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Festival of The Dead

Europe's biggest touring Halloween show returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 27th October with its high octane mash up of circus, clubbing and carnival set to a blazing live soundtrack!

Festival of The Dead

About Festival of The Dead

Circus, carnival and chaos set to a huge live soundtrack spanning rock, metal and the dark side of dnb and electronic music.

With our new hoard of giant creatures, 4 metre tall puppets, magical creations and enigmatic characters ready to take your breath away.

Quite simply like nothing you've experienced before.

For the past 5 years we’ve created a new show every year and toured it across the UK and beyond with our incredible performers, musicians, acrobats and resident to deliver an experience like nothing else.

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Selected dates between 12th October 2024 - 18th January 2025

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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Glasville

Selected dates between 15th November 2024 - 15th November 2025

2024 marks Glasville's 10th anniversary and they hit the road for their most ambitious celebration to date! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow!

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Headie One - CANCELLED

27th November 2024

British rapper Headie One returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 27th November with his 'Planet One' tour!

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Sundara Karma

1st December 2024

After years of unforgettable music and incredible shows, British rock band Sundara Karma are saying goodbye, don't miss their Farewell tour at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 1st December!

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Alabama 3

6th December 2024

Get ready for a celebration of Alabama 3's 1997 debut album when they bring their Exile on Coldharbour Lane and La Peste show to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 6th December!

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The Chats

7th December 2024

Queensland's The Chats are returning to the UK with another headline tour! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 7th December!

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The View

12th December 2024 - 13th December 2024

Offering fans a chance to let loose and chant along to all of their most memorable belters, The View return to the O2 Academy Glasgow for two nights as part of 'The Greatest Hits' tour!

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Sara Pascoe, Phil Wang, Rhys James, Jen Brister and more: Live At Christmas

16th December 2024

Don't miss some of the country's best comedians at this spectacular all-star festive show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 16th December!

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Beluga Lagoon

19th December 2024

On the back of a sold out Barrowland Ballroom, Beluga Lagoon will headline a special festive show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 19th December!

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Complete Stone Roses - Blackpool Live 35th Anniversary Special

20th December 2024

Step back in time with The Complete Stone Roses as they meticulously recreate The Stone Roses iconic Blackpool 1989 concert at the O2 Academy Glasgow with support from Definitely Oasis & The Phonics!

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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show

21st December 2024

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 Saturday 21st December!

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Brothers Osborne

21st January 2025

Touring their latest self-titled album, Grammy-winning country music duo Brothers Osborne will bring their tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 21st January!

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Elephant Sessions

24th January 2025

From the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 24th January with special guests the East Pointers as part of Celtic Connections!

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Neck Deep

26th January 2025

UK pop punk heavyweights Neck Deep return to Glasgow as part of their 'Dumbstruck Dumbf**k' UK Tour, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy on Sunday 26th January!

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James Bay

1st February 2025

Singer and songwriter James Bay will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 1st February as part of his Up All Night tour!

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Dropkick Murphys

5th February 2025

Boston legends, Dropkick Murphys, return to the UK for a string of new dates including a night at O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 5th February!

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Maribou State

8th February 2025

Chris Davids and Liam Ivory aka Maribou State will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 8th February!

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Warren Zeiders

9th February 2025

Rising country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders has announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 9th February!

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Cage The Elephant

13th February 2025

Back with their sixth album 'Neon Pill', Grammy-Award winning six-piece Cage The Elephant will bring their 2025 tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 13th February!

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Dean Lewis

14th February 2025

Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis has announced he'll bring The Epilogue World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 14th February!

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Inhaler

17th February 2025 - 18th February 2025

Dublin's Inhaler are back playing their biggest tour to date, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th February!

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Motionless In White

19th February 2025

Heading out on their 'Touring The End Of The World Tour' American metalcore outfit will play a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 19th February!

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Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour

20th February 2025

Following the success of her first comedy tour and HBO special 'The Intruder' Atsuko Okatsuka brings 'The Full Grown' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 20th February!

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Oliver Anthony

21st February 2025

The 'Rich Men North of Richmond' songwriter Oliver Anthony has announced he'll return to Glasgow for a show at the O2 Academy on Friday 21st February!

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Carly Pearce

25th February 2025

Country star Carly Pearce will head to the UK in 2025 with her Hummingbird tour! Catch her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 25th February!

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David Kushner

7th March 2025

David Kushner announces The Dichotomy tour, in support of his debut album, which will see him headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 7th March!

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FISH

9th March 2025

Embarking on his 'Road To The Isles' tour, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry, progressive rock icon FISH will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 9th March 2025!

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FLO

11th March 2025

BRITs Rising Star award winners FLO have announced a 2025 'Access All Areas' UK and Europe tour which will see them headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 11th March!

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Descendents & Circle Jerks

12th March 2025

Punk legends Descendents will be joined by American hardcore punk band Circle Jerks for a co-headline tour which will see them play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 12th March!

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Alec Benjamin

13th March 2025

American singer and songwriter Alec Benjamin will bring his '12 Notes' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 13th March!

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Clairo

16th March 2025 - 17th March 2025

American singer-songwriter Clairo returns to UK shores to tour her new album, Charm, she'll play two shows at the O2 Academy Glasgow in March!

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The Game

20th March 2025

Marking twenty years since the release of his seminal debut album, The Game will play a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 20th March!

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Loreen

25th March 2025

With over two billion streams and being the only woman to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, Loreen has announced a huge tour which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow in March!

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Morgan Wade

30th March 2025

US country singer Morgan Wade has announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 30th March as part of her upcoming 'Obsessed' tour!

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Orbital

3rd April 2025

Orbital are one of electronic music's most enduring acts, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 3rd April when they perform the 'Brown' and 'Green' albums live!

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Primal Scream

4th April 2025 - 5th April 2025

Back with new album 'Come Ahead', Primal Scream have announced they are heading out on tour which will see them play two shows at The O2 Academy Glasgow in April!

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Skunk Anansie

10th April 2025

Skunk Anansie have announced a massive UK tour for 2025 including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 10th April!

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Ocean Colour Scene

15th April 2025 - 16th April 2025

Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced two headline shows at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th April!

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FINNEAS

20th April 2025

Grammy awarding winning artist, songwriter and producer FINNEAS heads out on tour to celebrate his latest record Cryin' Out Loud! Don't miss him live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on April 20th!

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Scotland Calling

26th April 2025

Scotland Calling is back in 2025 for another punk-rock extravaganza at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 26th April!

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Jeff Arcuri: Whole Wide World Tour

7th May 2025

American comedian Jeff Arcuri will bring his 'Whole Wide World Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 7th May!

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Wunderhorse

27th May 2025

Wunderhorse will play their biggest shows to date in celebration of their latest album, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 27th May!

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Kesha

29th May 2025

Pop royalty, singer-songwriter Kesha heads out on tour with her iconic, chart-topping catalogue! Don't miss her live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 29th May.

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3rd June 2025

Iggy Pop, the original icon of punk, announces an unmissable live show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 3rd June!

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Denzel Curry

20th June 2025

Don't miss South Florida rapper Denzel Curry live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 20th June as part of his Mischievous South Tour!

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Half Man Half Biscuit

19th September 2025

Grab your Joy Division Oven Gloves and don your Dukla Prague away kit, as Half Man Half Biscuit are set to headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 19th September!

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Cody Pennington Country Show

10th October 2025

Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band will bring the biggest country hits to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 10th October!

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Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems

11th October 2025

Prepare for a night of Britpop nostalgia and high-energy beats when the undisputed queen of 90s British music, Jo Whiley, returns to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 11th October!

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Larkin Poe

18th October 2025

Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe create their own brand of Roots Rock 'n' Roll flavoured by their southern heritage, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow in October!

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The Dualers

1st November 2025

South London's nine-piece ska and reggae band, The Dualers, will tour the UK in 2025! Don't miss them at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 1st November!

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Clutch

18th December 2025

Recognised as one of the best rock acts of the modern era, Clutch celebrate their 1995 self-titled album with a tour which will see them headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 18th December!

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