It’s difficult to be decisive when it all comes down to preference, however here’s our final thoughts. To feel the pure wow-factor and to see a show full of production, The O2 is exactly where you should go to see the bigger acts. O2’s Academy gives you an up close and personal experience that feels raw and intimate.
What is The O2 Academy?
The O2 Academy Glasgow (formerly the Carling Academy Glasgow) is a music venue on Eglinton Street in the Gorbals (Laurieston) area of Glasgow. It holds 2,500 people.
Are there multiple O2 arenas?
21 venues across 14 cities.
What did O2 arena used to be called?
The Millennium Dome was originally used to house the Millennium Experience, an exhibition to celebrate the beginning of the third millennium. It changed to The O2 nine years ago and has since become the best live events venue in the country (not that we’re biased!)
Is O2 arena the same as O2 Indigo?
Various buildings are housed within the dome structure including an arena, known as The O2 Arena, smaller venue indigo at The O2, Hollywood Bowl, Cineworld, Sky Studios and an Entertainment Avenue consisting of various restaurants and bars.
What do you wear to The O2 Academy?
no dress code – wear whatever you like!
Why is it called O2 Academy?
On 1 January 2009 sponsorship was taken over from Carling by telecommunications company O2 and the venue’s name changed from the Carling Academy to the O2 Academy. The Academy which hosts club nights and gigs was opened in 2001, and was the third Academy venue in the UK.
Which is bigger O2 or Wembley arena?
The 12,500-seat facility is London’s second-largest indoor arena after The O2 Arena, and the ninth-largest in the United Kingdom.
What time do concerts finish at The O2 Academy?
Events in the arena finish no later than 11pm (Monday-Saturday) and no later than 10.30pm on Sunday. But every show is different. Exact timings may not be available until the event gets closer. Take a look at the webpage (The O2 events diary) for your show, as soon as we have this information, it will be listed there.
Has the roof been blown off O2?
The high-tech Millennium Dome in London, which was designed by British architect Richard Rogers, has been severely damaged in Storm Eunice. A large section of the fabric roof of the building in Greenwich, which is now known as The O2, has been pulled off by the storm, exposing the inside of the venue.
Is O2 Arena the biggest in the world?
It opened in its present form in 2007. It has the second-highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the United Kingdom, behind the Manchester Arena, and in 2008 was the world’s busiest music arena. As of 2022, it is the ninth-largest building in the world by volume.
What is the largest arena in the UK?
P&J Live in Aberdeen is the biggest indoor arena in Scotland, and the fifth biggest in the UK. The First Direct Arena in Leeds came in sixth place with an audience capacity of 13,781.
Largest indoor arenas in the United Kingdom in 2020, by capacity.
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What is the largest arena in the world?
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, also known as the Rungrado May Day Stadium, is the largest stadium in the world. It can officially accommodate 150,000 spectators.
Where’s the best place to sit at The O2?
The best seats are in the front row of blocks A1-A3 (not shown) and the front rows of blocks 101 and 112 in the lower tier. Behind A1-A3 would be B1-B3, which aren’t too bad, followed by C1-C3, which are quite a bit further back and might make it harder to see the stage clearly. The upper tier is high. Proper high.
Is there a dress code for The O2?
Do you have a dress code? There’s no dress code for most events.
Which airport is closer to O2 arena?
What is the nearest airport to The O2 Arena? The nearest airport to The O2 Arena is London City (LCY) Airport which is 2 miles away. Other nearby airports include London Heathrow (LHR) (19.9 miles), London Gatwick (LGW) (25.1 miles), London Stansted (STN) (29.1 miles) and London Luton (LTN) (30.8 miles).
Can you take your own snacks to The O2?
The O2 arena
Food and drink cannot be brought into the venue. Bottle tops will be removed from all bottles purchased from concourse outlets or bars inside The O2 arena. The O2 arena does not have cloakroom facilities.
Is there a weight limit to walk over The O2?
Maximum weight: not weigh more than 21 stone/130kg/286lbs. Maximum measurements: maximum waist measurement 125cm, maximum upper thigh measurement 75cm. U18’s Please ensure your booking includes the correct number of adults for every climber aged 8 to 17. Up at The O2 is not suitable for pregnant customers.
Do you need ID to get into O2 Academy?
FAQ’s: – You will need photo ID of the lead booker to enter. You must be the lead booker else the ID is invalid UNLESS your parent is the lead booker, you can bring their photo ID and your photo ID for entry if you have the same surname only. – We will accept photocopies of passports but all other ID must be physical.
Did O2 arena change their name?
The singer made history last night as organizers of the 02 Arena honored him in a grand way after selling tickets to the 20,000 capacity. The board in charge of the arena changed the name from 02 Arena to The David02. This is to celebrate the return of Davido back to London along with his champion sound.
How many O2 Academy venues are there?
The O2 Academy is a 3859-capacity venue in Birmingham’s city centre, comprising of three separate venue rooms.