The Academy
The Academy is a prominent multi-room live music venue in Dublin, Ireland, located at 57 Middle Abbey Street. Originally a 19th-century bonded warehouse, it opened as a dedicated live music hub in October 2007, focusing on rock and roll but also accommodating club nights and various events. Its programming spans rock, pop, metal, electronic, indie, hip-hop, and alternative music. The venue features three distinct spaces: The Main Room (Academy 1), designed for headline acts; Academy 2, a basement space for emerging talent and smaller gigs; and The Green Room, a ground-floor area for DJ sets and club nights. Its multi-level configuration provides intimate experiences with good sightlines. Architecturally adapted from its historical roots, its central location makes it easily accessible, establishing it as a key northside Dublin spot for music discovery.
