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Emofest at O2 Institute Birmingham
O2 Institute Birmingham
Saturday 20 February 2027. Starts 18:00. Price not listed.
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| Date | Saturday, 20 February 2027 |
| Starts | 18:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
RockAbout the gig
Emofest plays O2 Institute Birmingham in Birmingham on Saturday, 20 February 2027.
The Emo Festival is coming to Birmingham! The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase? TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE DJs spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long! LIVE Performers, confetti & much more! Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems! This event is 14+ show (u18s accompanied with an adult). Please note this is a standing event! Disclaimer: The Emo Festival and its events are not affiliated with the artists listed. All trademarks are the pro Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's 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
02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | O2 Institute Birmingham |
| Area | Bordesley & Highgate B5 6DY |
| Genre | Rock / Pop |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find O2 Institute Birmingham
Bordesley & HighgateGetting there
The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
BirminghamYour night out
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Emofest at O2 Institute Birmingham
Saturday, 20 February 2027 · starts 18:00 · O2 Institute Birmingham
Last updated: 11 September 2026
Emofest — Quick Facts
The Emo Festival is coming to Birmingham! The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase? TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE DJs spinning all
Emofest are playing O2 Institute Birmingham in Birmingham on Saturday, 20 February 2027. It starts at 18:00. Expect Rock / Pop. This listing is part of the Birmingham grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Birmingham gigs there.
Birmingham has 577 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 41 venues — 44 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:52. O2 Institute Birmingham is number 1 among Birmingham's busiest rooms, with 40 gigs listed in the next 30 days.
Source: the GigXchange gig directory, refreshed nightly.What’s on in Birmingham this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About this gig
The Emo Festival is coming to Birmingham! The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase? TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE DJs spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long! LIVE Performers, confetti & much more! Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems! This event is 14+ show (u18s accompanied with an adult). Please note this is a standing event! Disclaimer: The Emo Festival and its events are not affiliated with the artists listed. All trademarks are the pro Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's 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
The artist — Emofest
Emofest headlines this Birmingham gig on Saturday, 20 February 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Rock / Pop across the set.
The venue — O2 Institute Birmingham
O2 Institute Birmingham is in the Birmingham gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find O2 Institute Birmingham
Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham, B5 6DY
The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. O2 Institute Birmingham is in Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham — use B5 6DY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 18:00.
Bug Hunter, The Narcissist Cookbook & Jam Mechanics at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Neighbourhd Presents: 10 Years of NBHD at The Night Owl, Against the Current at O2 Institute Birmingham and Despised Icon, Carnifex, Suffocation at O2 Institute Birmingham.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Birmingham night
Smaller live music rooms in Birmingham often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where O2 Institute Birmingham is, and the Birmingham live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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Emofest at O2 Institute Birmingham. Emofest plays O2 Institute Birmingham on Saturday 20 February from 18:00. More gigs in Birmingham: Bug Hunter, The Narcissist Cookbook & Jam Mechanics at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Neighbourhd Presents: 10 Years of NBHD at The Night Owl and Against the Current at O2 Institute Birmingham. All upcoming shows are in the Birmingham gig directory. Planning further ahead? The UK music festivals we have date-checked sit on one festival timeline, with clash checks.
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08 — At O2 Institute Birmingham
8 more datesAlso on here
Dates here| Against the Current | Tue 3 Nov |
| Despised Icon, Carnifex, Suffocation | Wed 4 Nov |
| The Guest List | Thu 5 Nov |
| Raj Hayre | Fri 6 Nov |
| FEEDBACK, Axiom | Fri 6 Nov |
| BLACKGOLD, DeadWax, Indigo Blaze | Sat 7 Nov |
| Love to Be... Birmingham | Sat 7 Nov |
| Wasia Project | Sun 8 Nov |
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