O2 Academy Leeds

The O2 Academy Leeds (formerly known as the Town and Country Club) is a music venue situated in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is run by the Academy Music Group, which has other music venues around the UK. The Academy was nominated for the TPi Awards 2010 for the country's favourite venue.

O2 Academy Leeds
Front exterior view of the venue (c.2010)
Former namesLeeds Coliseum (1885–1938)
Gaumont Coliseum (1938–61)
Coliseum Theatre (1961–92)
Town and Country Club (1992–2000)
Creation (2001–07)
Leeds Academy (2008)
Address55 Cookridge St
Leeds LS2 3AW
England
LocationMillennium Square
Coordinates53.802043°N 1.547069°W / 53.802043; -1.547069
OwnerAcademy Music Group
Capacity2,300
Construction
Opened15 July 1885 (1885-07-15)
Renovated1895, 1938, 1992, 2001, 2007
ArchitectWilliam Bakewell
Website
Venue Website
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