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Over 8s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Standing over 14s only. Under 25s require ID (passport/ driving licence) to purchase alcohol. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

Tickets held for collection can be collected from the venue on the day of the event. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and your Ticketmaster reference number with you.

We strongly recommend using public transport whenever possible, but for details on local parking and other travel information click our Venue Info page.

The venue is accessible for wheelchair users. To book tickets for O2 Academy Leeds please contact the venue direct via email disabledbookings@o2academyleeds.co.uk with your access requirements, telephone number and the show you wish to see in order to make a booking. A small percentage of access tickets will be available through presale (but these will not be processed until the onsale date- please include details of your presale eligibility when emailing) and the rest of the tickets can be booked from the general on sale time, and cannot be reserved before this. If you have any queries regarding this please contact the venue prior to the on sale date to avoid disappointment. All e-mails will be responded to in the order they are received. And you will then be contacted via telephone for the booking to be taken if the event has not already sold out. Spaces are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis and you must book directly through the venue to ensure access to the facilities at O2 Academy Leeds. Should you book via another outlet we cannot guarantee access to the facilities. Once you have been in contact with the venue you will be sent a confirmation letter which must be brought with you to the venue. You can also contact the box office through text relay for information on 18002 0113 381 1555 should this be required.

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording. No food, bottles, cans or alcohol to be brought onto the premises. No smoking. Security measures are in place so there will be bag checks on arrival. Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 29.7cm Width: 21cm Depth: 15cm Large bags, including rucksacks, are not allowed and there are no facilities to leave any luggage so please make alternative arrangements. If you really have to bring a bag and its preferable you don't, please make sure its small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15cm

Gigs: The minimum age is 8 unless with written permission from venue management. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult, no more the two under 14 year olds per adult. When the balcony is open for an event all under 14s and accompanying adults must buy balcony tickets. Children under 8 years old will not be allowed in the building without the prior consent of the General Manager. Clubs: Strictly over 18s (Photographic ID may be required)