spraggan's sixth album will be called Choices, and it comes with a UK tour in April, catch Lucy live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 12th!
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Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware will celebrate her fourth album with a string of headline dates in April 2021 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on the 14th!
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Apocalyptica & Epica
Apocalyptica & Epica are bringing their 'Epic Apocalypse' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 17th April!
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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 18th April!
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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 2021, catch them at O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th April!
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Brendan Schaub: 50 Shades of Brown
Don't miss American stand-up comic, podcast host and TV personality Brendan Schaub live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on April 22nd!
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Scotland Calling
Scotland Calling is back in 2021 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 Teskey Brothers
Melbourne four-piece The Teskey Brothers have announced their 'Feet On The Ground Tour' stopping at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 25th April 2021!
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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 April 26th!
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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 April 28th!
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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 29th April!
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The Dualers
9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2021! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on May 1st!
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Dermot Kennedy
Irish singer-songwriter, Dermot Kennedy, follows the release of his number one debut album, Without Fear, with his biggest ever UK tour which includes two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani is taking The Shapeshifting Tour across Europe, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 6th May 2021!
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Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding will tour the UK in Spring 2021 in support of her new album Brightest Blue, catch her at the O2 Academy Glasgow on May 10th!
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Headie One
Headie One takes to the stage with his incredible debut album, Edna! Catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 11th May!
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D-Block Europe
D-Block Europe have steadily positioned themselves as pioneers of a whole new wave of rap, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 14th May!
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BROCKHAMPTON
America's favourite rap boyband, BROCKHAMPTON, are now set for a major UK headline tour, catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on May 19th!
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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 26th!
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Becky Hill
Chart topping pop star Becky Hill is hitting the road with her biggest tour to date! Catch her at O2 Academy Glasgow on 27th May!
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Hardstyle Superheroes
Hardstyle Superheroes are bringing Da Tweekaz back by popular demand on Friday 28th May at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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Faith No More
Faith No More have announced at string of UK dates including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on June 9th!
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Supergrass
After two storming shows at The Barrowlands in February, Supergrass will return to Glasgow and the O2 Academy on Saturday 12th June 2021!
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Skunk Anansie
Skunk Anansie have announced a massive UK tour for 2021 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 13th June!
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Waterparks
Houston pop-rock trio Waterparks are coming to Glasgow for a huge headline show at the O2 Academy on 29th June!
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The Damned
The original line-up of The Damned are reuniting for a one-off UK tour in 2021, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 17th July!
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Insane Championship Wrestling: Shug’s Hoose Party
Insane Championship Wrestling is bringing its fast-paced, high-octane over 18s pro wrestling action to Glasgow's O2 Academy for Shug's Hoose Party on 25th July 2021!
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The Libertines
The Libertines will return to Glasgow on Friday 6th August 2021 with a show at the O2 Academy!
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Sleeper & The Bluetones
Two of Brit-pops big hitters, Sleeper and The Bluetones, will play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 7th August!
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The LaFontaines
There is no band in the world quite like The LaFontaines, don't miss your chance to catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 20th August!
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Two Door Cinema Club
Northern Irish trio, Two Door Cinema Club, are back on tour and coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 21st August 2021!
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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 August 28th 2021!
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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 3rd!
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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 4th September 2021!
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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 25th September 2021!
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Behemoth & Arch Enemy
Two of Europe's most revered metal bands, Behemoth & Arch Enemy, are bringing their European Siege 2021 tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on 30th September!
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The Undertones
Influential punk band, The Undertones, will follow the release of their best of, West Bank Songs 1978 - 1983, with a show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 8th October 2021!
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Rend Collective
Rend Collective is an eclectic group of multi-instrumentalists from Ireland, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 22nd October 2021!
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Heels of Hell
Bringing some of the best drag entertainment to the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 27th 2021, Heels of Hell is a Halloween spooktacular not to be missed!
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48 Hour Party People Winter Weekender
The best tribute bands in the business descend on Glasgow for a weekend of live music, With tributes to, Oasis, Blur, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, James, Pulp The Smiths & Shed Seven!
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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 16th December 2021!
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Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way,
Glasgow West End G12 8NR
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
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Meet Me At The Corner
44 Main Street,
Milngavie G62 6BU
Meet Me At The Corner are a Cafe / Bar / Venue based in Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow at the beginning of The West Highland Way. We have a great...
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The SSE Hydro
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow City Centre G3 8YW
Find out what's on at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Jinty McGuintys
21/29 Ashton Lane,
Glasgow West End G12 8SJ
In 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.
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The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater Street,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0HW
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow was created in 1996, as the world centre for excellence in the promotion and study of the Great Highland Bagpipe.
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Audio Glasgow
14 Midland Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 4PP
Music Venue & Club based in the Tunnels of Central Station, Glasgow which previously housed the legendary Rockers Music Venue. Licensed till 3am 7 Days...
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Kings Theatre Glasgow
297 Bath Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 4JN
The King's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres, find out what's on and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Darvel Town Hall
Darvel Town Hall Main Street,
Darvel KA17 0AQ
Darvel Town Hall is a magnificent two storey ‘B Listed’ building which sits prominently on the Main Street in the centre of the village. The venue...
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On The Fringe
Unit 12, Shawlands Shopping Centre, 104 Kilmarnock Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 3NN
On The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!
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All Live Music Venues listings in Glasgow
Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
Read more
Meet Me At The Corner
Meet Me At The Corner are a Cafe / Bar / Venue based in Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow at the beginning of The West Highland Way. We have a great...
Read more
The SSE Hydro
Find out what's on at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
Read more
Jinty McGuintys
In 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 more
The National Piping Centre
The National Piping Centre, Glasgow was created in 1996, as the world centre for excellence in the promotion and study of the Great Highland Bagpipe.
Read more
Audio Glasgow
Music Venue & Club based in the Tunnels of Central Station, Glasgow which previously housed the legendary Rockers Music Venue. Licensed till 3am 7 Days...
Read more
Kings Theatre Glasgow
The King's Theatre Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres, find out what's on and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
Read more
Darvel Town Hall
Darvel Town Hall is a magnificent two storey ‘B Listed’ building which sits prominently on the Main Street in the centre of the village. The venue...
Read more
On The Fringe
On The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!
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