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Visiting O2 Academy: what to know before you go
121 Eglinton Street, G59NT, Glasgow, United Kingdom
O2 Academy is a music venue in Glasgow, open since 2003, with room for about 2,500 people.
Of the 64 upcoming shows with a published time, 80% 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 November 2026, with 19 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Glasgow Central Station High Level, 110 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Music venue
- Capacity
- 2,500
- Opened
- 2003
- Address
- 121 Eglinton Street, G59NT, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 71
- Usual start time
- 19:00
- Busiest days
- Saturday
O2 Academy, month by month
- October 20261 date, including One More Tune!
- November 202619 dates, including Dizzee Rascal - We Want Bass, Freya Skye and Skerryvore
- December 202615 dates, including The Proclaimers, Jamie T and Dave Hill's Slade
- January 20279 dates, including Antarctic Monkeys, Adéla and An Intimate Evening With First Aid Kit
- February 20277 dates, including The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 Years of Costello Music, Dylan Gossett - Ramblin' EU/UK Tour 2027 and Cameron Whitcomb - The Kingdom Of Fear EU/UK Tour 2027
- March 20279 dates, including Sugababes, Editors and Sleeping with Sirens - An Ending In Itself Tour
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (68), Plays & Musicals (1), Festivals (1) and Comedy (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Glasgow Central Station High LevelTrain110 m
1 min walk - Cumberland Street railway stationTrain270 m
3 min walk - Glasgow Bridge Street railway stationTrain320 m
4 min walk - Main Street railway station (Glasgow)Train330 m
4 min walk - Gorbals railway stationTrain380 m
5 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 380 m from the venue.
Next events at O2 Academy
Nov1Sun
Cancelled
Nov2Mon
Nov5Thu
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O2 Academy: practical questions
How many people fit in O2 Academy?
O2 Academy has a capacity of about 2,500; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did O2 Academy open?
O2 Academy opened in 2003.
What time do shows start at O2 Academy?
Usually at 19:00 (80% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to O2 Academy?
Glasgow Central Station High Level (Train), 110 m away – about 1 min on foot.
Can I park near O2 Academy?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 380 m away.
What kind of events does O2 Academy host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (68), Plays & Musicals (1), Festivals (1) and Comedy (1).
Which month has the most events at O2 Academy?
November 2026, with 19 dates, including Dizzee Rascal - We Want Bass and Freya Skye.
Which other venues are close to O2 Academy?
Saint Luke's (1.6 km), King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (1.4 km), Barrowland Ballroom (1.5 km) and The Garage (1.9 km).
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