Astoria & Astoria 2
Astoria & Astoria 2

The capital’s best known and most loved music venue, based in the heart of the West End has now come to an end. 

The Astoria, one of London´s most iconic venues, is due to be demolished to make way for a Crossrail project that will install a new train line linking the east and west of the capital. On top of daily shows from the biggest current bands on the circuit, the Astoria has in the past played host to the Rolling Stones, Prince, U2, Foo Fighters, Eminem, David Bowie, Nirvana, Radiohead, Alice Cooper, Black Crowes, and Black Sabbath amongst many other world-class acts, marking a star-studded place in history. Also home to Jeremy Joseph's club night phenomenon, G-A-Y, which ran for 15 years, the venue´s closure will leave many people feeling a great loss. 

If you'd like to leave any memories, they will be posted below. Email info@festivalrepublic.com with your name.

If you have purchased tickets for any event cancelled as a result of the closure of the Astoria & Astoria 2 please refer to your point of purchase for a refund. If you purchased direct from the venue Box Office please return your tickets by post to: The Ticketing Department,Festival Republic, 35 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7AU
If you require any further assistance or information regarding refunds or information on events that have changed venues as a result of the closure please call our Information Line on  020 7009 3001.

The End of An Era
The End of An Era
Having witnessed over 20 years of incredible music, the loss of such a fantastic venue with its electric atmosphere that few others possess is a terrible shame, and one, unfortunately, we had no control over. Its history of live music will remain in our hearts; beer-soaked and memory-stained. It is the end of an era.

Ivor Wilkins ~ Astoria & Astoria 2 Regional Manager
R.I.P Astoria.
R.I.P Astoria.

I have many fond memories of the Astoria but, my fondest memory is of taking my son to his first gig.  It was supposed to be a surprise to see HIM but I noticed Apocalyptica were playing the night before so I took him to both gigs. My boy was ecstatic (so was I), two brilliant bands and two fantastic nights. It was one the few places where you could actually see the bands clearly no matter where you were standing.
Great atmosphere, great staff and a great shame it is being demolished.

Sally O'Brien.

Good Luck!
Good Luck!

I only ever managed to get to one gig at the Astoria a few years back when Idlewild played a matinee show for Japanese TV. Although I'm from the North of England I always read about amazing bands playing at this venue through the Melody Maker and NME while I was at school and college. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to experience what it was like to see a gig at this venue and I'm really sorry to hear of its demise.

Good luck to everyone who was involved in every aspect of this sorely missed venue which will live on in UK music history!

Martin Cogley

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