WHAT'S ON AT THE O2 SHEPHERD'S BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON
What's On at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
The O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush was originally built in 1903 as a music hall and is the former BBC Television Centre. This Grade II listed building has operated as an entertainment venue since 1994, hosting music concerts, comedy, dance nights, events, shows, and premieres. It is often used as a ‘warm up gig’ venue, before artists embark on huge arena tours.
From 1953 till 1993, Shepherd’s Bush Empire was the BBC Television Centre, producing programmes such as Crackerjack, That’s Life, The Generation Game, This Is Your Life, and Wogan, whose show exclusively commandeered the building from 1985. In its very early years whilst it was still a music hall, Charlie Chaplin performed there, and during its BBC years, so did stars such as Lulu, Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, and Vera Lynn.
The 2’000 capacity O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush has many exciting events, gigs, concerts, comedy, and shows to look forward to including Stavros Halkias, One Vision Of Queen, Shayne Ward, Heaven 17, Tom McRae, The Rasmus, Inspiral Carpets, and Chris McCausland. Book your tickets online below for the O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush.
The O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush was originally built in 1903 as a music hall and is the former BBC Television Centre. This Grade II listed building has operated as an entertainment venue since 1994, hosting music concerts, comedy, dance nights, events, shows, and premieres. It is often used as a ‘warm up gig’ venue, before artists embark on huge arena tours.
From 1953 till 1993, Shepherd’s Bush Empire was the BBC Television Centre, producing programmes such as Crackerjack, That’s Life, The Generation Game, This Is Your Life, and Wogan, whose show exclusively commandeered the building from 1985. In its very early years whilst it was still a music hall, Charlie Chaplin performed there, and during its BBC years, so did stars such as Lulu, Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, and Vera Lynn.
The 2’000 capacity O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush has many exciting events, gigs, concerts, comedy, and shows to look forward to including Stavros Halkias, One Vision Of Queen, Shayne Ward, Heaven 17, Tom McRae, The Rasmus, Inspiral Carpets, and Chris McCausland. Book your tickets online below for the O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush.
Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
What's On at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
The Clone Roses + Oasish + the Smiths LTD
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 22 November 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 Clone Roses London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 22 November 2025
The Clone Roses at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...
Bad Nerves
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 25 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 ...Amble
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 26 - Thursday 27 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. ...Alessandra
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 28 November 2025
Alessandra Mele is an Italian-Norwegian singer who represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with "Queen of Kings", which finished in 5th place at the grand final. Her track peaked at number one in Norway and was a top ten hit ...Tors
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 28 November 2025
Devon harmonic indie trio Tors have supported Tom Walker and Billy Locket. Brothers Matt and Theo Weedon are the grandsons of UK chart-topping guitar legend Bert "Guitar Wizard" Weedon, whom, alongside a successful solo career penned the mu...Stone Foundation
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 29 November 2025
Inspired by Stax Records, the Spencer Davis Group, and the Style Council, this Warwickshire, England-based modern soul band released material at a steady rate for over a decade before Paul Weller offered to produce their 2017 album, St...Mike Rice
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 30 November 2025
There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In his latest show, Cruel Little Man, the Irish stand-up talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adv...Sam Garrett
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 1 December 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...Sam Garrett London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 1 December 2025
Sam Garrett at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Rasmus
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 4 December 2025
One of the greatest rock bands ever to come out of Finland, The Rasmus, with their new line-up - female guitarist Emilia "Emppu" Suhonen replacing Pauli Rantasalmi in 2022 - embark on a European tour. Having topped the charts in Germany, A...Damage
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 5 December 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...Damage London Tickets
The Undertones
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became renowned for combining lyrical invention and musical flair with intelligent simplicity. Their anthemic Teenage Kicks, much loved by John Peel, is one of the most influential s...
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O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
The Undertones at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Undertones with special guests The Frank & Walters
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 December 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 bag...Cairokee Live in London
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 7 December 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...Lambros Fisfis Live
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 8 December 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 Kiffness
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 10 December 2025
David Scott, better known by his stage name the Kiffness, is a South African musician, producer, and parody artist, most famously putting music to the Donald Trump election speech claiming the residents of Springfield USA ate domestic dogs ...Inspiral Carpets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 11 December 2025
Regarded as one of the main components of the Madchester movement in the early 90s, indie chart-topping Oldham legends Inspiral Carpets return after taking a hiatus following the tragic loss of drummer, Craig Gill. Although 90s frontman ...Inspiral Carpets London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 11 December 2025
Inspiral Carpets at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Stereo MC's
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 12 December 2025
Formed in 1985, Stereo MCs hit the public's attention with 1990 album Supernatural and single Elevate My Mind. It was 1992 follow up Connected, with hit singles of the same name and Step It Up that confirmed their status at the front of a b...Alabama 3
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 13 December 2025
South London's beloved roots-futurists Alabama 3 are adored the world over for 1997's inaugural smash 'Woke Up This Morning', whose marriage of Howlin' Wolf samples and trip hop beats provided the theme music for long-running HBO series 'Th...Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 17 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...Kids in Glass Houses
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 18 December 2025
The return of the Cardiff alt-rockers who scored four UK Top 40 albums between 2008 and 2013. Their boundlessly entertaining collection of songs prove beyond all doubt that Kids in Glass Houses can write thoroughly modern guitar tunes with ...John Smith Moved to London Union Chapel
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 18 December 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 Wonder Stuff
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 19 December 2025
Stourbridge indie rockers The Wonder Stuff boast an extensive catalogue which includes UK Top 20 hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently", "Circlesquare" and the chart-topping cover "D...Imminence - Live with String Quartet: The Black Finale
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 21 December 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...
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Beyond The Black
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 16 January 2026
German Symphonic Metal shooting stars Beyond the Black are a stratospheric success story. Already their 2015 debut album hit like a bomb in their home country. 'Songs of Love and Death' besieged the German Top 15 for weeks and led up to the...Marcus & Martinus
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 17 January 2026
Marcus & Martinus, M&M, are a Norwegian dance-pop duo consisting of identical twin brothers Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen. Since winning Melodi Grand Prix Junior in 2012, aged 10, they have won numerous prizes, such as Spellemannprisen in 2...Marcus and Martinus London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 17 January 2026
Marcus and Martinus at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 24 January 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...New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 30 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...Matt Maeson
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Hailed by American Songwriter for '(creating) a sound unlike much else out there,' 2019 saw Matt Maeson arrive at the forefront of American Alternative music with his critically acclaimed breakthrough debut album, 'Bank On the Funeral'. ' T...Matt Maeson London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Matt Maeson at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Serena Terry
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 13 February 2026
Join Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, on her biggest UK & Ireland stand up tour to date, Therapy. Over the last 6 months, Serena has tried and tested 22 different types of therapy in a bid to improve her physical and ...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 20 February 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 Tumbling Paddies London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 20 February 2026
The Tumbling Paddies at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Smith/Kotzen
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 21 February 2026
The exciting partnership between guitarists & vocalists Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden, and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs has been described by the Ultimate Classic Rock as a mix of "blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more". Part-time LA...Chris McCausland
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 27 February 2026
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even th...The Feeling
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 13 March 2026
Having reconsidered their identity, taken control of their sound and embraced the Queen-esque theatrical elements of their DNA, chart-topping Ivor Novello award-winning Sussex soft rockers The Feeling return with a whole new perspective. Ex...Carpenter Brut
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 22 March 2026
Influenced by martial, industrial, and metal sounds - while leaving room for more pop and atmospheric parts - Franck Hueso, better known by his stage name Carpenter Brut, is a French darksynth artist mixes sounds from horror films, me...
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O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 22 March 2026
Carpenter Brut at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Entitled Sons
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 12 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...Daniel O'Reilly
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 17 April 2026
Despite courting controversy, Daniel O'Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK and his fans have grown up with him through the years! Coming off the back of a ...Lady Pank
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 19 April 2026
One of the most popular groups in the history of Polish rock, 1980's rockers Lady Pank come to the UK. The chart-topping Wroclaw act garnered some attention in the United States in 1985, when MTV placed the video for the band's single "Mi...Louane
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 23 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...Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 24 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...LOVE with Johnny Echols
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 2 May 2026
Iconic 60's Los Angeles psychedelic folk rockers LOVE, with original guitarist Johnny Echols, sees Arthur Lee's longest serving band perform classic songs from Love's first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course Forever Changes...Ligabue
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 9 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...Ligabue London Tickets
My Leonard Cohen
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 28 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...How to get to the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire Frequently Asked Questions
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire does not have it's own car parking. Street parking is limited.
The nearst car park is Westfield Shopping Centre.
Tube - Shepherd's Bush Central, Shepherd's Bush Market
Bus - Shepherd's Bush Green, Shepherd's Bush Market, Uxbridge Road
The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire has a capacity of 2'000.
For further information on your tickets, you can view the O2 Shepherd's Bush FAQs.
The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire box offive opens from 4pm on the day of your event.
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If you lose an item suring your visit to the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, please email their customer services team with the date of your visit and an item descrpition. They hold onto lost property for 7 days.
Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush.
No you cannot take your own food and drink into the O2 Shepherd's Bush. This also includes chewing gum. You can buy drinks and snacks inside, and they have free water
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Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
