We figured you guys waited long enough. With no further ado, here is the 2nd half of the top venues in the UK. Little known fact, London was called "Londinium" during the Roman Invasion, "Lundenwic" in Saxon times and "Lundenburg" during the kingdom of Alfred the Great.
Regardless of the city name, here is 11 - 20 of the most happening places there and elsewhere in the UK:
11.
O2 Academy Glasgow: A mid-size arena that still manages to attract some major names from the music world like
Drake and
A Day To Remember
12.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Originally operated as a cinema and variety hall, the O2 Apollo Manchester later offered its stage to musical performances by the likes of
Belle & Sebastian and
Maroon 5
13.
O2 ABC Glasgow: Where this venue now stands was once the location of Scotland's first cinema, but it wasn't long before it became the newest addition to the club and live music scene boasting shows like
Big Country and
Giant Sand
14.
The British Museum: The world's first ever public museum and features such special events as
Journey Through The Afterlife: ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
15.
Manchester University: A school that lays claim to 25 Nobel Prize winners amongst its current and former staff and students as well as special events like
"Weird Al" Yankovic and
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
16.
Barrowland Ballroom: In a poll voted on by over 60 top tier bands, this was declared the Number One Best Live Music Venue in the UK - which is why acts like
The Saw Doctors and
Frightened Rabbit wait patiently for their turn to play this stage
17.
LG Arena: AQ massive and newly renovated arena (christened by
Tom Jones in 2009) that only allows shows by the best performers on tour such as
The Arcade Fire and
My chemical Romance
18.
Symphony Hall Birmingham: A 2,262 seat auditorium boasting a stunning interior and some of the best acoustics in the world which explains why their event lineup includes
Russian Patriarchate Choir Moscow and
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Halsey Festive
19.
Somerset House: Home to the world-renowned permanent collections and special exhibitions of the Courtauld Institute of Art Gallery, Gilbert Collection and the Hermitage Rooms as well as seasonal events like
Somerset House Ice Guide and
Skate Somerset House
20.
Roundhouse: A repair shed for steam engines -turned- cultural icon, playing host to some of the theatrical performances like
Romeo & Juliet and
A Winter's Tale
That about does it. Now you should all be well prepared to venture into the UK. Share your experiences with us!
(If you missed it, here's
vol I of the list.)
