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O2 Academy Islington Events & Tickets

O2 Academy Islington in London has 49 upcoming events: 48 concerts and 1 experience. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About O2 Academy Islington

The O2 Academy Islington, formerly known as the Carling Academy Islington, is an indoor music venue situated in the N1 Shopping Centre accessible via Upper Street and Liverpool Road, in the London Borough of Islington. It is run by the Academy Music Group. The main venue has a capacity of 800, and the adjacent O2 Academy 2 holds 250.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • AngelMetro station220 m · 4 min walk
  • City RoadMetro station810 m · 13 min walk
  • Essex RoadTrain station1 km · 16 min walk
  • London King's CrossTrain station1.2 km · 19 min walk
  • Caledonian Road & BarnsburyTrain station1.2 km · 19 min walk
  • York RoadMetro station1.2 km · 19 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Multi-storey car park30 m · 1 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • WagamamaRestaurant · asian20 m · 1 min walk
  • Saint EspressoCafé · coffee shop40 m · 1 min walk
  • George IVPub60 m · 1 min walk
  • Jones & SonsRestaurant70 m · 1 min walk
  • Pelicana ChickenRestaurant · korean80 m · 1 min walk
  • Tea For uCafé · tea80 m · 1 min walk
  • Islington TownhousePub90 m · 1 min walk
  • Ding TeaCafé · bubble tea90 m · 1 min walk

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O2 Academy Islington: FAQs

What's on at O2 Academy Islington?

O2 Academy Islington has 49 upcoming events. Next up: Hulvey on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Where is O2 Academy Islington?

O2 Academy Islington is located at Angel Central, 16 Parkfield Street, Islington, London, N1 0PS.

Is there parking at O2 Academy Islington?

Angel Central car park - Charges made for parking. Opening times: Sun - Thu: 07:30 - 00:30 Fri - Sat: 07:30 - 02:30

Does O2 Academy Islington have accessible seating?

The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. Customers requiring access to the disabled area at O2 Academy Islington must contact the venue on 020 7288 4410 between 10am and 5pm (Monday - Friday) or email disabledbookings@o2academyislington.co.uk with requirements so the appropriate provisions can be made. Customers will then be required to purchase ticket(s) for the event through any agency to confirm their booking.

When is the O2 Academy Islington box office open?

12pm-4pm, Monday - Saturday.

What is the nearest station to O2 Academy Islington?

The nearest station is Angel (Metro station), about 220 m from O2 Academy Islington.

Which hotels are closest to O2 Academy Islington?

The closest places to stay are Premier Inn (90 m), Hilton London Angel Islington (230 m), and DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross (330 m).