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O2 Forum Kentish Town
Music Venue
Kentish Town, London
"Perfect place to see intimate gigs and the facilities are good."(4 Tips)
"If you're upstairs, they won't even let you use the cloakroom."(3 Tips)
"Great concert by leftfield"(2 Tips)
"best view of the stage without getting knocked around all night"(7 Tips)
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Jess FlemingJuly 8, 2015Great venue and amazing sound. Perfect place to see intimate gigs and the facilities are good. However, there is little to no a/c so if it's a hot day, be prepared to sweat - every where......
Witnessed the mighty Leftfield here and I was on the top balcony by the bar. Good sound and I felt like I was a raver back in '95 again. Was amazing. Could do with more bar staff though but still good
Boris KolevMarch 2, 2019Great small place with amazing sound where you could see your favorite band so close like they are in your living room!!! :)
Lef GermenlisFebruary 19, 2023One of my favourite venues in London, specially for heavier gigs. Sound is usually decent to great and it doesn’t get absolutely steaming. The bar never has massive queues also!
Ali BNovember 28, 2014Super organised and friendly staff. Cloakroom available. The toilets were even clean! :-) Shepherds Bush Empire could learn a lot from this place!
Richard SugdenNovember 1, 2018Great venue. Could do with a more efficient bar set up though. Either more staff or quick pouring pumps you see at some stadiums would be a vast improvement
Filiz SalihNovember 20, 2011Been to this venue twice to see City and Colour and Kids In Glass Houses. Loved each visit and the atmosphere was incredible. From Kentish Town tube station it is only a 2 minute walk.
Jamie StorrieFebruary 6, 2015I have never experienced a venue with security overlooking the crowd as if they are in a watchtower, shining their torch at you if they think you doing wrong or just standing up!
Simon GreySeptember 18, 2015Great venue - staggered stage floor allows for good views for most of the crowd
Don't bring a tablet device with camera. Professional recording equipment and cameras are forbidden!(Cos I'd really bother to use the crap 3 mega pixel camera in a dark venue?!)- Thrash HitsFebruary 6, 2011Not the cheapest bar prices in London but if you get to the front rails of the elevated area as you enter downstairs, you have the best view of the stage without getting knocked around all night long. Read more
Constantine ZarnarisNovember 11, 2015Nice venue with good acoustics, small but spacey enough, creates a warm atmosphere. Friendly staff, not long cues.
Michael EasterbrookJune 7, 2012Standing position tip: go down the right hand side, to the bottom section and stand underneath the stairs neart he backstage door. Good side view and you should have a bit of space.
DOPE hip hop acts come here to perform. Not an amazing sound setup though. Try and push forward when on stalls level so you can listen with less distortion, we reckon.- Wendy DevolderJune 13, 2015Brilliant concert, brilliant hall, sound, brilliant staff also to support me w few minor dissabities
PunktasticAugust 15, 2012The HMV Forum is the proving ground for many UK bands and international bands alike. Beer is average and sound can vary quite a bit, but if you get a good spot, it's a corker.
Nassos ConquesoMarch 1, 2016Nice venue but not the best I've seen in London! It could have a slightly better sound, according to its reputation!
Rhys WilliamsFebruary 8, 2014The cloak room queue is rubbish so be prepared. Rate the venue highly, good view from top of the staircase on the right, easy to get a pint. Sound is so so.
Mean FiddlerJune 24, 2011Free parking is located in Regis Road after 6.30pm. There is also free parking at Carkers Lane after 6.30pm. Turn right at the Grand Union Pub/LA Fitness going towards Camden - please use the upper de
Time Out LondonMarch 28, 2012Originally constructed as part of a chain of art deco cinemas with a spurious Roman theme the Forum became a music venue in the early 1980s... Read more
JoeyyymacNovember 21, 2015Potentially great, intimate venue. I wasn't impressed with the sound system tbh we couldn't hear the artist that well at the back.
Bar prices are obscene. Go to the alcove under the stairs for a great view.
Pure RawkDecember 7, 2011Grab a seat upstairs with your back to one of the soft walls for a great massage while listening to metal.
BarleyApril 1, 2014If you're up on the balcony, make sure you're not wearing too many clothes... Hotter than Gandhi's flip-flops up there.- Richard HareNovember 5, 2011Good view of the stage from downstairs bars - turn right on entering then stand against the right most wall, bars only get really packed prior to the headline act
David RobertsMay 17, 2011If you can get in early, the front spots behind and to the side of the sound desk, before the steps down to the main standing area has the best view of the stage with no tall peolpe in front of you. Read more
Tom ThompsonNovember 26, 2014Incredibly thuggish and heavy handed security. Sound also leaves a lot to be desired
J ROctober 25, 2013Relatively compact venue. Balcony seats are uncomfortable backless benches. Gigs seem to attract rowdy crowds who’d rather chat loudly over the music than listen to it. Unnecessarily brutish security.- Sinead DoyleDecember 15, 2010Book together to avoid being split by upstairs/downstairs tickets. If you're upstairs, they won't even let you use the cloakroom.
Callum SaundersMay 16, 2010Nice old venue but with pints at £3.90 it's advisable to have a few in the Bull & Gate next door before going in.
Rose LyddonOctober 31, 2012no chewing gum, water or food allowed in. the sound isn't great if you're on the balcony but its fine if you're standing.
Volcom EntertainmentOctober 28, 2010Don't miss the Riverboat Gamblers, Sum 41, The Black Pacific and Veara here on 10/29!
Eloise CurtisApril 30, 2012It's so bloody hot in this venue, prepare for dehydration and possibly death ahah!
Dave WhiteOctober 16, 2010Secure you valuables! I got pick pocketed in here, and my wallet was in my front pocket.
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O2 Forum is one of London’s major live entertainment venues. It is located in Kentish Town, North London and is one of the UK’s best-preserved original theatres.
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