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 | |
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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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Lola Young
South London singer-songwriter and BRIT Award nominee Lola Young tours her latest album, This Wasn't Meant For You Anyway, which will see her headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 26th March!
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Morgan Wade
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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Primal Scream
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
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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An Evening With Phil Rosenthal from Somebody Feed Phil
Award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of 'Somebody Feed Phil', Phil Rosenthal heads out on tour which will stop at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 12th April!
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Ocean Colour Scene
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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Scotland Calling
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
American comedian Jeff Arcuri will bring his 'Whole Wide World Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 7th May!
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Hardstyle Superheroes - Gearbox
Making their O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th May debut Gearbox, known for its signature XTRA RAW, join Hardstyle Superheroes this summer!
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Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say
American stand-up comedian Mark Normand has just announced his new show 'Ya Don't Say' is coming to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 16th May!
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A Day To Remember
American rockers A Day To Remember have announced they will bring their UK tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 22nd May!
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Jorja Smith
British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith will bring her Falling or Flying Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 26th May!
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Wunderhorse
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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Nessa Barrett
Nessa Barrett is bringing the Aftercare World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 30th May!
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Steel Panther
California rock legends Steel Panther will return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 16th June as part of their Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary World Tour!
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Denzel Curry
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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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 21st June!
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Rend Collective
Christian experimental, folk rock and worship band Rend Collective are heading back to Glasgow on Saturday 13 September!
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Oliver Anthony
The 'Rich Men North of Richmond' songwriter Oliver Anthony has announced he'll return to Glasgow for a show at the O2 Academy on Monday 15th September!
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Riley Green
Multi-platinum Country music star Riley Green brings his 'Damn Country Music' tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Tuesday 16th September!
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Half Man Half Biscuit
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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Lord Huron
Experience the sultry, mesmerizing sound of Lord Huron live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 20th September as part of their upcoming 2025 tour!
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Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It
Known from the hit TV show 'Impractical Jokers', comedian Joe Gatto head out on his 'Lets Get Into It' tour, joined by special guest and fellow 'Impractical Joker' star, Mark Jigarjian!
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49 Winchester
Virginia-based 49 Winchester will bring their unique brand of tear-in-your-beer alt-country, sticky barroom floor rock-n-roll, and high-octane Appalachian folk to the O2 Academy Glasgow in October!
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The Midnight
The Midnight return with their fourth studio album 'Heroes' and a European tour, don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 9th October!
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Cody Pennington Country Show
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
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
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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An Evening With Gregory Alan Isakov
Don't miss indie folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov live at O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd October as part of his upcoming 'An Evening with...' tour!
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The Dualers
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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The Plot In You
US metalcore group The Plot In You have announced a headline show at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 5th November with support from Currents, Saosin and Cane Hill!
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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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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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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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O2 Academy Edinburgh
10 New Market Rd,
Edinburgh West EH14 1RJ
The O2 Academy Edinburgh, formerly Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 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
McChuills Bar
80 High Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 1NL
McChuills is an institution, a community hub and an essential part of everything that makes Glasgow such a rich and vibrant place to live!
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Glasgow University Union
32 University Avenue,
Glasgow West End G12 8LX
Glasgow University Union (GUU) is one of the largest and oldest students' unions in the UK, serving students of the University of Glasgow since 1885!
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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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Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3LG
Bar/Club/Venue/Cafe Open 7 days a week See our website for news and listings: www.nicensleazy.com For gig enquiries, email : gigs@nicensleazy.com Food...
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The Glad Cafe
1006a Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 2HG
The Glad Cafe is the award winning cafe/music venue/creative hub of Glasgow south serving delicious food and a delectable programme of gigs and events!
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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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Queens Park Arena
Queens Park Langside Road,
Glasgow South Side G42
Queen's Park Arena is a unique urban outdoor destination in the heart of Glasgow's Southside. The venue can accommodate many types of events from small community events to headlining acts!
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Mackintosh Queens Cross
Queens Cross Garscube Road,
Glasgow West End G20 7EL
Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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Sweeneys On The Park
962 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 2ET
Sweeney's On The Park is open 7 days a week and has a wide range of live music to accommodate all tastes 6 days a week plus our Sunday night quiz!
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Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
Kelvingrove Park Kelvin Way,
Glasgow West End G12 8NR
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
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Pie & Brew
(Under) ABode Glasgow Bath Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 2SZ
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O2 Academy Edinburgh
The O2 Academy Edinburgh, formerly Edinburgh Corn Exchange, is one of the city's largest standing, multi-purpose, award-winning venues with a reputation for live music!
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McChuills Bar
McChuills is an institution, a community hub and an essential part of everything that makes Glasgow such a rich and vibrant place to live!
READ MORE
Glasgow University Union
Glasgow University Union (GUU) is one of the largest and oldest students' unions in the UK, serving students of the University of Glasgow since 1885!
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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.
READ MORE
Nice N Sleazy
Bar/Club/Venue/Cafe Open 7 days a week See our website for news and listings: www.nicensleazy.com For gig enquiries, email : gigs@nicensleazy.com Food...
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The Glad Cafe
The Glad Cafe is the award winning cafe/music venue/creative hub of Glasgow south serving delicious food and a delectable programme of gigs and events!
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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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Queens Park Arena
Queen's Park Arena is a unique urban outdoor destination in the heart of Glasgow's Southside. The venue can accommodate many types of events from small community events to headlining acts!
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Mackintosh Queens Cross
Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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Sweeneys On The Park
Sweeney's On The Park is open 7 days a week and has a wide range of live music to accommodate all tastes 6 days a week plus our Sunday night quiz!
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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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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...
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