O2 Academy Birmingham

Address

O2 Academy Birmingham,
16-18 Horsefair,
Bristol Street,
B1 1DB
O2 Academy 2 Birmingham,
16-18 Horsefair,
Bristol Street,
B1 1DB
O2 Academy 3 Birmingham,
16-18 Horsefair,
Bristol Street,
B1 1DB

Travel:

 

This is a guide to the local public transport links, hotels and car parks. Please pay special attention to the neighbourhood policy of O2 Academy Birmingham.

O2 Academy Birmingham is at the site of the former Dome Nightclub, with excellent public transport links and is within close proximity of the Bullring and Arcadian.

 

Pedestrians:

A pedestrian link is via a subway at Holloway Circus roundabout (known locally as Chinese Pagoda Island). There are two entry/exit points. One is via the top of Smallbrook Queensway (on the opposite side of the Radisson Hotel by the takeaway food outlets) and the other at Holloway Head (by Clydesdale and Cleveland Towers).  


Buses:

The following buses stop within a short walking distance from O2 Academy Birmingham on either Bristol Street or Smallbrook Queensway: 44, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 66A, 82, 87, 144 & 146

Bus numbers 61, 62 & 63 towards Birmingham City Centre stop directly outside O2 Academy Birmingham.

All buses into the City Centre stop within walking distance of O2 Academy Birmingham.

For more detailed timetables please visit travelwm.co.uk

 

Metro:

Midland Metro trams run frequently between Wolverhampton and Birmingham 7 days a week.

For timings and route maps please visit travelmetro.co.uk  

 

National Express Coach Station:

All coach services into Birmingham City Centre stop at Digbeth Coach Station which is a 10 minute walk to O2 Academy Birmingham.

 

Taxis:

There is a taxi rank immediately outside O2 Academy Birmingham within the bus lane which is in operation from 9pm until 6am.

Blue Arrow Cars (0121 688 7777) is the nearest taxi office to O2 Academy Birmingham (24hr) and is located on the opposite side of the road on Bristol Street.

 

Hotels:

The nearest hotels are as follows:

ETAP               Great Colemore Street, B15 2AP. 150m walking distance.

Holiday Inn       Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EW. Adjacent to the Radisson.

Holiday Inn       Station Street, B5 4DY.  Walking distance from the Radisson and other Holiday Inn.

Hotel Ibis         Irving Street, B1 1DH. Turn right on exit out of the venue walking South, then first right.

Hotel Ibis         Ladywell Walk, B5 4ST. Approx 450m walking distance.

Malmaison       Located in the Mailbox. 450m walking distance North towards Suffolk Street Queensway.

Radisson         Holloway Circus, Queensway, B1 1BT. 250m walking distance.

Ramada          Located in the Mailbox. 450m walking distance North towards Suffolk Street Queensway.

Ramada Encore Ernest Street, Holloway Head, B1 1NS. 250m walking distance. 

The Spires      Commercial Street, B1 1RH. Furnished apartments opposite the Mailbox.

Premier Inn     (Broad Street Canal Side) Bridge Street, B1 2JR. Behind the Mailbox.

 

Car Parks:

If you are travelling by car, parking in the streets surrounding O2 Academy Birmingham is limited but there are numerous car parks in easy walking distance. Please plan your journey accordingly.  

Euro Car Parks, Thorp Street, B5 4AT

64 spaces

Mon – Sat 7am – 1am

Sunday 7am – 12am

Euro Car Parks, Hill Street / Hinckley Street, B5 4AN

21 spaces

24 hours / 7 days a wk

The Mailbox, Wharfside Street
Birmingham, B1 1XL

690 spaces

24 hours / 7 days a wk

Arcadian Centre, 41 Bromsgrove Street, B5 6NU

500 spaces

24 hours / 7 days a wk

NCP – Albany

 

382

24 hours / 7 days a wk

NCP – Pallasades

 

1000 spaces

24 hours / 7 days a wk

 

Train Stations:

There are three train stations within close proximity to O2 Academy Birmingham. The nearest is New Street Station which is within 800m. Moor Street and Snow Hill are slightly further. All stations are accessible by public transport, on foot and all have taxi ranks outside.

 

Neighbourhood Policy:

We ask all customers to respect the local area including our neighbours by leaving O2 Academy Birmingham in a quiet and orderly manner. Please help us to keep the area clean and tidy by placing all rubbish in the bins provided.

 

Book Tickets:

  • Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk
  • Telephone Bookings: 0844 477 2000 (24 hr)
  • To purchase tickets in person, O2 Academy Birmingham Box Office is open for cash ticket sales between 11.30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday and 11.30am – 3.30pm Saturday (No booking fee charged on cash transactions). Public holidays may vary
  • Door sales on the night of a show are CASH ONLY.

Other Official Outlets:

 

Local Outlets:

  • Midland Box Office 01902 552 103

 

Disabled Bookings:

  • Call Box Office Manager on 0121 622 8247 between 10am - 5pm (Monday - Friday)

 

Age Restrictions:

  • Gigs: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
  • Clubs: Strictly over 18s (Photographic ID may be required)