What's On at O2 Academy, Bristol
Explore 119 concerts at O2 Academy in Bristol, United Kingdom.
About O2 Academy
O2 Academy is a live music venue in Bristol. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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O2 Academy on record
Gigvault documents 119 concerts at O2 Academy, spanning 2009 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 37 shows. 111 different acts have played here, and Alabama 3 has come back most often (2 times).
O2 Academy — Venue information
Step inside the O2 Academy Bristol and feel the thrum of generations of raw energy echoing through its storied hall, a former cinema now pulsating with amplified sound. This iconic venue is a crucible for heavy, visceral music, where the searing riffs of garage and stoner rock ignite mosh pits alongside the intricate fury of melodic death metal and thrash. Expect an immersive live experience where every guitar chord vibrates through the floor and sweat drips from the ceiling, connecting artists like Sylosis and Wolfmother directly to their fervent crowd. More than just a concert hall, it's a cornerstone of Bristol's vibrant alternative scene, a vital proving ground for UK bands and a guaranteed night of unapologetic sonic assault.
Typical genres: electronic, indie, electropop, garage rock, stoner rock, uk, melodic death metal, thrash metal.
Artists who play O2 Academy often
Related pages
- Sylosis
- Mother Vulture
- Wolfmother
- The Howlers
- Hot Chip
- Bristol (city)
Recent bands at O2 Academy
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- Exchange
- BRISTOL ELECTRIC
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- The Louisiana
- Strange Brew
- The Fleece
- The Prospect Building
Concerts at O2 Academy
- Yungblud · 2019-11-19
- Yaelokre · 2026-10-27
- Warren Zeiders · 2026-10-15
- Transvision Vamp · 2026-10-30
- Thomas Dolby · 2026-05-17
- The Amity Affliction · 2026-10-13
- Tha Alkaholiks · 2026-10-22
- Sleep Theory · 2026-02-06
- Slaughter To Prevail · 2026-08-12
- Simple Plan · 2024-02-13
- Pete & Bas · 2026-10-08
- Paleface Swiss · 2026-01-18
- Midnight Til Morning · 2026-10-12
- James Blake · 2026-10-29
- James Blake · 2026-10-28
Concerts at O2 Academy by month
When O2 Academy was busiest, and who was on stage.
- September 2026 — 2 concerts: Voyage 35, The Beast UK
- May 2026 — 5 concerts: Ratboys, Adult DVD, Lambrini Girls, Lucia & The Best Boys, Thomas Dolby
- March 2026 — 5 concerts: Waterparks, Danny Brown, Stiff Little Fingers, The Meffs, Myles Smith
- February 2026 — 5 concerts: Alien Weaponry, Shawn James, The Entitled Sons, DMA’s, Sleep Theory
- January 2026 — 2 concerts: Superheaven, Balance and Composure
- December 2025 — 6 concerts: Alabama 3, Band of Skulls, Babyshambles, Solence, Catch Your Breath, Electric Six
- November 2025 — 6 concerts: Isabel LaRosa, Arthur Hill, Ed Harcourt, Rizzle Kicks, Jacob Alon, James Marriott
- October 2025 — 6 concerts: hard life, The Psychedelic Furs, Kerbdog, Liana Flores, The Cat Empire, Idlewild
- June 2025 — 2 concerts: Loyle Carner, Bright Eyes
- April 2025 — 3 concerts: Jackson Dean, Cut Capers, From the Jam
- March 2025 — 3 concerts: Loreen, Stiff Little Fingers, Ricky Warwick
- February 2025 — 4 concerts: Wade Bowen, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Tremonti, Florence Black
- December 2024 — 2 concerts: Del Amitri, The Wonder Stuff
- November 2024 — 2 concerts: The Orb, Shed Seven
- October 2024 — 6 concerts: James McVey, Altered Images, Caravan Palace, Mallory Knox, Cat Burns, Mudhoney
- December 2023 — 2 concerts: DMA’s, Alabama 3
- October 2023 — 5 concerts: Monuments, LostAlone, Stornoway, Kids in Glass Houses
- May 2023 — 3 concerts: The Supernaturals, Karpe, Aston Merrygold
Concerts at O2 Academy with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Silent Planet — 2026-10-13, 11 songs played
- Voyage 35 — 2026-09-15, 15 songs played
- The Beast UK — 2026-09-12, 18 songs played
- Slaughter to Prevail — 2026-08-12, 11 songs played
- Wolfmother — 2026-07-28, 16 songs played
- All Them Witches — 2026-06-20, 15 songs played
- Ratboys — 2026-05-23, 8 songs played
- Adult DVD — 2026-05-23, 6 songs played
- Lambrini Girls — 2026-05-23, 7 songs played
- Lucia & The Best Boys — 2026-05-23, 8 songs played
Track your O2 Academy shows
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at O2 Academy?
All upcoming shows at O2 Academy in Bristol, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at O2 Academy?
The full concert history of O2 Academy – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at O2 Academy?
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Where do I find the setlist of my show at O2 Academy?
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