The AcademicBirmingham · Thu, 22 Apr 2027

About this event

The Academic at O2 Academy2 Birmingham: show day guide

Show starts

19:00

The Academic on stage(est.)

19:00

Set length(est.)

1 hr

Expected finish(est.)

20:00

Getting there

Birmingham New Street, 400 m (7 min walk)

Parking

Street parking in Birmingham City Centre is limited

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

Please note: A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies for the presale, rising to a max of 8 tickets per person and per household for the general sale. Tickets in excess of this will be cancelled.

Please note

Age Restrictions: Over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol. A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies for the presale, rising to a max of 8 tickets per person and per household for the general sale. Tickets in excess of this will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Malahide Castle & Gardens, Malahide on 20 June 2026

1. 1Why Can't We Be Friends
2. 2Acting My Age
3. 3Don't Take It Personally
4. 4Different
5. 5Girlfriends
6. 6Bear Claws

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Academic

Line-up

• The Academic22 upcoming dates

Parking

Street parking in Birmingham City Centre is limited

Accessible seating

To book tickets by phone, call us between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday on +44 (0)121 622 8250 or email disabledbookings@o2academybirmingham.co.uk with your access requirements and the show you wish to see in order to make a booking. Spaces may be limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis and you must book directly through the venue to ensure access. You can also contact the box office through text relay www.textrelay.org.uk should this be required. There is a designated static area situated on the balcony level suitable for 6 registered disabled persons and their carers in O2 Academy Birmingham. For stalls only events at O2 Academy Birmingham there is a static raised area suitable for 6 persons and their carers. In O2 Academy 2 Birmingham there is a designated static area for 4 registered disabled persons and their carers. There is no static area in O2 Academy 3 Birmingham but provisions can be made on request. The static disabled access areas are accessible using a lift. There are low level counters throughout the venue and access to disabled toilets will be with a radar key. Please contact the venue for further information.

Venue rules

The stalls area is general admission, all standing. The balcony has 486 unreserved seating and room for 113 persons standing. As seating is unreserved if you would prefer a seat please arrive early. No seats will be reserved unless the event is stated as a reserved seated show. 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.

Children

Age Restrictions: Gigs: The minimum age is 8 unless with written permission from venue management. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Clubs: Strictly over 18s (Photographic ID may be required)

Box office

The Box Office is currently situated at 16 to 18 Horse Fair, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B1 1DB.

Full O2 Academy2 Birmingham seating plan →