The award-winning Academy Theatre was built in 1929 as the flagship of the Astoria Group’s chain of atmospheric variety theatres. It was the first truly atmospheric English theatre where built-up forms were combined with colour and plasterwork to produce the illusion of an auditorium with the atmosphere of the outdoors. The main auditorium contains Europe’s largest fixed stage, framed by an elaborate proscenium arch based on the design of the Rialto Bridge. The venue boasts a magnificent Art Deco interior, with a grand entrance hall and sweeping double stairway in the foyer.

The O2 Academy Brixton is a versatile multi use events space available for everything from live music events, filming, fashion launches, weddings, parties, private dinners and receptions, easily having the capacity to transform from a gig venue into a club and dance environment using its unique ‘level dance floor’ and can also be fully seated suitable for awards ceremonies, exhibitions, product launches and corporate conferences guaranteed to impress any client. With onsite catering facilities, staging, AV/Technical equipment and event management support we can offer a unique experience to suit any event.