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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| 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
The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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Miles Kane
Iconic indie artist Miles Kane will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 24th January in support of his new album, Sunlight In The Shadows!
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Hardstyle Superheroes Presents Gearbox Fusion
Hardstyle Superheroes return at the start of 2026 alongside Gearbox Fusion the evolution of the original Gearbox sound, fused with nuclear-powered techno.
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Maximo Park
Maximo Park celebrate 20th anniversary of debut album A Certain Trigger with a new tour, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 6th February!
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Magdalena Bay
Alt-pop duo Magdalena Bay will bring their Imaginal Mystery Tour, in support of their 2024 album Imaginal Disk, to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 7th February!
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Of Monsters and Men
Icelandic indie-folk collective Of Monsters and Men have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 14th February as part of their upcoming tour!
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K-Pop Kingdom
Get ready for the ultimate, non-stop, K-POP PARTY when K-Pop Kingdom comes to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 15th February!
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The Fratellis
The Fratellis have added new dates to their upcoming tour, celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music, including two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 26th & Friday 27th February!
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The Vaccines
The Vaccines return to Glasgow on Saturday 28th February, to play their album 'What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?' in full, celebrating 15 years since their debut was released!
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Hardstyle Superheroes Presents Rebelion, Warface & The Purge
On Friday 6th March the unstoppable Rebelion, Warface, and The Purge descend on O2 Academy Glasgow to unleash a night of pure hardstyle power!
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Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade
The UK's premiere Fall Out Boy & My Chemical Romance cover bands, The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy, are coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 13th March!
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Scouting For Girls
Scouting For Girls return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 16th March with their Everybody (Still) Wants To Be On TV Tour!
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Audrey Hobert
Audrey Hobert has announced her first-ever headline tour which will see her play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 17th March!
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Billy Gillies
One of the most in demand DJ's of 2025, Billy Gillies is returning to Scotland for two exclusive 2026 shows including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 20th March!
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Shane Todd: Hold Me Back
Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd returns to Glasgow with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back!
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Skye Newman
Rising British star Skye Newman will bring The Woman I Am tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 17th April!
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Tucker Wetmore
Country's hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore will bring The Brunette World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!
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Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
Multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson is back with a brand-new show 'Pants on Fire', don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 26th April!
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Ninja Sex Party’s Pure Elegance Tour featuring TWRP
For the first time in over six years NSP and TWRP are coming back to the UK, and they're doing it with STYLE! Actually, not style: ELEGANCE. But actually, not just elegance: PURE ELEGANCE!
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 7 Tour Hosted by Divina De Campo
Expect a night of pure extravaganza as all 12 queens from the Series Seven Tour of RuPaul's Drag Race UK werk their way to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!
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The Big Push
Brighton based band The Big Push have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 2nd May!
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Girls Overheard
On Saturday 9th May, Girls Overheard are taking over the O2 Academy Glasgow for a night of chaos, confessions and very questionable investigative work!
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An Evening with Machine Head
Machine Head, undisputed masters of huge riffs, pugnacious grooves and ferocious hooks, will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 14th May!
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Sienna Spiro
British singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro headlines the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 15th May!
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Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed
Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand-new solo show Hot & Healed, the tour includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 22nd May!
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Rainbow Kitten Surprise are coming to Glasgow! The American alternative rock indie band will headline the O2 Academy on Sunday 31st May as part of their upcoming bones tour!
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Sofia Isella
Don't miss multi-talented artist Sofia Isella live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd June as part of the 'Her Desire, the Nemesis' tour!
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Bowling for Soup & Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
Texan pop punk legends Bowling For Soup and folk punk royalty Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls are teaming up for one of THE biggest UK tours of the summer!
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Breaking Benjamin
Hard rock veterans Breaking Benjamin return with their first new music in five years and a UK tour, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 11th July!
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Boys Like Girls
Alt-pop favourites Boys Like Girls embark on a run of UK headline dates for 'The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour', including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 15th July!
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Megan Moroney
Multi-platinum hitmaker, critically adored singer/songwriter and record-breaking headliner Megan Moroney will bring her Cloud 9 tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 27th & Monday 28th September!
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The Undertones
Don't miss legendary punk-pop tunesmiths The Undertones when they return to headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 2nd October as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour!
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Cody Pennington Country Show
Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band will bring the biggest country hits back to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 10th October!
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Warren Zeiders
Rising country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders has announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 11th October as part of his 2026 World Tour!
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Soul II Soul
Experience the legendary sound of Soul II Soul as they return to the stage for their highly anticipated 2026 tour, which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 22nd October!
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The Vintage Explosion
The Vintage Explosion aren't just reviving the golden age of music - they're redefining it! Catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 24th October!
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Fat Freddy’s Drop
Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story!
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The Proclaimers
2026 will see The Proclaimers return with a new album and a live tour which includes two nights at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December!
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Definitely Oasis
Regarded as the best Oasis tribute band there is, Definitely Oasis recreates the raw energy, swagger, and sound of the Manchester icons... don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange
10 New Market Rd,
Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, formerly the O2 Academy Edinburgh, is one of the city's largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues with a reputation for live music!
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Ashton Lane
Ashton Lane,
Glasgow West End
Ashton Lane is a cobbled backstreet in the West End of Glasgow and is noted for its bars, restaurants and licensed cinema!
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Websters Theatre
416 Great Western Road,
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Pie & Brew
(Under) ABode Glasgow Bath Street,
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Slay Glasgow
24 Glassford Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1UL
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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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Ivory Blacks
56 Oswald Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 4PL
Ivory Blacks is a 300 capacity venue run by music lovers, for music lovers in the heart of Glasgow City Centre!
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SEC Armadillo
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
The 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!
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King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
272a St Vincent Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 5RL
Since its inception in 1990, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene and continues to be one of the most celebrated venues in the world.
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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
113-117 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, formerly the O2 Academy Edinburgh, is one of the city's largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues with a reputation for live music!
READ MORE
Ashton Lane
Ashton Lane is a cobbled backstreet in the West End of Glasgow and is noted for its bars, restaurants and licensed cinema!
READ MORE
Websters Theatre
Websters Glasgow is a performing arts theatre, bar and restaurant situated in Glasgow's West End occupying the building of the 19th century former Lansdowne Parish Church.
READ MORE
Pie & Brew
Craft beers, music and good times CRAFT BEERSThe best craft on draught changing weekly, keep an eye on the menus behind the bar for what’s currently...
READ MORE
Slay Glasgow
Located in the heart of Glasgow, Slay Glasgow is a popular live music venue renowned for its diverse lineup of acts and energetic atmosphere!
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
Ivory Blacks
Ivory Blacks is a 300 capacity venue run by music lovers, for music lovers in the heart of Glasgow City Centre!
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SEC Armadillo
The 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!
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King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
Since its inception in 1990, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has been at the forefront of the Scottish live music scene and continues to be one of the most celebrated venues in the world.
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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!
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