WHAT'S ON AT THE O2 SHEPHERD'S BUSH EMPIRE, LONDON
What's On at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
The O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush was originally built in 1903 as a music hall and is the former BBC Television Centre. This Grade II listed building has operated as an entertainment venue since 1994, hosting music concerts, comedy, dance nights, events, shows, and premieres. It is often used as a ‘warm up gig’ venue, before artists embark on huge arena tours.
From 1953 till 1993, Shepherd’s Bush Empire was the BBC Television Centre, producing programmes such as Crackerjack, That’s Life, The Generation Game, This Is Your Life, and Wogan, whose show exclusively commandeered the building from 1985. In its very early years whilst it was still a music hall, Charlie Chaplin performed there, and during its BBC years, so did stars such as Lulu, Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, and Vera Lynn.
The 2’000 capacity O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush has many exciting events, gigs, concerts, comedy, and shows to look forward to including Stavros Halkias, One Vision Of Queen, Shayne Ward, Heaven 17, Tom McRae, The Rasmus, Inspiral Carpets, and Chris McCausland. Book your tickets online below for the O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush.
The O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush was originally built in 1903 as a music hall and is the former BBC Television Centre. This Grade II listed building has operated as an entertainment venue since 1994, hosting music concerts, comedy, dance nights, events, shows, and premieres. It is often used as a ‘warm up gig’ venue, before artists embark on huge arena tours.
From 1953 till 1993, Shepherd’s Bush Empire was the BBC Television Centre, producing programmes such as Crackerjack, That’s Life, The Generation Game, This Is Your Life, and Wogan, whose show exclusively commandeered the building from 1985. In its very early years whilst it was still a music hall, Charlie Chaplin performed there, and during its BBC years, so did stars such as Lulu, Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, and Vera Lynn.
The 2’000 capacity O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush has many exciting events, gigs, concerts, comedy, and shows to look forward to including Stavros Halkias, One Vision Of Queen, Shayne Ward, Heaven 17, Tom McRae, The Rasmus, Inspiral Carpets, and Chris McCausland. Book your tickets online below for the O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush.
Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
What's On at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
GoldLink
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 1 May 2026
D'Anthony Carlos, better known by his stage name GoldLink, is an American rapper and singer from Washington, D.C. who is best known for his 2016 single "Crew", which went 7 x Platinum in the USA, and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performa...GoldLink
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 1 May 2026
D'Anthony Carlos, better known by his stage name GoldLink, is an American rapper and singer from Washington, D.C. who is best known for his 2016 single "Crew", which went 7 x Platinum in the USA, and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performa...LOVE With Johnny Echols
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 2 May 2026
Iconic 60's Los Angeles psychedelic folk rockers LOVE, with original guitarist Johnny Echols, sees Arthur Lee's longest serving band perform classic songs from Love's first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course Forever Changes...Love London Tickets
Mike Graham and Jeremy Kyle's World of Common Sense
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Natassa Bofiliou - Live in London
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 7 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Midnight Til Morning
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 8 May 2026
With a rapidly growing fanbase across the U.S., Australia, and beyond, Midnight Til Morning - Australians Conor Smith and Mason Watts, together with Americans Shane Appell and Zach Newbould - are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop act...Ligabue
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 9 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Ligabue London Tickets
Giuseppe Cruciani in 'Via Crux'
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 10 May 2026
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ...Skinshape
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 14 May 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Ali Woods - Basher
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 15 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...
Maddox Batson - Live Worldwide Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Maddox Batson London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 16 May 2026
Maddox Batson at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...
The Gathering: Mandylion - 30 years anniversary
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Support: Lizzard Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. ...The Lemon Twigs
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario - the sons of New York power pop songwriter Ronnie D'Addario - are receiving accolades from everyone from Elton John, The Zombies and Boy George, to Gilbert O'Sullivan, Flea, and Todd Rundgren, with wh...Thomas Dolby
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 21 May 2026
London musician, producer, film composer, entrepreneur and teacher Thomas Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Windpower" (1982), "Hyperactive!" (1984), "Close but No Ciga...Fokofpolisiekar and Die Heuwels Fantasties
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 22 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Fokofpolisiekar London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 22 May 2026
Fokofpolisiekar at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Sooshi Mango
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 23 May 2026
What began just nine years ago as three mates filming relatable ethnic-family sketches in their cars has evolved into one of Australia's most dominant comedy success stories. Brothers Joe and Carlo Salanitri, alongside lifelong friend Andre...Marco Travaglio
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...The Longest Johns
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...The Longest Johns
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...The Longest Johns
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...My Leonard Cohen
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 28 May 2026
"a show not just for Cohen lovers, but for anyone with a true love of music, theatre and great musicianship"- Stage WhispersD'Arrietta and his band perform stirring interpretations of the great, late Leonard Cohen's powerful works, framed b...Kumar FIFTY 50
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 29 May 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Kortez
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 30 May 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Rilo Kiley
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 3 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...The Streets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 5 June 2026
The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska. Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Daft Punk and Rage Against The Machine, Birmingham native Mike Skinner, who la...
Roo Panes
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 June 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Comedy Roast UK - The Roast of Zeze Millz
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 7 June 2026
Comedians: RICHARD BLACKWOOD, WHITE YARDIE , KYRAH GRAY, KELSO, TRAVIS JAY, MR CEE & JUNIOR BOOKER Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really...Elevation Rhythm
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Transport yourself to Deep South America, as the popular Christian music collective from Charlotte, North Carolina, come to Europe. Affiliated with the Elevation Church, they have scored hits on the US Christian charts with "Goodbye Yester...Madame Joyce - The Purple Couch Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 11 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...ARK: Arno Carstens Ross Learmonth & Kahn Morbee
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 13 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Camilo
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 15 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Camilo London Tickets
WORLD CUP 2026: ENGLAND V CROATIA
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Valerio Lundini
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 19 June 2026
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ...Elvis Costello & the Imposters
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 20 June 2026
As the playful billing suggests, the show will feature numbers drawn from record releases from My Aim Is True in 1977 to Blood & Chocolate in 1986, along with other surprises. Those nine years saw the first appearance of some of Elvis Coste...Kany GarcÃa
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 21 June 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Kany Garcia London Tickets
WORLD CUP 2026: ENGLAND V GHANA
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...4 Non Blondes
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ...WORLD CUP 2026: ENGLAND V PANAMA
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 27 June 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...Faouzia
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 29 June 2026
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ...Grupo Frontera
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Grupo Frontera London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 2 July 2026
Grupo Frontera at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Franco Escamilla
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 3 July 2026
Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ...December 10
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Introducing December 10, a new pop group formed by Simon Cowell from the Netflix Series Simon Cowell: The Next Act. Positioned as a modern, vocal-driven boyband with a polished sound, strong harmonies, and mainstream chart ambition, they fo...Wolfmother
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Australian Grammy-winning rockers Wolfmother's burst on to the scene in 2005 with their self-titled debut album, which featured classic songs like the UK Top 40 hit "Woman" (which earned them Best Hard Rock Performance at the 2007 Grammys...The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 30 August 2026
As featured on Lorraine and various radio shows, Sean Mc is the viral Harry Styles Tribute with all the hits, and One Direction classics. ...The Songs of Jeff Buckley - A Celebration of 'Grace'
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 4 September 2026
The Songs of Jeff Buckley - A Celebration of 'Grace' - Performed by Slow Pilot Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ...Robin Trower (Procol Harlem)
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 5 September 2026
Often compared to his idol Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower achieved success with Procol Harum from 1967 until 1971, and as the bandleader of his own power trio known as the Robin Trower Band. If you've followed the seven-decade career of the aw...The Beast UK - Tribute to Iron Maiden London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 7 September 2026
Tribute to Iron Maiden at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 7 September 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy - A Celebration of Bowie
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 10 September 2026
 Capturing the magic and spirit of David Bowie, his former producer and bassist Tony Visconti, and drummer Woody Woodmansey are joined by Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, plus all-star band Holy Holy to perform music from Bowie's extensive bac...Saint Etienne
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 11 September 2026
One of Britains's most enduring and endearing bands of recent times. Often described as a sixties-inspired 90s dance band, Saint Etienne encompass many influences and deliver sublime and soulful pop songs - from the anthemic UK Top 20 hits ...How to get to the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire Frequently Asked Questions
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 8TT
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire does not have it's own car parking. Street parking is limited.
The nearst car park is Westfield Shopping Centre.
Tube - Shepherd's Bush Central, Shepherd's Bush Market
Bus - Shepherd's Bush Green, Shepherd's Bush Market, Uxbridge Road
The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire has a capacity of 2'000.
For further information on your tickets, you can view the O2 Shepherd's Bush FAQs.
The O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire box offive opens from 4pm on the day of your event.
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No you cannot take your own food and drink into the O2 Shepherd's Bush. This also includes chewing gum. You can buy drinks and snacks inside, and they have free water
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Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
