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
INNA
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 12 September 2026
With billions of streams worldwide and a catalogue packed with international club anthems, Romanian Popcorn star INNA is one of Europe's most successful pop artists. Fans can expect a high-energy live set featuring her biggest hits includi...Colin Edwin and John Wesley's Voyage 35
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 16 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 bag...Voyage 35 - Colin Edwin & John Wesley London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Voyage 35 - Colin Edwin & John Wesley at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...IMT SMILE
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 19 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 ...Haevn - Terra Nova Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 23 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...The Afghan Whigs
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 24 September 2026
Ohio rock band Afghan Whigs rose up around the grunge movement, evolving to incorporate more R&B and soul influences into their sound and image. Songwriter and frontman Greg Dulli's lyrics are filled with dark images of romantic obsession. ...Harold Melvin London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 25 September 2026
Harold Melvin at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Harold Melvins Bluenotes 'Wake Up Everybody' 50th Anniversary Show
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 25 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...Dodgy
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 26 September 2026
 Compared to early Who and Stone Roses, Hounslow Britpop favourites Dodgy enjoyed success in the 1990s with the release of a string of classic Top 40 singles including 'Staying Out For The Summer', 'So Let Me Go Far' and "Making the M...Poets of the Fall
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 27 September 2026
Finnish rockers Poets of the Fall blend pop, rock, metal and industrial sounds. The band's first single was Late Goodbye, written for the acclaimed computer game Max Payne 2. Reaching millions of people through the game, the song earned the...Poets of the Fall London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 27 September 2026
Poets of the Fall at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Matt Maeson
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 30 September 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...THE bEAT
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 2 October 2026
The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone Band, The Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world with an all-star line-up, performing all the hits of The Beat, General Public and his new songs...The Beat London Tickets
Kaizers Orchestra
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 3 October 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...Agnieszka Chylinska
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 4 October 2026
The former vocalist of Polish rock band O.N.A. and current judge on the Polish version of the Got Talent franchise, Mam Talent! heads to the UK with her multi-Platinum Polish chart-topping hits including "Krolowa lez" and "Kiedys do Ciebie...Agnieszka Chylinska London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 4 October 2026
Agnieszka Chylinska at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Gavin DeGraw
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 6 October 2026
New York singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw burst onto the scene in 2003 with the release of his debut album "Chariot" which sold over a million copies, topped the charts in Scandinavia and was certified platinum in his native US. His prominenc...Band Of Horses
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 7 - Thursday 8 October 2026
Delivering strikingly beautiful woodsy, dreamy indie folk rock with sophisticated arrangements which ooze amorphous tension, longing and hope, the raw ethos that lies at the heart of the Charleston, South Carolina band is the emotionally i...Band of Horses London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Band of Horses at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 8 October 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 ...Mica Millar
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 9 October 2026
  The Mancunian soulstress released her debut album 'Heaven Knows' to critical acclaim in 2022 and has quickly become one of the UK's brightest new Soul stars, picking up Jazz FM's prestigious 'Soul Act of The Year 2022' award. Featu...Serena Terry
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 10 October 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 ...Jimmy Sax - Toi & Moi European Tour 2026
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 11 October 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...No Te Va Gustar
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 14 October 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...MT Jones
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 15 October 2026
Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, Liverpool's MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled s...BIG BIG TRAIN - The Woodcut & Other Stories Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 17 October 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...Flo & Joan
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 21 October 2026
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a ...Transvision Vamp
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 22 October 2026
Iconic 80's alternative rock band Transvision Vamp enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Fronted by Wendy James, her sexually charged and rebellious image won ...Foy Vance
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 23 - Saturday 24 October 2026
Foy Vance, folk rock singer and songwriter from Bangor, Northern Ireland, has earned acclaim from fans and fellow musicians alike with critical praise and invites on tours from Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Marcus Foster, Snow Patrol and Sir El...The Wedding Present
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 30 October 2026
Stalwarts of the flourishing independent scene from the mid-eighties onwards and continuing to impact to this day, the Leeds-formed indie band, fronted by Manchester-raised David Gedge, were avidly championed by BBC Radio One's John Peel. T...The Bluetones
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 31 October 2026
Formed in 1993, Britpop legends The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Bluetonic', 'Slight Return', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If' and 'Keep the Fires Burnin...The Bluetones
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 31 October 2026
Formed in 1993, Britpop legends The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Bluetonic', 'Slight Return', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If' and 'Keep the Fires Burnin...Kamelot
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 1 November 2026
Florida symphonic metal act Kamelot have held their own, very special position in the world of rock and heavy music. Their elaborate melodic metal has always opened itself in a remarkably clever way to like-minded styles, integrating progre...John Achkar
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 8 November 2026
Aam Jarrib-Tryin': A heartfelt journey through the chaos of life in your thirties, seen through the eyes of Lebanese comedian John Achkar. In a world where everyone seems to have it all figured out (career, kids, stability ) John is still j...HEALTH
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 9 November 2026
Californian noise rockers Health originated from the Los Angeles underground experimental music community, gaining prominence with a remix of "Crimewave" by electronic band Crystal Castles in 2007 and collaborating with the likes of Nine In...Hothouse Flowers
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...Amistat
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 13 November 2026
Born in Germany with roots in the Czech Republic and Australia, twin brothers, Amistat-Josef and Jan Prasil-share an unspoken and unexplainable bond best sung aloud. Amistat's musical identity finds resonance in modern soundscapes reminisc...Del Amitri
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 14 November 2026
 Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best...Anna Von Hausswolff
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 16 November 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 ...Bonnie Prince Billy
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 17 November 2026
With an eclectic blend which lends not only to a flow of moments so fluidly encompassing of a wide range of musics from classical to Japanese acid folk and elsewhere, prolific Kentucky freak folk singer-songwriter and actor Will Oldham, bet...The Wallflowers
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 20 November 2026
Rock 'n' roll is often hard to define, or even to find, in these fractured musical times. But to paraphrase an old saying, you know it when you hear it. And you always hear it with the Wallflowers. For the past 30 years, the Jakob Dylan-le...Wallflowers
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 20 November 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 Clone Roses London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 21 November 2026
The Clone Roses at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...THE CLONE ROSES OASISH THE SMITHS LTD
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 21 November 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...Baby Lasagna
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Sunday 22 November 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...Alison Moyet
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Monday 23 November 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...
Mammoth - The End Tour
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 24 November 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...Mammoth WVH London Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Mammoth WVH at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire...Luca Ravenna
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 26 November 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...Little Angels
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 28 November 2026
Legendary Scarborough hard rockers Little Angels are Big, Bad & Back with an ultra-rare UK tour, featuring the full original line-up of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass guita...Peter Antoniou
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Peter Antoniou fuses his amazing and uncanny ability to read minds with razor sharp wit, story telling, and improvisational comedy to create unique live entertainment experiences. From London's West End to America's Got Talent, he has becom...East 17
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Thursday 3 December 2026
One of the UK's biggest ever boy bands and true trailblazers of the 90s pop era, East 17 have sold over 22 million albums and scored eighteen Top 20 singles from a catalogue packed with era-defining hits. The iconic London boy band were for...Dylan Moran
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 4 December 2026
Showtime. What are you going to do? Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion. Guess what? We're fresh out of oblivion. The Economy will do fine without you - but how long will you survive without the usual giant horn of...Electric Six
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 5 December 2026
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...The Magic Numbers
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Friday 11 December 2026
 London four-piece The Magic Numbers comprise two pairs of brothers and sisters (Romeo and Michele Stodart, Sean and Angela Gannon) who are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and their timeless soun...The Highstool Prophets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Saturday 12 December 2026
The Highstool Prophets are a five piece folk band from Cavan, Ireland, known for their high-energy, rip-roaring live performances and fantastic musicianship. ...Kodaline
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High ...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.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
