You got a guy™ for venue tickets
O2 Academy Edinburgh Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at O2 Academy Edinburgh
The venue
About O2 Academy Edinburgh
Welcome to O2 Academy Edinburgh, housed in the historic Exchange building at 11 New Market Road, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ. This multi‑purpose live music venue, originally the Corn Exchange, has hosted iconic acts and remains a staple in Edinburgh’s gig scene. In 2021 it rebranded as O2 Academy Edinburgh and, in 2025, returned to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange name. Whether you’re here for a big night in The Exchange or a more intimate show in one of the smaller rooms, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
We’ll walk you through seating options, parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and restaurants so you can plan a smooth trip to this historic Edinburgh venue.
Venue layout and seating: The Exchange is the main space, offering flexible configurations to suit theatres, receptions, and concerts. The venue also features two smaller rooms: The Baron (Theatre 60; Reception 900) and The Newmarket Suite (Theatre 15; Reception 136). This gives you a range of capacities—from intimate showcases to larger headline events—depending on the production.
Parking and access: There is no dedicated on-site parking. Street parking is limited, with a drop-off point at the main entrance. A nearby rear parking facility is reported to offer roughly 300–350 spaces per third‑party sources, so plan ahead if you’re driving. For those taking transit, Slateford railway station is the nearest rail link, and multiple bus routes (4, 34, 35, 44, N33, 300) serve the area. Lothian Buses run frequent services between Waverley and Slateford, typically about 11 minutes by train between destinations, depending on your route.
Hotels and dining nearby: For an easy stay before or after the show, consider hotels in the Haymarket area (Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket), nearby Murrayfield options (Murrayfield Hotel), or stylish options in the West End (The Hoxton, Edinburgh). We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations for convenient booking and value, so you can focus on enjoying the show.
Notable performers: The Exchange has hosted landmark performances from Blur, Oasis, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, Paolo Nutini, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Kaiser Chiefs, and many more. It’s a venue with a storied history in Scotland’s live music landscape.
How to secure your seats: Browse available dates for The Exchange and the smaller rooms, select your preferred seating option (use great seats/the section you want placeholders where applicable), and complete a straightforward checkout. We’re your connection in the industry—reliable, easy, and not pushy. If you need help finding the right show or seats, we’ve got you.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: The Exchange can host up to 3,000 in reception style (Theatre 300; Reception 3,000); other rooms include The Baron (Theatre 60; Reception 900) and The Newmarket Suite (Theatre 15; Reception 136).
- Address: 11 New Market Road, Edinburgh EH14 1RJ.
- Venue type and history: Historic Corn Exchange turned multi‑purpose live music and events venue; owned by Academy Music Group; rebranded as O2 Academy Edinburgh in 2021 and renamed back to Edinburgh Corn Exchange in 2025.
- Seating chart / floor plan: The Exchange is the main space with capacity details as above; additional rooms include The Baron and The Newmarket Suite with smaller capacities (see room information).
- Parking: No on-site parking; limited street parking; drop-off point at main entrance; nearby rear parking exists (approximately 300–350 spaces per third‑party sources).
- Transit: Nearest rail – Slateford station; bus routes nearby include 4, 34, 35, 44, N33 and 300; accessible via Lothian Buses; Waverley to Slateford typically ~11 minutes by train.
- Nearby hotels: Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket (near Haymarket/Slateford); Murrayfield area hotels (e.g., Murrayfield Hotel); other West End options like The Hoxton in Edinburgh.
- Notable events hosted: Acts such as Blur (sold-out 1999), Oasis, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys, Paolo Nutini, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro and Kaiser Chiefs have performed there.