O2 Academy Glasgow carer tickets and visitor rules

O2 Academy Glasgow gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.

Carer ticketFree
Carers allowed
1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence)
Proof
Access Card (Nimbus); CEA card not accepted
How to book
Give Access Card name and number when booking, or submit registration form for a reusable code; collect companion ticket at venue
Bag size
One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm)
Re-entry
Not allowed

Carer and companion tickets

Carers allowed
1 free companion per disabled customer (more possible with medical evidence)
Proof accepted
Access Card with +1, or registration form with proof (DLA, PIP, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, sight or hearing loss registration, or GP/professional letter); Blue Badge and CEA card not accepted
Access schemes recognised
Access Card (Nimbus); CEA card not accepted
How to book
Give Access Card name and number when booking, or submit registration form for a reusable code; collect companion ticket at venue

Accessible seating, viewing and queues

What is available
Ramped auditorium viewing area for up to 8 wheelchair users, with bench seating either side (reserve ahead)

Bag policy

Maximum bag size
One small bag per person, A4 max (29.7 x 21 x 15cm)
Bag rules
Large bags and rucksacks not allowed; visitors may be searched
Bag storage
Cloakroom (small fee per item, free for Priority members) and pre-bookable Stasher storage for larger bags

Visitor rules

Re-entry
Not allowed
Age rules
Balcony 8+ with under 14s accompanied by an adult (18+) holding a balcony ticket; standard shows 14+ in stalls; Challenge 25
Payment
Cash accepted (bars, cloakroom and merch take cash or card)

Good to know

Book bench seating beside the wheelchair viewing area in advance. Sensory bags are available on request.

Sources and last check

Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.

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