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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Motionless In White
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
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
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
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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Billy Gillies
Billy Gillies returns to Glasgow after 3 back to back sold out shows, this time stepping things up another notch at the O2 Academy on Friday 28th February!
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Elephant Sessions
From the Highlands of Scotland, progressive folk band, Elephant Sessions return to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday 1st March with special guests the East Pointers as part of Celtic Connections!
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Zakk Sabbath
Legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter Zakk Wylde brings his Black Sabbath tribute to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 6th March!
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David Kushner
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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Kiss Of Life
Kiss Of Life is taking the world by storm! From their chart-topping debut to their unstoppable new mini-album, these are here to stay! Don't miss them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow in March!
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Descendents & Circle Jerks
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
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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Alex Warren
Internet sensation Alex Warren brings his 'Cheaper than Therapy Tour' to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 21st 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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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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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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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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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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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
The Machair Bar
372 Great Western Road,
Glasgow West End G4 9HT
The Machair Bar is a contemporary Scottish venue situated in Kelvinbridge. We offer a combination of traditional food and music with modern themes.
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ONeills Grand Central Glasgow
40 - 48 Union Street,
Glasgow City Centre G1 3QX
You’ll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Grand Central in Glasgow. It’s a place where you can enjoy the craic whether you fancy a few rounds...
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3DB
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world-leading conservatoire of music, drama, dance, production and film located in Glasgow City Centre.
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Glee Club Glasgow
11 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3AB
Comedy in Glasgow has a rich history, and Glee Club are proud to bring our newest venue to such a vibrant city!
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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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Loks Bar and Kitchen
16 Newlandsfield Road,
Glasgow South Side G43 2XU
Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.
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Box Glasgow
431 Sauchiehall Street,
Glasgow City Centre G2 3LG
Opening its doors in late 2006, Box has been the home of live music in Glasgow ever since. Boasting live music 7 nights a week, free entry, and a 3am curfew, you are guaranteed to be entertained!
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Peccadillo Barge
1 Applecross Street,
Glasgow North G4 9SP
Peccadillo is a custom built (1994) canal barge. Berthed in Glasgow Scotland she offers a variety of trips on the Forth & Clyde Canal, and many of these...
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The Rum Shack Glasgow
657 - 659 Pollokshaws Road,
Glasgow South Side G41 2AB
The Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, canteen and venue!
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SWG3 Glasgow
100 Eastvale Place,
Glasgow West End G3 8QG
SWG3 Glasgow is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the west end of the city running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!
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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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The Machair Bar
The Machair Bar is a contemporary Scottish venue situated in Kelvinbridge. We offer a combination of traditional food and music with modern themes.
READ MORE
ONeills Grand Central Glasgow
You’ll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's Grand Central in Glasgow. It’s a place where you can enjoy the craic whether you fancy a few rounds...
READ MORE
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world-leading conservatoire of music, drama, dance, production and film located in Glasgow City Centre.
READ MORE
Glee Club Glasgow
Comedy in Glasgow has a rich history, and Glee Club are proud to bring our newest venue to such a vibrant city!
READ MORE
Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre offers a unique open air performance space in the idyllic grounds of Kelvingrove Park!
READ MORE
Loks Bar and Kitchen
Located in the Southside of Glasgow, LOKS Bar and Kitchen offers all day dining in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.
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Box Glasgow
Opening its doors in late 2006, Box has been the home of live music in Glasgow ever since. Boasting live music 7 nights a week, free entry, and a 3am curfew, you are guaranteed to be entertained!
READ MORE
Peccadillo Barge
Peccadillo is a custom built (1994) canal barge. Berthed in Glasgow Scotland she offers a variety of trips on the Forth & Clyde Canal, and many of these...
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The Rum Shack Glasgow
The Rum Shack is Glasgow's original Caribbean bar, canteen and venue!
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SWG3 Glasgow
SWG3 Glasgow is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts space in the west end of the city running an annual programme of exhibitions, band nights and events!
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