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O2 Academy Birmingham

Birmingham

A major gig venue on Horsefair in Birmingham city centre, near the Chinese Quarter and the Mailbox, with three rooms hosting touring bands, club nights and comedy.

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Where to stay

  • Southside & the Chinese QuarterHotels a few minutes' walk away
  • MailboxCanalside hotels about 10 minutes' walk away
  • Brindleyplace / Broad StreetHotels and bars about 15 minutes' walk away
  • Birmingham city centreThe most choice, around New Street station

Getting there

  • Birmingham New Street station is about 500 metres away; leave by the Southside exit towards Smallbrook Queensway
  • Buses 61, 63, 146 and X64 stop right outside the venue
  • There is no venue car park; the Mailbox car park on Wharfside Street is about 600 metres away
  • Street parking is on Bow Street and Irving Street behind the venue
TipCome by train if you can: New Street is close and has trains across the Midlands late into the evening, but check your last train home before the gig.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near O2 Academy Birmingham?

Southside & the Chinese Quarter: Hotels a few minutes' walk away. Mailbox: Canalside hotels about 10 minutes' walk away. Brindleyplace / Broad Street: Hotels and bars about 15 minutes' walk away. Birmingham city centre: The most choice, around New Street station.

How do I get to O2 Academy Birmingham?

Birmingham New Street station is about 500 metres away; leave by the Southside exit towards Smallbrook Queensway. Buses 61, 63, 146 and X64 stop right outside the venue. There is no venue car park; the Mailbox car park on Wharfside Street is about 600 metres away. Street parking is on Bow Street and Irving Street behind the venue.

Any tips for visiting O2 Academy Birmingham?

Come by train if you can: New Street is close and has trains across the Midlands late into the evening, but check your last train home before the gig.

Which airport is closest to O2 Academy Birmingham?

The nearest airport on this site is Birmingham Airport, about 7 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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