O2 Institute

Digbeth Institute

O2 Institute (formerly The Institute, HMV Institute, etc) is a new name. Focusing on alternative, pop and urban music, the venue has 3 stages, hosting gigs from local and touring bands. Also hosts regular club nights.

nightlife

Address: 78 Digbeth
Price: Tickets £6-25 (price varies with band fame)
Website: academymusicgroup.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Birmingham, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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