O2 Glasgow Reviews

Didn't like the confiscation of food and not having be able to get everything back, even though we told then everything that we had. However as I'm deeply disappointed in staff handling, the show we went to was great, the sound was good apart from sudden mic accidents and some of the staff were friendly.
Overall don't bother bringing food or drinks to this place, you will lose it.

Great place for gigs. Surprisingly fast service at the bar!

Drinks are very expensive, sound can be great, not enough toilets in the standing area.

Event-wise this place is great, but the bar is daylight robbery and the bathrooms are both terrible and I m very poor locations.

Pit Staff amazing, need more signs outside about bag having to be checked in and priority open before main not at same time because take longer with priority letting you in. But lovely security and the way the venue is laid out makes this a great place to go.

Been here loads of times. Brilliant venue to see a concert. Highly recommended can't wait until my next visit.

Great venue, lots of bars but not enough ladies' toilets

First time I've been to a gig here. Surprised by the size of it. The sound was great too...

Great venue..been there loads of times..sound quality, always great.

Saw Of Monsters of Men there on 31st October 2019, great gig and the venue was good. Could be doing without the "bog troll" pretty insulting someone has to make a living that way!

It's an OK venue. Extremely hot with a full house. An old cinema being used as a concert venue. Shows its age.

Not the most glamourous of looking venues and was rather cold (dec 17) but the gig we saw was good

Avoid this venue AT ALL COSTS! Never had an experiance like this in my life the place was a joke, majority of the bouncers thought they were in a WWE royal rumble match i was personally attacked because woman that were clearly sh*ging them said something to then and I was pulled in the back cloak room and attacked. I understand resonable force is allowed but 3 men attacking a young 18 year old girl to the ground confusses me and twisting my arm right up my back when i wasent resisting godknows! My first and last time in this dump! it looks clatty anyway should have trusted my instincts people do youselfs a favour and dont risk it.

Great atmosphere wasn't: impressed trying to find a seat upstairs was in darkness had to switch on my phone for light in case I fell

The academy is a great venue for a gig. Easy access to the bars, good sized stage and no seats.

Superb venue for live music. Not a huge venue (capacity of around 2000-2500) but great acoustics and clear views of the stage. This gives the gig a more intimate feel and gets you more involved with the performance than is sometimes the case at larger venues. Plenty bars inside the hall, all with a good view of the stage, so you don't miss a minute of the show. My only complaint would be the need for more and larger toilet facilities as the male one, that I used at the back of the hall, could only accommodate 3 people at a time. As a result there was always large queues so a strong bladder is required.

We didn't really like the venue, too old and overcrowded.

Staff were amazing to assist with our son to accessible seating. They were back and forth all night to make sure he was ok and enjoying the gig. Thank-you.

Class venue, just saw goldfrapp there, it was mental!

Good venue, pretty intimate. Bar prices are ridiculous, as is to be expected.

Too big for my liking. I hate plastic glasses and poor selection of non-alcoholic drinks, too few toilets for the capacity. Bad for parking. A place to go to experience how cattle feel.

We went for a wresling event. The venue looks very humble on the outside and gives you no expectations of the grand inside. Drinks were reasonable.

Very poorly managed space for busy gigs, dangerously overcapacity at times.

Small, old fashioned venue, with a good atmosphere. Could do with a refurb to bring it up to date.

Ok venue as sound was good and set out meant decent view of bands. Downside was the tiny toilets which meant queues and the extortionate rip off prices for drink ( all O2 venues seem to have rip off prices) although service at the bar was quick and staff decent.
Also long queues outside to get in which meant missing a support band.

Great convert venue with good sound quality. One of my favourites in Glasgow. Sometimes gigs can be overcrowded in the stalls so get down early

Smaller more intimate venue... And sell beer in a 2 pint glass (plastic, lol)! Awesome!!

Great old looking venue,fantastic atmosphere, good facilities and really good

Great venue and great atmosphere. Never felt too busy or crowded despite (Skunk Anansie) being a sold out gig. Personally, I think this venue is v good acoustically too. Within easy reach of the city centre.

Whilst Nick Offerman was superb the venue wasnt good. Balcony seats were far too narrow, the bloke next to me was almost sat in my lap! Venue started warm but by the end of the 90 minutes it was sweltering.
I'd think twice about going to see anything there again to be honest.

Great venue good sounds just make sure you don't stand next to someone with b.o bad mistake

Amazing music venue. Needs to hold less people. Felt too crushed

Loved jacksons hated guy from corrie doing northern soul he did more mixing with the synthesizer than playing soul . But overall was good.

Great gig venue but seriously need to clean the massive pool of piss in the toilets.

Always enjoy gigs at this venue! Great sound and atmosphere!

Mostly a great venue but confusing and annoying ID policy almost ruined our night.

Great venue, not too big that you can't see the stage.

Went to see embrace on the 28/3/18. Wat a great venue,and ideal location 10 mins walk city centre,and buses,on the door step. Staff were excellent. Venue sound was great oder buiding holds the sound better. Faultless...

Quite good but the balcony becomes very hot after a while.

Probably one of the best venues in Glasgow for a gig, the O2 is located a short walk away from Glasgow central station and a subway station. The venue has great acoustics and looks incredible. The standing area is more fun but the seated seats offer a good view too. They host a wide variety of music on a daily basis.

Always a good gig at the O2. Great venue, helpful staff.

Had a great night at the Skunk Anansie gig..the O2 Acadamy is a perfect sized venue..

Amazing venue!!!! Saw Troye Sivan there last weekend, was incredible! Staff were so nice and helpful and I had such a good view of Troye and I had the best night ever!!!!!

Such a welcoming atmosphere when you go here. Great for gigs! Friendly staff just wish they would open on time c;

A grubby little venue space inside a beautiful art deco building. The place is tired looking & isn't wearing well. I would love to see it restored to its former glory.
There's 3 tiers in the standing area on the ground floor so finding a decent spot to see the stage isn't usually a problem, even if you're short.
The venue looks a bit sad these days & the atmosphere at some recent gigs could only be described as 'flat' - it's a real pity because I remember seeing some amazing bands there.

Rowdy drunk people ..allowed to sit blocking fire exits..