Fat Freddy's Drop: 21st anniversary of Based on a True StoryLeeds · Tue, 20 Oct 2026

About this event

Know before you go

Ticket limit

Please note: There is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event

Please note

Standing: Over 14s only. Seated: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18 in the seated area. Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

Line-up

• Fat Freddy's Drop6 upcoming dates

Capacity

2,300

Parking

We strongly recommend using public transport whenever possible, but for details on local parking and other travel information click our Venue Info page.

Accessible seating

The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. To book tickets for O2 Academy Leeds please contact the venue direct via email access@o2academyleeds.co.uk with your access requirements, telephone number and the show you wish to see in order to make a booking. A small percentage of access tickets will be available through presale (but these will not be processed until the onsale date- please include details of your presale eligibility when emailing) and the rest of the tickets can be booked from the general on sale time, and cannot be reserved before this. If you have any queries regarding this please contact the venue prior to the on sale date to avoid disappointment. All e-mails will be responded to in the order they are received. And you will then be contacted via telephone for the booking to be taken if the event has not already sold out. Spaces are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis and you must book directly through the venue to ensure access to the facilities at O2 Academy Leeds. Should you book via another outlet we cannot guarantee access to the facilities. Once you have been in contact with the venue you will be sent a confirmation letter which must be brought with you to the venue. You can also contact the box office through text relay for information on 18002 0113 381 1555 should this be required.

Venue rules

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording. No food, bottles, cans or alcohol to be brought onto the premises. No smoking. Security measures are in place so there will be bag checks on arrival. Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 29.7cm Width: 21cm Depth: 15cm Large bags, including rucksacks, are not allowed and there are no facilities to leave any luggage so please make alternative arrangements. If you really have to bring a bag and its preferable you don't, please make sure its small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm

Children

Gigs: The minimum age is 8 unless with written permission from venue management. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult, no more the two under 14 year olds per adult. When the balcony is open for an event all under 14s and accompanying adults must buy balcony tickets. Children under 8 years old will not be allowed in the building without the prior consent of the General Manager. Clubs: Strictly over 18s (Photographic ID may be required)

Box office

If you're picking up tickets for a show that you're attending, you just need to come to the Box Office when the doors open on the day of the event. These tickets cannot be made available earlier.

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