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About O2 Academy Bristol

O2 Academy Bristol is a premier live music venue located in the heart of Bristol, housing two intimate spaces for shows and events. With a flexible seating configuration that changes by event, Academy 1 seats primarily as a standing room for high-energy performances, while Academy 2 offers a more compact setting with seating options. The venue has hosted a wide range of artists from indie to EDM, rock to hip-hop, and continues to be a staple in Bristol’s music scene.

Parking is convenient with the adjacent Trenchard Street multi-storey car park located about 150 metres away, while street parking is limited. For many guests, Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest mainline station, and central bus routes stop near The Hippodrome/Colston Hall area, keeping this venue easily accessible from across the city. When planning a visit, consider nearby hotels and dining options to pair your night out with a comfortable stay or a tasty pre-show meal. We’ve got you covered with reliable, easy ticket access and friendly local advice.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1-2 Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA, England.
  • Venue type and spaces: music venue with two spaces – Academy 1 (capacity 1,600) and Academy 2 (capacity 250).
  • Seating/chart: seating plan available on official pages; show configurations vary by event; Academy 1 is primarily standing.
  • Parking: adjacent Trenchard Street multi-storey car park (approximately 150 metres away); street parking is limited.
  • Transit: nearest mainline station is Bristol Temple Meads; central bus routes stop near The Hippodrome/Colston Hall area; Frogmore Street is in Bristol city centre.
  • Nearby hotels: city-center options such as Future Inns Bristol are nearby (roughly a 7‑minute drive from the venue).
  • Notable events hosted: acts include Faithless, Gorillaz, Kings of Leon, Massive Attack, Portishead; The Libertines, Tyler The Creator, James Bay, The Charlatans, and more.
  • Renamed/demolished: originally Locarno (1966–97), later Rock (1999–2001), Carling Academy Bristol (2001–08), renamed O2 Academy Bristol in 2009.
  • Current status: open and operating as O2 Academy Bristol, part of Academy Music Group's network.