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
Short Notice
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 14 March 2026
Formed at school in 2025, Merseyside four-piece teenage rock band Short Notice who are years ahead of their ages. The band have quickly made a name for themselves with their raw energy, musical chemistry, and huge rock sound. With youth, ta...Scouting for Girls
O2 Academy
Monday 23 March 2026
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anth...The Dream Machine
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 27 March 2026
Acid Pop from The Wirral Peninsula, influenced by iconic psych-rock songwriters such as Patti Smith and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Blend smooth vocal harmonies with tantalisingly hypnotic Americana grooves, their distinctively atmospheri...Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 28 March 2026
Formed through a mutual love of 80's goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Santorium are a live 5-piece tribute band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Billy Idol, Bauhaus a...Brooke Combe
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 10 April 2026
Liverpool-based viral-sensation, Edinburgh soul singer-songwriter Brooke Combe shot to fame online with her bedroom cover versions, watched by millions. Working with The Coral and Blossoms and supporting the likes of Courteeners and Miles K...Seb Lowe
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 18 April 2026
Manchester-based Seb Lowe has burst out of nowhere. (Okay Saddleworth...). Good in that this can be a younger child with a head stuffed with phrases which are his weapons and telling his fact and a guitar that could be a machine gun of riff...Daft Funk - A Retrospective Celebration of Daft Punk
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 25 April 2026
Dedicated to recreating the sound and atmosphere of a Daft Punk live experience, Daft Funk's meticulously crafted stage productions feature authentic costumes and synchronised custom light shows, with over 1500 LEDs and a three-metre pyr...FUTURE SOUNDS: PACIFIER
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 25 April 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...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...Danny Beard
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 30 May 2026
Descibed by Graham Norton as "high fashion, hilarious and hairy! What's not to love?", the Liverpool-born, Manchester-living winner of RuPaul's Drag Race U.K. is hitting the road with the Straight Expectations tour! Join multi-award winni...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...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...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 ...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. ...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 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
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 Experi...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...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...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 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...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...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
