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

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

Craig David presents TS5 - POSTPONED

29th April 2020

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 Wednesday 29th April!

Faith No More

11th June 2020

Faith No More have announced at string of UK dates including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on June 11th!

Keith Urban - RESCHEDULED DATE

28th September 2020

In 2020, Keith Urban will bring his brand new show Keith Urban Live to the UK, don't miss it at the O2 Academy Glasgow on September 28th!

elbow - RESCHEDULED DATE

1st October 2020

elbow have announced a twenty-one date UK tour ahead of the launch of their new album 'Giants of All Sizes', catch them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on October 1st!

Skunk Anansie

1st December 2020

Skunk Anansie have announced a massive UK tour for 2020 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on December 1st!

48 Hour Party People Winter Weekender 2020

18th December 2020 - 19th December 2020

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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