London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
O2 Academy Brixton
London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
O2 Academy Brixton, originally the Astoria Variety Cinema, is a Grade II listed Art Deco building in the Brixton district of the London Borough of Lambeth. Designed by Thomas Somerford, it opened as a cinema in 1929, was converted into a discotheque in 1972, and reborn as a concert hall in 1983. It is owned by the Academy Music Group and is known for hosting The Smiths' last gig in December 1986.
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- Type
- theatre building, movie theater, concert hall
- Heritage
- Grade II listed building
- Place
- London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
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