O2 Academy Newcastle upon Tyne
The O2 Academy on the Westgate Road in Newcastle city centre has something to entertain revellers virtually every night of the year: Newcastle was crying out for such a venue for a long time after the Mayfair shut its doors on Newgate Street for redevelopment of the area, and duly got what it craved when the Bingo Hall on the same premises shut its doors a few years ago!
Since then, the Academy has been packed out night after night showing the very best musical talent available in the UK, becoming an established part of the UK touring scene for leading and upcoming bands.
With a slightly more independent feel than that other famous venue the City Hall, and more intimate than Newcastle Arena, the academy is a firm favourite amongst Indie music fans and fans of upcoming talent on Tyneside.
Furthermore, it includes a smaller separate space within the venue, called Academy 2, holding about 400 people that specialises in putting on up and coming local acts.
Over recent years the Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Hard Fi have all played the venue and the Academy continues to put on great bands throughout the year.You can pay on the door for Bulletproof nights, but it usually starts getting very busy later on so arrive before 9.00pm to avoid queues or disappointment!
Opening Times:
The Box Office is shut on Sundays but open every other day from 12.00pm until 4.00pm except Thursdays, when it stays open until 6.00pm
How To Find O2 Academy Newcastle:
The great thing about the O2 Academy is its location – you don’t have to trek off to the edge of town somewhere to see the gig you want like in some other cities!
It is centrally located and easy to get to from the Central Station Metro or Monument Metro.
Being Newcastle upon Tyne, there are also plenty of bars and restaurants in the area to start your night off, or if you still have the energy, to finish it!
Address:
O2 Academy Newcastle
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SW
Tel: 0191 260 2020
Website: O2 Academy Newcastle