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Venue guide · Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
The Academy
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Middle Abbey Street's gig and club venue, with three rooms: the main Academy 1, the basement Academy 2, and the Green Room. Prince, David Bowie and The Killers have all played the main room.
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The rooms
Three rooms under one roof. Your ticket says which one the show is in.
- Academy 1The main room, recently refurbished with an outdoor smoking terrace, a VIP area and new lighting and PA.
- Academy 2The basement live and club space, often where breaking acts start out.
- Green RoomRefurbished, with a Funktion One PA, for live shows and club nights.
Seating plans are the venue's own, so we link to them rather than copy them.
Getting there & venue info
The essentials
- Address
- 57 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1
Directions ↗ - Age
- Varies by event. Check the show's Ticketmaster listing.
- Arriving
- Door and start times are on your ticket. Stage times are usually confirmed the day before or on the day.
- Bags
- Nothing bigger than 40 × 40 × 20cm. No large rucksacks or luggage.
- Cloakroom
- Yes, for bags and jackets. Cash or card.
- Not allowed
- Bottles (even sealed), cans, outside food or drink, selfie sticks, professional or video cameras, large umbrellas and laser pointers.
- Earplugs
- Free at every bar.
- Website
- theacademydublin.com ↗
Accessibility
- The Academy says the venue is accessible for all guests. Email ahead for help or access requirements.
Access queries: [email protected]
Checked against the venue's own pages on Tuesday 29 September 2026: The Academy: Help & FAQs, The Academy: Venues. Details change, so confirm with The Academy before you travel.
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