O2 Academy Bournemouth
Live Music Venue
570 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4BH
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Boscombe West, Bournemouth
Spaces for hire at O2 Academy Bournemouth
Main Room
Live Music Venue
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Whole venue
700 seats
1800 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
A bold, round, multi-level playground of a venue spread across three floors—perfect for anything from high-energy gigs to elegant seated dinners or even a punchy night of combat sports. Whether you’re packing in 1,800 standing, 700 seated, 500 at tables, or 900 fight-night fans, this space is ready to bring the noise.
Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Tuesday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Wednesday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Thursday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Friday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Saturday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Sunday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Main Room
10:00 –
1:00
from
£2000
hire fee per day
Facilities and catering options
Up to 1800
standing
Up to 700
seats
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
About O2 Academy Bournemouth
O2 Academy Bournemouth is an outstanding Grade II listed building and provides a beautiful backdrop for any event. Over 100 years old, the venue was built in 1894 by Archibald Beckett and opened on 27 May 1895 as The Grand Theatre and Pavilion. Early shows came from some of the biggest talents of the time, alongside silent film, opera and even a circus. In 1899 it became the Boscombe Grand Theatre, a Music Hall which also hosted singing, dancing and comedy shows, as well as theatre productions.
In 1905 the theatre was re-branded the Boscombe Hippodrome and continued to run as a successful Music Hall until it closed its doors in 1956 and reopened as a Dance Hall called the Royal Arcade Ballrooms. Music fans danced their way through the 1970s when changing trends hailed in a new era; as Starkers Royal Ballroom it saw epic shows from the biggest rock acts before becoming Tiffany’s Disco and The Academy in the 1980s and was crowned Best Club in the UK multiple times. In 1997 the venue became the Opera House, putting Bournemouth on the map as a serious clubbing destination.
In 1905 the theatre was re-branded the Boscombe Hippodrome and continued to run as a successful Music Hall until it closed its doors in 1956 and reopened as a Dance Hall called the Royal Arcade Ballrooms. Music fans danced their way through the 1970s when changing trends hailed in a new era; as Starkers Royal Ballroom it saw epic shows from the biggest rock acts before becoming Tiffany’s Disco and The Academy in the 1980s and was crowned Best Club in the UK multiple times. In 1997 the venue became the Opera House, putting Bournemouth on the map as a serious clubbing destination.
FAQ
Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 6 months from the original date, at no cost.
O2 Academy Bournemouth does not offer catering.
- Free parking is available on-site: 10 spaces
- Free on-street parking is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
O2 Academy Bournemouth is located at 570 Christchurch Rd, in the Boscombe West, Bournemouth district of Bournemouth.