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O2 Academy Brixton

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O2 Academy Brixton

8.4^/10

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Ranked #10 for music venues in London
"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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Little ScrapesMay 15, 2017
Nowhere near enough bar staff to serve the thirsty hoards. Bar service so slow the venue may as well be dry. Preload, or being a hip flask.
Bryan KamDecember 9, 2010
The standing area is vast and at the back you can hardly see the stage, so unless you arrive early or fancy fighting your way up front the seats are probably better.
Michael EasterbrookMarch 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Sloping floor is top notch, and it's all about heading down the sides! Also love the disneyesque theming!
Giorgi MerebashviliNovember 7, 2014
Aaaaaaa, uuuuuu, had a chance to be there on the knife concert, the drinks are fairly priced but the safety personnel are super rude
Rob WeisnerDecember 11, 2012
Great atmosphere,cheaper beer than expected and great views from everywhere
ksenja laginjaDecember 19, 2013
Great concert hall!
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.
George MillerNovember 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you're in the queue, look out for 3-4 people casually hanging out on the other side of the alley. They couldn't more obviously be undercover police if they tried.
HApril 11, 2014
Manics were playing and they were amazing even at the back of the venue.
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.
Cyndie Da RochaNovember 7, 2015
Impressive decor, size and sound.
Sam SlaughterSeptember 30, 2016
The sloped flooring means shorties can see !
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!
HassanMarch 28, 2013
Sit or stand in the 4th row for best view in the circle section
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
Hui-ern NgApril 6, 2015
Above and beyond!!!
Will BeardmoreNovember 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Head for the sides to fast track to a great, close up view.
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!
Jack SmithJanuary 7, 2015
Lost count how many times I got asked if I wanted to "buy pills" or "get high" in here
Phil SheardFebruary 3, 2012
Always go standing, the sloped floor makes everywhere a good view
Pablo AmpueroNovember 13, 2012
The downstairs bars tend to have a shorter wait during shows.
LadybagOctober 26, 2015
Nice acts, nice venue
Roxy ASeptember 11, 2017
Fun venue for a good gig
Ilias PapounidisJune 7, 2016
Exactly what you need it to be.
Vardges HoveyanNovember 13, 2013
You should pay 2 pounds to use cloakroom!
Mark WhitingJune 21, 2012
Want that authentic feeling of just being robbed - go to the bar!
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧January 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
very good concert venue
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
Colm LinehanOctober 30, 2018
Dress warmly. They don't heat the venue.
Jerry ForanNovember 12, 2017
great venue
Steven YipOctober 31, 2012
Tame Impala were brilliant! Great venue!
Matt MeliaMay 21, 2011
If buying beer - take a second mortgage on the house. 9.10 for two pints!
Virgi R.November 25, 2016
Venue is ok, but crew very bossy and a bit freaked out.
Hui-ern NgDecember 19, 2014
Fav location for a rave so far
FyF FashionJuly 10, 2013
Arrive early, get nandos and chill ;)
Kat GusDecember 20, 2012
Great venue for the music events!
JenniferFebruary 26, 2015
Good for short people.
Shelley KeableOctober 19, 2010
Best venue for a gig by far. Nice and intimate!
J. I.G.November 3, 2014
Great venue
Tracy StrassburgNovember 18, 2017
Bands, stage, location
Amalia AlonsoDecember 20, 2013
Love this place and the sound!
Andrea MaisanoOctober 17, 2012
One of the best venues for gigs.
Flavorpill LDNSeptember 5, 2011
Hit the merch table at the very end - you'll be queueing forever otherwise.
Patricia BNovember 29, 2013
O2 subscribers queue separately.
Roberto BonanzingaOctober 23, 2011
Bring your O2 phone...will short the line!
Anastasiya LyaminaNovember 27, 2014
Nice area to stand
Krishna SrinivasanNovember 8, 2012
Cash only bar and cash machine charges 2 quid.
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧August 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
seen blink 182 here last week
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧August 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
tom from blink at brixton
𝕻𝖊𝖉𝖗𝖔 𝕄 𝕊𝕍𝕆 🇬🇧November 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Seen Blink 182 & Stone Sour & Ke$ha & Papa Roach Here

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