O2 Academy

A Grade B listed entertainment venue and former cinema, O2 Academy Glasgow is steeped in heritage and culture, with live music, cabaret and comedy to club nights.

By bus
Full details can be found at First Group and SPT.

Buchanan bus station is just under 2,000 metres way for wider connections.

The following bus stops are available nearby:

3 (Eglinton Street – O2 Academy side) to Govan through Shawlands

3 (Eglinton Street –opposite side) to Drumchapel, through the city centre and West End

4 (Eglinton Street – O2 Academy side) to Newton Mearns

4 (Eglinton Street – opposite side) to Knightswood, passes Glasgow University, to the city centre through the West End

38 (Eglinton Street – opposite side) to various locations in the east end

57 (Eglinton Street – O2 Academy side) to the south side through Kennishead and Silverburn

57 (Eglinton Street – opposite side) to the north of Glasgow through the city centre

Night buses (12.30am-4.30am) are also available on Saturday and Sunday.

N38 (From Eglinton Street - O2 Academy side) to Newton Mearns - Route through Shawlands

N57 (From Eglinton Street - O2 Academy side) to Pollok - Route through Shawlands

N57 (From Eglinton Street - opposite side) to Robroyston - Route through City Centre

N38 (From Eglinton Street - O2 Academy side) through Shawlands to Newton Mearns

N57 (From Eglinton Street – O2 Academy side) through Shawlands to Pollok

N57 (From Eglinton Street 0 opposite side) through the city centre to Robroyston

By train
Glasgow Central Station is about a 10 minute walk and has links to trains all over Scotland and services to various locations in England.

Glasgow Queen Street Station is about a 15 minute walk and has links to trains all over Scotland and services to various locations in England.

The closest railway station is Glasgow Central, a major mainline station; at around 1,100 metres and there’s Glasgow Queen Street station, slightly further along at just over 1,600 metres away.

For a handy guide to travelling by train visit TransPennine Express or National Rail.

Accessible facilities
Glasgow Central station has a large concourse and step free routes, escalators and lifts, and an accessible toilet (radar key).

Queen Street has staff assistance, ramp for train access, level access to the high level, lift access to low level platforms and RNIB REAT guidance system (fob required) and accessible toilet (radar key).

Parking and by car
We’re easy to get to by all major approach roads, including the M8 motorway.

There are options for on street parking in the surrounding area, subject to a voucher system operated by the City Council. These can be bought at local participating shops, but be sure to check, as some streets are free after 6pm or 8pm.

There is also a 159 space car park at Bridge Street subway station, around 300 metres away on Eglinton Street.

Please be aware that the car park at Eglington Court is residential only and isn't available to customers visiting O2 Academy Glasgow, at any time.

Disabled parking and by car
We do not have our own parking facilities, but there are options with parking vouchers as well as being free in some streets after 6pm or 8pm.

There is also a 159 space car park at Bridge Street subway station, around 300 metres away on Eglinton Street.

We have a drop off point at the entrance of our venue.

By subway
The nearest subway station is Bridge Street, that’s around 300 metres away on Eglinton Street, please check the SPT site for opening hours.

This venue has wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities.

Call us between 12pm and 4pm, Monday to Saturday on +44 (0)141 418 3000 or email us (mail@o2academyglasgow.co.uk) to advise your personal assistant and access requirements.

Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.