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
Shack
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 5 December 2025
Liverpool Britpop act Shack, formed in 1987 by brothers Mick and John Head, emerging from the cult 1980s band The Pale Fountains. Their biggest hit, "Comedy", just missed out on the Uk Top 40 in 1999. Mick Head went on to enjoy success with...Damage
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 5 December 2025
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...Damage London Tickets
The Undertones
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became renowned for combining lyrical invention and musical flair with intelligent simplicity. Their anthemic Teenage Kicks, much loved by John Peel, is one of the most influential s...The Undertones London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
The Undertones at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Undertones with special guests The Frank & Walters
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
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 bag...
Mo Gilligan
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 7 December 2025
Mo Gilligan is a British stand-up comedian known for his observational comedy. After several years of uploading comedy clips to social media, he found global success in 2017. He hosted The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, which debuted in 201...Cairokee Live in London
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 7 December 2025
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...MO GILLIGAN & FRIENDS // COMEDY NIGHT FOR JAMAICA
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 7 December 2025
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 bag ...Lambros Fisfis Live
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 8 December 2025
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...Band of Skulls
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 9 December 2025
Russell Marsden's acclaimed Southampton blues rockers are perhaps best known for their 2019 single "Sweet Sour" which won Best Rock/Hard Rock Song at the Independent Music Awards 2013. ...The Kiffness
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 10 December 2025
David Scott, better known by his stage name the Kiffness, is a South African musician, producer, and parody artist, most famously putting music to the Donald Trump election speech claiming the residents of Springfield USA ate domestic dogs ...The Kiffness London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 10 December 2025
The Kiffness at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Inspiral Carpets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 11 December 2025
 Regarded as one of the main components of the Madchester movement in the early 90s, indie chart-topping Oldham legends Inspiral Carpets return after taking a hiatus following the tragic loss of drummer, Craig Gill. Although 90s frontman ...Inspiral Carpets London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 11 December 2025
Inspiral Carpets at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Stereo MC's
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 12 December 2025
Formed in 1985, Stereo MCs hit the public's attention with 1990 album Supernatural and single Elevate My Mind. It was 1992 follow up Connected, with hit singles of the same name and Step It Up that confirmed their status at the front of a b...Alabama 3
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 13 December 2025
South London's beloved roots-futurists Alabama 3 are adored the world over for 1997's inaugural smash 'Woke Up This Morning', whose marriage of Howlin' Wolf samples and trip hop beats provided the theme music for long-running HBO series 'Th...HTB Carols at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 14 December 2025
Holy Trinity Brompton ('HTB', data controller), the organiser of the HTB Carols at O2 Shepherd's Bush, will film and photograph the event and may use your image and share it with third parties as described in our Filming and Photography Pri...Destin Conrad - Love On Digital Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 15 December 2025
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...Destin Conrad London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 15 December 2025 - Sunday 15 February 2026
Destin Conrad at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...CG5
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 16 December 2025
YouTube sensation Charlie Green (CG5) is a prolific producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Phoenix, Arizona, influenced by '70s and '80s pop, and artists like Hall & Oates and Phil Collins. In 2014, Charlie launched C...CG5 London Tickets
Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 17 December 2025
The farewell tour from Dave Hill and the boys end with a Christmas gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Slade's unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a fi...Kids in Glass Houses
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 18 December 2025
The return of the Cardiff alt-rockers who scored four UK Top 40 albums between 2008 and 2013. Their boundlessly entertaining collection of songs prove beyond all doubt that Kids in Glass Houses can write thoroughly modern guitar tunes with ...John Smith Moved to London Union Chapel
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 18 December 2025
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 Wonder Stuff
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 19 December 2025
 Stourbridge indie rockers The Wonder Stuff boast an extensive catalogue which includes UK Top 20 hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently", "Circlesquare" and the chart-topping cover "D...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 20 December 2025
Trevor and his band are playing an exclusive run of UK tour dates with a new career-spanning 'Video Killed The Radio Star' live show ...Imminence - Live with String Quartet: The Black Finale
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 21 December 2025
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...Imminence London Tickets
Beyond The Black
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 16 January 2026
German Symphonic Metal shooting stars Beyond the Black are a stratospheric success story. Already their 2015 debut album hit like a bomb in their home country. 'Songs of Love and Death' besieged the German Top 15 for weeks and led up to the...Marcus & Martinus
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 17 January 2026
Marcus & Martinus, M&M, are a Norwegian dance-pop duo consisting of identical twin brothers Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen. Since winning Melodi Grand Prix Junior in 2012, aged 10, they have won numerous prizes, such as Spellemannprisen in 2...Marcus and Martinus London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 17 January 2026
Marcus and Martinus at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Hilary Duff - Small Rooms Big Nerves
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 19 January 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...Hilary Duff London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 19 January 2026
Hilary Duff at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 24 January 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 marks...Melvitto
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 25 January 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...Melvitto London Tickets
New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 30 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...The Rottys 2026
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 31 January 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...Matt Maeson
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Hailed by American Songwriter for '(creating) a sound unlike much else out there,' 2019 saw Matt Maeson arrive at the forefront of American Alternative music with his critically acclaimed breakthrough debut album, 'Bank On the Funeral'. ' T...Matt Maeson London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Matt Maeson at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Lucio Corsi
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 10 February 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...Serena Terry
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 13 February 2026
Join Serena Terry, creator of online sensation Mammy Banter, on her biggest UK & Ireland stand up tour to date, Therapy. Over the last 6 months, Serena has tried and tested 22 different types of therapy in a bid to improve her physical and ...Love & Comedy
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 14 February 2026
Comedians: RICHARD BLACKWOOD, WHITE YARDIE, KYRAH GRAY, CHRISTOPHER SAVAGE, KG COMEDIAN & JUNIOR BOOKER. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you r...Tarja Living the Dream - The Hits Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 16 February 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...Tarja Turunen London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 16 February 2026
Tarja Turunen at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Danny Ocean
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 17 February 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...Danny Ocean London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Danny Ocean at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...For The Love Of Rugby
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 19 February 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 bag...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 20 February 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. Â ...The Tumbling Paddies London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 20 February 2026
The Tumbling Paddies at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Smith/Kotzen
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 21 February 2026
The exciting partnership between guitarists & vocalists Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden, and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs has been described by the Ultimate Classic Rock as a mix of "blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more". Part-time LA...Ricchi E Poveri
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 26 February 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 bag...Chris McCausland
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 27 February 2026
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even th...Samantha Fish
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 28 February 2026
The boundary-breaking rising star in the contemporary blues world is a charismatic young singer-guitarist-songwriter who has earned a reputation as a rising guitar hero and powerful live performer, while releasing a series of acclaimed alb...Kasia Kowalska
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 1 March 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...Madison Cunningham London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Madison Cunningham at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...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
