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About O2 Academy Leeds

O2 Academy Leeds is a historic, Grade II listed music venue located at 55 Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 3AW. The venue features a theatre-style main room with a large capacity and a separate basement space for more intimate shows. It has hosted legendary performances since its early days as Coliseum and later Town and Country Club. In 2008, the venue rebranded as O2 Academy Leeds and continues to host a wide range of artists from rock to pop to indie.

Whether you’re hunting for a big concert experience or an intimate show in the basement space, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, friendly guidance to secure your seats and plan a seamless night out in Leeds.

Getting to O2 Academy Leeds is convenient from central Leeds, with multiple parking options nearby and accessible public transport. The Woodhouse Lane 24-hour car park (LS2 3AX) and the Rose Bowl car park behind the venue provide practical parking choices, with additional Q-Park options in the area. The venue sits roughly 900 metres from Leeds City railway station, making it easy to reach by train. Blue badge bays are available for those with accessible needs.

For visitors planning an overnight stay, Leeds offers a wealth of city-centre hotels within easy walking distance, including Park Plaza Leeds, The Met Leeds, and Queens Hotel. We’ll point you to trusted affiliate hotel partners to help you secure convenient accommodations close to the venue.

Notable past events at O2 Academy Leeds include Kaiser Chiefs’ historic 2008 opening, along with performances by Stereophonics, Marina & The Diamonds, Ellie Goulding, Paolo Nutini, MGMT, and many other acclaimed artists. When you’re ready to attend a show, we’re here to help you lock in tickets and plan a smooth trip to this iconic Leeds venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 55 Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 3AW, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: historic, Grade II listed music venue with a theatre-style main room and a smaller basement space.
  • Capacity: main auditorium 2,300 (including a 500-seat balcony); basement/Underground space 400; total across spaces ~2,700.
  • Parking & transit: Woodhouse Lane 24-hour car park (LS2 3AX); Rose Bowl car park behind the venue; nearby Q-Park options; blue badge bays available; ~900m from Leeds City railway station.
  • Nearby hotels: numerous city-centre hotels within walking distance (e.g., Park Plaza Leeds, The Met Leeds, Queens Hotel).
  • Notable events: Kaiser Chiefs opened Leeds Academy in 2008; other acts have included Stereophonics, Marina & The Diamonds, Ellie Goulding, Paolo Nutini, MGMT and more.
  • Renamed/renovation history: built as Coliseum, later Town and Country Club, Leeds Academy, and Leeds/O2 Academy Leeds; the O2 sponsorship rebranded the venue in 2008 and it remains active as O2 Academy Leeds.