Listings for O2 Academy Bristol

Description

Situated in the centre of the vibrant and cultural city of Bristol, which is known for its thriving music scene, the O2 Academy Bristol welcomes a variety of internationally acclaimed artists from a range of musical genres. For example, the O2 Academy Bristol has hosted prolific artists such as Amy Winehouse, Elbow, Kendrick Lamar, Foals, Arcade Fire, King of Leon, Faithless, Ian Brown, Gorillaz, Bloc Party, Zane Lowe, The Libertines, Tyler the Creator, Jame Bay, Massive Attack and the Fratellis. 

The venue also hosts club nights with DJs and the well known, weekly, Ramshackle, Bristol’s weekly rave which has welcomed DJs such as Annie Mac presents, One Nation, Bedlam and Sidewinder. In the main room of Ramshackle, resident DJs, the Postman and Andy Tokoyo play Indie and Alternative music as well as other guest DJs. The club nights also have different themes, such as beach parties, Christmas and Easter as well as band specific promotions. The event space is also sometimes hired for private events, parties and even weddings.

Previously an ABC cinema and a “Rock” club, the O2 Academy Bristol is run by the Academy Music Group, who also manage multiple venues in most major UK cities, the O2 Academy Bristol is also sponsored by the telecommunications company, the O2. The O2 Academy Bristol was the third Academy Venue to open in the UK.

Capacity and Seating

The O2 Academy Bristol is split into two rooms; the main hall, which has a capacity of 2000 people, and also a smaller, additional room which has a capacity of 350 people and is used for club nights and smaller events.

Contact and Opening Times

Contact 

For general enquiries, you can contact the O2 Academy Bristol on +44 (0)117 927 9227 from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Ticketmaster is the Academy Music Group’s official booking partner. You can either book online call them on 0844 477 2000, or book in person at the venue box office.

Box Office Opening times

Box office times: 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. and 12pm to 5pm on Saturday. Box Office times are different on bank holidays so check.

O2 Academy Bristol Access line: +44 (0)117 927 9227 or email disabledbookings@o2academybristol.co.uk.

Getting there

The O2 Academy Bristol is easily accessible by bus, train and car. If you are wanting to put the address in the Satnav, it is:

Frogmore Street

Bristol

BS1 5NA

United Kingdom

Bus: there are several bus routes to and from the city centre and numbers 1, 3, 8 and 9 stop at College Green and go from Bristol Temple Meads, which is only 150 metres away. There are also bus numbers 19, X74, 70 and 12C which all run from the University of West England to the city centre, which is 500 metres away. There are also night buses available from different city centre stops.

Train: Bristol Temple Meads station is the largest train station in Bristol and is about a 20 minute walk away from the O2 Academy Bristol.

Car: the Bristol O2 Academy is easy to reach by all major roads, such as the M5, M32, A4, M4 and A38. The recommended place to park is the Trenchard Street car park, which is accessible by lift to Frogmore street. Please note that the O2 Academy Bristol does not have its own parking facilities and parking in the street is limited.

Access

Please call the O2 Academy Bristol for any access enquiries or access bookings on +44 (0)117 927 9227 or email disabledbookings@o2academybristol.co.uk.

The O2 Academy Bristol also has one companion ticket available per customer, which is free of charge, and are there to support you throughout the visit. You will have to prove that you are eligible for this ticket.

The O2 Academy Bristol also accepts the Access Card, which will allow your details to stay on the system and you will not have to repeat any information after your visit. The O2 Academy Bristol’s online booking forms are available on the website.

Getting there

Bus: If you are taking the bus, then almost all buses in Bristol are accessible but please check in advance.

Train: Bristol Temple Meads train station has staff assistance, induction loops and lifts to all platforms.

Car: there are accessible parking bays in the 24 hour Trenchard Street car park, where there is a lift which grants access to Frogmore Street.

Wheelchair Spaces

There are wheelchair spaces available however please be aware that these are on a first come and first served basis. There are viewing areas available for access customers and their companion, however only yourself and the companion can go in these areas.

Assistance and Guide Dogs

Guide dogs and Assistance dogs are welcome in the O2 Academy Bristol and we can arrange for them to be looked after in a quiet, safe place for the duration of the performance.

Facilities and Age Restriction

Facilities 

The O2 Academy Bristol has both a cloakroom and several bars in the venue. If you are not sure where the cloakroom is, please ask a member of staff to show you. The

Age Restriction

Age restrictions differ depending on the event, here are a few general rules:

No under 8s, but contact the venue if you are unsure

8-13 years must be accompanied by an adult.

History

Opening its doors in 1966, the site of the O2 Academy Bristol was formerly a part of Mecca Leisure Group’s New Entertainments Centre and also an ABC Cinema. When it opened in 1966, it included licensed bars, an ice rink, bowling lanes, a casino, a night club and a cinema. However, this was mostly demolished in 1998 and the site became student accommodation. It was a cinema until 1996 and then a nightclub in 2000, called the “Rock”. In 2001, the site was bought by the Academy Music Group who named it the Carling Academy, the current sponsor at the time. 

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