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Description

A purpose built entertainment centre, the O2 Academy Islington is known for hosting a variety of live entertainment as well as club nights. With regards to music, the O2 Academy Islington is known for welcoming a huge variety of prolific rock and indie bands such as Bon Jovi, Fall Out Boy, the Cure, Muse, Biffy Clyro, Funeral For a Friend, KISS, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Script. It has also hosted artists from other genres, such as the incredibly famous rapper, Eminem, hip hop artist Tyler the Creator and pop singer JoJo. The O2 Academy Islington has also become known for its popular club nights, including the weekly pop and disco party, Club De Fromage.

Located in the N1 Shopping mall that is just off Upper Street in Islington, North London, the O2 Academy Islington is divided into two rooms; the main venue and the O2 Academy 2 which is just next door and has a smaller capacity. Managed by the Academy Music Group, the O2 Academy Islington is one of the smallest of the three four London Academy venues but still hosts an impressive array of high profile artists, boasting an incredible, intimate atmosphere.

Capacity and Seating

The main venue of the O2 Academy Islington has a capacity of 800 as well as a second room, Academy 2, which can hold 250 people. Given that the capacity is so small, the venue is standing only and is known for boasting an intimate, immersive atmosphere. It also means that views of the stage are generally good in the O2 Academy Islington.

The O2 Academy Islington Contact and Opening times

For any general enquiries please call Call +44 (0)20 7288 4400 which will be available from 10am to 6pm,

The O2 Academy Islington Access line is +44 (0)20 7288 4400 or you can email the venue on +44 (0)20 7288 4400.

Box Office Opening times

The O2 Academy Islington opening times are 12 noon - 4pm, Monday- Saturday

Getting there

The O2 Academy Islington is located in North London and is easily reachable by public transport or alternatively, you could take the car. The O2 Academy Islington address is:

Angel Central

London

N1 0PS

United Kingdom

Underground: for those who are taking the tube, then the nearest underground station is Angel.

Train: if you are planning on taking the train, then the closest overground train station is Highbury and Islington rail station, which is 0.9 miles away. Alternatively, Kings Cross and St Pancras train stations are about 20 minutes by foot from the O2 Academy Islington.

Bus: if you are taking the bus, then there are many bus services which stop near the venue, for example you can take bus routes 38, 56, 73, 341, 476, N38 and N73 which stop at Upper Street.

Car: please be aware that the venue is inside the London Congestion Charge Zone. If you are driving to the venue, then you can use a 100 space car park which is located in Angel Central, on Parkfield Street, which is just off Upper Street and accessed via Berners Road.

Access

Prior to your visit, please call the O2 Academy Islington access line on +44 (0)20 7288 4400 if you have any enquiries or need to make access bookings. Access customers are also eligible to one free ticket for a companion, please call the access number to book this. However, please be aware that it is necessary to prove that you are eligible.

Access Card

To save you time and hassle on your next booking, the O2 Academy Islington accepts the Access Card, meaning that your details will be saved with us every time you make a booking.

Wheelchair Spaces

There are many wheelchair spaces available, but lease remember that they are booked on a first come and first served basis, so it is worth booking far in advance. There are viewing areas are available for access customers as well as companions.

Assistance and Guide Dogs

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome in the O2 Academy Islington, but we can also provide a safe place for your assistance dogs throughout the performance.

Facilities and Age Restrictions

Facilities

There are several bars in the O2 Academy Islington and also a cloakroom but please be aware that this has limited space.

Age Restriction s

Age restrictions can differ depending on the event but 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.

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