A live music venue with a stage set up for a band, drum kits, keyboards, orange lighting, and a crowd at O2 Academy Bristol.
A live music venue with an ornate proscenium stage, sound equipment, and balcony seating at O2 Academy Bristol.
A narrow hallway with red lighting and an illuminated exit sign at O2 Academy Bristol.
A live music venue with an industrial-style mezzanine, metal railings, and dark blue walls at O2 Academy Bristol.

Main Auditorium at O2 Academy Bristol

Live Music Venue
·
Whole venue
Frogmore Street, BRISTOL, BS15NA –
Harbourside, Bristol
Up to 300
seats
Up to 1600
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

O2 Academy Bristol is a live music venue defined by a performance-focused auditorium layout that supports amplified productions.

Design: The venue presents an industrial theatre interior with high ceilings, black-painted surfaces, exposed trussing and metal detailing, producing a functional, stage-focused appearance.

Features: A full PA system, stage-mounted lighting trusses and a fixed stage support live production. Balcony levels and a front security barricade provide segregated viewing areas above the standing floor. Accessibility features include a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and climate control is provided by air conditioning; hosts may supply DJs or play their own music.

Ideal for: Promoters and production teams seeking a performance-ready, standing-orientated music space that supports strong technical production and audience flow.

What guests say: The venue's entry procedures and access arrangements are organised and enable escorted entry to seated areas. The space delivers strong sound and lighting but can feel warm on crowded nights.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 1600
  • Theatre
    up to 300

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: 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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 23:00

Host rules

- No smoking on premises.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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About O2 Academy Bristol

O2 Academy Bristol is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Robyn Hill
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
5h Response time
84% Response rate

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