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About O2 Academy Oxford

O2 Academy Oxford is a storied Edwardian-era live music venue located at 190 Cowley Road in Oxford. With multiple spaces—the main space downstairs and O2 Academy 2 upstairs—the venue has hosted an array of legends and rising stars, from early Radiohead shows to performances by Ed Sheeran, Foals, Muse, Coldplay, and Ozzy Osbourne. The site has also been known as The Zodiac and Carling Academy Oxford in years past. Whether you’re here for a high-energy headline show or an intimate set upstairs, secure your seats and enjoy a night of premier live music just minutes from central Oxford.

Seating configurations vary by show, with a combined capacity commonly cited around 1,350 (main space ~1,020 and upstairs ~436 in some configurations; figures may differ by setup). Ticketmaster provides seating charts for both O2 Academy Oxford and O2 Academy 2 to help you pick your preferred view. Parking isn’t available on-site, but Union Street Car Park behind Tesco on Cowley Road offers 74 spaces nearby. The venue is well-served by city buses (City 5 near Cowley Road), and Oxford Rail Station is roughly 2 miles away. Bike racks are available for cyclists. For convenience and a great stay, explore nearby hotels such as Crown House, Athena Guest House, Mercure Oxford Eastgate, and Old Bank Hotel. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket purchasing and trusted local guidance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: Edwardian-era live music venue with multiple spaces (O2 Academy Oxford downstairs and O2 Academy 2 upstairs; historically The Venue and The Zodiac).
  • Capacity: commonly cited around 1,350 total; figures vary by configuration (main space ~1,020 and upstairs ~436 in some sources; other sources list ~1,456 total).
  • Seating/chart: seating charts exist for both spaces on Ticketmaster (O2 Academy Oxford and O2 Academy 2).
  • Parking: no on-site parking; nearest option is Union Street Car Park (74 spaces) behind Tesco on Cowley Road.
  • Transit: well-served by buses (City 5 stops near Cowley Road); Oxford railway station ~2 miles away; bike racks nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: multiple options within walking distance (e.g., Crown House, Athena Guest House, Mercure Oxford Eastgate, Old Bank Hotel).
  • Notable events: hosted Radiohead early shows; video for Creep filmed there; other acts have included Ed Sheeran, Foals, Stereophonics, Ozzy Osbourne, Coldplay, Muse, and more.
  • Renaming/demolition: the venue is still operational as O2 Academy Oxford; previously known as The Zodiac and Carling Academy Oxford.