What's On at O2 Academy, Leeds
Explore 120 concerts at O2 Academy in Leeds, United Kingdom.
About O2 Academy
O2 Academy is a live music venue in Leeds. 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 120 concerts at O2 Academy, spanning 2011 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 41 shows. 107 different acts have played here, and Fishies has come back most often (4 times).
O2 Academy — Venue information
Beneath Leeds' historic clock tower, the O2 Academy hums with an electric anticipation, a cathedral for the surging riffs and anthemic choruses of pop punk, alternative rock, and easycore. Step inside, and you're immediately swallowed by the collective energy of a crowd ready to leap, sing along, and lose themselves in the moment, bathed in sweat and stage lights. It’s a sonic crucible where emerging bands forge their reputation and established acts like State Champs and Mayday Parade ignite fervent adoration. More than just a room, this venue is a vital artery in Leeds' music heart, pumping life into the city's alternative spirit and cementing its place as a pilgrimage site for fans hungry for raw, unadulterated live sound. Each show here isn't just a concert; it's a communal roar, an unforgettable imprint on the city's cultural pulse.
Typical genres: gothic rock, gothic, pop punk, alternative rock, rock, post-punk, alternative, easycore.
Artists who play O2 Academy often
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Recent bands at O2 Academy
- Beth Gibbons
- Belfast Brunch Co
- Roni Size & Reprazent
- The House & Garage Orchestra
- Supergrass
- The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)
- Limewired - A 2000s Nostalgia Party!
- Elliot Minor
Other venues in Leeds
- Brudenell Social Club
- Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
- Stylus
- Hyde Park Book Club
- HEADROW HOUSE
- Leeds Beckett Students' Union
- Belgrave Music Hall
- Key Club
Concerts at O2 Academy
- Warren Zeiders · 2026-10-12
- Transvision Vamp · 2026-10-10
- Thomas Dolby · 2026-05-24
- The Wonder Stuff · 2026-10-16
- The Wedding Present · 2026-10-24
- The Mary Wallopers · 2026-10-27
- The Beat · 2026-10-14
- Simple Plan · 2024-02-15
- Red Rum Club · 2026-10-15
- Pale Waves · 2022-02-17
- Milburn · 2026-10-17
- Lake Street Dive · 2026-10-21
- Jalen Ngonda · 2026-11-01
- Indie Thursdays · 2026-10-22
- Indie Thursdays · 2026-10-15
Concerts at O2 Academy by month
When O2 Academy was busiest, and who was on stage.
- April 2026 — 2 concerts: Jessie J, Godspeed You! Black Emperor
- March 2026 — 7 concerts: The Smyths, Scouting for Girls, Waterparks, Happy Mondays, The Aquabats!, The Bar Stool Preachers
- February 2026 — 2 concerts: Franz Ferdinand, DMA’s
- December 2025 — 7 concerts: Neck Deep, Boston Manor, Inspiral Carpets, Babyshambles, The Charlatans, Electric Six
- November 2025 — 8 concerts: Lime Garden, Miss Kaninna, Arthur Hill, Joy Crookes, ROLE MODEL, Chloe Slater
- October 2025 — 8 concerts: hard life, Counting Crows, Elvana, Buzzcocks, The Stranglers, Killswitch Engage
- August 2025 — 2 concerts: Angie McMahon, Hawkwind
- May 2025 — 3 concerts: Katy J Pearson, Supergrass, The Pogues
- March 2025 — 3 concerts: You Me at Six, The Mary Wallopers
- February 2025 — 4 concerts: Corella, The Xcerts, You Me at Six, Antarctic Monkeys
- December 2024 — 5 concerts: While She Sleeps, Resolve, Del Amitri, The Snuts, ZAYN
- November 2024 — 5 concerts: Shed Seven, ZAYN, Jake Bugg, The Saw Doctors, Gavin DeGraw
- October 2023 — 3 concerts: Monuments, Funeral for a Friend, BLACKGOLD
- February 2023 — 4 concerts: Hundred Reasons, My Vitriol, Black Star Riders, hard life
- May 2019 — 2 concerts: The Macc Lads
- April 2011 — 2 concerts: Steve Cradock, Big Audio Dynamite
Concerts at O2 Academy with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Kasabian — 2026-09-10, 17 songs played
- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts — 2026-07-05, 21 songs played
- Thomas Dolby — 2026-05-24, 13 songs played
- Jessie J — 2026-04-11, 18 songs played
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor — 2026-04-09, 9 songs played
- The Smyths — 2026-03-28, 23 songs played
- Scouting for Girls — 2026-03-24, 17 songs played
- Waterparks — 2026-03-23, 25 songs played
- Happy Mondays — 2026-03-14, 16 songs played
- The Aquabats! — 2026-03-06, 10 songs played
Track your O2 Academy shows
- Search for O2 Academy on Gigvault.
- Mark every show you've attended at this venue.
- Save setlists, upload photos and tag friends.
- Your venue history feeds your Concert Wrapped automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at O2 Academy?
All upcoming shows at O2 Academy in Leeds, 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?
Create a free Gigvault account and mark shows at O2 Academy as attended. Your venue history flows into your Concert Wrapped and stats automatically.
Where do I find the setlist of my show at O2 Academy?
Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at O2 Academy.
Is Gigvault free for O2 Academy?
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