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 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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Maren Morris
A dynamic vocalist, prolific songwriter, and showstopping performer on her own terms, Maren Morris is set to perform at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 8th November, in support of her new album!
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Joy Crookes
South London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes returns with her second album Juniper and supporting tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on November 10th!
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Gary Numan
Synth-pop legend Gary Numan returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 11th November in celebration of the 45th anniversary of his seminal album Telekon!
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Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner has announced a global headline tour which will see him perform at the O2 Academy Glasgow for three nights in November!
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DJ Premier x The Alchemist
DJ Premier x The Alchemist, two of the most iconic names in hip-hop production history, are teaming up for a rare joint performance at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 18th November!
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The Wailers
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Legend (The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers) The Wailers will perform the album in full live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 21st November!
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Royel Otis
Dream-pop duo Royel Otis are here to soundtrack your highs, lows and everything in between... don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 25th November!
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Nikhil D’Souza
Nikhil D'Souza is one of India's most celebrated singer-songwriters, don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 27th November!
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Hardstyle Superheroes Presents Rebelion, Warface & The Purge
On Friday 28th November the unstoppable Rebelion, Warface, and The Purge descend on O2 Academy Glasgow to unleash a night of pure hardstyle power!
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Alessi Rose
Fast-rising breakout artist Alessi Rose returns to Glasgow for a headline show at the O2 Academy as part of The Voyeur Tour!
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Babyshambles
After months of speculation Babyshambles announce their live return, after eleven long years, with a run of live shows including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 4th December!
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Above & Beyond
After a 10-year wait, the legendary Above & Beyond are making their triumphant return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 6th December!
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Three Days Grace
Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace have announced they will be heading to Europe and the UK for a string of shows, including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 10th December!
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Howl', Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have announced a special UK headline tour which will see them play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 11th December!
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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show
Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 12th December!
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Dylan Moran, Tim Key, David O’Doherty, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Amy Gledhill: Live at Christmas
BAFTA award-winning legend Dylan Moran tops an all-headline mega bill for a spectacular all-star festive show. Join Dylan as he joyously surfs through the frustrations and follies of daily life!
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Cian Ducrot
Catch singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Cian Ducrot live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 17th December!
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Definitely Oasis
Definitely Oasis headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 20th December performing the same set Oasis will play on their upcoming tour, with special guests The Complete Stone Roses!
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Antarctic Monkeys
Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th January!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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More Live Music Venues in Glasgow
The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
244 Gallowgate,
Glasgow City Centre G4 0TT
The Barrowlands is a true Glasgow institution and a must-visit destination for music lovers. Its history and atmosphere make it one of the most unique and memorable music venues in the world!
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Tron Theatre
63 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5HB
The Tron Theatre has been a familiar landmark in Glasgow's Merchant City area for centuries and a popular cultural venue for over twenty years!
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Pie & Brew
(Under) ABode Glasgow Bath Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 2SZ
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...
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City Halls
City Halls Candleriggs,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1NQ
City Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose built performance space, has been entertaining visitors since 1841 and is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics!
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The Garage
490 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3LW
The Garage is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. We are Scotland's biggest nightclub, beloved for our club nights and as a live music venue!
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The Merchants House of Glasgow
7 West George Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 1BA
The Merchants House of Glasgow is situated at the corner of George Square and West George Street and is home to one of the most ancient and prestigious organisations in the City of Glasgow.
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The OVO Hydro
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Maggies Rock n Rodeo
60 Trongate,
Glasgow City Centre G1 5EP
Saddle up for the best night out this side of Nashville as Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo rides into town complete with its own Bull Pit, bull and Hoedown party space in the basement!
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SEC Centre
Scottish Event Campus Exhibition Way,
Glasgow West End G3 8YW
Find out what's on at the SEC Centre Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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The Classic Grand
18 Jamaica Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 4QD
The Classic Grand is one of Glasgow's best-loved live music and entertainment venues!
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Fort Theatre
Fort Theatre Kenmure Avenue,
Bishopbriggs G64 2DW
The Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.
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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!
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The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
The Barrowlands is a true Glasgow institution and a must-visit destination for music lovers. Its history and atmosphere make it one of the most unique and memorable music venues in the world!
READ MORE
Tron Theatre
The Tron Theatre has been a familiar landmark in Glasgow's Merchant City area for centuries and a popular cultural venue for over twenty years!
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
City Halls
City Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose built performance space, has been entertaining visitors since 1841 and is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics!
READ MORE
The Garage
The Garage is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. We are Scotland's biggest nightclub, beloved for our club nights and as a live music venue!
READ MORE
The Merchants House of Glasgow
The Merchants House of Glasgow is situated at the corner of George Square and West George Street and is home to one of the most ancient and prestigious organisations in the City of Glasgow.
READ MORE
The OVO Hydro
Find out what's on at The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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Maggies Rock n Rodeo
Saddle up for the best night out this side of Nashville as Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo rides into town complete with its own Bull Pit, bull and Hoedown party space in the basement!
READ MORE
SEC Centre
Find out what's on at the SEC Centre Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!
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The Classic Grand
The Classic Grand is one of Glasgow's best-loved live music and entertainment venues!
READ MORE
Fort Theatre
The Fort Theatre is home to the Antonine Theatre Group who perform at least two full-length plays and a pantomime per season. Cabaret nights are also a regular feature in the theatre group's calendar.
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