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O2 Academy Brixton

8.0^/10

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"The best music venue in London, hands down."(3 Tips)
"great views"(13 Tips)
"The best venue for rock / alternative concerts in London."(11 Tips)
"The front few rows of the balcony don't have a great view."(4 Tips)

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Matt TaylorDecember 23, 2014
Upstairs has seating which can be used for those wanting a more relaxed concert!
Arne BlondéApril 20, 2015
Legendary venue (but very expensive)
BAugust 7, 2016
Good venue for concerts
Megan AllisonOctober 22, 2015
Absolutely brilliant. A temple for live shows.
Holly BrewerNovember 12, 2010
Keep your entrance tickets on you and take your ID to EVERY bar. Its topshop-tastic, wall to wall skinny jeans and hipster ironic tshirts.
Andrew SmallwoodFebruary 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best venue in London for short people due to a natural incline. Serves beer in 2 pint glasses
Rob WeisnerDecember 11, 2012
Great atmosphere,cheaper beer than expected and great views from everywhere
Pablo AmpueroNovember 13, 2012
The downstairs bars tend to have a shorter wait during shows.
Matt MeliaMay 21, 2011
If buying beer - take a second mortgage on the house. 9.10 for two pints!
Phil SheardFebruary 3, 2012
Always go standing, the sloped floor makes everywhere a good view
ksenja laginjaDecember 19, 2013
Great concert hall!
HApril 11, 2014
Manics were playing and they were amazing even at the back of the venue.
Sam SlaughterSeptember 30, 2016
The sloped flooring means shorties can see !
Will BeardmoreNovember 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Head for the sides to fast track to a great, close up view.
HassanMarch 28, 2013
Sit or stand in the 4th row for best view in the circle section
Mark WhitingJune 21, 2012
Want that authentic feeling of just being robbed - go to the bar!
Mark IronManRecordsAugust 19, 2010
If you are driving a band vehicle, you can't park at the load in area round the back as it's a red route so nearest place to park up is St Johns Crescent.
Ilias PapounidisJune 7, 2016
Exactly what you need it to be.
Colm LinehanOctober 30, 2018
Dress warmly. They don't heat the venue.
Virgi R.November 25, 2016
Venue is ok, but crew very bossy and a bit freaked out.
Roxy ASeptember 11, 2017
Fun venue for a good gig
Flavorpill LDNSeptember 5, 2011
Hit the merch table at the very end - you'll be queueing forever otherwise.
Hui-ern NgApril 6, 2015
Above and beyond!!!
Vardges HoveyanNovember 13, 2013
You should pay 2 pounds to use cloakroom!
Luke AndersonOctober 15, 2010
The line for the cloakroom is immense so travel light, leave the jackets and bags at home and beat the crowd to the tube!
LadybagOctober 26, 2015
Nice acts, nice venue
Cyndie Da RochaNovember 7, 2015
Impressive decor, size and sound.
Shelley KeableOctober 19, 2010
Best venue for a gig by far. Nice and intimate!
Steven YipOctober 31, 2012
Tame Impala were brilliant! Great venue!
Jack SmithJanuary 7, 2015
Lost count how many times I got asked if I wanted to "buy pills" or "get high" in here
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧January 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
very good concert venue
B-Better Hiphop CompanyMarch 23, 2011
The home of the UK BBoy Championships. Qualifiers for this competition take place worldwide and it is a mainstay in your hiphop calendar!
Hui-ern NgDecember 19, 2014
Fav location for a rave so far
JenniferFebruary 26, 2015
Good for short people.
Jerry ForanNovember 12, 2017
great venue
Tracy StrassburgNovember 18, 2017
Bands, stage, location
Amalia AlonsoDecember 20, 2013
Love this place and the sound!
Kat GusDecember 20, 2012
Great venue for the music events!
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧August 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
seen blink 182 here last week
Andrea MaisanoOctober 17, 2012
One of the best venues for gigs.
Krishna SrinivasanNovember 8, 2012
Cash only bar and cash machine charges 2 quid.
Drowned in SoundJanuary 25, 2011
DiS has watched everyone from The National and Ryan Adams to Slipknot and Muse at this big ol' academy venue. Don't forget to look up. Read more
Anastasiya LyaminaNovember 27, 2014
Nice area to stand
FyF FashionJuly 10, 2013
Arrive early, get nandos and chill ;)
James HallSeptember 18, 2013
If your not an 02 customer get a cheap pay as you go sim to jump the queue then keep 4 concerts
Ann DonagheyNovember 6, 2011
Depending on the gig - a gig here is always a good night!
J. I.G.November 3, 2014
Great venue
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧August 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
mark from blink at brixton
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧November 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Seen Blink 182 & Stone Sour & Papa Roach Here Live
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧August 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
tom from blink at brixton

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