Main Room at O2 Academy Bournemouth

About this space

O2 Academy Bournemouth is a live music venue operating from a converted 19th-century theatre, defined by a preserved, listed auditorium that organises the performance space.

Design: The interior presents a stage-forward layout with a high ceiling and layered spectator levels; theatrical lighting and a predominantly dark palette emphasise the performance area.

Features: A professional PA and speaker system serves the main auditorium, and hosts may use their own music or bring an external DJ. Venue Wi‑Fi is available. Accessibility provision includes a step‑free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Music promoters and groups seeking an energetic, performance-led evening that mixes standing and seated areas.

What guests say: The venue's staff are attentive and helpful during events. The auditorium produces a lively, party atmosphere and events are well organised.

Capacity

• Standing

  up to 1800
• Dining

  up to 400
• Theatre

  up to 700
• Cabaret

  up to 300
• Classroom

  up to 400

Catering and drinks

Facilities

• Wi-Fi available
• Projector
• Flatscreen TV
• Whiteboard
• PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
• Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
• Quiet space
• Free parking is available on-site (10 spaces)
• Free on-street parking
• Paid parking facilities available nearby
• Unavailable: Flipchart Flipchart
• Unavailable: Conference call facilities Conference call facilities
• Unavailable: Air conditioner Air conditioner
• Unavailable: Natural light Natural light
• Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

• Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
• Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
• No noise restrictions