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 | |
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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
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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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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Courtney Act - CANCELLED
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 - CANCELLED
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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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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The Teskey Brothers - CANCELLED
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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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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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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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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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 Friday 23rd 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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Circa Waves
Circa Waves have announced new tour for 2021 which includes a date at 02 Academy Glasgow on 17th 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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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 September!
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Tom Grennan
Bedford-born powerhouse vocalist, Tom Grennan has confirmed a UK tour for September and October, catch him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on September 15th!
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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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Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding will tour the UK in Autumn 2021 in support of her new album Brightest Blue, catch her at the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 7th!
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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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London Grammar
Introspective indie-pop trio London Grammar have announced a UK tour in support of new album, Californian Soil, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 6th November!
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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 20th November!
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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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Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware will celebrate her fourth album with a string of headline dates in December 2021 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on the 9th!
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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 10th 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 16th December 2021!
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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 11th 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 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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Apocalyptica & Epica
Apocalyptica & Epica are bringing their 'Epic Apocalypse' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 9th March 2022!
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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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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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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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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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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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Soulsa Cafe
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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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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3NY
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!
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Websters Theatre
416 Great Western Road,
Glasgow West End G4 9HZ
Formerly Lansdowne Parish Church, this A-listed Gothic Revival Church was originally built by John Honeyman in 1863 and featured stained glass windows by Alf Webster, for whom the theatre is named.
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
282 Hope Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3QA
The Theatre Royal Glasgow presents a wide variety of drama, dance, comedy, opera, musical and children’s theatre! Find out what's on and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Govanhill Baths
99 Calder Street,
Glasgow South Side G42 7RA
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The Tower Digital Arts Centre
The Tower in Helensburgh is a new centre dedicated to Arts & Digital learning, development & performance. Located in the heart of the town on Sinclair...
Read more
Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
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Avant Garde
Set in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City, Avant Garde provides great live music coupled with a great selection of gourmet food and a wide range of drinks!
Read more
Soulsa Cafe
Soulsa - The only dedicated soul music bar in Glasgow! Come join us for top food & tunes!
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On The Fringe
On The Fringe is a welcoming creative community hub at the heart of the Southside of Glasgow!
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
Websters Theatre
Formerly Lansdowne Parish Church, this A-listed Gothic Revival Church was originally built by John Honeyman in 1863 and featured stained glass windows by Alf Webster, for whom the theatre is named.
Read more
Theatre Royal Glasgow
The Theatre Royal Glasgow presents a wide variety of drama, dance, comedy, opera, musical and children’s theatre! Find out what's on and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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...
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