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Visiting O2 Academy Birmingham, UK: what to know before you go

16-18 Horsefair, B1 1DB, Birmingham, United Kingdom

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK is a music venue in Birmingham, open since 1964.

Of the 46 upcoming shows with a published time, 87% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 12 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus station); the nearest is Central Goods railway station, 480 m away.

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

Key facts

Type of venue
Music venue
Opened
1964
Address
16-18 Horsefair, B1 1DB, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Upcoming events
48
Usual start time
19:00
Busiest days
Saturday

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including Rnb & Slow Jams - After Dark Halloween Fancy Dress Special
  • November 202610 dates, including The Streets, The Home Team and overpass
  • December 202612 dates, including Jamie T, The Hunna Final Tour and The Very Best of the Pogues
  • January 20273 dates, including Black Veil Brides - Vindicatour, Alestorm and The Psychedelic Furs + The Jesus & Mary Chain
  • February 202711 dates, including Røry, Bella Kay and South Arcade
  • March 20277 dates, including Comedy Tragedy Parody - Dominic Fike In Europe, Sleeping with Sirens - An Ending In Itself Tour and Arthur Hill

Coming evenings with more than one show: Monday 15 February, Tuesday 23 February, Thursday 25 February and Tuesday 2 March.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (47) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Central Goods railway stationTrain480 m
    6 min walk
  • Birmingham New StreetTrain560 m
    7 min walk
  • Digbeth Coach Station BirminghamBus station810 m
    10 min walk
  • Birmingham Moor Street StationTrain830 m
    10 min walk
  • Five Ways railway stationTrain900 m
    11 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 50 m from the venue.

Hotels near O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

Next events at O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

The Streets
Nov4Wed
Concerts

The Streets

Wed 4 Nov · 19:00

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

The Home Team
Nov6Fri
Concerts

The Home Team

Fri 6 Nov · 19:00

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

overpass
Nov7Sat
Concerts

overpass

Sat 7 Nov · 19:00

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK

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O2 Academy Birmingham, UK: practical questions

When did O2 Academy Birmingham, UK open?

O2 Academy Birmingham, UK opened in 1964.

What time do shows start at O2 Academy Birmingham, UK?

Usually at 19:00 (87% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to O2 Academy Birmingham, UK?

Central Goods railway station (Train), 480 m away – about 6 min on foot.

Can I park near O2 Academy Birmingham, UK?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 50 m away.

What kind of events does O2 Academy Birmingham, UK host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (47) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Which month has the most events at O2 Academy Birmingham, UK?

December 2026, with 12 dates, including Jamie T and The Hunna Final Tour.

Which other venues are close to O2 Academy Birmingham, UK?

O2 Institute (900 m), O2 Institute2 Birmingham (900 m), Symphony Hall (950 m) and O2 Academy2 Birmingham (100 m).

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