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
Men Without Hats
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 23 August 2025
Men Without Hats are a Canadian new wave and synth-pop band, originally from Montreal, Quebec. Their music is characterized by the baritone voice of their lead singer Ivan Doroschuk, as well as their elaborate use of synthesizers and electr...The 30+ Club
O2 Academy
Saturday 30 August 2025
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...The Fillers - The Rebel Diamonds Tour
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 13 September 2025
The Fillers Est. 2006 return with the greatest hits of The Killers 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 p...Aslan
O2 Academy 2
Friday 19 September 2025
Multi-Platinum selling Irish chart-topping celtic rockers Aslan have continued to score hit after hit in their homeland since forming in Dublin's Northside in 1982. Since their debut single "This Is" reached no.2, they have also graced the ...The Real People
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 20 September 2025
Affectionately known as "The Realies", Liverpool indie act The Real People were formed in 1986 by brothers Tony and Chris Griffiths, scoring Uk Top 40 success in 1992 with the single "Believer". ...The Doors Alive - Tribute to The Doors
O2 Academy
Saturday 27 September 2025
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 4 October 2025
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...EMF + Jesus Jones
O2 Academy
Friday 10 October 2025
"Right Here, Right Now", two of the 90s most enduring alternative-rock acts are going toe-to-toe on what's shaping up to be an "Unbelievable" tour, sharing a bill for the first time ever. EMF and Jesus Jones will also be joined by very spec...AC/DC UK + Dizzy Lizzy - AC/DC & Thin Lizzy Tributes
O2 Academy 2
Friday 10 October 2025
A tribute to two classic rock giants. AC/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 genuine article at their most succes...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 11 October 2025
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfor...The Wedding Present
O2 Academy
Saturday 18 October 2025
Stalwarts of the flourishing independent scene from the mid-eighties onwards and continuing to impact to this day, the Leeds-formed indie band, fronted by Manchester-raised David Gedge, were avidly championed by BBC Radio One's John Peel. T...Nirvana UK - Nirvana Tribute Band
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 18 October 2025
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...Allie Sherlock
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Wednesday 22 October 2025
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 Black Charade + Fell Out Boy (My Chemical Romance + Fall Out Boy Tributes)
O2 Academy
Friday 24 October 2025
A night of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy tribute bands who both sound like the real thing. ...Toby Lee
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 24 October 2025
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 its preferable you dont, please make sure its small. Only one small bag p...
The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Academy
Saturday 25 October 2025
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...Kerbdog - Performing 'Kerbdog' in it's entirety
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 25 October 2025
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...Sananda Maitreya (Terence Trent D'Arby)
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 26 October 2025
New York pop soul singer Sananda Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard), started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby (adapting his stepfather's surname of Darby). He found fame in 1987 with the 5 x Platinum chart-topping albu...Remember Monday
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thursday 30 October 2025
Remember Monday are a British country pop girl group consisting of members Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele. The group gained prominence after appearing on The Voice UK in 2019. They represented the United Kingdom in the E...Reef
O2 Academy
Friday 31 October 2025
UK Album Chart-topping Glastonbury hard blues rockers REEF return with their thrilling blast of unadulterated funky rock'n'roll joy. Their energetic shows serve up nineties Top 10 classics such as "Place Your Hands", and "Come Back Brigh...UNDERGROUND CLASSICS
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 1 November 2025
Acts: DJ Vertigo, Steve Parry, Chris Butler, Pluto, Dave De Lacy, Ebo & Cutter 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 ...Rory
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Thursday 6 November 2025
Roxanne Emery, a.k.a. RORY, is a Southampton-born pop singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer went viral with her single "Late" and a performance of Enrique Iglesias' "Hero" in 2011. An icon in the alternative music scene, ...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Sam Offender
O2 Academy
Friday 7 November 2025
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...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 8 November 2025
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...Cash - Payin' Respect to the Man in Black (Johnny Cash Tribute)
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 8 November 2025
There's two types of people in this world: Those who like Johnny Cash and those that don't know a damn thing about music. Cash is dedicated to making sure as many people as possible get into the know. Having lived the life and music of ...The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
O2 Academy 2
Friday 14 November 2025
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...Heaven 17
O2 Academy
Saturday 15 November 2025
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...Amble
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Wednesday 19 November 2025
3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual gra for the music they curate. Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland. ...Lil Tracy
O2 Academy
Thursday 20 November 2025
For years, Jazz Butler has consistently remained an innovator of alternative hip-hop. Best known as Lil Tracy, Butler has also gained acclaim for his music under various names including Yung Bruh, Souljawitch, Tracy Minajj, and others. As a...Keyside
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 21 November 2025
Liverpool four-piece Keyside play pristine jangle-pop of powerful substance. With lyrics evidencing a social conscience that goes deeper than their uplifting melodies might suggest, frontman Dan Parker's nuanced songcraft will charm you as ...
Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 22 November 2025
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...Definitely Mightbe - Tribute to Oasis
O2 Academy
Saturday 22 November 2025
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 ...Bad Nerves
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 23 November 2025
The bastard child of a Ramones/Strokes one night stand, Bad Nerves play ferociously fast distorted pop songs which has earned them tours with Royal Blood and The Darkness, drawing comparisons to Supergrass, the Ramones and Jay Reatard. And ...The Wailers
O2 Academy
Friday 28 November 2025
Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded, toured and made history together between 1972 and 1981. It was Bob Marley himself that requested the Wailers stayed together. Today, carrying on the mission are legitimate members, children-of-legends an...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Academy
Saturday 29 November 2025
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 ...Gary Numan
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 30 November 2025
London-born Gary Anthony James Webb helped turn the UK's budding new wave scene on its head in the late '70s. He launched his music career by starting the band Tubeway Army, who released their eponymous debut in 1978. At the time, he adopte...Electric Six
O2 Academy
Thursday 4 December 2025
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...Ian Prowse & Amsterdam
O2 Academy
Saturday 6 December 2025
Ian Prowse is a singer/songwriter from Ellesmere Port who wears his heart on his sleeve and writes straight from the cuff. Formed in 1999 with former Blow Monkeys drummer Tony Kiley and cousin Johnny Barlow, his Liverpool pop rock outfit...PINK by Vicky Jackson
O2 Academy 2
Friday 12 December 2025
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocally...Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Friday 12 December 2025
The farewell tour from Dave Hill and the boys end with a Christmas gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Slade's unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a fi...The Icicle Works
O2 Academy
Saturday 13 December 2025
The Liverpool alt rock trio, fronted by Ian McNabb, are best known for their 1983 UK Top 20 hit "Love is a Wonderful Colour" and their 1984 US Top 40 hit, "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)". ...Lightning Seeds
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 20 December 2025
Ian Broudie's Liverpool indie power pop act are famed for their UK Top 20 singles "You Showed Me", "Sugar Coated Iceberg", "Change", "What If...", "Lucky You", "Pure", "Perfect", "Ready or Not", plus their chart-topping England anthem "...Hothouse Flowers
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Sunday 21 December 2025
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...The Highstool Prophets
Then Jerico
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 17 January 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...
A Band Called Malice + The Phonics (The Jam + Stereophonics Tributes)
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 31 January 2026
A Band Called Malice - The Definitive Tribute to The Jam - have quickly taken the tribute sector by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute act of the devoted fans of The Jam. The talented musicians are the real deal a...Guns 2 Roses - Tribute to Guns n' Roses
O2 Academy, Liverpool
Saturday 31 January 2026
Guns 2 Roses the UK's longest running Guns N Roses tribute have existed since late 2002 and in 11 years have become biggest GNR tribute in history. Some tributes tried but not one has and will come close to the authenticity, charisma and hu...The Lilacs
O2 Academy
Saturday 21 February 2026
Wigan band The Lilacs have hit the scene with a bang already performing on stages at Manchester Academy, o2 Ritz and London's O2 Academy Islington ...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
O2 Academy 2
Saturday 28 February 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 ...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 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. ...How to get to the O2 Academy, Liverpool
Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Academy, Liverpool
