O2 Academy Brixton
Important to know
- Capacity: 4,921 people
- Artists that have already played here: Rise Against, Placebo, Myles Kennedy, Kasabian, Royal Blood, NOFX, Hot Chip, James Bay, The Black Keys, Alexisonfire, Morrissey, The Black Crowes, Helloween, Arch Enemy, etc.
- Tickets: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybrixton
- Address: 211 Stockwell Rd, SW9 9SL - London - England
- Getting here: Brixton Underground Station (300 m)
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The history of O2 Academy Brixton in London dates back to 1929 when it opened as the Astoria, serving as a cinema, concert venue, and theater.
Over the years, it underwent renovations and name changes, finally adopting the Brixton name in 1983.
Today, it continues to host performances by prominent rock bands from both past and present.
Placebo, Myles Kennedy, Kasabian, Royal Blood, NOFX, Hot Chip, James Bay, Alexisonfire, and Black Crowes, were some of the names that have performed at the venue.
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The venue’s sloped floor enhances visibility to the stage, and there are seating areas in the upper part of the venue.
For security reasons, only small bags are allowed inside the venue. The maximum size permitted is A4 dimensions: Height: 29.7 cm; Width: 21 cm; Depth: 15 cm. This bag policy is now common across many European entertainment venues.
Seat Map of O2 Academy Brixton

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