WHAT'S ON AT THE O2 ACADEMY, LIVERPOOL
What's On at the O2 Academy, Liverpool
Below you will find what's on at Liverpool Academy on Hotham Street. It hosts music gigs with the main 1,200 capacity hall split over floor and balcony, while an adjoining 500 capacity room is known as Liverpool Academy 2.
Below you will find what's on at Liverpool Academy on Hotham Street. It hosts music gigs with the main 1,200 capacity hall split over floor and balcony, while an adjoining 500 capacity room is known as Liverpool Academy 2.
Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Academy, Liverpool
What's On at the O2 Academy, Liverpool
Joey Valence & Brae
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 9 May 2026
Pennsylvania rap duo Joey Bertolino and Braedan Lugue (a.k.a. Joey Valence & Brae), scored a TikTok viral hit during Lockdown with their song "Crank It Up," a celebration of rap music's early boom bap sound. ...The Longest Johns
O2 Academy 2
Monday 11 May 2026
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...Pearl Scam - The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 16 May 2026
The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute. Close your eyes and you will think you're there, Seattle 1991, the birth of a sound. As the tones of Alive and Evenflow fill the room, you will remember how you felt when you first heard Ten. As you hear ...Future Sounds: The Way Off
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 23 May 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...
Jon Spencer & The HITmakers
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 30 May 2026
The incredible, indelible Jon Spencer (Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, Pussy Galore, Heavy Trash, etc) is back with the incendiary HITmakers ! His most complex and groovy music in years, a dark, danceable odyssey - both a studied take-down ...Jon Spencer (USA)
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 30 May 2026
Support from Kendall Wind and Macky Spider Bowman Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don...Jon Spencer Liverpool Tickets
Levitation Room (USA)
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...John McKay's Reactor & Miki Berenyi Trio
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thursday 25 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Dropkick Murphys
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 26 June 2026
Ken Casey's American Celtic punk band formed in Massachusetts in 1996 and continue to deliver music that punches you square in the face, scoring numerous Top 10 albums in the USA, as well as the Platinum-selling single "I'm Shipping Up...December 10
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 11 July 2026
Introducing December 10, a new pop group formed by Simon Cowell from the Netflix Series Simon Cowell: The Next Act. Positioned as a modern, vocal-driven boyband with a polished sound, strong harmonies, and mainstream chart ambition, they fo...December 10 Liverpool Tickets
Last Resort - Nu Metal Tribute
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 17 July 2026
Security Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small bag ...Bar Dust
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ...The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 28 August 2026
As featured on Lorraine and various radio shows, Sean Mc is the viral Harry Styles Tribute with all the hits, and One Direction classics. ...Crapsons
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 30 August 2026
Crapsons, supported by Carol Hodge & Dead Raze Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don'...Crapsons (plus special guests)
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 30 August 2026
Birkenhead punk trio embark on their biggest headline show yet with a matinee show at Liverpool's O2 Academy 2. Support from Carol Hodge and Dead Raze...Gareth Taylor and his Queenies - A Performance of Queen's Music
O2 Academy 2
Friday 4 September 2026
Foormally Bulsara and his Queenies, internationally recognised singer of Queen's music, Gareth Taylor is known for his remarkable and uncanny resemblance to the vocals of Freddie Mercury. Gareth Taylor and His Queenies are a world-class ban...Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy - A Celebration of Bowie
O2 Academy
Saturday 5 September 2026
Capturing the magic and spirit of David Bowie, his former producer and bassist Tony Visconti, and drummer Woody Woodmansey are joined by Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, plus all-star band Holy Holy to perform music from Bowie's extensive bac...Erasured - The Ultimate Erasure Tribute
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 19 September 2026
In 1995 Mark Rodway appeared on ITV's "Stars In Their Eyes" (and again for the 1995 Christmas Special) as Erasure's Andy Bell, to universal acclaim. He met Pete Faint in 1996 and the pair began writing original material together and at th...The Lemonheads
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 25 September 2026
Evan Dando's Boston, Massachusetts, grunge rockers The Lemonheads finally found popularity in 1992 with their fifth album, which spawned the hit singles "Mrs. Robinson", "It's a Shame About Ray", "Confetti", and "My Drug Buddy." They...The Doors Alive - Tribute to The Doors
O2 Academy
Saturday 26 September 2026
The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960's rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1...The Amy Winehouse Experience - Tribute to Amy Winehouse
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 3 October 2026
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experie...Ferocious Dog
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 3 October 2026
Worksop's Ferocious Dog has emerged as a prominent figure in the music world, renowned for their dynamic and authentic folk-punk sound that echoes the essence of Nottinghamshire. Celebrated for their narrative-driven lyrics addressing so...Robert Jon & The Wreck
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 4 October 2026
California Southern rockers, Robert Jon & The Wreck are a quintet of follicular proficient gentlemen who have been praised as "Classic and fresh at the same time" by Rock The Best Music, "Rais[ing] the bar for the Southern genre" by Blues ...THE bEAT
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Wednesday 7 October 2026
The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone Band, The Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world with an all-star line-up, performing all the hits of The Beat, General Public and his new songs...Dodgy
O2 Academy 2
Friday 9 October 2026
Compared to early Who and Stone Roses, Hounslow Britpop favourites Dodgy enjoyed success in the 1990s with the release of a string of classic Top 40 singles including 'Staying Out For The Summer', 'So Let Me Go Far' and "Making the M...Transvision Vamp
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 16 October 2026
Iconic 80's alternative rock band Transvision Vamp enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Fronted by Wendy James, her sexually charged and rebellious image won ...Nirvana UK - Nirvana Tribute Band
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 17 October 2026
Nirvana UK are one of the world's premier tribute bands to Nirvana, who strive to be as close to the real deal as possible. From the sound to the style, their live sets cover a whole spectrum of Nirvana's back catalogue and deliver the ulti...Heaven 17
O2 Academy
Thursday 22 October 2026
Sheffield new wave duo Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left the original lineup of the Human League in after having differences with Phil Oakey. They recruited Glenn Gregory (who's vocal's were remarkably similar to Oakey's) and Heaven 17 w...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Academy
Friday 23 October 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. ...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Academy
Saturday 24 October 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 marks...Hayseed Dixie
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Hayseed Dixie began one innocent Summer day in 2000, when John Wheeler and Mike Daly drank roughly enough whiskey to float a battleship from the Florida Coast over to Portugal and back and decided to play around in John's studio. Having spe...Bar Stool Preachers
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 7 November 2026
Described as having just about everything we should all be looking for in our music. It's edgy, new and above all different... are Brighton's ska-infused, street punk inspired five piece the perfect antidote for all the run of the mill, ind...Definitely Mightbe - Tribute to Oasis
O2 Academy
Saturday 7 November 2026
The longest established Oasis tribute in the world with over 2,000 shows under their belt. So, as good as the real thing? Well the lengendary Alan McGee thought so when he recently introduced the band live on stage! So they..... DEFINITELY ...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Sam Offender (Tributes)
O2 Academy
Friday 13 November 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tra...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 13 November 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tra...DC/UK + Dizzy Lizzy - AC/DC & Thin Lizzy Tributes
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 14 November 2026
A tribute to two classic rock giants. Previously known as AC/DC UK, DC/UK are Europe's most explosive tribute to AC/DC and have established themselves as one of the globe's forerunners in the tribute scene, not only emulating the genuin...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 14 November 2026
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...Chasing Abbey
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 20 November 2026
Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload. Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic ro...The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 20 November 2026
Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload. Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic ro...Endorphinmachine - Prince Tribute
O2 Academy 2
Friday 20 November 2026
The nine piece Prince tribute is made up of amazing musicians who all have one thing in common - they are huge fans of the music. This love is clear to see and hear when the band perform. Fast becoming known as 'the tightest live band out t...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 21 November 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 21 November 2026
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul ...Little Angels
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Legendary Scarborough hard rockers Little Angels are Big, Bad & Back with an ultra-rare UK tour, featuring the full original line-up of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass guita...Letz Zep - Led Zeppelin Tribute
O2 Academy 2
Friday 27 November 2026
The Official Number One tribute to Led Zeppelin and Baby, they ain't foolin'. Letz Zep are a truly international act, their tours have taken in over 40 countries on six continents. ...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Academy
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the ...Electric Six
O2 Academy
Thursday 3 December 2026
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
O2 Academy 2
Friday 4 December 2026
A Luke Combs tribute act who will bring you everything you need to have you foot-stomping and fist-pumping to all of the country superstar's hits. From 'The Kind of Love We Make', 'Beer Never Broke My Heart' to 'Beautiful Crazy' and 'Growin...Soulbound & Hell Boulevard
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 6 December 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thursday 10 December 2026
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer ...The Trevor Horn Band Liverpool Tickets
The Highstool Prophets
O2 Academy 2
Friday 11 December 2026
The Highstool Prophets are a five piece folk band from Cavan, Ireland, known for their high-energy, rip-roaring live performances and fantastic musicianship. ...Ian Prowse
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 12 December 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Space
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 19 December 2026
Liverpool indie band Space shot to fame in 1996 with with with hit single "Female of the Species", which was also the theme song to the TV series Cold Feet. They followed it up with UK Top 20 singles "The Ballad of Tom Jones" (with Cerys ...Space
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 19 December 2026
Liverpool indie band Space shot to fame in 1996 with with with hit single "Female of the Species", which was also the theme song to the TV series Cold Feet. They followed it up with UK Top 20 singles "The Ballad of Tom Jones" (with Cerys ...How to get to the O2 Academy, Liverpool
Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Academy, Liverpool
